Job summary We are currently looking to expand our clinical team with the addition of a Band 2 Support Worker. Are you looking to join a forward thinking, friendly and innovative team who are dedicated to providing high quality lymphoedema care? Have you got the skills, experience or are willing to learn and most importantly a passion for Lymphoedema? If so we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The post holder will support patients and carers with managing their condition; including but not limited to - Supporting the qualified nurses with measurement of patient's oedemateous limbs. - Preparing patients for treatment. - Application of compression garments. - Providing patient education and support. - Carry out prescribed treatments under supervision following appropriate training. - Providing clerical support to the admin team when necessary. About us LymphCare UK is an award winning Social Enterprise based in Dudley in the West Midlands. At LymphCare UK we are passionate about Lymphoedema/Chronic Oedema and Lipoedema management providing nurse led holisticassessment and treatment within a clinic and community setting and we aim to ensure that the patient is central to our service development. Date posted 22 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0372-24-0000 Job locations Central Clinic Hall Street Dudley West Midlands DY2 7BX Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The post holder will be an active and supportive member of the Lymphoedema team. Under supervision they will support the team in the provision of a high standard of patient/client care. Duties may also include some administrative work when required. This post will demonstrate a range of caring/communication skills to meet the needs of the patient in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect. The post holder must have an interest in the specialist area and some basic general awareness of Lymphoedema. A willingness to undertake training within this specialism is vital. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DETAILS Job description Job responsibilities JOB SUMMARY The post holder will be an active and supportive member of the Lymphoedema team. Under supervision they will support the team in the provision of a high standard of patient/client care. Duties may also include some administrative work when required. This post will demonstrate a range of caring/communication skills to meet the needs of the patient in a safe, caring environment that promotes dignity, privacy and respect. The post holder must have an interest in the specialist area and some basic general awareness of Lymphoedema. A willingness to undertake training within this specialism is vital. SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DETAILS Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE A- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) GCSE A - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) Desirable Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF) Skills and Abilities Essential - Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal - Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately - Be committed to providing high quality patient care - Possess competent IT skills (e.g. basic word, email, keyboard skills) - Show a willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames - Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude - Show commitment to working within the healthcare setting - Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role Desirable - Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Experience Essential - Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a team - Experience of time management and prioritising work - Understands and demonstrates a compassionate approach to patients & their relatives Desirable - Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE A- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1) GCSE A - D, or equivalent in Mathematics (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1) Desirable Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or Level 2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF) Skills and Abilities Essential - Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal - Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately - Be committed to providing high quality patient care - Possess competent IT skills (e.g. basic word, email, keyboard skills) - Show a willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames - Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude - Show commitment to working within the healthcare setting - Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role Desirable - Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Experience Essential - Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a team - Experience of time management and prioritising work - Understands and demonstrates a compassionate approach to patients & their relatives Desirable - Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting 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. Employer details Employer name Lymphcare UK Address Central Clinic Hall Street Dudley West Midlands DY2 7BX Employer's website http://lymphcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)