Lymphoedema Health Care Assistant

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.

At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment

count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and

support to patients and their families during challenging times.

People are at our core. We offer a supportive environment

with opportunities for professional growth and development and are always

aiming for the highest standards and working environment. Our teams work

positively together, collaborating to ensure our patients get the best care,

and staff enjoy a fulfilling career knowing they make a real difference in

people's lives.

Our values are Compassionate, Skilled, Accountable,

Trustworthy and Principled - working here means being part of a community that

focuses on empathy, respect and teamwork. We're there for everyone who needs us

and are on a mission to change the way society and healthcare systems care for

people.

Join us at Teesside Hospice and be part of a place where

your skills and compassion can truly shine.

Teesside Hospice is committed to

eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

This role requires a DBS check. We

will do this for you.

maintain patient confidentiality and abide by Information Governance Standards

at all times.

maintain a healthy and safe environment for all patients, staff and visitors

and demonstrate awareness of risk management and infection prevention and

control.

participate in agreed programmes of care ensuring that all care given is

clearly and accurately documented in line within standards and seeking

support from senior staff as necessary.

Following

training and assessment of competence to educate the patient on how to self-manage

lymphoedema.

teach the patient on the cornerstones of lymphoedema management, including

skin care, exercise, fitting of compression hosiery and self-lymphatic

drainage. Record limb volumes.

To manage your workload/tasks as designated

by the registered clinician leading the team.

actively participate in clinical audit.

ensure the maintenance of confidentiality including accurate and timely

records.

liaise with and provide relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team, both internally and

externally.

monitor stock levels and order products as required.

have an awareness of costs of supplies and clinic budget.

With

direction/supervision from Lymphoedema Practitioner, following a care plan

once competencies completed, perform higher level of skills:

1) MLLB

(Multi Layer Lymphoedema Bandaging)

4) Knowledge

of Cellulitis and its management

5) To

understand contra-indications in Lymphoedema management, to be aware of red

flags and when to raise concerns with a Lymphoedema Practitioner.

6) To

understand how Lymphoedema management can be modified in Palliative Care.

7) Under

direction of the Lymphoedema Practitioner and following the care plan, fit

compression garments in the patients home/Care Home following the Lone

worker Policy.

To

adhere to Teesside Hospice policies, procedures, guidelines and standards at

all times and to promote these to others.

Adopt

the role of link worker / link practitioner as required by the hospice

management team.

Attend

and participate in an annual appraisal and regular reviews of performance and

objectives, identifying gaps in knowledge/skills and developing a plan to

enhance service and self-development.

encourage and promote the philosophy of Teesside Hospice and present a good

public image, to co-operate with all staff in maintaining good relationships

with outside agencies in order to uphold the charitys image and to win

increased support for its work.

be able to communicate effectively with all members of the team and to

develop excellent relationships with community teams as appropriate to the

role.

participate in mandatory Clinical supervision or reflective practice as

necessary as directed by the clinical leader.

attend staff meetings and participate in other meetings as appropriate.

undertake risk assessment and management to ensure that staff, families, and

visitors are safe.

be aware of the adult and child protection procedures and policy within

Teesside Hospice, to attend all safeguarding training and to adhere to the

Local Safeguarding Procedures at all times.

participate in the induction of new staff to the department and wider hospice

as necessary.

At Teesside Hospice, we believe in making every moment count. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional, specialist care and support to patients and their families during challenging times.

Skills & Abilities

Qualifications

Essential: - Minimum level NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.; - A good standard of general education.

Personal Attributes Key skills

Experience

Desirable: - Understanding of safeguarding and preventing patients from abuse.; - Understanding of infection prevention and control.