Clinical Nurse Specialist in Lymphoedema

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

The closing date is 03 May 2025

Job summary

This is a clinical role that aims to provide skilled care and expertise in lymphoedema management for all patients managed by the lymphoedema service within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The post holder would be expected to demonstrate competent and compassionate clinical judgement in deciding patient focused long-term goals or plans with the aim of improving quality of life for the patient with lymphoedema.

This post could offer a development opportunity and the post holder would be supported to become competent in managing lymphoedema. The post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop clinical skills and develop one to one relationships with patients supporting them to manage their long-term condition. To achieve this, the post holder would be required to undertake external training at Post Graduate level.

Main duties of the job

This is primarily a clinical role that aims to provide skilled care and expertise in lymphoedema management for all patients managed by the lymphoedema service within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The post holder would be expected to demonstrate competent and compassionate clinical judgement in deciding patient focused long-term goals or plans with the aim of improving quality of life for the patient with lymphoedema.

In addition, there would be scope for developing and delivering education and training to increase knowledge and skills in lymphoedema and chronic oedema management in Hertfordshire and West Essex. For the right person, there is a career development route to band 7 and above.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision

We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro Rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

812-25-MM-CNS-2

Job locations

Hertfordshire Community Trust and Supporting West Essex

Queensway Health Clinic, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 0LF

Hatfield

AL10 0LF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Awareness of what lymphoedema
Ability and willingness to drive for work
Ability and willingness to undertake specialist training in Lymphoedema management

Desirable

existing qualification in Lymphoedema management
experience managing lymphoedema
experience in managing long term conditions

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Awareness of what lymphoedema
Ability and willingness to drive for work
Ability and willingness to undertake specialist training in Lymphoedema management

Desirable

existing qualification in Lymphoedema management
experience managing lymphoedema
experience in managing long term conditions

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).