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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9-5)
Job ref
848-BHC-254-25
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Caritas House
Town
Orpington
Salary
£44,485 - £52,521 inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/09/2025 23:59
Interview date
03/10/2025

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Lymphoedema-Tissue Viability Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

 

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Lymphoedema-Tissue Viability Nurse - Band 6 

£44,485 - £52,521 inc HCAS per annum pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema Service. The post-holder will develop knowledge and skills in both Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema as a hybrid role. 

These small services work together as one and having skills that are interchangeable works perfectly, producing the best outcomes for patients.  

The post holder will join a small team of motivated, innovative clinicians. They will work within the Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema team to provide a high quality, patient focused service for patients presenting with Lymphoedema/chronic oedema/leg ulceration and/or Tissue Viability issues.

This will involve active participation in complex patient assessment and management out in the community and in clinics. 

The post holder will support the achievement of Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) and use data to manage caseloads and monitor KPIs and clinical outcomes. The post holder will support with relevant clinical audit, teaching and will be actively involved in service development.

Proposed interview date 3rd October 2025

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.                       

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

 

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

 

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme,  access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of this post.                        

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (Adult) Nursing Degree
  • NMC SSSA Practice Assessor/Supervisor or equivalent
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
  • Current NMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Accredited Tissue Viability course
  • Accredited course in Leg Ulcer Management
  • Chronic oedema course
  • PGDip District Nursing
  • Nurse Prescriber
  • Management/leadership training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent and proven experience in tissue viability/lymphoedema care and management, including: wound care, leg ulceration, chronic oedema
  • Experience of working in a community healthcare setting
  • Proven experience of nurse led clinics
  • Proven experience of teaching/supervision
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of writing policies and procedures
  • Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting
  • Experience of planning and participating in audit cycles

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Caseload management skills
  • Ability to run and manage clinics
  • Ability to support and participate in clinical audits
  • Computer literate
  • Familiar with and understands the monitoring and achievement of KPIs in a healthcare setting
  • Current UK Full, clean driving licence with daily access to a vehicle for work purposes (business class insurance will be required)
Desirable criteria
  • EMIS literate.
  • Policy and Guideline writing skills.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gill Harman
Job title
Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema Service Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07917267375
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