Lymphoedema Practitioner

Dorothy House; Bath; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in Bath seeks a Band 6 Lymphoedema Practitioner committed to improving quality of life for patients. You will manage a diverse caseload, develop treatment plans, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This part-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27 days plus bank holidays

Excellent industry leading training

Pension with Life Assurance

45p per mile for work travel

Qualifications

• Experience of Lymphoedema management.
• Experience working in the field of palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Holistic assessment and management of Lymphoedema cases.
• Delivering care using techniques like SLD, MLD, and compression therapy.
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Skills

Patient-Centred Care

Education

Registered First Level Nurse

Post Graduate training in palliative care

Lymphoedema specific training

Job description

Here at Dorothy House we provide compassionate care and support for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Using our full breadth of service, we create individual care journeys which start at diagnosis and continue with bereavement support for family, carers and children.

We are looking for a registered nurse or therapist with strong clinical skills and a passion for patient-centred care. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, balancing autonomy with team involvement, and be committed to improving quality of life for those living with Lymphoedema.

LYMPHOEDEMA PRACTITONER | Band 6 | £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (pro rata)

As a Band 6 Lymphoedema Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering specialist Lymphoedema assessment and treatment across Dorothy House inpatient, outpatient and community settings. This includes managing a caseload of both palliative and non-palliative patients, developing individualised treatment plans, and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Your clinical leadership and specialist knowledge will also support internal colleagues, external healthcare professionals, and third sector partners. You'll help shape best practice in Lymphoedema care, mentor junior team members, and contribute to clinical education, service development and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Holistic assessment, triage, and management of Lymphoedema cases
• Delivering care using techniques such as SLD, MLD, multi-layer bandaging and compression therapy
• Supporting patients through tailored care plans, group therapy and 1:1 support
• Advising and educating healthcare professionals and carers
• Contributing to service development, audit and innovation
• Attending team meetings and community visits
• Supervising and mentoring junior staff and students
• Participating in training and education both internally and externally

See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

HOURS OF WORK

This is a Part Time role working 22.5 hours per week.
We also have Bank positions available and welcome applications from those looking for work, simply specify on your application which you are looking.

This role will be based both at our Dorothy House Hospice in Winsley and out in our community.

ABOUT YOU

• Registered First Level Nurse or Therapist with Professional State Registration (HCPC/NMC)
• Experience of Lymphoedema management
• Experience working in the field of palliative care
• Up to date knowledge of the bigger picture, developments in the NHS and in social care
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Ability to practice hands on clinical skills and flexibly respond to all areas of the Lymphoedema service
• Can demonstrate supporting the development of integrated working across boundaries of health and social care
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
• Post Graduate training in palliative care
• Lymphoedema specific training
• Experience of tissue viability
• Experience working within the community
• Demonstrating knowledge of clinical innovation relevant to the role

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Dorothy House is an incredible place to work, these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

• 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days and then 33 days with length of service
• Excellent industry leading training with a focus on career development!
• Pension with Life Assurance.
• 45p per mile for work travel.
• Mindful EmployerPlusCharter -supporting our colleagueswithaccess to impartial, confidential advice when you need it most.

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.

Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

If you have a question about this role then why not check out our FAQs or call us on 01225 722 988

At Dorothy House, the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity are central to our work as an outstanding care provider and employer. They are inherent in our values where we care, we connect and we create. We recognise the diversity of the people who deliver our services and the people who receive them. We believe that by building a diverse workforce, underpinned by a culture of respect, we will create an environment where everyone will have access to receive outstanding care and support from Dorothy House, regardless of characteristic.

Our 2021 Services Review identified how we need to work differently to achieve our strategic mission to ensure that “everyone has access to outstanding palliative and end of life care” and has presented us with an opportunity to improve on the “community development” work of the past and engage differently with our communities for the benefit of our patients, carers and families. Put another way, this is our moment‘to do things differently’and we are embracing this through Asset Based Community Development. We expect all staff to embrace this strategy and we will provide training accordingly.

What happens next

Your application will be processed. One of the team from Dorothy House may contact you to discuss your application further

If selected, you will be invited to attend an interview

We will keep you informed of the progress of your application throughout the selection process

Every day is different and challenging, and I feel privileged to be let into the lives and homes of our patients

Elaine Kynaston, Dorothy House carer

Dorothy House is at the end of a phone whenever you need advice or reassurance. There’s just something about all the staff – they’re so approachable.

I was a Hospice at Home carer for thirty years. I think we all feel privileged to do it. It’s an honour to be with people at the very end of life.

I cannot put into words what a difference your carers made at such a dark time, and I will always be truly grateful.

Family of a patient, 2021

Anyone who works for Dorothy House is passionate about what we do. We’re like a family –we agree on our values and our mission and that comes through more than anything

It sounds a cliché, but every day really is totally different and I get to work with some amazing people

I really wanted to work for Dorothy house after seeing first-hand the quality of care they provided. I applied for hospice at home carer role, and was thrilled to be offered a position.

My role at Dorothy House feels more meaningful than any of my previous corporate experience. Things here really matter, and it is so rewarding playing my part in helping us be there for patients and families

Rhiannon Eveleigh, Corporate Communications, 2022

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