Health Care Assistant in Lymphoedema

Health Care Assistant in Lymphoedema

The closing date is 16 June 2026

Bay Lymphology, part of Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative, is looking for a Health Care Assistant to support our Lymphoedema service in Kendal. The role is part‑time: 24 hours per week, 3 days Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing knowledge and understanding of lymphoedema.
• Managing the caseload and providing patient‑centred care (skin‑care advice, simple lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, manual drainage, fitting compression garments).
• Working with Lymphoedema Practitioners to implement care plans and assess progress.
• Reporting escalated concerns to senior colleagues and collaborating with the wider team.
• Participating in research, audits, and awareness campaigns.
• Ensuring infection prevention, health and safety, and contributing to service evaluation.

Personal qualities:

• Hands‑on clinical skills and flexibility to cover all areas of the service.
• Responsible and reliable attitude towards daily service management.
• Supports integrated working across health and social care boundaries.

Experience and training:

• Willing to undertake specific training in therapeutic treatments for lymphoedema management.
• Experience in lymphoedema management, tissue viability, palliative care, and community settings.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and maths.
• Computer literacy; NVQ/BTEC in Health and Social Care.

Disclosure & Barring Service checks will be required as the role involves access to vulnerable adults and/or children. The position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Benefits: Full training, development opportunities, a generous nest pension scheme (but not NHS pension).

Application: Please contact Joanne Hopper, Service Lead, at joanne.hopper6@nhs.net.

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