About this role
Job summary
Are you a compassionate, motivated healthcare professional with an interest in lymphoedema care? Do you want to make a genuine difference to people living with life-limiting and long-term conditions?
Teesside Hospice is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic clinician to join our Lymphoedema Clinic Team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
About You
Were looking for a qualified healthcare professional who:
Holds a relevant professional registration (e.g. NMC, HCPC or working towards) Has experience in lymphoedema care or a strong willingness to develop in this specialist field Demonstrates excellent communication and team-working skills Is passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care Is proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As part of our specialist lymphoedema service, you will:
Provide expert assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of lymphoedema patients Deliver holistic, patient-centred care tailored to individual needs Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Support education and self-management for patients and carers Contribute to service development and quality improvement
About us
Why Join Teesside Hospice?
Be part of a highly respected, community-focused organisation
Work in a supportive, friendly multidisciplinary team
Access to training and development opportunities in lymphoedema care
Opportunity to truly enhance quality of life for patients and families
Contribute to innovative and compassionate hospice services
At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.
People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care, and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in people's lives.
Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable, Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for people.
Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where your skills and compassion can truly shine.
Job description Job responsibilities
To deliver high-quality, patient-centred lymphoedema care, ensuring effective assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing management of individuals with lymphoedema and related conditions. The post holder will support optimal clinical outcomes, enhance patients quality of life, and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the lymphoedema service.
The Lymphoedema Practitioner is responsible for providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with lymphoedema. This role involves delivering evidence-based treatments, offering education and support to patients and carers, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The practitioner will also contribute to service development, maintain accurate clinical records, and support best practice in lymphoedema care through ongoing professional development.
To work within the guidelines of the BLS and International Consensus Best Practice for the management of patients with lymphoedema. To provide holistic and individualised care to lymphoedema patients with chronic disease and life limiting illness. A commitment to undertake the necessary training to achieve competencies to fulfil this role is required. Lymphoedema theory and practice Palliative care course Mentoring qualifications Complete competencies in Kinesio tape applications, lymphoedema compression bandaging, vascular assessment including doppler assessment and wound care.Main Duties
To become a competent practitioner and work within BLS guidelines. To be self-aware of your limitations in knowledge and skills, to seek guidance when appropriate from the senior members of the lymphoedema team To be aware of the current changes and influences in lymphoedema, cancer and palliative care. To assess new patients presenting with mild/moderate lymphoedema which is non-complex. Assist patients and carers to make informed choices and decisions in relation to their treatment. To implement the cornerstones of lymphoedema self-management, monitoring and recording the effects of these interventions through structured evaluation. To provide emotional and psychological support to lymphoedema patients with chronic disease and life limiting illness. To liaise with and provide relevant information to other members of the MDT within Teesside Hospice and the outside wider team. Work collaboratively and provide support for TVN, district nursing and practice nursing teams. To ensure all documentation and patient records are completed in a professional and timely manner. Provide necessary letters to the referring health care professional. Manage time effectively to ensure clinic/home visits run efficiently in a timely manner. Provide necessary care to patients in clinics, care homes, own homes and GP surgeries as required following the lone worker policy. Work with the Senior Lymphoedema Practitioners to provide education and support groups to patients. Work with the Senior Lymphoedema Practitioners to provide education sessions to Teesside Hospice staff and wider health care professionals to highlight and educate staff on lymphoedema management. To participate in Clinical Governance including audit and risk management to improve practice. An allocated area of shared responsibility/practice development will be highlighted. Attend Clinical Supervision, clinical team meetings and lymphoedema team meetings. To gain an awareness of the clinic budget and KPI targets. Ensure cost effective use of resources and support Senior Lymphoedema Practitioners to ensure KPI targets are achieved. To support all lymphoedema team including volunteers to ensure that patients receive a high standard of care and expert service. To ensure a high standard of patient confidentiality is maintained. To undertake appropriate further education that will meet both own needs and the organisation needs. To be responsible for maintaining a personal awareness of professional developments in lymphoedema, chronic illness and palliative care. Be willing to work towards Lymphoedema Advanced Practitioner. Attend and participate in an annual appraisal and regular reviews of performance and objectives, identifying gaps in knowledge/skills and developing a plan to enhance service and self-development. To comply with all mandatory training and be familiar with Teesside Hospice policies and procedures. To ensure the promotion of safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, staff and visitors. To encourage and promote the philosophy of Teesside Hospice and present a good public image, to co-operate with all staff in maintaining good relationships with outside agencies in order to uphold the charitys image and to win increased support for its work. To be aware of the adult and child protection procedures and policy within Teesside Hospice, to attend all safeguarding training and to adhere to the Local Safeguarding Procedures at all times. To support student nurses during their placement at Teesside Hospice and work alongside them as directed by the registered nurse.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Education to include min GCSE pass in Maths and English (or the equivalent) Registered Nurse, Radiographer, Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist, Registered Operating Department Practitioner (or working towards) Healthcare degree
Desirable
Teaching certificate Palliative care course
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills. Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, carers and all members of the multidisciplinary teams Ability to work with patients from a diverse range of religious, cultural and social backgrounds to meet their needs
Other Essential
A commitment to patient focused holistic care and willingness to advance practice A commitment to developing personal professional development and lifelong learning Ability to independently travel to patient homes, satellite clinics across area covered
Experience Essential
Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management Experience of working with patients with a chronic illness
Desirable
Understanding of the principles of lymphoedema management Communication and counselling Experience of caring for patients with life limiting illness (cancer and non-cancer diagnosis) Experience of caring for patients with lymphoedema
Personal Attributes/Key skills Essential
Multidisciplinary team working Ability to work in a busy environment Ability to work autonomously
Other Essential
A commitment to patient focused holistic care and willingness to advance practice A commitment to developing personal professional development and lifelong learning Ability to independently travel to patient homes, satellite clinics across area covered
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Teesside Hospice
Address Teesside Hospice
1 Northgate Road
Linthorpe
Middlesbrough
TS5 5NW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.teessidehospice.org (Opens in a new tab)