Clinical Specialist Lymphoedema Therapist

Clinical Specialist Lymphoedema Therapist (Band 6) – Derby

Location: Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Derby

Job reference: 320-CDCS-4162

Hours: Full time

Salary: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum (pro rata)

Closing date: 08 July 2026 (time 23:59)

Interview date: 22 July 2026

Job overview

The Derby Lymphovascular Medicine Service invites applications for a Clinical Specialist Lymphoedema Therapist to support multidisciplinary clinics at Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Long Eaton Health Centre and Kings Mill Hospital. The role involves assessment, treatment planning, delivery of intensive lymphoedema management including multi‑layer bandaging, and evaluation of patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and manage new and existing patients with lymphoedema, vascular and lymphatic malformations, segmental overgrowth and lipoedema.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized treatment plans in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Deliver intensive treatment courses, including compression garment application and multi‑layer lymphoedema bandaging.
• Provide ongoing education and support to patients and carers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service quality improvement.

Qualifications and competencies

• Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with appropriate UK professional registration.
• Basic understanding of lymphoedema and its management; previous bandaging and wound care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex or sensitive information effectively.
• Strong organisational abilities, able to manage and prioritise workload.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex information and make evidence‑based clinical decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with external partners.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to NHS standards of practice.

Benefits and career development

• Professional and leadership development opportunities.
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to beyond onboarding.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and offers a guaranteed interview scheme for Armed Forces veterans. All applicants are considered on merit.