We are pleased to offer a development opportunity to an experienced Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist or Nurse tojoin our dynamic and supportive lymphoedema team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro for a 6-month secondment or fixed term contract, enabling the post holder to develop specialist skills in lymphoedema assessment and management. The post is based in an acute hospital setting deliveringoutpatient care Mon-Fri.The Lymphoedema service is progressive, forward thinking and committed to ongoing training, support and development of all team members.
The Lymphoedema service provides specialist assessment and treatment to children and adults with both Primary and Secondary Lymphoedema and Lipoedema across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The service is therapist led, based in the Therapy department and is part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.
Post-graduate experience and evidence of post-graduate development is required, as well asexcellent communication skills and the ability to work well, autonomously and as part of a team.Clinical experience in Lymphoedema care is advantageous, however additional training will be provided in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.
The Lymphoedema Therapist will work as part of the wider therapy outpatients team, using specialist skills to assess patients with Primary and Secondary lower limb lymphoedema and Lipoedema, formulate and implement treatment plans and enable patients to self manage their chronic condition. You will have your own caseload of patients to support and follow up ensuring continuity of care.
Management will include compression garments, skincare and prevention of infection, exercise and weight management advice and self-lymphatic drainage. You will also work with the team to provide intensive lymphoedema treatment, including lymphoedema bandaging, manual lymphatic drainage, photobiomodulation and kinesiology taping.
Training and support will be given to develop the required skills within this speciality.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
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This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Feb 2025