Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in the East Suffolk region is seeking a Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner. This role involves assisting in patient treatment, leading exercise groups, and supporting self-management for lymphoedema and breast cancer patients. The position offers extensive training and flexible working arrangements, with a focus on patient care and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Pension Scheme

Annual Leave

NHS Discounts

Staff Wellbeing Programme

Extensive Training

Qualifications

• Assist in treatment and management of lymphoedema patients.
• Lead exercise and education groups for breast cancer recovery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled care and report on patient progress.
• Lead face-to-face and virtual exercise groups.
• Develop education and self-management support for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Self-Management

Education

Mobility Support

Job description

We are currently seeking a Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner to join our team in the East Suffolk region. The role involves assisting in the treatment of patients with Lymphoedema, primarily based at Ipswich Hospital. You will also lead group work for patients to support their self-management and participate in developing new workshops with senior colleagues.

The Lymphoedema Clinic provides advice, support, and treatment for patients with swelling due to cancer and non-cancer conditions. With appropriate training and competencies, you will support practitioners with measurements, fitting compression garments, and management advice.

This role also involves rehabilitating breast cancer patients through post-op exercise groups, focusing on education and self-management to enhance recovery and shoulder mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist lymphoedema specialists by delivering skilled care, working independently within competencies, and reporting on patient progress.
2. Lead face-to-face exercise groups for post-op breast cancer patients, promoting mobility and function, with opportunities to develop virtual care aspects.
3. Lead education and self-management support groups for lymphoedema patients, using a person-centred approach and developing virtual care options.

We are ESNEFT, serving nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex, with a wide range of hospital and community services. We are one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing over 12,000 staff.

We offer extensive training, flexible working, a generous pension scheme, annual leave, NHS discounts, and a Staff Wellbeing programme. Our commitment to efficiency is exemplified by our partnership with Epic, bringing advanced electronic patient records to enhance care.

If you are passionate about patient care and professional development, we would love to hear from you. For more about working with us, visit this video.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jessica Pearce
• Job Title: Lymphoedema Team Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]