* Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
* Earnings: Dependent upon experience
Location: Saint Catherine’s Hospice
Hours: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
Are you a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of patients with lymphoedema in a supportive and holistic environment? We are seeking a Lymphoedema Specialist Practitioner to join our exceptional team at Saint Catherine’s, providing essential care and support to patients managing lymphoedema and related conditions. This role is available as a training and development opportunity, ideal for registered physiotherapists, occupational therapists, or nurses who are eager to specialise in this rewarding field.
About the Role:
As a Lymphoedema Specialist Practitioner, you will provide expert care to patients experiencing lymphoedema, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centred management tailored to the needs of those facing life-limiting conditions. This role combines hands-on patient care with the opportunity for professional development in lymphoedema management techniques, symptom relief, and palliative care.
Whether you are already qualified in lymphoedema care or looking to develop your expertise through a structured training pathway, we welcome your commitment to lifelong learning and patient well-being.
What We Offer:
* Comprehensive Training and Development: Gain specialised skills in lymphoedema care, including manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression therapy, and patient education.
* Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in palliative and end-of-life care.
* Personal Fulfillment: Make a meaningful impact by enhancing the quality of life for patients in a warm, respectful, and compassionate environment.
About You:
To excel in this role, you should be:
* Registered with a relevant professional body (HCPC for physiotherapists/occupational therapists or NMC for registered nurses).
* Experienced in patient care, ideally with exposure to palliative care although this is not essential.
* Passionate about providing empathetic, holistic care to those managing lymphoedema and associated symptoms.
* Eager to learn and develop, especially if you’re looking to gain specialist lymphoedema qualifications or expand your palliative care knowledge.
* Collaborative and communicative, with the ability to work within a close-knit, multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
Additional Requirements:
* Willingness to undertake further training if not already lymphoedema-qualified.
* Flexibility to adapt to the demands of patient-centered hospice care, which will include community working.
Why Join Us?
* A chance to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and families during a critical time.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment that values your expertise and dedication.
* Competency-based development programme.
* NHS pension (subject to eligibility).
* Employee assistance programme.
* Free onsite parking.
* Subsidised meals in the Hospice Bistro.
* Discount in our charity shops.
How to Apply:
For further information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact HR Services on 01723 351421. To apply, please submit your application highlighting your relevant experience and outlining why you are the perfect fit for this role.
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