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Registered Nurse - South Essex Lymphoedema Service

Primary Care Careers

Registered Nurse - South Essex Lymphoedema Service

£28672

Primary Care Careers, Fryerns, Basildon

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 14 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ab98a65d3221431683f6574d7acabe8b

Full Job Description

As a lymphoedema nurse, you will be responsible in overseeing a clinic 9am to 5pm 4 x days a week to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with lymphoedema.,

  • Conduct assessments of patients with lymphoedema and develop personalised care plans.

  • Provide specialist lymphoedema treatment, including manual lymphatic drainage, multi-layer bandaging, and skin care. - this training will be provided

  • Educate patients and their families about lymphoedema management and self-care techniques.

  • Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary.

  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

  • Engage in ongoing research and professional development to stay current with lymphoedema treatment.

  • Provide support and training to healthcare colleagues.

  • Adhere to all clinical guidelines, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.

    St. Luke's Hospice is a local charity providing compassionate care to people whose illnesses are no longer curable. Our mission is to promote dignity in dying and empower people to make the choices they want, from the moment they are diagnosed.


    • Our care considers peoples medical, spiritual and emotional needs, including support for loved ones and carers. Anyone living in Basildon and Thurrock can call on us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    Working alongside other healthcare providers, our specialist services are available at the hospice, out in the community or in a persons place of residence. Together, we fulfil peoples choices at the end of their life.

    We are a charity and the services we provide are free. We rely on voluntary income from local people to deliver the care they deserve.

  • Salary: £23,998 to 28,672 per year (£29,997 to £35,841 full time equivalent)

  • Contract: Permanent part-time, 9am-5pm - 4 x days a week.

  • Location: Basildon Hospice and Thurrock Hospice, with travel across South Essex as needed to meet the needs of the service and patients.