Job summary We are currently seeking a Specialist practitioner in Lymphoedema to join our Lymphoedema specialist team whom provide care to patients across County Durham and Darlington. The successful applicant will work countywide in various clinic settings from an office base in Peterlee. As a specialist practitioner in Lymphoedema the post holder will: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of Lymphoedema care for patients attending the Lymphoedema clinics or having home visits. Support patients and carers Have a role in education, facilitating and providing a resource to staff both within and outside the Trust Actively participate in clinical audit activity Main duties of the job The role of the specialist is multifaceted, incorporating key aspects such as clinical, consultancy, education, research and management. Clinical Provide a specialist/expert service for patients, acting as an autonomous practitioner offering advice to primary/secondary care staff regarding the care of patients in this specialist group. Act as a resource for health care professionals, patients and carers. To deliver nurse led clinics. Consultancy To provide advice and direct clinical support for all members of the team Education To contribute in planning and delivering education within the Trust. To facilitate the use of evidence based practice across the Trust supporting and assessing the learning needs of health care professionals, patients and carers appropriate to the specialty. To develop appropriate written information for patients consistent with best practice and Trust guidelines Research To work closely with team members to ensure consistency of approach and intervention, and appropriate practice innovation and evaluation. To develop and contribute to research based practice and to further participate in Research and activities related to the role. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9439-25-0117 Job locations The Centre For Health Traynor Way Whitehouse Business Park Peterlee County Durham SR8 2RU Job description Job responsibilities Providing specialist care in a range of clinic settings Providing care and support to patients within residential and nursing home settings Providing care to patients within their own homes Providing education and support to community nursing teams and primary care. Job description Job responsibilities Providing specialist care in a range of clinic settings Providing care and support to patients within residential and nursing home settings Providing care to patients within their own homes Providing education and support to community nursing teams and primary care. Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential Active 1st Level NMC Registration or HCPC registered AHP Experience Essential Experience working as a Nurse/AHP Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Desirable Commitment, motivation and flexibility to work within a multi-specialism service Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent professional knowledge/experience Supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses IT Skills Desirable Independent non-medical Prescribing Qualification Teaching / Mentorship qualification or equivalent Lymphoedema qualifications BSc/MSc in specific AHP profession with extensive evidence of postgraduate community experience Presentation skills Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Keen interest in lymphoedema and its management Communicates complex sensitive, confidential information concerning patients/clients displaying empathy persuasion and reassurance (Some may have special needs; patients/clients may be hostile, antagonistic) Demonstrates skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients Plans provision of care for patients/clients, e.g. clinics, health education. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates clinical care of patients/clients; Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers Develops and implements specialist programmes of care Imparts unwelcome news, care of terminally ill/ safeguarding issues Follows policies, makes comments on proposals for change Implements policies and proposes changes to working practices or procedures in own work area Supervises work of others; clinical supervision of staff, students; provides training to others Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines Leads specialist, area or team; may manage a caseload in the community Occasional participation in R&D activity Physical Skills Driving Restraint of patients/clients using approved techniques; Dexterity and accuracy required for, e.g. bandaging, performing Dopplers, manual lymphatic drainage. Desirable Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Person Specification Statutory Registration Essential Active 1st Level NMC Registration or HCPC registered AHP Experience Essential Experience working as a Nurse/AHP Special Requirements Essential Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post Desirable Commitment, motivation and flexibility to work within a multi-specialism service Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent professional knowledge/experience Supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short courses IT Skills Desirable Independent non-medical Prescribing Qualification Teaching / Mentorship qualification or equivalent Lymphoedema qualifications BSc/MSc in specific AHP profession with extensive evidence of postgraduate community experience Presentation skills Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Keen interest in lymphoedema and its management Communicates complex sensitive, confidential information concerning patients/clients displaying empathy persuasion and reassurance (Some may have special needs; patients/clients may be hostile, antagonistic) Demonstrates skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients Plans provision of care for patients/clients, e.g. clinics, health education. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates clinical care of patients/clients; Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers Develops and implements specialist programmes of care Imparts unwelcome news, care of terminally ill/ safeguarding issues Follows policies, makes comments on proposals for change Implements policies and proposes changes to working practices or procedures in own work area Supervises work of others; clinical supervision of staff, students; provides training to others Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines Leads specialist, area or team; may manage a caseload in the community Occasional participation in R&D activity Physical Skills Driving Restraint of patients/clients using approved techniques; Dexterity and accuracy required for, e.g. bandaging, performing Dopplers, manual lymphatic drainage. Desirable Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address The Centre For Health Traynor Way Whitehouse Business Park Peterlee County Durham SR8 2RU Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)