Lymphoedema Specialist Practitioner

St Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough

Lymphoedema Specialist Practitioner

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St Catherine's Hospice, Scarborough

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 6 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

As a Lymphoedema Specialist Practitioner, you will provide expert care to patients experiencing lymphoedema, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centred management tailored to the needs of those facing life-limiting conditions. This role combines hands-on patient care with the opportunity for professional development in lymphoedema management techniques, symptom relief, and palliative care., To assist the Clinical Nurse Specialist in the management and development of the lymphoedema service.

To work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team providing a high quality lymphoedema service at Saint Catherine's to both Out-Patients and In-Patients and Community.

To maintain a high standard of care, reflecting the beliefs outlined in the hospice philosophy and developing clinical expertise in symptom control, specialising in the management of Lymphoedema.

To monitor the standards of care delivered.

To supervise, teach and develop staff members knowledge and skills in Lymphoedema management.

Saint Catherines is a fabulous place to work and you will be joining an expanding team playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our services. We offer continuous professional development supported by our own education team. You will have access to onsite clinical supervision, staff support and other benefits.

Our ethos focusses on delivering holistic patient and client centred care, whilst also supporting families and carers. As a Hospice rated Good by CQC, we promote high quality care which enables our patients to live as well as possible, to be cared for and supported, and make the most of every day. We believe in supporting the choice of our patients and being there to deliver the best care and support which maintains their dignity and ensures a good death.

We are open and honest, respectful and inclusive, innovative and inspiring. We are friendly and have fun when and where we can.