About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a Lymphoedema Healthcare Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time role, and the post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary Lymphoedema Service, providing both clinical and administrative support to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Based within the charitable St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, St Johns Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for those closest to them. Each year, the Hospice cares for around 5,000 people across North, West and Central London.
Services include inpatient care, day services, community specialist palliative care, Hospice@Home, Lymphoedema care, social work and welfare support, therapies, carer support and bereavement support.
All care is provided free of charge. It costs more than £8 million each year to deliver these services, funded through the NHS, the Hospital and the generosity of the local community.
About us
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are very unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist qualified staff in delivering safe, effective care to patients with lymphoedema in clinic, community, and home settings.
- Support the application, removal, and maintenance of compression garments and bandaging under the direction of registered staff.
- Provide patient education and support on skin care, hygiene, exercise, and self-management techniques.
- Accurately record patient observations and clinical information, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to Trust policies.
- Prepare clinic rooms, equipment, and resources for patient appointments.
- Assist in infection prevention and control procedures, maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment.
- Recognise and report any changes in a patients condition promptly to a registered practitioner.
- Escort and assist patients to and from clinical areas as required.
- Promote the values and behaviours of the organisation, ensuring compassionate and inclusive care for all patients.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience as a Health Care Assistant in a hospital or other caring environment.
- Experience within an outpatient/ primary care setting.
- Experience with patients requiring skin care.
- Safe practitioner with attention to details.
- Experience of documenting evaluation of care or progress.
- Working with patients who have chronic swelling or wounds.
- Experience of data collection.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
Address
60 Grove End Road
St John’s Wood
London
NW8 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)