Job summary To be an expert practitioner that take the lead role in the management, development, and efficient running of the Lymphoedema service. The post holder will be expected to develop and provide specialist lymphoedema advice, support, education and training to patients, carers and health care staff & professionals based on knowledge of relevant evidence, current research, good practice guidance. The post holder will be expected to have advanced knowledge and will be expectedto demonstrate understanding of the causes of and management of chronic oedema, lipoedema, primary and secondary Lymphoedema. To carry a clinical caseload, working to a high professional standard, using advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge and skills to work as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining associated record keeping via RIO. To be an independent medical prescriber, if not to undertake the NMP course. To take part in research related studies and work with North Central London (NCL) to provide equity of care to this group of patients. To provide professional leadership, education, and support across Enfield Community Services (ECS) for ongoing care for patients with lymphoedema and chronic oedema. Main duties of the job To take the lead to and develop the lymphoedema team in the provision of community lymphoedema services across Enfield. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own professional practice in line with the standards of the trust, Division and Nursing and Midwifery Council/ professional regulator. To work with and support and develop all members of the lymphoedema Service. To demonstrate a high level of expertise take a lead on complex patients including children, to assess and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload, ensuring patients have consented to therapy and treatment. To utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge to assess patients holistically and then to implement lymphoedema management plan as appropriate About us North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches. We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Take a tour of our hospital here Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 393-NMUH-2153 Job locations Enfield Community Services 308A Hertford Rd London N9 7HD Job description Job responsibilities Please see JD & PS for detail- To be an expert practitioner that take the lead role in the management, development, and efficient running of the Lymphoedema service. The post holder will be expected to develop and provide specialist lymphoedema advice, support, education and training to patients, carers and health care staff & professionals based on knowledge of relevant evidence, current research, good practice guidance. The post holder will be expected to have advanced knowledge and will be expected to demonstrate understanding of the causes of and management of chronic oedema, lipoedema, primary and secondary Lymphoedema. To carry a clinical caseload, working to a high professional standard, using advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge and skills to work as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining associated record keeping via RIO. To be an independent medical prescriber, if not to undertake the NMP course. To take part in research related studies and work with North Central London (NCL) to provide equity of care to this group of patients. To provide professional leadership, education, and support across Enfield Community Services (ECS) for ongoing care for patients with lymphoedema and chronic oedema. Job description Job responsibilities Please see JD & PS for detail- To be an expert practitioner that take the lead role in the management, development, and efficient running of the Lymphoedema service. The post holder will be expected to develop and provide specialist lymphoedema advice, support, education and training to patients, carers and health care staff & professionals based on knowledge of relevant evidence, current research, good practice guidance. The post holder will be expected to have advanced knowledge and will be expected to demonstrate understanding of the causes of and management of chronic oedema, lipoedema, primary and secondary Lymphoedema. To carry a clinical caseload, working to a high professional standard, using advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge and skills to work as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining associated record keeping via RIO. To be an independent medical prescriber, if not to undertake the NMP course. To take part in research related studies and work with North Central London (NCL) to provide equity of care to this group of patients. To provide professional leadership, education, and support across Enfield Community Services (ECS) for ongoing care for patients with lymphoedema and chronic oedema. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential RGN Qualification in Lymphoedema Management or willing to undertake Master's in nursing, midwifery, research or ethics / lymphoedema management MLD qualification Relevant specialist post basic programme Further post-graduate accredited development Completed degree level studies, / completing Desirable Prescribing Qualification (NMP V300) Advanced Communication skills training Leadership development programme Management Development programme EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential relevant clinical experience, post graduate experience of working as a nurse/AHP with patients who have, Lymphoedema, chronic oedema and lipoedema Teaching experience Knowledge of NMC code of conduct Evidence of recent professional development Desirable Community nursing experience Quality Improvement Projects Experience in cancer or palliative care setting Clinical Practice Essential Up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty Evidence of developing & leading nurse/therapist led clinics / services Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC/AHP guidelines relating to professional practice Have written and verbal skills Efficient management of resources Personal Qualities Essential Compassion Empathy Respectfulness Assertiveness Flexibility Reliability Adaptable Openness Honesty Team working Interpersonal skills (written & verbal) Importance of a positive attitude Positive to change Trust Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Other Requirements Essential Any physical capabilities needed; must be able to adhere to moving and handling of clinical loads at per Trust Policy Ability to work in a variety of settings, including patients' homes, wards, Care Homes, out-patient clinics, and rehabilitation areas. Car driver for business use - must provide own vehicle Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential RGN Qualification in Lymphoedema Management or willing to undertake Master's in nursing, midwifery, research or ethics / lymphoedema management MLD qualification Relevant specialist post basic programme Further post-graduate accredited development Completed degree level studies, / completing Desirable Prescribing Qualification (NMP V300) Advanced Communication skills training Leadership development programme Management Development programme EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE Essential relevant clinical experience, post graduate experience of working as a nurse/AHP with patients who have, Lymphoedema, chronic oedema and lipoedema Teaching experience Knowledge of NMC code of conduct Evidence of recent professional development Desirable Community nursing experience Quality Improvement Projects Experience in cancer or palliative care setting Clinical Practice Essential Up to date knowledge and expertise in the specialty Evidence of developing & leading nurse/therapist led clinics / services Knowledge of key professional issues and NMC/AHP guidelines relating to professional practice Have written and verbal skills Efficient management of resources Personal Qualities Essential Compassion Empathy Respectfulness Assertiveness Flexibility Reliability Adaptable Openness Honesty Team working Interpersonal skills (written & verbal) Importance of a positive attitude Positive to change Trust Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Other Requirements Essential Any physical capabilities needed; must be able to adhere to moving and handling of clinical loads at per Trust Policy Ability to work in a variety of settings, including patients' homes, wards, Care Homes, out-patient clinics, and rehabilitation areas. Car driver for business use - must provide own vehicle 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 North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Address Enfield Community Services 308A Hertford Rd London N9 7HD Employer's website https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)