Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties

Clinical Responsibilities

1) Support the assessment and management of patients lymphoedema management programme through initial data collection, monitoring of patients progress, feedback discussion, written reports and referrals.

2) To independently undertake routine review assessments with patients including measuring for compression garments.

3) To deliver treatment interventions and rehabilitation programmes as per plan of care determined by Lymphoedema Therapist.

4) Develop a rapport with patients and encourage interest and participation in their treatment plan and progress.

5) Develop competencies to fit compression garments for patients

6) Develop competencies to undertake lymphoedema bandaging.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS

1. Record and monitor relevant patient data.
2. Maintain good communication with patients and relatives on their treatment plan and progress.
3. Demonstrate a variety of communication skills for patients and relatives who have individual needs.
4. Demonstrate excellent customer care skills as a role model to others.
5. Recognise and be able to defuse aggressive behaviour, understanding the need to report to senior staff
6. Provide effective verbal or written feedback to Therapists regarding patient care.
7. Liaison with outside agencies and wider members of the multi-disciplinary team.
8. Need ability to be able to work as a part of multi-disciplinary team

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1. Participate in the annual Performance and Development Review process to identify learning and development needs.
2. Maintain a personal development plan using a personal portfolio to ensure clinical practice is based on best practice and up to date.
3. Keep up to date with all policies, procedures and protocols related to the Rehabilitation Unit and relevant clinical practice.
4. Attend staff meetings and in-service training, as required.
5. Complete mandatory training and timely updates as required.
6. Undertake qualification towards Lymphoedema Management.

DEPARTMENTAL, ADMINISTRATIVE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

1. Record, report and where required take responsibility for a variety of systems required for delivering the service e.g. equipment, supplies, laundry and environmental estates issues.
2. Be responsible for relaying confidential information as directed by qualified therapists.
3. Use clinical databases e.g. Careflow, Clinical Web Portal, NHS Supplies, etc.
4. Participate in departmental projects as directed by senior staff.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

1. Identify risk issues that impact on the patients rehabilitative needs.
2. Demonstrate high standards of clinical practice at all times.
3. Demonstrate effective team working inclusive of all relevant professionals.
4. Be accountable for own practice.
5. Keep up to date with current practice pertinent to the NHS and professions.

This job description indicates the main duties associated with the post, but it is not intended to be prescriptive or comprehensive and does not include specific skills or therapeutic interventions that will be required. It may be reviewed in consultation with the post holder as circumstances change and develop.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum 5 G.C.S.E's grades A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent.
• NVQ level 3 in health care . Foundation Degree in health related subject.

Desirable

• Recognised lymphoedema qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Worked in an Allied Health Profession setting
• Worked in an Oncology setting.
• Previous experience of compression bandaging

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to deal empathetically with patients, relatives and carers.
• Organisational Skills.
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Training/knowledge of compression therapy

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of NHS

Desirable

• Knowledge of oncology and palliative care
• Knowledge of lymphoedema
• Knowledge of AHP role.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Able to work Monday to Friday
• Able to do one late shift a week.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Physiotherapy - E00269

Manchester

M20 4BX

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)