Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist - INTERNAL

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Job Overview

• PEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
• Assessing, planning and implementing care for complex patients who are suffering with Lymphoedema.
• Facilitation of Lymphoedema clinics over several sites.
• Occasional home visits.
• The post is permanent 37.5 hrs per week
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered healthcare professional to join the Aneurin Bevan Health Board Lymphoedema Service. We are looking for a forward thinking dynamic individual who is passionate about delivering value based patient centred care to patients living with primary and secondary Lymphoedema and Lipoedema.

The successful applicant must be committed to delivering holistic assessment and planning treatments to help the individual manage their long term condition.

Participation in AGORED learning and Lymphoedema education is essential. This is delivered by the Lymphoedema Network Wales National Team. The post holder will also be required to support Outreach Clinics in various locations throughout the health board and domiciliary visits to housebound patients within the health boards catchment area.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Knowledge and Training

Essential criteria

• NMC registered Nurse or Registered Allied Health Care Professional
• Degree level or working towards

Desirable criteria

• Able to demonstrate ongoing Lymphoedema CPD
• Wound management course

Experience

Essential criteria

• Substantial post registration experience in chronic oedema or oncology/community/rehab or equivalent
• Evidence of assisting in the planning or development of an existing service

Desirable criteria

• Recent post graduate courses/training in Lymphoedema/cancer/wound care/dermatology.
• Experience of teaching other disciplines

Skills And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to work in a team, work unsupervised or alone
• Effective organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable criteria

• The ability to speak welsh is desirable