Therapy Specialist (Lymphoedema)
Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice – CQC Rated Outstanding
22 Liebenrood Rd, Reading RG30 2DX
22.5 hours per week
£35,529-£40,065 per annum, pro rata
About the Lymphoedema service
Our small physio/nurse-led team manage patients with lymphoedema that has developed as a result of cancer and its treatments. Most patients are seen as out-patients, some with more advanced disease are seen in the community or in the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading where we are based. We also see patients in Newbury and Wokingham. We are the only NHS-commissioned lymphoedema service in Berkshire West seeing around 450 patients a year.
Our team offers expert bespoke advice, advanced skills and intensive treatments to patients with Lymphoedema. We champion individualised care that encourages patients / carers to engage with self-management, and the support to enable them to feel confident in managing the condition. We are a forward thinking, creative and dynamic team who constantly look for better solutions for our patients.
About the role
You will be an integral member of our busy, motivated team. You will work as an autonomous practitioner, managing your own caseload of patients often with complex physical and emotional needs. You will assess, diagnose, agree and deliver management plans; these may include use of specialist interventions such as bespoke compression garments, kinesiotaping, use of intermittent compression pumps, manual Lymphatic Drainage massage techniques and multi-layer compression bandaging.
There will be a requirement to be able to administer physical treatments to patients and undertake manual handling.
Crucial to achieving the best outcomes for patients is the holistic, psychosocial support you will provide to patients and families facing chronic disease and life limiting illness.
You will have access to external specialist training as well as support from the team to develop the skills needed for this role.
The post holder will be based at Duchess of Kent, will be required to travel to see patients in their own homes, and may be asked to work at the Wokingham or Newbury clinics. The post holder will need to have access to their own transport.
About you
You will be a nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist with either:
• Specialist Lymphoedema experience and already been working within the speciality OR
• Experience in a related area (such as palliative care, oncology, community, long term conditions) with an interest and passion for learning new skills in Lymphoedema management.
We are looking for a team player; a kind, compassionate, motivated person with a positive “can-do” attitude and a sense of humour! You must care deeply about the work you do, enjoy working with people and within a team, and recognise the importance of working with each patient as an individual and their priorities.
You will have proven experience in managing patients with complex issues, working within a multi-disciplinary team and delivering service improvements. You must relish a challenge, enjoy collaboration and problem solving. You will be well organised with excellent attention to detail and be prepared to undertake external training for the role.
About Sue Ryder
The charity provides high quality, specialist palliative care to support patients and their families. The team at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice were honoured with a 2021 Pride of Reading Award for contribution to the community during COVID-19.
For further information about the role, please contact the Lymphoedema team on 0118 9550413 or email and
Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Continuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply)
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