Job summary Band 6 Lymphoedema Practitioner Part Time 22.5 hrs per week £42,939 - £50,697 Inc HCAS pro rata per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for a nurse or therapist to join our well established Lymphoedema Service. The successful candidate will work within the Lymphoedema Service and will work closely with the Tissue Viability and Leg Ulcer Services. You will join a small team of passionate and motivated clinicians who work closely together to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients. Training will be provided to develop knowledge and skills within the speciality. We will welcome applications from clinicians with a keen interest in chronic oedema assessment and management. Proposed interview week beginning 18th November 2024 Main duties of the job To promote high standards of tissue viability and chronic oedema assessment and management, acting as a role model to support best practice. To carry out lymphoedema assessments forming differential diagnosis and establishing individual patient needs, negotiating specialist care plans and discussing the impact that they have on patients'/carers' lifestyles and wellbeing. Provide specialist advice and support for staff caring for patients with chronic oedema. To make and receive referrals, maintaining a high profile in the clinical area. To use knowledge and skills to empower patients to self care and make informed choices about their care. To liaise with appropriate members of the multi- disciplinary team and wider healthcare team to ensure co-ordination and continuity of care. To ensure effective communication between patients and health care professionals, providing written and verbal information on all appropriate treatments and expected outcomes. Work as an independent practitioner. To support the Clinical Lead to manage the overarching caseloads. To manage own caseload and diary ensuring timely reviews and discharges. Provide up-to-date, evidence based/best practice advice on wound assessment and management, use of dressings/ pressure relieving equipment, compression garments etc. To run lymphoedema clinics as part of the wider Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema team About us Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups. Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year Inc HCAS pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 848-BHC-267-24 Job locations Caritas House Tregony Road Orpington BR6 9XA Job description Job responsibilities To promote high standards of tissue viability and chronic oedema assessment and management, acting as a role model to support best practice. The successful candidate will support the management of the lymphoedema caseload, running clinics and assessing patients in the community setting. See Attached JD and person spec for full description Job description Job responsibilities To promote high standards of tissue viability and chronic oedema assessment and management, acting as a role model to support best practice. The successful candidate will support the management of the lymphoedema caseload, running clinics and assessing patients in the community setting. See Attached JD and person spec for full description Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Registered Nurse or therapist (Adult) Nursing/Therapy Degree NMC SSSA Practice Assessor/Supervisor or equivalent Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Accredited Tissue Viability course Accredited course in lower limb management Chronic oedema course PGDip District Nursing/Therapy Prescriber Management/leadership training Experience Essential Recent and proven experience in lymphoedema care and management Experience of working in a community healthcare setting Proven experience of health care professional led clinics Proven experience of teaching/supervision Desirable Experience of writing policies and procedures Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting Experience of planning and participating in audit cycles Specific skills Essential Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce reports and communicate complex information to a range of audiences, adjusting style as necessary. Caseload management skills. Ability to run and manage clinics Computer literate - competent use of Outlook, Excel/ Word and PowerPoint. Use or own car for work Desirable Emis literate Policy and guideline writing experience Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential Registered Nurse or therapist (Adult) Nursing/Therapy Degree NMC SSSA Practice Assessor/Supervisor or equivalent Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Desirable Accredited Tissue Viability course Accredited course in lower limb management Chronic oedema course PGDip District Nursing/Therapy Prescriber Management/leadership training Experience Essential Recent and proven experience in lymphoedema care and management Experience of working in a community healthcare setting Proven experience of health care professional led clinics Proven experience of teaching/supervision Desirable Experience of writing policies and procedures Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting Experience of planning and participating in audit cycles Specific skills Essential Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce reports and communicate complex information to a range of audiences, adjusting style as necessary. Caseload management skills. Ability to run and manage clinics Computer literate - competent use of Outlook, Excel/ Word and PowerPoint. Use or own car for work Desirable Emis literate Policy and guideline writing experience 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. 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. 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 Bromley Healthcare CIC Address Caritas House Tregony Road Orpington BR6 9XA Employer's website http://www.bromleyhealthcare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)