Lymphoedema-Tissue Viability Nurse

NHS; Orpington; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Orpington is seeking a Lymphoedema-Tissue Viability Nurse to join its dedicated team. The ideal candidate will manage patient care and support service development within the Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema Service. Successful applicants will have substantial experience in community healthcare settings, strong autonomy, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is essential.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development is required.
• Management/leadership training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient-focused service.
• Participate in patient assessment and management.
• Support clinical audits and service development.

Skills

Autonomous work

Excellent communication

Clinic management

KPI monitoring

EMIS literate

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) Nursing Degree

Accredited Tissue Viability course

PGDip District Nursing

Job description

Lymphoedema-Tissue Viability Nurse - Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema Service. The post-holder will develop knowledge and skills in both Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema as a hybrid role.

These small services work together as one and having skills that are interchangeable works perfectly, producing the best outcomes for patients.

The post holder will join a small team of motivated, innovative clinicians. They will work within the Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema team to provide a high quality, patient focused service for patients presenting with Lymphoedema/chronic oedema/leg ulceration and/or Tissue Viability issues.

This will involve active participation in complex patient assessment and management out in the community and in clinics.

The post holder will support the achievement of Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) and use data to manage caseloads and monitor KPIs and clinical outcomes. The post holder will support with relevant clinical audit, teaching and will be actively involved in service development.

Proposed interview date 3rd October 2025

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse (Adult) Nursing Degree
• NMC SSSA Practice Assessor/Supervisor or equivalent
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Current NMC registration
• Accredited Tissue Viability course
• Accredited course in Leg Ulcer Management
• Chronic oedema course
• PGDip District Nursing
• Nurse Prescriber
• Management/leadership training

Experience

• Recent and proven experience in tissue viability/lymphoedema care and management, including: wound care, leg ulceration, chronic oedema
• Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
• Proven experience of nurse led clinics
• Proven experience of teaching/supervision
• Experience of writing policies and procedures
• Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting
• Experience of planning and participating in audit cycles

Skills

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to run and manage clinics
• Ability to support and participate in clinical audits
• Familiar with and understands the monitoring and achievement of KPIs in a healthcare setting
• Current UK Full, clean driving licence with daily access to a vehicle for work purposes (business class insurance will be required)
• EMIS literate.
• Policy and Guideline writing skills.

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.

Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema Service Lead

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearinc HCAS per annum pro rata