Job summary
Lymphoedema Auxiliary Nurse
hours perweek Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Salary £23,241 -£24,991 per annum full time which is £13,944 - £14,994 per annum pro rata
Interview date; 21st May 2024
A valid UK drivinglicence and access to a car is essential for this role.
We can offer you:
1. Pleasant working environment within a multidisciplinary team.
2. Hours to be worked over Monday to Friday, you will not be required to work nights or weekends.
3. Good staffing levels.
4. Membership of the NHS pension scheme transferable.
5. 27 days annual holiday per annum plus 8 statutory days.
6. Free car parking and excellent public transport links.
7. Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in Lymphoedema.
Main duties of the job
These positions will besubject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
You must have existing rightto work in the UK for this role.
Disability Confident Leader.
RegisteredCharity No. 503386
St OswaldsHospice aims to be an equal opportunities employer
About us
St Oswalds Lymphoedema Serviceprovides high quality care for people with Lymphoedema, palliative carepatients with oedema as a symptom of their advanced disease and children withlymphoedema.
We provide specialistassessment and management of Lymphoedema for people who live in Newcastle,North Tyneside, Northumberland, Gateshead and South Tyneside. Care is deliveredacross a range of settings at St.Oswalds Hospice as well as in our communityoutreach clinics, hospital wards and patients homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist with thedelivery of high quality care to individuals and their families/friendsattending the lymphoedema service.
To assist with the dayto day administrative tasks as directed by the Lymphoedema Team Leader.
To ensure a safeenvironment is maintained for patients, staff and volunteers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
8. NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
9. Training
10. To possess level 3
Experience
Essential
11. 1 years experience in a care setting
Desirable
12. Working with patients with Lymphoedema
13. Experience working in outpatient setting