Job summary
We
are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to Join our Specialist Lymphoedema
service. The successful applicant will work countwide, visiting patients in
their own homes supporting Community
Nursing Services with the management of lymphoedema from an office base
in Peterlee. The team work between the hours of 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday.
The role involves assessing patients and providing specialist advice,
signposting where appropriate. Successful applicants will be required to hold a
first level nursing registration with the NMC, additional training specific to
the role can be provided.
Main duties of the job
To assess patients needs and develop, implement and
evaluate programmes of care.
To organise the delivery of lymphedema care.
To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to
patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing.
To adhere to NMC standards of record keeping.
To assist the Band 6/7 in setting, monitoring and
maintaining standards of care.
To participate in nursing audit and service improvement
activities
To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of
working within budget.
To provide advice and act as role model to other members of
the team.
To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient
safety
To contribute to the day-to-day management of the
Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of
nursing service. To participate in education and training of other staff.
To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of
care.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations
where appropriate.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide specialist lymphoedema care including new patient lymphoedema assessment, measuring for garments, reviewing plan of care. The role involves assessment of patient care needs, care planning, delivery of care and review. The role predominantly delivering patient lymphoedema care to patient in their homes, care home, comleting joint visit with district nurse and providing clinic cover for routine lymphoedema patient as required. The successful candidate will be required to work independently as part of the wider Specialist team reporting back to senior staff on duty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide specialist lymphoedema care including new patient lymphoedema assessment, measuring for garments, reviewing plan of care. The role involves assessment of patient care needs, care planning, delivery of care and review. The role predominantly delivering patient lymphoedema care to patient in their homes, care home, comleting joint visit with district nurse and providing clinic cover for routine lymphoedema patient as required. The successful candidate will be required to work independently as part of the wider Specialist team reporting back to senior staff on duty.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- High level of personal & professional credibility
- Supportive of colleagues
- Organised
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Articulate
- Conscientious
- Assertive
- Innovative approaches to practice
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Commitment, motivation and flexibility to work within a multi-specialism service
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Nurse/AHP
Desirable
- Nursing experience in a community setting
- Experience in multiple areas
- Experience of caring for patients with Lymphoedema
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Excellent standards of nursing care
Desirable
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification
- Community experience
- Lymphoedema training
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance issues.
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Demonstrates experience or a keen in lymphoedema assessment, treatment plan and education
Desirable
- Evidence of Lymphoedema Practical Skills
- Evidence of a passion for the care of patients with Lymphoedema
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- High level of personal & professional credibility
- Supportive of colleagues
- Organised
- Reliable
- Flexible
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Articulate
- Conscientious
- Assertive
- Innovative approaches to practice
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Commitment, motivation and flexibility to work within a multi-specialism service
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Nurse/AHP
Desirable
- Nursing experience in a community setting
- Experience in multiple areas
- Experience of caring for patients with Lymphoedema
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
- Excellent standards of nursing care
Desirable
- Teaching/ mentoring qualification
- Community experience
- Lymphoedema training
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
- Valid UK NMC PIN
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Awareness of Health and Safety / Clinical Governance issues.
- Basic IT skills, including e-mail and word processing
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Demonstrates experience or a keen in lymphoedema assessment, treatment plan and education
Desirable
- Evidence of Lymphoedema Practical Skills
- Evidence of a passion for the care of patients with Lymphoedema
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Centre For Health
Traynor Way
Whitehouse Business Park
Peterlee
County Durham
SR8 2RU
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
