Lymphoedema Team Leader

At The Prince of Wales Hospice we are passionate about providing specialist care for people who have an incurable, life-limiting illness.

Through our 13-bedroom ward for patients who need around the clock care, and our Day Therapy service for people who just need to visit one day a week, we care for almost 400 patients a year.

We also have a Lymphoedema clinic, treating people with this specific swelling condition, often brought about by cancer treatment. This operates at three different locations, including at the Hospice itself.

Location and referral areas

The area we cover surrounds the Five Towns of Pontefract, Castleford, Normanton, Featherstone and Knottingley. Most of our patients come from this area, however on occasion we do accept referrals from neighbouring Hospices including both Wakefield and St Gemma’s Hospice.

The Hospice itself is in Pontefract, just a few minutes from Junction 32 of the M62. Our modern building also has beautiful gardens for staff, volunteers, patients and visitors to enjoy.

About the role

The post holder will work as a Band 7 Lymphoedema Team Leader, to lead a multidisciplinary team in the provision of a comprehensive lymphoedema service that provides support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals within the local area, with the aim of maintaining patients in their own homes, preventing hospital admissions and enabling patients to enjoy maximum independence and optimum quality of life.

You will provide expert advice and treatment for the management of lymphoedema, actively engaging in evidence based practice and service development whilst promoting self-care for all patients

You will work independently and with the Clinical Services Manger’s support develop the lymphoedema service and members of clinical team.

In addition to leading the lymphoedema service you will be providing line management support to the multidisciplinary Patient and Family Support Team.

Requirements

Applicants must be Registered Practitioner Nurse/ Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist with a degree level course in lymphoedema management incorporating intensive therapy, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), MLLB.

You will also have worked at a senior level within the profession and be able to demonstrate significant independent practice. An ability to demonstrate a high level of understanding of lymphodema and in particular, issues within palliative care is also essential.

You will be required to hold a recognised teaching and assessing qualification and have experience in leadership and management.

The basics and benefits

This is a full time position, with the successful candidate working 37.5 hours per week. Working hours are flexible around the Hospice’s core hours which are Monday-Friday 09:00 – 17:00.Holiday entitlement is 27 days per year plus eight bank holidays pro-rata.

The salary scale for this role is 31,382 – 41,787pro-rata dependant on experience. Pension contributions include the auto-enrolment into the Hospice’s own group personal pension plan, at 1% contribution from the charity, matched by a 1% contribution from the post-holder. This will rise in line with the compulsory contributions required of company pensions over the coming years.

NHS Pensions are transferable.

Mileage allowance is currently paid at 40p per mile.

We want to support all our employees and our other benefits include:

  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Clinical supervision for all employees in clinical roles
  • Complementary therapy sessions
  • Bereavement counselling
  • An Employee Assistance Programme
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free tea and coffee
  • Subsidised, freshly made sandwiches and light meals

How to apply and more information

To discuss this post in greater detail or to arrange an informal visit please contact Joanne Schofield, Clinical Services Manager on (01977) 781468.

For an information and application pack please call the Hospice on (01977) 708868, write to The Personal Assistant, The Prince of Wales Hospice, Halfpenny Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 4BG or visit our website: Applications must be received by Friday 25th November ‘16

The Five Towns Plus Hospice Fund Ltd is a company registered by guarantee (no. 1797810) and is a registered charity (no. 514999)