Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist in Walsall

We are looking to recruit experienced and innovative nurses to join the Specialist Lymphoedema Service in a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist role. This new opportunity has arisen as we move through an exciting period of development and redesign. This Specialist service is a well-respected clinical area where there is potential for growth and development for the right individual. Enthusiasm, motivation, and a desire for personal development are essential qualities required in this role; you will be expected to have a commitment to working progressively within the field of specialist Lymphoedema and we will support you in this through education and training opportunities.

You must be able to demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, an ability to act as a resource for information and education and have a collaborative approach to working with other services. You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. Demonstrable experience of Lymphoedema and/or Tissue Viability is beneficial. A non-medical prescribing qualification (V150) is also desirable but not essential as it can be worked towards if you are successful at interview.

Main duties of the job:

• Provision of care for patients with lymphoedema/other related oedema across the Organisation and other community settings under the supervision of the Clinical Team Leader utilising evidence-based practice.
• The post holder will under the direction of the Clinical Team Leader hold responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients with lymphoedema/other related oedema demonstrating evidence based/best practice referred into the service.
• At the request of the Clinical Team Leader undertake first assessment of patients with mild to moderate oedema/lymphoedema.
• At the request of the Clinical Team Leader, the post holder will deliver care supporting the principles aligned to the Four Cornerstones of Lymphoedema Care.

Person Specification:

• Essential Qualifications: Registered Nurse - degree or equivalent
• Desirable: Teaching qualification, Tissue Viability / Lymphoedema qualification, Evidence of personal and professional development
• Essential Knowledge and Experience: Post registration experience with demonstrable experience within lymphoedema / oedema / tissue viability management, Effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and inter-professional skills, Evidence of knowledge of lymphoedema would be beneficial.
• Desirable: Experience within a community environment, Previous experience of managing a caseload

Key Competencies:

• Essential: Information technology skills
• Desirable: Demonstrate a willingness to work towards an increased knowledge base regarding lymphoedema management, Preparation and delivery of local, regional and national presentations

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.