About this role
Job summary
We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to Join our Specialist Lymphoedema service. The successful applicant will work countywide, visiting patients in their own homes supporting Community Nursing Services with the management of lymphoedema from an office base in Peterlee. The teamwork between the hours of 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday. The role involves assessing patients and providing specialist advice, signposting where appropriate. Successful applicants will be required to hold a first level nursing registration with the NMC, additional training specific to the role can be provided.
Main duties of the job
To assess patients needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
To organise the delivery of lymphedema care.
To be aware of, and communicate to team members, changes to patient information and treatment plans, both verbally and in writing.
To adhere to NMC standards of record keeping.
To assist the Band 6/7 in setting, monitoring and maintaining standards of care.
To participate in nursing audit and service improvement activities
To be aware of resource constraints and the importance of working within budget.
-To provide advice and act as role model to other members of the team.
To be proactive in managing risk and maintaining patient safety
To contribute to the day-to-day management of the Directorate, co-operating with colleagues to provide an appropriate level of nursing service. To participate in education and training of other staff.
To involve patients/carers in the planning and delivery of care.
To participate in clinical supervision.
To assist in resolving conflict and defusing situations where appropriate.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide specialist lymphoedema care including assessment lymphoedema, assessment and measuring for garments, reviewing plan of care. The role involves assessment of patient care needs, care planning, delivery of care and review. The successful candidate will be required to work independently as part of the wider Specialist team reporting back to senior staff on duty.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN with current NMC registration Excellent standards of nursing care
Desirable
Teaching/ mentoring qualification Community experience Lymphoedema training
Special Requirement Essential
Driving posts musty have valid Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Commitment, motivation and flexibility to work within a multi-specialism service
Statutory Registration Essential
Active 1st Level NMC Registration Adult with NMC valid registration UK NMC PIN.
Specials Skills & Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate Practical experience and understanding of lymphoedema Demonstrate a keen interest in lymphoedema assessment, treatment plan and education Good communication skills Good IT skills Flexible
Desirable
Evidence of Lymphoedema Practical Skills Evidence of a passion for the care of patients with Lymphoedema
Experience Essential
Experience working as a Nurse/AHP Experience working in the community
Desirable
Nursing experience in a community setting Experience in multiple areas Experience of caring for patients with Lymphoedema
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Whitehouse
Centre for health 1
Whitehouse industrial park,
Peterlee
County Durham
SR82RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)