Job summary
The post holder as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Band 6 in Lymphoedema will assess, plan, implement and evaluate plans of care for patients with Lymphoedema and support the Clinical Team Leader (CTL) in quality improvement and development work.
They will support the community teams in the development of programmes of education and support health professionals to develop and change their own practice in relation to best practice in Lymphoedema and Lower Limb Management.
Those in post as a Band 5, will work under the guidance of the CNS staff and CTL and will be supported to achieve the Key Lymphoedema Worker qualification and progress to undertake training to become a CNS and non-medical prescriber. Upon successful completion of the required training the post holder will progress to the band 6 pay scale.
We have 2 available positions 1 at 22.5 hours per week and the other at 28 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Please see job description for the specific details - the post holder will be required to assess and implement treatment plans for patients with Non cancer and cancer related Lymphoedema both in a clinic and Domiciliary settings.
About us
Are you a Registered Nurse who has worked for 2 years in a community setting?
Are you interested in Chronic oedema/Lymphoedema Management?
Have you a qualification in Lymphoedema/chronic oedema management or wish to develop within this Field?
If you would you like to work as a Community Lymphoedema Nurse delivering care to patients with Lymphoedema across the East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen area, this is the post for you!
Working with a small yet dynamic specialist team, the post holder will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, evidence based, patient centred service across Pennine Lancashire. This will be achieved following a period of mentorship and clinical supervision. They will work alongside the clinical team leader to deliver education and promote best practice in Lymphoedema management to community and secondary health care professionals.
Ideally the successful candidate will possess a Chronic oedema/Lymphoedema specialist nurse post or possess a prescribing qualification. In absence of these qualifications a developmental position as a band 5 could be offered until completion of relevant qualifications.
The successful candidate will always act professionally and use their knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions about care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide specialist knowledge and advice to colleagues and patients in the multidisciplinary environment.
Teach and support staff in the community in relation to all aspects of management of Lymphoedema and Chronic oedema.
Please see job description for detailed Information.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RGN with current NMC registration.
- Graduate Diploma in specialist managment of Lymphoedema
- 12 months community experience
- Experience of the assessment & management of chronic oedema and leg ulcer management.
- Palliative care/ EOL care.
- Tissue Viability Knowledge
- To have access to a vehicle in working hours with the ability to travel for there requirements of the post (Business insurance required)
- Post holder required to work across both sites dependent upon clinic requirements/patient flow.
Desirable
Desirable
- V100/150/300 - Required for Band 6. V300 Non-Medical Prescriber - developed within Practice - Band 5 until completion.
- Experience of management of complex cases/co-morbidities.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Acorn PHCC - ELHT Lymphoedema service
Blackburn Road
Accrington
BB51RT