Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner
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The Prince Of Wales Hospice Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner (Development Role)
Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG
Salary: £25,300 - £29,778 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner to join our specialist Lymphoedema Service.
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including our successful Lymphoedema clinic.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
This is a fantastic development opportunity for an experienced Health Care Assistant or someone already qualified and working as a Nursing Associate who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills within the specialist field of Lymphoedema management.
In this role, you will support patients living with lymphoedema by delivering high-quality, compassionate care both independently and alongside our experienced Lymphoedema team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering treatment including skin care, compression therapy, lymphatic drainage, bandaging, pneumatic compression and kinesio-taping.
- Conducting unsupervised clinics for stable patients and supporting review clinics.
- Educating patients and carers on self-care and lifestyle practices, with a focus on prevention and long-term wellbeing.
- Accurately assessing and monitoring treatment outcomes.
- Liaising with internal and external services to ensure holistic patient support.
- Participating in wellbeing groups and initiatives.
About us
Why Youll Love Working With Us
In our most recent staff survey:
- All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
- 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team
We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth and patient care go hand in hand.
Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
- Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounted on-site meals during working hours
- Discounted local gym memberships
- Free on-site car parking
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Annual salary review
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Theresa Horbury, Lymphoedema Team Leader:
01977 708868
Closing date: Sunday 4th October 2026 at 11:59pm
We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the right to work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,300 to £29,778 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0336-26-0019
Job locations
Prince Of Wales Hospice
Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of job:
- The post holder will work as part of the Lymphoedema Service supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with Lymphoedema.
- This is a developmental role designed to support the successful post holder in progressing towards becoming a competent Assistant Practitioner within the specialist field of lymphoedema management. The post holder will undertake a structured programme of training, supervision and competency development, supported by the Lymphoedema Specialists and wider multidisciplinary team.
- The role will involve assisting with the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients, working within agreed competencies, treatment protocols and delegated care plans. As knowledge, skills and experience develop, the post holder will gradually undertake a wider range of clinical duties appropriate to competency level.
Clinical Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the Lymphoedema Specialists in the provision of Lymphoedema Therapy
- Treat patients autonomously with directly unsupervised clinic work, including:
o Simple Lymphatic Drainage
o Skin care, compression therapy, hosiery measurement and garment ordering
o Multi-layer lymphoedema bandaging
o Intermittent pneumatic compression and kinesio-taping
o Measuring and recording of limb volume
o Review clinics for stable mild/moderate lymphoedema patients
- Educate patients in skin care, with a view to preventing cellulitis, especially around foot care, nail care and check their compliance and progress on follow up visits.
- Encourage patients to adhere to treatment and to continue with dietary and exercise plans over a long period of time, with awareness of patient body image concerns.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their carers regarding lymphoedema assessment and planned treatment.
- Exchange complex condition related information with tact and persuasion to engage patients and carers in care delivery, with a high degree of empathy and reassurance.
- Use effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who have barriers to understanding and communicating and respond sensitively and tactfully where patients and carers may become distressed.
- Maintain accurate patient records and collect data for reporting.
- Be responsible for the safe use lymphoedema specific equipment and ensure all maintenance is up to date.
- Liaise with and refer to services/organisations both internally and externally to support the best possible management of patients.
- Prioritise own workload to ensure clinical priorities are met and care is managed in a timely fashion.
- Be responsible for the safe use lymphoedema specific equipment and ensure all maintenance is up to date.
- Work alongside the Wellbeing Team to provide flexible support and support wellbeing groups for patients, e.g. patient exercise groups.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act, attend annual mandatory training sessions and ensure compliance with Hospice policies and procedures and all statutory and local policy requirements at all times.
- Report promptly to the Lymphoedema Lead any untoward incident, complaint, grievance or other aspect likely to affect the safe and efficient functioning of the service.
- Undertake activities, from time to time, representing The Prince of Wales Hospices services to outside groups or the general public.
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development and make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice.
- Maintain strict confidentiality applying to all aspects of Hospice business at all times.
The tasks and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other tasks in agreement with their line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main purpose of job:
- The post holder will work as part of the Lymphoedema Service supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with Lymphoedema.
- This is a developmental role designed to support the successful post holder in progressing towards becoming a competent Assistant Practitioner within the specialist field of lymphoedema management. The post holder will undertake a structured programme of training, supervision and competency development, supported by the Lymphoedema Specialists and wider multidisciplinary team.
- The role will involve assisting with the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients, working within agreed competencies, treatment protocols and delegated care plans. As knowledge, skills and experience develop, the post holder will gradually undertake a wider range of clinical duties appropriate to competency level.
Clinical Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the Lymphoedema Specialists in the provision of Lymphoedema Therapy
- Treat patients autonomously with directly unsupervised clinic work, including:
o Simple Lymphatic Drainage
o Skin care, compression therapy, hosiery measurement and garment ordering
o Multi-layer lymphoedema bandaging
o Intermittent pneumatic compression and kinesio-taping
o Measuring and recording of limb volume
o Review clinics for stable mild/moderate lymphoedema patients
- Educate patients in skin care, with a view to preventing cellulitis, especially around foot care, nail care and check their compliance and progress on follow up visits.
- Encourage patients to adhere to treatment and to continue with dietary and exercise plans over a long period of time, with awareness of patient body image concerns.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their carers regarding lymphoedema assessment and planned treatment.
- Exchange complex condition related information with tact and persuasion to engage patients and carers in care delivery, with a high degree of empathy and reassurance.
- Use effective communication skills, verbal and non-verbal to communicate treatment programmes to patients who have barriers to understanding and communicating and respond sensitively and tactfully where patients and carers may become distressed.
- Maintain accurate patient records and collect data for reporting.
- Be responsible for the safe use lymphoedema specific equipment and ensure all maintenance is up to date.
- Liaise with and refer to services/organisations both internally and externally to support the best possible management of patients.
- Prioritise own workload to ensure clinical priorities are met and care is managed in a timely fashion.
- Be responsible for the safe use lymphoedema specific equipment and ensure all maintenance is up to date.
- Work alongside the Wellbeing Team to provide flexible support and support wellbeing groups for patients, e.g. patient exercise groups.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
- Abide by the Health and Safety at Work Act, attend annual mandatory training sessions and ensure compliance with Hospice policies and procedures and all statutory and local policy requirements at all times.
- Report promptly to the Lymphoedema Lead any untoward incident, complaint, grievance or other aspect likely to affect the safe and efficient functioning of the service.
- Undertake activities, from time to time, representing The Prince of Wales Hospices services to outside groups or the general public.
- Demonstrate commitment to personal development and make a positive contribution to fundraising and raising the profile of the Hospice.
- Maintain strict confidentiality applying to all aspects of Hospice business at all times.
The tasks and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other tasks in agreement with their line manager.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive professional approach and image
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Planning and organisational skills to cope with day-to-day tasks and activities
- Good observational and listening skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice to facilitate effective team working
- Ability to adapt to fluctuating environments and complex situations
- Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for specific tasks
- Willingness and ability to travel to sites where the service is delivered
- Holds a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle to attend external clinics and community groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2/3 NVQ or BTEC in a care related subject or equivalent
- Diploma level course in lymphoedema management or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions.
Desirable
- Working with patients with complex needs including lymphoedema, chronic oedema, cancer patients
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Transferrable skills to support Wellbeing team when deemed appropriate
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to implement specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales
- Understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills verbal & non-verbal, including tact & persuasion
- Possess a demonstrable level of theoretical and clinical knowledge of Lymphoedema management
- Be competent in the practice of Simple Lymphatic Drainage
- Be competent in the application of compression garments and lymphoedema bandaging
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Positive professional approach and image
- Ability to work without direct supervision.
- Planning and organisational skills to cope with day-to-day tasks and activities
- Good observational and listening skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice to facilitate effective team working
- Ability to adapt to fluctuating environments and complex situations
- Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for specific tasks
- Willingness and ability to travel to sites where the service is delivered
- Holds a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle to attend external clinics and community groups
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2/3 NVQ or BTEC in a care related subject or equivalent
- Diploma level course in lymphoedema management or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions.
Desirable
- Working with patients with complex needs including lymphoedema, chronic oedema, cancer patients
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Transferrable skills to support Wellbeing team when deemed appropriate
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to implement specific and appropriate management plans including the setting of timescales
- Understand the need to establish and maintain a safe practice environment
Desirable
- Excellent communication skills verbal & non-verbal, including tact & persuasion
- Possess a demonstrable level of theoretical and clinical knowledge of Lymphoedema management
- Be competent in the practice of Simple Lymphatic Drainage
- Be competent in the application of compression garments and lymphoedema bandaging
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.
Employer details
Employer name
The Prince Of Wales Hospice
Address
Prince Of Wales Hospice
Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Prince Of Wales Hospice
Address
Prince Of Wales Hospice
Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lymphoedema Team Leader
Theresa Horbury
01977708868
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,300 to £29,778 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0336-26-0019
Job locations
Prince Of Wales Hospice
Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BG
United Kingdom
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