About this role
Job summary
Bay Lymphology has an exciting opportunity to recruit a part-time staff nurse to our Lymphoedema service, based in Kendal.
We are looking to appoint a compassionate and caring Staff nurse, who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to progress their own professional development. The successful applicant will be committed to working closely with health and social care colleagues to provide high quality care for patients with both primary and secondary lymphoedema and those at risk of developing the condition. Full training will be given, and a full preceptorship will be put in place to allow the successful candidates to transition into the specialist role, working towards achieving aqualification development as a lymphoedema specialist nurse (lymphoedema practitioner). Although experience not essential, the post would suit someone with an interest in chronic illness, cancer and palliative care.
Main duties of the job
This role involves understanding Lymphoedema, including its causes, development, signs, symptoms, and current management practices, ensuring that treatment is tailored to the patient's needs. You will manage your own caseload, conducting lymphoedema assessments and providing high-quality, patient-centred care, including skin care advice, simple lymphatic drainage (SLD), compression bandaging, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), and fitting compression garments.
About us
Bay Lymphology is a close-knit team of dedicated nurse specialists and lymphoedema practitioners, based in the charming town of Kendal, Cumbria. As a specialist outpatient service, we are open Monday to Friday from 09:00-17:00 and operate as part of the NHS, accepting referrals from both primary and secondary care. Our main clinic, located in the heart of Kendal, is equipped with the latest technologies, including photobiomodulation therapy, kinesio taping, negative suction therapy, and intermittent pneumatic compression therapyall of which the successful candidate will receive comprehensive training to use.
At Bay Lymphology, we believe that early intervention is crucial to effective lymphoedema management. Our service offers a high standard of care, providing expert lymphoedema management, advice, and information aimed at preventing swelling, reducing progression and complications, and empowering patients to self-manage their condition.
Before applying, we warmly invite anyone interested in this role to visit our clinic and experience firsthand the supportive and professional environment we offer.
For further information, please contact Joanne Hopper, Service Lead [email protected]
Job description Job responsibilities
This role involves understanding lymphoedema, including its causes, development, signs, symptoms, and current management practices, ensuring that treatment is tailored to the patient's needs. You will manage your own caseload, conductingLymphoedema assessments and providing high-quality, patient-centred care, including skin care advice, simple lymphatic drainage (SLD), compression bandaging, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), and fitting compression garments.
You will work closely with patients to develop personalised care plans in accordance with agreed treatment protocols, regularly reassessing and evaluating care and treatment responsive to progress. Collaboration with the wider team will ensure continuity of care and that patient needs are met.
As you gain experience, you may take on more specialist cases under supervision, always working within the established policies and standards to maintain a consistent and high standard of service provision. Flexibility to meet service needs and participation in research, audits, and service awareness campaigns will be key to this role.
Ongoing professional development, including skills training, professional updates, and maintaining your professional registration, will be essential. You will also be expected to assist in training and supporting new staff, volunteers, and visitors, while staying up to date with advances in palliative care and lymphoedema management.
Additionally, you will help ensure the prevention and control of infection, prioritise health and safety, and contribute to the evaluation of the lymphoedema service through the collection of statistical information. This job description may evolve as needed to meet service requirements.
Person Specification
Personal Qualities Essential
Responsible and reliable attitude towards daily service management Supports the development of integrated working across boundaries of health and social care Ability to practice hands on clinical skills and flexibly respond to covering of all areas of the Lymphoedema service
Qualifications Essential
Professional State Registration (HCPC/NMC)
Desirable
Post graduate training in palliative care
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Sensitivity to the needs of the overall service as well as to individual staff Up to date knowledge and awareness of the bigger picture and developments in the NHS and social care Presentation skills
Desirable
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical innovation relevant to the role
Disclosure and Barring Service checks Essential
This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service Disclosure Check.
Experience Essential
Willing to undertake specific training in therapeutic treatments for Lymphoedema management
Desirable
Experience of Lymphoedema management Experience of tissue viability Experience of working in the community Experience of working in the field of palliative care
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 Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative
Address Bay Lymphology
64 Stramongate
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 4BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mbpcc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)