Specialist Therapist - Reading, United Kingdom - Sue Ryder

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Job summary

About the Lymphoedema service

Our small physio/nurse-led team manage patients with lymphoedema that has developed as a result of cancer and its treatments. Most patients are seen as out-patients, some with more advanced disease are seen in the community or in the Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading where we are based. We also see patients in Newbury and Wokingham. We are the only NHS-commissioned lymphoedema service in Berkshire West seeing around 450 patients a year.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Main duties of the job

About the role

You will be an integral member of our busy, motivated team. You will work as an autonomous practitioner, managing your own caseload of patients often with complex physical and emotional needs. You will assess, diagnose, agree and deliver management plans; these may include use of specialist interventions such as bespoke compression garments, kinesiotaping, use of intermittent compression pumps, manual Lymphatic Drainage massage techniques and multi-layer compression bandaging.

There will be a requirement to be able to administer physical treatments to patients and undertake manual handling.Crucial to achieving the best outcomes for patients is the holistic, psychosocial support you will provide to patients and families facing chronic disease and life limiting illness.

About us

About you

You will be a nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist with either: Specialist Lymphoedema experience and already been working within the speciality OR Experience in a related area (such as palliative care, oncology, community, long term conditions) with an interest and passion for learning new skills in Lymphoedema management.

We are looking for a team player; a kind, compassionate, motivated person with a positive can-do attitude and a sense of humour You must care deeply about the work you do, enjoy working with people and within a team, and recognise the importance of working with each patient as an individual and their priorities.

You will have proven experience in managing patients with complex issues, working within a multi-disciplinary team and delivering service improvements.

You must relish a challenge, enjoy collaboration and problem solving. You will be well organised with excellent attention to detail and be prepared to undertake external training for the Sue RyderThe charity provides high quality, specialist palliative care to support patients and their families.

The team at Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice were honoured with a 2021 Pride of Reading Award for contribution to the community during COVID-19.

For further information about the role, please contact the Lymphoedema team on or email F and

Job responsibilities

Benefits

Company pension scheme 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Enhanced sick pay

Continuation of NHS pension (T&Cs apply)For more details please visit our website for more details

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment and interview process so please let us know if you require any adjustments made. Please see more details on the link below:

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Qualifications

Essential