Job overview
As a Lymphoedema nurse specialist you will be part of a friendly supportive team delivering high quality evidence-based care to patients with primary /secondary and cancer related lymphoedema and those suffering with Lipoedema
This role is an exciting opportunity to train in this area, and to develop new knowledge of these conditions which is growing constantly through ongoing research, both in UK and abroad. The role will be band 6 initially but once trained will be at a band 7. If you already posses the skills and knowledge however, we can then offer you band 7.
To be part of this ever-developing field, and our expanding service at SDH, and possibly satellite clinics as part of that expansion.
There will be ample opportunity to grow and develop personally and professionally.
The Service is based in Vascular Unit at Salisbury District Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The applicant must be NMC registered with at least 2 years’ experience; knowledge of lymphoedema, lipoedema, or leg ulcers is advantageous. Once trained, you will work autonomously, assessing, diagnosing, and managing complex lymphoedema/lipoedema.
You will provide specialist treatments including compression therapy, skin care advice, photo biomodulation, and self-lymphatic drainage guidance, as well as developing personalised care plans to promote independence.
Education duties include supporting patients and groups, organising study days, and training hospital/community staff. Formal lymphoedema training via the Lymphoedema Training Academy (FG/MLD method) is required to achieve Band 7, with re-certification every 2 years. Ongoing professional development includes attending the BLS conference annually and joining local BLS groups.
Essential qualities: enthusiasm, patient-centred care, relationship-building, adaptability, willingness to learn, and a passion for improving the lives of people with lymphoedema/lipoedema.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Face to Face
Essential criteria
1. Must be NMC registered 2 years adult nursing / HCPC registered
2. Must speak English
Desirable criteria
3. Previous Lymphoedema experience
4. Wound care experience including compression bandaging