Job summary
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity to specialise your skills into Lymphoedema as full education and training in Lymphoedema will be provided. We are looking for an experienced individual who is ready to specialise and join a proactive thinking team. We are fullysupported by the National Team and Lymphoedema Wales who provide training and clinical support.
The post holder will form part of a team of Lymphoedema practitioners responsible for the delivery of lymphoedema services within Hywel Dda Health Board. This will involve working in collaboration with multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care. The role involves working at various sites across Hywel Dda but predominately within Pembrokeshire.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing their own caseload which will involve providing assessment and management, education and support for patients with or potential risk of, developing lymphoedema. They will operate as an autonomous professional, with a high level of clinical and technical skill and expertise, using evidence based/ client centred principles to plan, implement and evaluate the management ofclients with lymphoedema.
The post holder will play a key role in supporting service modernisation and development. This will include involvement in research, audit and service evaluation processes.
The post holder may be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need.
Please refer to the Job Description and Personal Specification for full detail on this post.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 29/04/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 29/04/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in registered profession
- Professional registration.
- Significant evidence of specialist courses to postgraduate diploma level
- Specialist knowledge or skills in lymphoedema/ chronic oedema/ wound care/oncology
- Involvement in teaching/ presentation sessions
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
- Evidence of CPD
- Clinical Education Training Course.
- Teaching certificate
Other
Essential
- Prepared to work flexibly based on work pressures.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Prepared to work in a variety of sites based on need
Desirable
Language Requirements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Lymphoedema/chronic oedema or Oncology/ Community
- Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process.
- Inter-professional and team working.
- Direct involvement with carers and families and demonstrating good communication skills both verbal and written during these interactions.
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Evidence of assisting in the planning or development of an existing service.
- Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients.
Desirable
- Evidence of student supervision.
- Negotiation of multidisciplinary working practices.
- Experience of teaching other disciplines
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in registered profession
- Professional registration.
- Significant evidence of specialist courses to postgraduate diploma level
- Specialist knowledge or skills in lymphoedema/ chronic oedema/ wound care/oncology
- Involvement in teaching/ presentation sessions
Desirable
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications
- Evidence of CPD
- Clinical Education Training Course.
- Teaching certificate
Other
Essential
- Prepared to work flexibly based on work pressures.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Prepared to work in a variety of sites based on need
Desirable
Language Requirements
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Lymphoedema/chronic oedema or Oncology/ Community
- Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process.
- Inter-professional and team working.
- Direct involvement with carers and families and demonstrating good communication skills both verbal and written during these interactions.
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Evidence of assisting in the planning or development of an existing service.
- Therapeutic handling and risk assessments in relation to patient care including severely disabled patients.
Desirable
- Evidence of student supervision.
- Negotiation of multidisciplinary working practices.
- Experience of teaching other disciplines
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).
