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Lymphoedema Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Gorffennaf 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £34,125.00 i £40,450.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £34125.00 - £40450.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Gorffennaf 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0156-24-0004 |
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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 necessary training to achieve competencies to fulfil this role is required. o Lymphoedema theory and practice o Palliative care course o Mentoring qualifications o Complete competencies in Kinesio tape applications, lymphoedema compression bandaging, vascular assessment including doppler assessment and wound care. 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 team. 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 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.