Lower Limb & Lymphedema Clinical Nurse Lead

Lewisham And Greenwich Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an experienced nurse leader to head the specialist Lymphoedema and Leg Ulcer Service. You will provide clinical and operational leadership to a small team, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred care across community settings and driving service improvements.

The post holder will work across primary, community and secondary care, support self-management, and help develop integrated care pathways, with travel to Trust sites as required.

Qualifications

• NMC registered with current UK registration.
• Evidence of advanced practice in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to the Leg Ulcer/Lymphoedema Specialist Nurses.
• Deliver expert assessment, treatment planning and advice for complex lower limb and lymphatic conditions.
• Lead service development, quality improvement and education for staff and partners.
• Promote integrated care pathways and collaboration across primary, community and acute care.

Skills

NMC registered

Advanced practice

Education

2 years experience

Job description

Job summary

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse with significant expertise in the assessment and management of patients with leg ulcers, lymphoedema and chronic oedema?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic clinician to lead our specialist Lymphoedema and Leg Ulcer Service. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative nurse leader who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care, developing services, and supporting the NHS vision of delivering more care closer to home.
As Team Leader, you will provide clinical and operational leadership to a small, dedicated team of specialist nurses, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centred care across community settings. You will play a key role in improving outcomes for patients living with complex lower limb and lymphatic conditions while supporting self-management and prevention.
Working closely with colleagues across primary care, community services, acute providers and wider stakeholders, you will help drive service improvement and strengthen integrated working across the system.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and support a specialist team delivering high-quality lymphoedema and leg ulcer services.
• Provide expert clinical assessment, treatment planning and advice for patients with complex lower limb and lymphatic conditions.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external partners to promote integrated care pathways.
• Act as a clinical expert and resource for healthcare professionals across the health and care system.
• Deliver education, training and mentorship to staff, partners and stakeholders.Contribute to service development, quality improvement and innovation.
• Support the development of community-based models of care aligned with national NHS priorities.

About us

Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum plus HCA
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 197-AJ-R-8755
Job locations: Waldron Health Centre
Amersham Vale, London, SE14 6LD
London
SE14 6LD
United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a high-quality service across Lewisham and Greenwich Healthcare NHS Trustthrough line management of the Leg Ulcer/Lymphoedema Specialist Nurses and todemonstrate the required skills in Lymphoedema and leg ulcer management along with expertassessment skills while working in close collaboration with other clinical colleagues to lead thedevelopment in the delivery of an expert nurse-led service across the organisation. The postholder will contribute to advancing the body of knowledge through education, research andaudit with the aim of improving access to treatment services. The post holder will have a keyrole in ensuring seamless, co-ordinated and timely approach to care for their patient group inclinics and patients own home as appropriate. The post holder will also provide leadership,management and a high level of clinical expertise in their specialism and contribute to thesupport, education and training for their team and other healthcare professionals. The postholder will have a clear understanding of the strategic political view and challenges faced byprimary, community and secondary care through the STP in meeting recommendations for thedevelopment of the service and will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team in theplanning and development of a more integrated service for patients across primary, communityand secondary care. This post will include working and travelling to all Trust sites.

Person Specification

NMC registered

Essential

• NMC registered

Evidence of advanced practice in relevant field

Essential

• 2 year experience

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Amersham Vale, London, SE14 6LD
London
SE14 6LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Nursing - Lewisham Community Services
Annie Curry
[e-mail]
07932736239

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.