Lymphoedema Healthcare Assistant

We are looking for a Lymphoedema Healthcare Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time role, and the post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary Lymphoedema Service, providing both clinical and administrative support to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care. The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth is a charitable organisation that provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care to people living with life-limiting illnesses, as well as support for those closest to them. Each year, the Hospice cares for around 5,000 people across North, West and Central London. Responsibilities: Assist qualified staff in delivering safe, effective care to patients with lymphoedema in clinic, community, and home settings. Support the application, removal, and maintenance of compression garments and bandaging under the direction of registered staff. Provide patient education and support on skin care, hygiene, exercise, and self-management techniques. Accurately record patient observations and clinical information, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to Trust policies. Prepare clinic rooms, equipment, and resources for patient appointments. Assist in infection prevention and control procedures, maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment. Recognise and report any changes in a patient's condition promptly to a registered practitioner. Escort and assist patients to and from clinical areas as required. Promote the values and behaviours of the organisation, ensuring compassionate and inclusive care for all patients. Person Specification: At least 12 months experience as a Health Care Assistant in a hospital or other caring environment. Experience within an outpatient/primary care setting. Experience with patients requiring skin care. Safe practitioner with attention to details. Experience of documenting evaluation of care or progress. Working with patients who have chronic swelling or wounds. Experience of data collection. Benefits: None mentioned Job Data by YubHub .