Lymphoedema Specialist Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom St Margaret's Somerset Hospice Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate professional to join our team as a Lymphoedema Keyworker. As a registered nurse, occupational therapist, or physiotherapist, you will play a vital role in providing patient-focused care to individuals with lymphoedema throughout Somerset.

Main Responsibilities
  • Provide support, advice, and information to patients, their families, and carers on all aspects of lymphoedema, including self-management.
  • Use relevant assessment strategies and provide care to patients with primary and secondary lymphoedema, including those with life-limiting conditions.
  • Work as an autonomous practitioner, assessing physiological and/or psychological functioning of patients with lymphoedema, and determining treatment and referral needs.
  • Ensure the safe and effective use of relevant equipment for assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patients with lymphoedema.
  • Make appropriate referrals to the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring seamless service for patients and integrated care management.
  • Maintain clinical credibility through practice and use research and evidence-based practice to optimize high-quality care for patients with lymphoedema.
About Us

St Margaret's Somerset Hospice is a welcoming and community-minded charity dedicated to providing excellent specialist palliative care for patients and support to their families. We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

What We Offer
  • 33 days holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days after 1 year, and increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part-time employees).
  • Recognise continuous service for clinical staff paid at band 5+ who join directly from the NHS or another hospice.
  • Ability to buy and sell annual leave.
  • NHS employees eligible to continue with their NHS pension scheme.
  • Non-NHS employees will receive 5% employer and 5% employee contribution.
  • Award-winning Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family, offering vital health and wellbeing support, confidential advice, and more.


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