Lymphoedema Practitioner
Role Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Exeter Lymphoedema team based at Heavitree hospital. This is a new role to help support the current service provision in lymphoedema management and help develop the service to provide specialist treatment to optimise patient care.
More detail about the role- Assess and review the needs of lymphoedema patients in an outpatient setting.
- Provide treatments, measurements for compression garments and educating patients to self-care for their condition.
- To review a variety of patients with lymphoedema who may also be palliative, having cancer treatments, living with chronic oedema or lipoedema.
- To contribute to a comprehensive, effective and cost efficient lymphoedema service.
- To provide clinical assessment and care to patients with lymphoedema and to act as a resource to patients, their carers and staff.
- To work collaboratively with the Service lead and lymphoedema team in delivering a service that meets the need of the current Royal Devon strategy whilst achieving excellent patient centred care.
- Assist in delivering a service that meets the needs of the service population
Experience in Lymphoedema is not essential, however, an enthusiasm to learn and deliver best patient care is needed for this role. The successful applicant ideally, will have experience in autonomous patient care as a nurse/AHP in community or a clinic setting. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, a great communicator, motivated and committed to delivering high-quality care to patients living with lymphoedema while working effectively as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
WorkingPattern
28 hours per week, although there is flexibility, there is a requirement to work on Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Interview DateTo be confirmed
For further information please contact:Angela Ives, Clinical Nurse Specialists/Team lead Lymphoedema serviceAs an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About UsStretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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