Health Care Assistant in Lymphoedema


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£12.77
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kendal, LA9 4BD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

This role involves developing knowledge and understanding of lymphoedema, including its causes, development, signs, symptoms, and current management practices. You will assist in managing the caseload, providing high-quality, patient-centred care, including skin care advice, simple lymphatic drainage (SLD), compression bandaging, manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), and fitting compression garments. You will work closely with patients and the Lymphoedema Practitioners (Specialist Nurses) to carry out care plans in line with agreed treatment protocols, regularly assessing patients progress and treatment effectiveness and reporting/ escalating concerns to senior colleagues. Collaboration with the wider team will ensure continuity of care and that patient needs are met. Flexibility to meet service needs and participation in research, audits, and service awareness campaigns will be key to this role. Additionally, you will help ensure the prevention and control of infection, prioritise health and safety, and contribute to the evaluation of the lymphoedema service through the collection of statistical information. Works at all times under the direction and guidance of a registered practitioner, who would be responsible for treatment decisions and planning care. To undertake specific clinical tasks as delegated Undertakes basic assessment, e.g. measurement of limb volume and basic treatment, skin care and care of compression garments. Undergo appropriate training in the measuring and fitting of compression garments. Undergo appropriate training in treatment modalities if used i.e. LCB, Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Kinesio-tape, Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC). Administers simple Lymphatic Compression Bandaging (LCB) in conjunction with Lymphoedema practitioners. May carry out other treatments as agreed with the Lymphoedema practitioner. Undergo appropriate clinical training in self-management guidance given to patients -to a level where competently able to measure for volume differences of an affected limb and assess relevance of patient reported symptoms, seeking guidance from a Lymphoedema practitioner as appropriate. To provide practical support and advise to patients, relatives and carers within the scope of knowledge base and job role To have a good knowledge of infection control protocols This job description may evolve as needed to meet service requirements.

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