National Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

We have an exciting opportunity to work with an award winning National Lymphoedema Team as a Lymphoedema Assistant Practioner. This post is permanent and is part time at 30 hours.

The post will support delivery of a Value-Based Lymphoedema Healthcare Service for Wales. You will support the National Lymphoedema Team in providing an evidence based lymphoedema assessment and treatment for the people with lymphoedema and at a high risk in Wales. Although a pan Wales service, the post is based in Cimla, Neath in SBUHB. There may be requirements to attend other Health Board services too for clinics.

This post will clinically support the Cellulitis Improvement Programme, providing a proactive approach to lymphoedema/ chronic oedema management. They will also work with other Lymphoedema National Team members in supporting Complex Clinics, Heart Failure Clinics, and the new Compression Garment Improvement Programme. The post holder will work autonomously and be part of the national team.

Participation in education courses and patient support groups will be an integral part of this role as well supporting data input for research, audit and evaluation.

As well as clinical duties, the post will be expected to support the administration and project team too in stock takes for the compression garment stock.

The post holder will work alongside the National Lymphoedema Specialists ensuring the promotion of prompt effective treatment of Lymphoedema/chronic oedema across Wales.
The main aim being to ensure the NHS deliver Value-Based Healthcare providing prompt intervention and management strategies, which are patient, centred.
They will support the delivery of high quality, compassionate, evidence-based care to a people with Lymphoedema, Chronic oedema, cellulitis and wet legs following the initial assessment by the Lymphoedema Specialists or Registered Practitioner utilising person-centred approaches, which promote health and independence.
Under leadership and direction of the Lymphoedema Specialists ensure that all patients have appropriate individualised, clinical assessments/ risk assessments providing accurate feedback to the team as necessary.
They will assist with the delivery of education to all support staff within Clinic, Community and wound care services under the delegation and direction from the Lymphoedema Specialists.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Please contact Linda Jenkins or David Graham
- Woollard on 01639 862767



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