184769 Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Pan Lothian Lymphoedema Service

Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner, Band 6, 37.5 hours (permanent)

Base: Edinburgh / West Lothian

(Nurse/Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist)

part time hours would be considered

We are looking for dynamic, motivated and knowledgeable individual to join our Pan Lothian Lymphoedema Service.

The service supports people presenting with both Primary and Secondary Lymphoedema to self manage their condition. The service is recognised for its excellence locally, regionally and nationally.

The service is instrumental in the work of the Scottish Lymphoedema Practitioners Network (SLPN) and is involved in developing and sharing best practice, providing an advisory and educational service to other professional groups in Lothian and increasing awareness of Lymphoedema in the wider health care community. The team actively participates in Quality Improvement and Research.

We will support new staff in training and development both from our in house expertise and external courses.

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