An opportunity has arisen to join the Lymphoedema team at Florence Nightingale Hospice as a Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist.
This small and supportive team is unique in offering a broad range of therapeutic options chosen and tailored to the individual, based on the comprehensive assessment of specialist Clinicians.
The hospice is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To work with the Clinical Nurse Specialist & lymphoedema Practitioner in the daily activities within the Lymphoedema Clinic. To participate in the delivery of a co-ordinated, high quality MLD service for patients with lymphoedema that is patient-focused and will lead to an improved quality of life for the patient. Assess, plan and implement the necessary MLD & therapy treatments for patients attending the clinic, ensuring patients with lymphoedema receive a package of care to meet their care requirements effectively and efficiently. About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification
Experience
Previous experience of working in a lymphoedema specific clinic and having own client base. Education, Qualifications and Training
Recognised certificate in MLD training. Evidence of continuing professional update in MLD. Experience in MLD and multi-layer lymphoedema bandaging as part of the management of lymphoedema. Experience of the special needs of the oncology patient. Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to implement intensive therapies i.e. MLD & multi-layer bandaging. Manage complications associated with severe/complex lymphoedema. Demonstrate an understanding of quality & audit. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Car owner/driver. 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. £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata.
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To work with the Clinical Nurse Specialist & lymphoedema Practitioner in the daily activities within the Lymphoedema Clinic. To participate in the delivery of a co-ordinated, high quality MLD service for patients with lymphoedema that is patient-focused and will lead to an improved quality of life for the patient. Assess, plan and implement the necessary MLD & therapy treatments for patients attending the clinic, ensuring patients with lymphoedema receive a package of care to meet their care requirements effectively and efficiently. About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification
Experience
Previous experience of working in a lymphoedema specific clinic and having own client base. Education, Qualifications and Training
Recognised certificate in MLD training. Evidence of continuing professional update in MLD. Experience in MLD and multi-layer lymphoedema bandaging as part of the management of lymphoedema. Experience of the special needs of the oncology patient. Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Demonstrate the ability to implement intensive therapies i.e. MLD & multi-layer bandaging. Manage complications associated with severe/complex lymphoedema. Demonstrate an understanding of quality & audit. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Car owner/driver. 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. £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata.
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