Lymphoedema Support Worker

5 months ago

Poole, United Kingdom University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated experienced Health Care Support Worker who is competent and confident in a wide range of clinical skills to support a progressive Lymphoedema Service. The post will incorporate on going learning and training. On occasions it will be necessary to attend courses out of county; therefore a willingness to travel will be required. You will support the Lymphoedema Specialist Nurses to deliver prompt effective personalised treatments plans to individuals identified to have Cancer Related Lymphoedema.

The applicant will work alongside our existing Lymphoedema team at University Hospital Dorset. Ideally the applicant should have knowledge and skills in the field of lymphoedema. However, this is also an excellent training opportunity for someone who demonstrates a real desire to follow a new pathway in a new speciality.

**Rota**: 4 days per week. Monday - Thursday

**Base Location**: Forest Holme Hospice

**Interview Date**: TBC

Carry out a wide range of delegated lymphoedema treatments. All training will be provided within the lymphoedema clinic and further afield.

Encourage and empower patients/carers to adopt an active approach in their self-management and treatments of lymphoedema.

Promote high standards of evidence based care following policies and protocols and acting as point of contact for patients and carers.

**Requirements**:

- Previous experience in lymphoedema care, oncology or palliative care, but those who have a Community or Tissue viability background will also be considered
- Will possess a healthcare related qualification/education (NVQ 3/4 or equivalent) and a willingness to work towards training within the Lymphoedema speciality.
- Ability to work independently within your own skill set and limitations, demonstrating the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and record keeping
- IT skills essential

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

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