Job summary This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to specialise your skills into Lymphoedema as full education and training in Lymphoedema will be provided. We are looking for an experienced individual who is ready to specialise and join a proactive thinking team. We are fullysupported by the National Team and Lymphoedema Wales who provide training and clinical support. The post holder will form part of a team of Lymphoedema practitioners responsible for the delivery of lymphoedema services within Hywel Dda Health Board. This will involve working in collaboration with multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care. The role involves working at various sites across Hywel Dda but predominately within Pembrokeshire. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for managing their own caseload which will involve providing assessment and management, education and support for patients with or potential risk of, developing lymphoedema. They will operate as an autonomous professional, with a high level of clinical and technical skill and expertise, using evidence based/ client centred principles to plan, implement and evaluate the management ofclients with lymphoedema. The post holder will play a key role in supporting service modernisation and development. This will include involvement in research, audit and service evaluation processes. The post holder may be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification for full detail on this post. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 100-AHP117-1024 Job locations Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 29/11/2024. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 29/11/2024. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Degree or equivalent in registered profession Professional registration. Significant evidence of specialist courses to postgraduate diploma level Specialist knowledge or skills in lymphoedema/ chronic oedema/ wound care/oncology Involvement in teaching/ presentation sessions Desirable Relevant postgraduate qualifications Evidence of CPD Clinical Education Training Course. Teaching certificate Other Essential Prepared to work flexibly based on work pressures. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Prepared to work in a variety of sites based on need Desirable Wide range of interests Language Requirements Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in Lymphoedema/chronic oedema or Oncology/ Community Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process. Inter-professional and team working. Direct involvement with carers and families and demonstrating good communication skills both verbal and written during these interactions. Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements. Experience of providing clinical supervision Evidence of assisting in the planning or development of an existing service. Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients. Desirable Evidence of student supervision. Negotiation of multidisciplinary working practices. Experience of teaching other disciplines Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Degree or equivalent in registered profession Professional registration. Significant evidence of specialist courses to postgraduate diploma level Specialist knowledge or skills in lymphoedema/ chronic oedema/ wound care/oncology Involvement in teaching/ presentation sessions Desirable Relevant postgraduate qualifications Evidence of CPD Clinical Education Training Course. Teaching certificate Other Essential Prepared to work flexibly based on work pressures. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Prepared to work in a variety of sites based on need Desirable Wide range of interests Language Requirements Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Experience Essential Significant post registration experience in Lymphoedema/chronic oedema or Oncology/ Community Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process. Inter-professional and team working. Direct involvement with carers and families and demonstrating good communication skills both verbal and written during these interactions. Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements. Experience of providing clinical supervision Evidence of assisting in the planning or development of an existing service. Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients. Desirable Evidence of student supervision. Negotiation of multidisciplinary working practices. Experience of teaching other disciplines 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Withybush General Hospital Fishguard Road Haverfordwest SA61 2PZ Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)