The KCHFT Lymphoedema service is a Kent wide specialist service and has 4 main clinics covering those CCG localities with additional satellite clinics to provide care closer to the patients' home. Although you will be based within one main lymphoedema clinic there will be an expectation for you to travel to and work from other clinic sitesaccording to the needs of the service.

You will have a skilled support network which includes regular interaction within the wider team and team meetings allowing for shared growth, learning and development.

Here at KCHFT we are constantly working to improve the lives of our staff and our patients. We care for you so you can care for your patients.

Our We Care strategy means that our ambitions are to put our communities first, deliver a better patient experience and importantly, be a great place to work for all of our workforce.

These aren't just empty words either. At our Outstanding rated trust more than half of our workforce work flexibly, including compressed hours and term time only. More than 70% of our workforce feel we take positive action on health and wellbeing, and we aim to improve this. We are proud to say that we consistently score above the national average in our staff survey results, particularly for our focus on the well-being of our workforce.

And with the forward NHS vision being based on community care, there has never been a better time to join us.

Main duties of the job

This is a specialist role to facilitate excellent standards of lymphoedema care to a defined patient population. Youmust be able to demonstrate a range of high quality, clinically robust,evidence based lymphoedema skills to assess, treat and plan appropriate care for patients with lymphoedema. Youwill have the overriding responsibility for a case load and must be able towork without direct supervision although you will have the guidance of the Clinical Lead and Operational lead if required.

The overall aim of the lymphoedema service is to empower patients to self-manage their lymphoedema on discharge from the service you will be directly responsible for ensuring that clients are discharged in a timely manner towards self-care and for identifying and implementing treatments that will improve outcomes and quality oflife for patients with lymphoedema

Additional Working Pattern: 4 days around clinic room availability on all 4 kent sites m-f 9-5 and home visits

About us

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

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As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

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Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered health care professional (NMC or HCPC registration ) / minimum of 5 years of experience in health improvement environment (delete as appropriate) Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice ( examples -:non-medical prescribing mentorship , coaching , clinical expertise)-

Desirable

• PRINCE 2 or equiv project management training PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ RIO)

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Essential

• Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

ABILITY TO MANAGE

Essential

• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively.

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Victoria Hospital Herne bay

Rainham, Ashford, Tenterden, Sevenoaks, Herne Bay

TN25 4AZ

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