Lymphoedema Nurse/Physiotherapist

Provide CIC; Braintree; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Provide CIC is seeking an enthusiastic Lymphoedema Nurse or Physiotherapist to join our specialist service. You will assess and treat patients with lymphoedema across local communities, develop personalised care plans and support self-management to improve independence and wellbeing.

We welcome applications from Band 5–6 professionals and will provide training and support to develop knowledge, skills and confidence in this specialist area.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist with degree or equivalent.
• Chronic oedema/lymphoedema training or leg ulcer management.
• Certificate in Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with lymphoedema in community settings.
• Develop personalised care plans and support self-management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.

Skills

Education delivery

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nurse or Physiotherapist degree

Lymphoedema training

Manual Lymph Drainage cert

Tools

Systm One

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Lymphoedema Nurse or Physiotherapist to join our specialist service. We welcome applications from experienced Band 6 nurses or physiotherapists, as well as motivated Band 5 nurses who are keen to develop their skills and progress within this specialist area and take the next step in their career. We will provide appropriate training and support to develop the knowledge, clinical skills and confidence required to work within the service.

You will provide high-quality, patient centred care to individuals living with lymphoedema and related conditions across the local community. The role involves assessing, treating and reviewing patients, developing personalised care plans, and supporting self-management to improve independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

You will work autonomously while collaborating closely with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver effective, holistic care.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist knowledge, clinical skills and professional practise within specialist lymphoedema care as well as support our commitment to delivering outstanding community-based services.

Main duties of the job

The Provide CIC Lymphoedema Service provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for both primary and secondary lymphoedema.

Working as part of the specialist lymphoedema team alongside the Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist and Associate Practitioner, the post holder will provide high-quality, evidence based assessment and treatment. This will include skin care advice, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise and movement guidance, self-management education and compression therapy (multi-layer compression bandaging/hosiery/wraps) and intensive therapy options for complex cases.

The post holder will manage a clinical caseload, undertake specialist assessment and treatment and work autonomously within their scope of competence. They will provide care across a range of community settings, including patients' homes and multiple clinic locations, maintaining professional standards and continuity of care. They will demonstrate advanced clinical decision making and seek advice from the Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist when required.

A key aspect of the role is to provide advice, support and education to healthcare professionals enhancing their knowledge and skills in the recognition and management of lymphoedema. This should be in line with national guidance and best practise, supporting the consistent delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision:Transforming Lives

Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Job responsibilities

For a full list of the main responsibilities for this role please see the attached job description. Thank you for taking the time to apply for a role within Provide.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist with degree or equivalent
• Chronic oedema / lymphoedema training or leg ulcer management
• Formal training and / or certificate in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) techniques

Skills

• Able to teach and provide education to patients, families, carers and health professionals

Personal Attributes

• Able to work as part of a team as well as a wider multidisciplinary team

Circumstances

• Car driver with full UK driving licence

IT

• Experience of Systm One

Experience

• Relevant substantial nursing or physiotherapy experience
• Cancer / palliative care knowledge and 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.