Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of tissue viability and/or lymphoedema specialty, acquired through specialist course or equivalent experience. Wound care including pressure ulcers and leg ulcer expertise.
- Knowledge
Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development. Evidence of courses, conferences, study days. Be able to demonstrate how this has influenced practice.
- Knowledge
Must have an understanding of lymphoedema and it treatments.
- Knowledge
Member of Nursing and Midwifery Council and other relevant organizations/professional bodies relevant to the post.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Qualifications
Degree or masters level education
- Qualifications
To hold a specialist tissue viability or lymphoedema qualification
Job overview
13-Month Secondment / Fixed-Term Contract Location: Beacon Centre Hours: Part Time/full time available Salary: Band 6 (Agenda for Change) Duration: 13 Months Start Date: 1 February 2027
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Lymphoedema Service as a Band 6 Lymphoedema Nurse based at the Beacon Centre. This post is available as a 13-month secondment opportunity for internal applicants or a 13-month fixed-term contract for external applicants, commencing on 1 February 2027. The successful candidate will work as part of a specialist community team, delivering high-quality lymphoedema assessment, treatment, education, and ongoing support to patients with primary and secondary lymphoedema. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a nurse with a passion for specialist care, patient education, and service development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will: Provide comprehensive assessment and management of patients with lymphoedema and chronic oedema. Deliver evidence-based treatment programmes, including compression therapy and skin care management and exercise advise. Develop and implement individualised care plans. Support patients to self-manage their condition and improve quality of life. Work collaboratively with acute, community, and specialist services. Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives. Provide education and training to patients, carers, healthcare professionals, and colleagues. Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards. Participate in the ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes and service effectiveness.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Royal Surrey Foundation Trust (RSFT) is a clinically led NHS trust providing joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services. Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. Royal Surrey Foundation Trust are working in partnership with Procare Health (a Federation for GP practices in Guildford and Waverley) providing adult community health services. The Lymphoedema service work very closely with district nurses, GPs, social care, local hospitals, other specialist nurses, therapists and others to help individuals manage their own conditions, maintain their independence and remain at home wherever possible.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Lymphoedema Specialist with Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust in Guildford, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Specialist role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 per annum including High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Secondment: 13 months (Maternity Cover.). The application deadline is 28 Oct 2026.
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