Tissue Viability​/Lymphoedema Bank Nurse

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role may be at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Do you have skills working as a Tissue Viability or Lymphoedema nurse?

We are looking for a specialist practitioner to work with our small team of motivated, innovative clinicians. You will work within the Tissue Viability and/or Lymphoedema team to provide a high quality, patient focused service for patients presenting with Tissue Viability/leg ulceration or lymphoedema/chronic oedema/issues. Our Lymphoedema service is a head to toe service and treats both cancer and non-cancer related oedema.

This role will involve active participation in complex patient assessment and management out in the community and in clinics.

Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.

Essential criteria

• Registered health care professional with degree
• Current professional registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

• Accredited Tissue Viability course
• Accredited course in leg ulcer management
• Chronic oedema course

Essential criteria

• Recent and proven experience in tissue viability/lymphoedema care and management, including: wound care, leg ulceration, chronic oedema
• Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
• Proven experience of nurse led clinics

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting

Essential criteria

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to run and manage clinics
• Current UK Full, clean driving licence with daily access to a vehicle for work purposes (business class insurance will be required)
• Computer literate

Desirable criteria

• EMIS literate.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well as ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

To get a sense of what it's like to work with Bromley Healthcare, you can visit our You Tube channel at the following link:
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Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

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