Lymphoedema Clinical Specialist Nurse or AHP Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Global Marketing Group Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Community Lymphoedema Nurse to join a leading healthcare provider in London. This role involves managing a specialized lymphoedema service, offering expert advice and support to patients and healthcare professionals. You will play a vital role in enhancing patient care through education and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. If you are passionate about improving the lives of those affected by lymphoedema and chronic oedema, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or AHP with experience in lymphoedema management.
• Ability to provide specialist advice and education to patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Lymphoedema service efficiently.
• Provide education and training based on best practices.

Skills

Lymphoedema Management

Patient Education

Clinical Record Keeping

Collaborative Working

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Allied Health Professional Qualification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Community Lymphoedema Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) to join our dedicated community nurse-led Lymphoedema service.

The service offers specialist advice on managing lymphoedema, chronic oedema, and lipoedema across Enfield. We conduct nurse-led clinics daily in various settings and visit housebound patients at home or in residential and nursing homes.

Role Responsibilities

1. Lead the management, development, and efficient operation of the Lymphoedema service.
2. Provide specialist advice, support, education, and training to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals based on current evidence and best practices.
3. Understand the causes and management of chronic oedema, lipoedema, and primary and secondary lymphoedema.
4. Maintain a clinical caseload, working to high professional standards using advanced clinical and theoretical knowledge as an autonomous practitioner, including record keeping.

Please refer to the full Job Description for detailed information.

About NMUH

North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH) is a major healthcare provider in London, serving Enfield, Haringey, and beyond. Our services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell, thalassemia, and comprehensive cancer care. We also support cancer patients through the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre and provide community services, including a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people.

For more information, visit: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Collaborative Working

The post holder will collaborate with various health and social care professionals, including:

• Primary and community health care teams
• Specialist cancer and palliative care colleagues
• Oncologists and multidisciplinary teams in the Cancer Network
• Lymphoedema services across NCL and London
• Nursing home staff
• Social care providers
• Voluntary organizations
• General Practitioners

For full details, please see the uploaded Job Description.

This vacancy closes on Thursday, 8 May 2025.