Towork as an effective part of the lymphoedema team assisting in the provision ofa high level of specialist lymphoedema care under the direction of a LymphoedemaPractitioner.
Thecare provided will be in accordance with the values set out by the hospice thusensuring that we can achieve the vision and mission of Teesside Hospice.
Main duties of the job
To work as an effective part of the lymphoedema team assisting in the provision of a high level of specialist lymphoedema care under the direction of a Lymphoedema Practitioner.
The care provided will be in accordance with the values set out by the hospice thus ensuring that we can achieve the vision and mission of Teesside Hospice.
About us
At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every momentcount. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care andsupport to patients and their families during challenging times.
People are at our core. We offer a supportive environmentwith opportunities for professional growth and development and are alwaysaiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams workpositively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care,and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference inpeople’s lives.
Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable,Trustworthy and Principled – working here means being part of a community thatfocuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We’re there for everyone who needs usand are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care forpeople.
Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place whereyour skills and compassion can truly shine.
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose and Role
Towork as an effective part of the lymphoedema team assisting in the provisionof a high level of specialist lymphoedema care under the direction of a LymphoedemaPractitioner.
Thecare provided will be in accordance with the values set out by the hospicethus ensuring that we can achieve the vision and mission of Teesside Hospice.
Main Duties and key result areas
Tomaintain patient confidentiality and abide by Information Governance Standardsat all times.
Tomaintain a healthy and safe environment for all patients, staff and visitorsand demonstrate awareness of risk management and infection prevention andcontrol.
Toparticipate in agreed programmes of care ensuring that all care given isclearly and accurately documented in line within standards and seekingsupport from senior staff as necessary.
Followingtraining and assessment of competence to educate the patient on how to self-managelymphoedema.
Toteach the patient on the cornerstones of lymphoedema management, includingskin care, exercise, fitting of compression hosiery and self-lymphaticdrainage. Record limb volumes.
To manage your workload/tasks as designatedby the registered clinician leading the team.
Toactively participate in clinical audit.
Toensure the maintenance of confidentiality including accurate and timelyrecords.
Toliaise with and provide relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team, both internally andexternally.
Tomonitor stock levels and order products as required.
Tohave an awareness of costs of supplies and clinic budget.
Withdirection/supervision from Lymphoedema Practitioner, following a care planonce competencies completed, perform higher level of skills:
2) KinesioTape
3) IntermittentPneumatic Compression Therapy
4) Knowledgeof Cellulitis and its management
5) Tounderstand contra-indications in Lymphoedema management, to be aware of redflags and when to raise concerns with a Lymphoedema Practitioner.
6) Tounderstand how Lymphoedema management can be modified in Palliative Care.
7) Underdirection of the Lymphoedema Practitioner and following the care plan, fitcompression garments in the patients home/Care Home following the Loneworker Policy.
Toadhere to Teesside Hospice policies, procedures, guidelines and standards atall times and to promote these to others.
Adoptthe role of link worker / link practitioner as required by the hospicemanagement team.
Attendand participate in an annual appraisal and regular reviews of performance andobjectives, identifying gaps in knowledge/skills and developing a plan toenhance service and self-development.
Toencourage and promote the philosophy of Teesside Hospice and present a goodpublic image, to co-operate with all staff in maintaining good relationshipswith outside agencies in order to uphold the charitys image and to winincreased support for its work.
Tobe able to communicate effectively with all members of the team and todevelop excellent relationships with community teams as appropriate to therole.
Toparticipate in mandatory Clinical supervision or reflective practice asnecessary as directed by the clinical leader.
Toattend staff meetings and participate in other meetings as appropriate.
Toundertake risk assessment and management to ensure that staff, families, andvisitors are safe.
Tobe aware of the adult and child protection procedures and policy withinTeesside Hospice, to attend all safeguarding training and to adhere to theLocal Safeguarding Procedures at all times.
Toparticipate in the induction of new staff to the department and wider hospiceas necessary.
Tosupport student nurses during their placement at Teesside Hospice and workalongside them as directed by the registered nurse.
Tobe able to carry out effective complaint, accident and incident reporting.
Toplay an active part in the Clinical Governance framework within the hospice.
Tobe aware of the Infection Prevention and Control policies and work inaccordance with IPC procedures at all times.
Tobe aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the Hospice and adopta flexible and pro-active approach to work.
Toundertake administration changes in accordance with hospice policy
Toensure that your behaviour upholds the values of the hospice and strive tosupport the vision and mission of Teesside at all times.
Education& Training
Attendall mandatory training courses i.e. Resuscitation, Moving and Handling, andHealth and Safety training.
AccessTHCF in-house training programme to further develop your knowledge.
Attendand complete relevant Lymphoedema Training, including Lymphoedema Theory andPractice.
Attendand complete clinical skills training relevant to Lymphoedema and chronic illness.
Maintain own Portfolio, and complete corecompetencies.
Delivering to our Values
Accountable
Able to justify actions or decisions
Takes personal responsibility fortheir actions
Able to describe the impact of theirwork in a way others understand
Welcomes feedback as an opportunityto grow and develop
Trustworthy
Working collaboratively withbeneficiaries, colleagues, partners and supporters
Being authentic and transparent
Trusted to respond to needs anddeliver what is expected of us
Projecting a professional image thatengenders trust
To adhere to professional andclinical standards
Maintain appropriate boundaries andrelationships which are built on trust and honesty
Avoid and speak out against anyactions, or behaviours, that conflict with our values or could cause harm toany stakeholders
Demonstrate strong moral principleswhich embody Teesside Hospices vision and bring our values to life
Do the right thing even in difficultsituations, and always endeavour to work effectively and efficiently tomaximise results and service.
Having and showing the knowledge,ability or training to work well
Seeking opportunities to learn from awide range of sources
Contributing to the provision ofexcellent, safe and effective care no matter what your role is in theorganisation
Ensuring that the treatment, supportand services we offer are effective
Feeling or showing kindness andconcern for others
Able to empathise with people whodealing with a terminal illness
Being kind in use of language andbehaviour.
Caring for others who need oursupport and help
All employees are expected to:
Live the Hospicesvalues so that the highest standards of patient and customer care can beachieved.
Be committed todiversity and inclusion of all, promote and improve service standards, sothat excellence in all that we do is perused through continuous improvement.
Contribute todevelopment of and strive to meet departmental, team and individual targets
Participate in thestaff appraisal and development scheme, one to one performance discussionsand attend identified training to ensure continuous learning and improvement
Comply fully withthe Code of Conduct, health and safety requirements, legislation,regulations, policies and procedures
Attend meetings orprovide services outside of the usual working hours where reasonablyrequested to do so
Have an overallunderstanding of the risks and implications associated with the requirementsof the role and takes appropriate action to mitigate any potentialconsequences.
Embrace digitalways of working to help improve efficiency and save costs to the Charity.
Respect privacyand dignity of all users of the Teesside Hospice service
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
- Good listening and excellent interpersonal skills/communication skills.E
- An ability to manage challenging situations.E
- Ability to work on own initiative.E
Personal Attributes/ Key skills
- Self-awareness and an ability to recognize stress and use coping mechanisms.E
- Flexible, approachable and trustworthy.E
- Commitment and interest in learning and personal developmentE
- Commitment and interest in developing knowledge / skill in Lymphoedema and its managementE
Other
- Car driver / owner and ability to travel independentlyE
Qualifications
- Education & Qualifications
- Minimum level NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.E
- A good standard of general education.E
Experience
- Knowledge & Experience
- An understanding of what a person-centred approach.E
- Some experience of working with patients with life limiting illness or end of life care.E
- Understanding of and adherence to patient confidentialityE
- Understanding of safeguarding and preventing patients from abuse. D
- Understanding of infection prevention and control.D
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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