Lymphoedema Care Assistant - Part-Time with Training & Benefits

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

27 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Staff Gym

Eye care vouchers

Newspaper subscriptions

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Job summary

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital in London is seeking a part-time Lymphoedema Healthcare Assistant to join its multidisciplinary Lymphoedema Service. You will provide clinical and administrative support to ensure patient-centred care, assisting clinicians with assessment, treatment, and management of lymphoedema in clinic, home and community settings.

The role involves appointment scheduling, data entry and stock management, together with helping maintain a clean, safe clinical environment and

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience as a Health Care Assistant in a hospital or other caring environment.
• Experience within an outpatient/ primary care setting.
• Experience with patients requiring skin care.
• Safe practitioner with attention to details.
• Experience of documenting evaluation of care or progress.
• Working with patients who have chronic swelling or wounds.
• Experience of data collection.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff in delivering safe, effective care to patients with lymphoedema in clinic, community, and home settings.
• Support the application, removal, and maintenance of compression garments and bandaging under the direction of registered staff.
• Provide patient education and support on skin care, hygiene, exercise, and self-management techniques.
• Accurately record patient observations and clinical information, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to Trust policies.
• Prepare clinic rooms, equipment, and resources for patient appointments.
• Assist in infection prevention and control procedures, maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment.
• Recognise and report any changes in a patient's condition promptly to a registered practitioner.
• Escort and assist patients to and from clinical areas as required.
• Promote the values and behaviours of the organisation, ensuring compassionate and inclusive care for all patients.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Outpatient experience

Skin care

Attention to detail

Care documentation

Chronic swelling care

Data collection

Job description

St John & St Elizabeth Hospital in London is seeking a part-time Lymphoedema Healthcare Assistant to join its multidisciplinary Lymphoedema Service. You will provide clinical and administrative support to ensure patient-centred care, assisting clinicians with assessment, treatment, and management of lymphoedema in clinic, home and community settings.

The role involves appointment scheduling, data entry and stock management, together with helping maintain a clean, safe clinical environment and