Health Care Assistant in Lymphoedema
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mehefin 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £12.77 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £12.77 an hour |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Kendal, LA9 4BD |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | B0160-26-0012 |
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This role involves developing knowledge and understanding of lymphoedema, including its causes, development, signs, symptoms, and current management practices. You will assist in managing the caseload, providing high-quality, patient-centred care, including skin care advice, simple lymphatic drainage (SLD), compression bandaging, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), and fitting compression garments. You will work closely with patients and the Lymphoedema Practitioners (Specialist Nurses) to carry out care plans in line with agreed treatment protocols, regularly assessing patients progress and treatment effectiveness and reporting/ escalating concerns to senior colleagues. Collaboration with the wider team will ensure continuity of care and that patient needs are met. Flexibility to meet service needs and participation in research, audits, and service awareness campaigns will be key to this role. Additionally, you will help ensure the prevention and control of infection, prioritise health and safety, and contribute to the evaluation of the lymphoedema service through the collection of statistical information. This job description may evolve as needed to meet service requirements.