Lymphoedema Clinical lead Nurse

North Middlesex University Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

North Middlesex University Hospital seeks a Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner to lead the lymphoedema service. The role involves providing specialist advice, managing complex cases, and developing the lymphoedema team, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant clinical experience.
• Knowledge of NMC code of conduct.
• Up-to-date specialty knowledge in lymphoedema.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the lymphoedema team providing community services.
• Manage a clinical caseload independently and maintain records.
• Participate in research and collaboration for equitable patient care.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Patient management

Teaching

Education

RGN registration

Qualification in Lymphoedema Management

Prescribing Qualification (NMP V300)

Job description

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Job Title: Specialist Lymphoedema Practitioner

We are seeking an expert practitioner to lead the management, development, and efficient operation of the Lymphoedema service. The post holder will develop and provide specialist advice, support, education, and training to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals based on current evidence and best practice guidelines.

The candidate must have advanced knowledge of the causes and management of chronic oedema, lipoedema, primary and secondary lymphoedema. Responsibilities include managing a clinical caseload independently, maintaining records via RIO, and potentially qualifying as an independent medical prescriber.

Participation in research activities and collaboration with North Central London (NCL) to ensure equitable patient care are also expected.

Main Duties

1. Lead and develop the lymphoedema team providing community services across Enfield.
2. Ensure professional and legal accountability for all aspects of practice in line with trust standards and regulatory bodies.
3. Support and develop team members and manage complex cases, including pediatric patients, assessing and managing clinical risks.
4. Utilize advanced clinical reasoning to assess and implement holistic lymphoedema management plans.

Working for Our Organisation

North Mid is part of the North Central London ICS, collaborating with NHS and local authority partners to deliver integrated care. We are committed to staff training and serve as a training hub for medical, nursing, and midwifery students from various universities.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• RGN registration
• Qualification in Lymphoedema Management or willingness to undertake a Master’s program
• Prescribing Qualification (NMP V300)

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years relevant clinical experience
• Experience in teaching and community nursing
• Knowledge of NMC code of conduct and quality improvement projects

Clinical Practice

• Up-to-date specialty knowledge
• Experience leading nurse/therapist-led clinics/services
• Understanding of professional guidelines and standards

Note: The vacancy may expire once a sufficient number of applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. Data will be processed by NLPSS for recruitment purposes.