Trainee Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist

Job overview

Our team includes specialist practitioners, assistant practitioners, and healthcare assistants with expertise in caring for and treating lymphoedema. We offer education, advice, and support to help clients, their families, and carers manage the condition confidently.

We explain investigations and treatment options, assess suitability for compression therapy and intensive treatment, and provide lifestyle guidance on skin care, exercise, movement, weight management, and preventing cellulitis.

Main duties of the job

This B5 development role is designed to help registered nurses gain specialist skills and knowledge in assessing, treating, and managing people with complex Lymphoedema. You’ll work under the supervision of the Specialist Lymphoedema Nurse, who will oversee the caseload.

In this role, you’ll develop skills in creating and implementing personalised care plans to support patients in managing their condition. A professional development plan will be created with the Specialist Lymphoedema Nurse, setting clear goals and timeframes to achieve all clinical objectives within 12 to 18 months of starting.

Once the required knowledge, skills, and competencies in Lymphoedema care are fully met you will automatically move into your Band 6 role.

Additional Working Pattern: between m-f 9-5

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

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