Advanced Lymphoedema Practitioner

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification Leading the lymphoedema therapists in the provision of a high quality lymphoedema service throughout the hospital. To lead on patient engagement and empowerment initiatives and projects. This will include tracking peoples journeys and capturing key themes concerning experience and learning. To take the lead on the development of clinical standards, service pathways to meet current needs and enhance service delivery. To evaluate the current service model with the Operational Lead and implement relevant strategies to provide skilled care for patients with lymphoedema of a complex nature. To use reflective practice and clinical reasoning to evaluate the programme of care and review where necessary. Use specialist skills in the use of equipment provided for the assessment and evaluation of a patients lymphoedema. Ensure all lymphoedema practitioners are competent in the use of equipment necessary for this service provision. The post holder will provide the clinical expertise working closely with the Operational Lead and lymphoedema practitioners on the development and implementation of a lymphoedema service strategy that is aligned to commissioners recommendation supporting the Therapy Department Strategy. To demonstrate a positive and realistic attitude to the patient with cancer related lymphoedema to ensure that the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and family are met. To provide guidance and support to the lymphoedema team on the development of patients and carers resources supporting patients empowerment and better quality of care. To be a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives, carers and colleagues of all disciplines both within the Trust, locally and nationally. The post holder will develop a training programme to ensure the lymphoedema clinical teams continuous professional development and competency to practice. The postholder will work closely with the Operational Lead to provide specialist input to a planned programme of co-ordinated care including appropriate and timely discharge.