Band 6 Lymphedema Nurse

Job Title: Lymphedema Nurse
Location: Borehamwood
Pay Rate: £60 per hour
Employment Type: Long Term, NHS contract

Job Description:
Are you a skilled and compassionate nurse with experience in managing lymphedema? We are seeking a dedicated Lymphedema Nurse to join our team and provide specialized care to patients suffering from this condition. With a competitive pay rate of £60 per hour, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a healthcare professional looking to make a significant impact on patients' quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and diagnose patients with lymphedema.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, including manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, exercise, and skin care.
• Educate patients and their families on self-care techniques to manage symptoms effectively.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.

Requirements:

Ideally, a Lymphedema Specialist, but we will also consider:

• • Practice Nurse
  • District Nurse
  • Tissue Viability Nurse (TVN)
  • Experience with compression bandages and cancer care is essential.
• Specialized training or certification in lymphedema management.
• Proven experience working with lymphedema patients.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach.

If you are interested in applying please contact Oliver Parkinson on or send your CV to

• Please also bear in mind our £250 referral fee bonus for any nurse you refer who we place in to work on a 3 month contract.
  
  We also offer a £400 sign up bonus for any new nurses that register with our agency. This will be paid in your first pay packet.
  
  The Benefits of working with Service Care Solutions:
  - DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge
  - £250 training allowance
  - Excellent pay rates
  - Specialist consultants offering single point of contact
  - Frequent notifications of upcoming opportunities via text and email
  - Ltd and PAYE payment options available
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