Job overview

This is a clinical role that aims to provide skilled care and expertise in lymphoedema management for all patients managed by the lymphoedema service within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The post holder would be expected to demonstrate competent and compassionate clinical judgement in deciding patient focused long-term goals or plans with the aim of improving quality of life for the patient with lymphoedema.

This post could offer a development opportunity and the post holder would be supported to become competent in managing lymphoedema. The post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop clinical skills and develop one to one relationships with patients supporting them to manage their long-term condition. To achieve this, the post holder would be required to undertake external training at Post Graduate level.

Main duties of the job

This is primarily a clinical role that aims to provide skilled care and expertise in lymphoedema management for all patients managed by the lymphoedema service within Hertfordshire and West Essex. The post holder would be expected to demonstrate competent and compassionate clinical judgement in deciding patient focused long-term goals or plans with the aim of improving quality of life for the patient with lymphoedema.

In addition, there would be scope for developing and delivering education and training to increase knowledge and skills in lymphoedema and chronic oedema management in Hertfordshire and West Essex. For the right person, there is a career development route to band 7 and above.

Working for our organisation

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You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff

We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities

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We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages

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