Lymphoedema Care Assistant - Outpatient Clinic (Part-Time)

Teesside Hospice; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Teesside Hospice is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Lymphoedema) to join our outpatients lymphoedema clinic. You will support a Lymphoedema Practitioner, deliver specialist care, and help patients manage their condition in a compassionate setting.

The role is 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £25,000 (FTE). DBS check is required and sponsorship is not available. Teesside Hospice is committed to high standards of care and patient-centred service.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Good general education as a foundation for care work.
• Proven teamwork and communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to work with compassion in a hospice setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level lymphoedema care under supervision.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and Information Governance compliance.
• Educate patients on self-management and compression hosiery.
• Record clear, accurate care documentation and participate in audits.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patient needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Education

NVQ level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

General education standard

Job description

Teesside Hospice is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Lymphoedema) to join our outpatients lymphoedema clinic. You will support a Lymphoedema Practitioner, deliver specialist care, and help patients manage their condition in a compassionate setting.

The role is 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £25,000 (FTE). DBS check is required and sponsorship is not available. Teesside Hospice is committed to high standards of care and patient-centred service.