Nurse Associate - Lymphoedema
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mehefin 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £26,700.00 i £27,995.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £26700.00 - £27995.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Middlesbrough, TS5 5NW |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0156-25-0008 |
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General duties To become a competent practitioner in mild to moderate lymphoedema and work within BLS guidelines. To be self-aware of your limitations in knowledge and skills, to seek guidance when appropriate from Lymphoedema Practitioners. To be aware of the current changes and influences in lymphoedema, cancer and palliative care. Under the direction of a Lymphoedema Practitioner, provide holistic care. Assist patient and carers to make informed choices and decisions in relation to their treatment. Implement the cornerstones of lymphoedema self-management, monitoring and recording the effects of these interactions through structured evaluations. 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 with TVN, District Nursing and Practice Nurse team. Provide support as required under the direction of the Lymphoedema Practitioner. Ensure all documentation and patient records are completed in a professional and timely manner. Manage time effectively to ensure clinic/home visits run efficiently and in a timely manner. Under the direction of the Lymphoedema Practitioner provide necessary care to patients with mild to moderate lymphoedema in clinics, home, care homes and GP surgeries as required. (Follow lone worker policy) Support Senior Lymphoedema Practitioners with patient education groups. Support 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. 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.