Job summary
The Lymphoedema Service at Teesside Hospice provides care
and treatment across Tees Valley and North Yorkshire. We are a practitioner
lead service providing assessment, education and treatment to patients with
Primary and Secondary Lymphoedema, as well as Lipoedema.
We provide our service in clinics, patients homes, care
homes and GP surgeries. We work closely with community staff.
Experience in lymphoedema is not essential but a
commitment and willingness to complete relevant training and work well in a
team providing a high standard of person-centred care is required.
Main duties of the job
The Nurse Associate is
responsible for acquiring and maintaining competence in current lymphoedema
management in accordance with the British Lymphology Society (BLS) guidelines
and International Best Practice for the management of mild to moderate lymphoedema.
This will include the
ability to educate patients and carers towards self-management in the
cornerstones of lymphoedema management (skin care, exercise, compression,
simple lymphatic drainage and kinesio tape).
The
Nurse Associate will work under the direction of a Lymphoedema Practitioner
providing a high standard of care for the patient and to support carers. To assist the lymphoedema clinical team
development by keeping abreast of change, involving evidence-based and
directives from government/organisational policies.
To work within the
guidelines of the BLS and International Consensus Best Practice for the
management of patients with mild to moderate lymphoedema.
To provide holistic
individualised care to lymphoedema patients with chronic disease and life
limiting illness.
A commitment to undertake
necessary training to achieve competencies to fulfil this role is required.
Lymphoedema
theory and practice
Palliative
care course
Complete competencies in kinesio tape
application, lymphoedema compression bandaging, basic wound care and an
understanding of the vascular system.
About us
At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment
count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and
support to patients and their families during challenging times.
People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment
with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always
aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our Lymphoedema team
work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best
care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference
in people's lives.
Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable,
Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that
focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us
and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for
people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
duties
To become a
competent practitioner in mild to moderate lymphoedema and work within BLS
guidelines. To be self-aware of your
limitations in knowledge and skills, to seek guidance when appropriate from
Lymphoedema Practitioners.
To be aware of the
current changes and influences in lymphoedema, cancer and palliative care.
Under the
direction of a Lymphoedema Practitioner, provide holistic care. Assist patient and carers to make informed
choices and decisions in relation to their treatment.
Implement the
cornerstones of lymphoedema self-management, monitoring and recording the
effects of these interactions through structured evaluations.
To provide
emotional and psychological support to lymphoedema patients with chronic
disease and life limiting illness.
To liaise with and
provide relevant information to other members of the MDT, within Teesside
Hospice and the outside wider team.
Work
collaboratively with TVN, District Nursing and Practice Nurse team. Provide support as required under the
direction of the Lymphoedema Practitioner.
Ensure all
documentation and patient records are completed in a professional and timely
manner.
Manage time
effectively to ensure clinic/home visits run efficiently and in a timely
manner.
Under the
direction of the Lymphoedema Practitioner provide necessary care to patients
with mild to moderate lymphoedema in clinics, home, care homes and GP
surgeries as required. (Follow lone
worker policy)
Support Senior
Lymphoedema Practitioners with patient education groups.
Support Senior
Lymphoedema Practitioners to provide education sessions to Teesside Hospice
staff and wider health care professionals to highlight and educate staff on
lymphoedema management.
To participate in
Clinical Governance including audit and risk management to improve
practice. An allocated area of shared
responsibility/practice development will be highlighted.
Attend Clinical
Supervision, clinical team meetings and lymphoedema team meetings.
To gain an
awareness of the clinic budget and KPI targets. Ensure cost effective use of resources and
support senior Lymphoedema Practitioners to ensure KPI targets are achieved.
To support all
lymphoedema team including volunteers to ensure that patients receive a high
standard of care and expert service.
To ensure a high
standard of patient confidentiality is maintained.
To undertake
appropriate further education that will meet both own needs and the
organisation needs. To be responsible
for maintaining a personal awareness of professional developments in
lymphoedema, chronic illness and palliative care.
To comply with all
mandatory training and be familiar with Teesside Hospice policies and
procedures.
To ensure the
promotion of safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
duties
To become a
competent practitioner in mild to moderate lymphoedema and work within BLS
guidelines. To be self-aware of your
limitations in knowledge and skills, to seek guidance when appropriate from
Lymphoedema Practitioners.
To be aware of the
current changes and influences in lymphoedema, cancer and palliative care.
Under the
direction of a Lymphoedema Practitioner, provide holistic care. Assist patient and carers to make informed
choices and decisions in relation to their treatment.
Implement the
cornerstones of lymphoedema self-management, monitoring and recording the
effects of these interactions through structured evaluations.
To provide
emotional and psychological support to lymphoedema patients with chronic
disease and life limiting illness.
To liaise with and
provide relevant information to other members of the MDT, within Teesside
Hospice and the outside wider team.
Work
collaboratively with TVN, District Nursing and Practice Nurse team. Provide support as required under the
direction of the Lymphoedema Practitioner.
Ensure all
documentation and patient records are completed in a professional and timely
manner.
Manage time
effectively to ensure clinic/home visits run efficiently and in a timely
manner.
Under the
direction of the Lymphoedema Practitioner provide necessary care to patients
with mild to moderate lymphoedema in clinics, home, care homes and GP
surgeries as required. (Follow lone
worker policy)
Support Senior
Lymphoedema Practitioners with patient education groups.
Support Senior
Lymphoedema Practitioners to provide education sessions to Teesside Hospice
staff and wider health care professionals to highlight and educate staff on
lymphoedema management.
To participate in
Clinical Governance including audit and risk management to improve
practice. An allocated area of shared
responsibility/practice development will be highlighted.
Attend Clinical
Supervision, clinical team meetings and lymphoedema team meetings.
To gain an
awareness of the clinic budget and KPI targets. Ensure cost effective use of resources and
support senior Lymphoedema Practitioners to ensure KPI targets are achieved.
To support all
lymphoedema team including volunteers to ensure that patients receive a high
standard of care and expert service.
To ensure a high
standard of patient confidentiality is maintained.
To undertake
appropriate further education that will meet both own needs and the
organisation needs. To be responsible
for maintaining a personal awareness of professional developments in
lymphoedema, chronic illness and palliative care.
To comply with all
mandatory training and be familiar with Teesside Hospice policies and
procedures.
To ensure the
promotion of safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, staff and visitors.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Relevant experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with patients with a chronic illness
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne, Microsoft word and excel
- Experience of caring for patients with lymphoedema
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work with patients from a diverse range of religious, cultural and social backgrounds to meet their needs
- Flexible and adaptable to change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Relevant experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working with patients with a chronic illness
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne, Microsoft word and excel
- Experience of caring for patients with lymphoedema
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to work with patients from a diverse range of religious, cultural and social backgrounds to meet their needs
- Flexible and adaptable to change
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
