Job summary
We are looking to recruit experienced and innovative nurses to join the Specialist Lymphoedema Service in a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist role. This new opportunity has arisen as we move through an exciting period of development and redesign. This Specialist service is a well-respected clinical area where there is potential for growth and development for the right individual.
Enthusiasm, motivation, and a desire for personal development are essential qualities required in this role; you will be expected to have a commitment to working progressively within the field of specialist Lymphoedema and we will support you in this through education and training opportunities.
You must be able to demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, an ability to act as a resource for information and education and have a collaborative approach to working with other services.
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. Demonstrable experience of Lymphoedema and/or Tissue Viability is beneficial. A non-medical prescribing qualification (V150) is also desirable but not essential as it can be worked towards if you are successful at interview.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS
Main duties of the job
Provision of care for patients with lymphoedema/other related oedema across the Organisation and other community settings under the supervision of the Clinical Team Leader utilising evidence-based practice.
The post holder will under the direction of the Clinical Team Leader hold responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients with lymphoedema/other related oedema demonstrating evidence based/best practice referred into the service.At the request of the Clinical Team Leader undertake first assessment of patients with mild to moderate oedema/lymphoedema.
At the request of the Clinical Team Leader, the post holder will deliver care supporting the principles aligned to the Four Cornerstones of Lymphoedema Care.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The dexterity and co-ordination required for the manipulation of tools required in practice.
- The physical effort required to care for patients.
- The mental effort required to concentrate on patient assessment.
- The emotional effort required when caring for patients with complex needs.
- Excellence in clinical practice and act as resource for others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The dexterity and co-ordination required for the manipulation of tools required in practice.
- The physical effort required to care for patients.
- The mental effort required to concentrate on patient assessment.
- The emotional effort required when caring for patients with complex needs.
- Excellence in clinical practice and act as resource for others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Tissue Viability /Lymphoedema qualification
- Evidence of personal and professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience with demonstrable experience within lymphoedema / oedema /tissue viability management
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and inter-professional skills
- Evidence of knowledge of lymphoedema would be beneficial.
Desirable
- Experience within a community environment
- Previous experience of managing a caseload
Key Competencies
Essential
- Information technology skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate a willingness to work towards an increased knowledge base regarding lymphoedema management
- Preparation and delivery of local, regional and national presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - degree or equivalent
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Tissue Viability /Lymphoedema qualification
- Evidence of personal and professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience with demonstrable experience within lymphoedema / oedema /tissue viability management
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and inter-professional skills
- Evidence of knowledge of lymphoedema would be beneficial.
Desirable
- Experience within a community environment
- Previous experience of managing a caseload
Key Competencies
Essential
- Information technology skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate a willingness to work towards an increased knowledge base regarding lymphoedema management
- Preparation and delivery of local, regional and national presentations
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
