Job summary This is primarily a clinical role that aims to provide skilled care and expertise in lymphoedema management for all patients managed by the lymphoedema service within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The post holder would be expected to demonstrate competent and compassionate clinical judgement in deciding patient focused long-term goals or plans with the aim of improving quality of life for the patient with lymphoedema. In addition, there would be scope for developing and delivering education and training to increase knowledge and skills in lymphoedema and chronic oedema management in East & North Hertfordshire and West Essex. As a band 7, the practitioner would be expected to support the clinical and operational lead to deliver a coordinated, high quality community service. This would require engagement with business planning, resource management and reviewing clinical outcomes both within the Lymphoedema service and on behalf of Hertfordshire Community Trust. Main duties of the job This is primarily a clinical role that aims to provide skilled care and expertise in lymphoedema management for all patients managed by the lymphoedema service within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The post holder would be expected to demonstrate competent and compassionate clinical judgement in deciding patient focused long-term goals or plans with the aim of improving quality of life for the patient with lymphoedema. In addition, there would be scope for developing and delivering education and training to increase knowledge and skills in lymphoedema and chronic oedema management in Hertfordshire and West Essex. As a band 7, the practitioner would be expected to support the clinical and operational lead to deliver a coordinated, high quality community service. This would require engagement with business planning, resource management and reviewing clinical outcomes both within the Lymphoedema service and on behalf of Hertfordshire Community Trust. About us The service prides itself in delivering excellent care with a 96% peer review and gold star accreditation in 2024. We strive to continue to improve what we do and how we do it. To enhance access for patients we deliver clinics and home visits in East & North Herts and West Essex as well as in the patients usual place of care (i.e. nursing or residential care home) where needed, so the ability to manage ones time, diary and a willingness to drive is important. This is a full time post however reduced hours would be considered for an exceptional candidate. Date posted 03 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary Depending on experience Dependent on experience. Pro-Rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 812-25-MM-JCL-4 Job locations Hertfordshire Community Trust and Supporting West Essex Queensway Health Clinic, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 0LF Hatfield AL10 0LF Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate the ability to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy in order to make decisions and provide advice for patients and professionals concerning the management of lymphoedema. To receive and triage the referral of patients with lymphoedema including complex problems and utilize advanced clinical skills to assess the patients oedema within the context of their long-term health needs To plan and provide an individualised plan of care for the patient with lymphoedema incorporating patient focused goals and outcomes based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and knowledge. This should include the ability to provide appropriate levels of intervention for the patient in keeping with the four cornerstones of care namely skin-care, exercise, compression and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Provide highly specialist lymphoedema advice and support to generalist nurses, care agencies and health professionals including doctors and consultants, to ensure high quality individualised patient care. Job description Job responsibilities Demonstrate the ability to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy in order to make decisions and provide advice for patients and professionals concerning the management of lymphoedema. To receive and triage the referral of patients with lymphoedema including complex problems and utilize advanced clinical skills to assess the patients oedema within the context of their long-term health needs To plan and provide an individualised plan of care for the patient with lymphoedema incorporating patient focused goals and outcomes based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and knowledge. This should include the ability to provide appropriate levels of intervention for the patient in keeping with the four cornerstones of care namely skin-care, exercise, compression and Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Provide highly specialist lymphoedema advice and support to generalist nurses, care agencies and health professionals including doctors and consultants, to ensure high quality individualised patient care. Person Specification Role specific Essential Qualification in lymphoedema management Experience in managing lymphoedema Ability and willingness to work in a community setting Strong communication skills Evidence of drive for quality improvement Desirable Experience of leadership and / or management in health care settings Person Specification Role specific Essential Qualification in lymphoedema management Experience in managing lymphoedema Ability and willingness to work in a community setting Strong communication skills Evidence of drive for quality improvement Desirable Experience of leadership and / or management in health care settings Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust Address Hertfordshire Community Trust and Supporting West Essex Queensway Health Clinic, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 0LF Hatfield AL10 0LF Employer's website https://www.hct.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)