Job summary
This is a very exciting and innovative time for Lymphoedema Wales and the Cardiff & Vale Lymphoedema Service with continued development of the service.
You will work closely with the lymphoedema team under the guidance the clinical Lead Therapist in providing highly specialist lymphoedema management and care for the residents of the Health Board. This post will involve assessing and treating patients with primary, cancer and non-cancer related lymphoedema and prevention education working along side the national all Wales Lymphoedema network. The post holder would be expected to be involved in teaching, audit and evaluation of the service.
You should have an interest in the field of lymphoedema/chronic oedema/ dermatology, full training and support is provided. You should also have excellent communication skills and be able to provide concise professional advice and support to patients. Experience in oncology, rehabilitation, wound management and community work would be beneficial. The successful candidate must be confident, enthusiastic and with a positive outlook to facilitate and motivate patients, experience of working with patients with long-term health conditions would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Community Nursing Service, Wound Clinics and the Lymphoedema Service, ensuring patient care is delivered to the highest quality care, utilising research and evidence based practice in line with local and national policies, professional standards and guidance.
The post will support the skills needed to treat and assess complex chronic oedema, wet legs and superficial wounds and will work alongside non-registered, and pre/post registration staff, providing supervision, teaching and assessment of competencies related to Chronic Oedema management.
In return, we are highly committed to CPD, staff development and you will have opportunities to be involved in service improvement and research.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Adapative team player
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
- Able to communicate with people with communication difficulties
- Organisational skills
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate specialised skills in lymphodema and rehabilitation
- Ability to manage a large complex caseload
- Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills within the field of long term health conditions and lymphodema
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate motivational interview skills
- Evidence of being involved in service development and audit
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience in the managment of patients with long term health conditions
- Relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- Experience in the managment of lymphodema and complex wounds
Knowledge
Essential
- Member of HCPC/RCN
- Recognised qualification degree in nursing/physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Member of professional body
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post graduation training in the managment of chonic conditions
- Evidence of specialist knowledge about rehabilitation and public health messaging including MECCg
Qualifications
Desirable
- Evidence of Agored Learning
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Adapative team player
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.
- Able to communicate with people with communication difficulties
- Organisational skills
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate specialised skills in lymphodema and rehabilitation
- Ability to manage a large complex caseload
- Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills within the field of long term health conditions and lymphodema
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate motivational interview skills
- Evidence of being involved in service development and audit
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience in the managment of patients with long term health conditions
- Relevant clinical experience
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
Desirable
- Member of professional body
- Experience in the managment of lymphodema and complex wounds
Knowledge
Essential
- Member of HCPC/RCN
- Recognised qualification degree in nursing/physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Member of professional body
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post graduation training in the managment of chonic conditions
- Evidence of specialist knowledge about rehabilitation and public health messaging including MECCg
Qualifications
Desirable
- Evidence of Agored Learning
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).
