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Lymphoedema Practitioner

Employer
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Brighton and Hove
Salary
£31,365-£37,890 pa (pro rata)
Closing date
19 Oct 2020

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Sector
Healthcare, Nursing
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time

Job Details

Band 6

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
  • 5,000 full and part time staff, with over 4,000 people registered on our bank
  • Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 9,000 children and adults a day
  • July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of 'Good' with 'Outstanding' features
  • BAME, Disability, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief Staff Networks
  • Disability Confident Employer - Level 2


An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join our Lymphoedema Service. The team covers Brighton and Hove, and the beautiful coastal area of West Sussex.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high quality evidence-based care for patients with lymphoedema. The ability to work autonomously and manage your own caseload in the community is essential. Excellent communication skills are also required, as you will need to liaise closely with members of the multidisciplinary team including consultants, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.

As a Band 6 Lymphoedema Practitioner, you will be expected to work flexibly and independently within our supportive team, covering all aspects of first class service delivery. This is a demanding but enjoyable role, which will give you the opportunity to develop your career in a varied post, working across primary and secondary care boundaries within a multidisciplinary team.

This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Correspondence relating to this vacancy will be conducted electronically. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please ensure that you check your emails on a regular basis. References will be requested electronically also; please ensure you provide correct contact details for referees.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download
  • JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION-2019 Lymphoedema Practitioner ( PDF , 502.8 KB )
  • JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION-2019 Lymphoedema Practitioner ( PDF , 502.8 KB )
  • About Us ( PDF , 743.4 KB )

Company

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) offers diverse employment opportunities across Sussex.

We employ over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff, and our expert teams deliver a wide range of medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 10,000 people a day, serving a total population of 1.3 million.

Why join our #CommunityThatCares at SCFT?

  • Flexible working patterns offered across our services
  • Ongoing training and development tailored to your needs
  • Excellent research opportunities
  • BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks 
  • Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
  • Free health and wellbeing checks for all staff
  • Workplace nurseries rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted

SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.

Contact our friendly Recruitment team on 01273 242227 or sc-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

Check out our latest video, showing what it’s like to be an Allied Health Professional with us.....

Company info
Website
Telephone
01273 696011
Location
Glynde Building
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 3EW
GB

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