Lymphoedema Practitioner (Full-time or Part-time)
Expires: 13/10/2024
Lymphoedema Practitioner
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Location: Katharine House Hospice, Stafford
Salary: £37,340 per annum, full time equivalent
Hours: Up to 37.5 per week, flexible day shift patterns to meet needs of the service
Application deadline: Sunday 13 October 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 23 October 2024
Job Reference: HLCN04
Are you a registered nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist with knowledge of or a keen interest in Lymphoedema?
Join Katharine House Hospice Stafford, where your work will help us provide compassionate, professional and responsive care.
About us
Katharine House Hospice offer the best care so that people in our community, affected by progressive illnesses, can live their lives to the full.
With the highest referral rate in the area, our team offers expert advice and intensive treatments to cancer and non-cancer patients with Lymphoedema.
We provide ongoing support with professional development, access to staff counselling services and free parking. We are also able to provide access to the NHS pension scheme if you are currently an existing member.
We value people – so much so, it’s one of our three key values as a charity.
The Role
As a Lymphoedema Practitioner you’ll work in our nurse led Outpatients clinic to help patients manage their swelling and minimise the impact on their daily lives. You will work flexible shift patterns to meet the needs of the service.
If you haven’t worked in Lymphoedema before but you are compassionate and committed to providing high quality care then we’d still love to meet you. Full training can be provided to the right candidate.
Please note, an enhanced DBS clearance will be required for this role.
What’s in it for you?
• Annual leave
33 days per annum, which includes bank holidays (pro rata for part time), increasing after five and 10 years’ service.
• Pension scheme
We match contributions up to 7% to a NEST scheme. If you’re currently contributing to the NHS pension scheme you can continue to do so.
• Death in service benefit
Reassurance should the worst happen. 2 x salary to your family.
• Employee assistance programme
Providing support for your wellbeing.
• Training and development opportunities
Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Occupational sick pay
Support during times of illness.
• Healthcare cash benefit plan
Contributory plan to help cover health-related expenses.
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform and PPE
Skills and experience
- Nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist with current registration with the NMC/HCPC
- Degree in relevant subject
- 2 years post registration experience
- Experience of palliative care
Join us and make a difference
If you’re passionate about people and want to contribute to a mission that matters, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us continue to provide exceptional care and support to those who need it most.
If you’d like to know more about this role, without commitment, please contact Mel Cotterill on 01785 254645
How to apply:
You can download an application pack and/or apply online below
Alternatively you can email recruitment@khhospice.org.uk or call the Personnel Team on 01785 218257 to request an application pack.
Closing date: 13 October 2024
Viewing this vacancy on a website other than khhospice.org.uk? Please go to https://www.khhospice.org.uk/vacancy/lymphoedema-practitioner
Please note: Completed applications may be emailed to recruitment@khhospice.org.uk or submitted as hard copies, by the closing date above; unfortunately, we are unable to accept or consider CVs
Internal applicants should apply via an expression of interest letter outlining the reasons for your interest and detailing any relevant experience.
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