Job summary
The post holder will support the Lymphoedema service in providing an evidence based lymphoedema treatment for the patients of Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot. This will include providing assessment and appropriate management strategies including Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, maintenance treatments, education and support for patients developing lymphoedema. The service offers treatment to all lymphoedema patients regardless of cause.
The post holder will work closely with other members of the Lymphoedema Service including the community lymphoedema clinical educator, and community health care professionals to proactively improve patient's knowledge on reducing the risk of lymphoedema through group sessions and devising management plans for patients with complex chronic oedemas in specified clinics.
Participation in education courses and patient support groups will be an integral part of this role as well involvement in research, audit, evaluation and collection of patient reported outcome measures.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for clinical caseload by utilising good organisational skills and planning of clinics.Assess and develop treatment plans for people who have lymphoedema in line with the All Wales Lymphoedema Clinical Pathway across SBUHBProvide treatment for people who have lymphoedema at a basic and advanced level utilising problem solving skills.Maintaining accurate records in line with Health Board and professional standards.Ensure patient databases (Pims and statistical databases) reflects up to date patient information, objective outcomes and clinical descriptors.Maintain confidentiality as per data protection and Caldicot standardsActively maintaining own CPD ensuring knowledge and skills remains up to date with current best practice and research evidence.The post holder will be involved in delivering and assessing the accredited Agored Cymru Lymphoedema/ chronic oedema courses.Contribute to data collection for the service including patient recorded outcome measures.Participate in service audit, research and evaluation.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Degree/Diploma in registered Profession
- Appropriate Healthcare registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Lymphoedema Management Course
Desirable
- Presenting/ education/ assessing certificate
- Completion of Chronic Oedema Key Worker Course or Community Chronic Oedema Course
- Completion of Advanced Lymphoedema Management cou
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of caring for people who have a chronic disease
- Basic knowledge of what lymphoedema is and how to manage it including promoting self-management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of teaching other professions
Desirable
- Experience of leading clinical teams
- Experience in lymphoedema/ chronic oedema management
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team, unsupervised and alone
- Problem solving ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective organization skills
- Evidence of audit and research
- Competent IMT skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language skills
- Research Methodology skills
- Ability to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills in the field of lymphoedema/ chronic oedema
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Degree/Diploma in registered Profession
- Appropriate Healthcare registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Lymphoedema Management Course
Desirable
- Presenting/ education/ assessing certificate
- Completion of Chronic Oedema Key Worker Course or Community Chronic Oedema Course
- Completion of Advanced Lymphoedema Management cou
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of caring for people who have a chronic disease
- Basic knowledge of what lymphoedema is and how to manage it including promoting self-management
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of teaching other professions
Desirable
- Experience of leading clinical teams
- Experience in lymphoedema/ chronic oedema management
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work in a team, unsupervised and alone
- Problem solving ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective organization skills
- Evidence of audit and research
- Competent IMT skills
Desirable
- Welsh Language skills
- Research Methodology skills
- Ability to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills in the field of lymphoedema/ chronic oedema
Other
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
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).
