Lymphoedema-Tissue Viability Nurse

Bromley Healthcare CIC Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community interest company in Bromley is seeking a Lymphoedema-Tissue Viability Nurse. The role involves developing expertise in both tissue viability and lymphoedema care while providing a high-quality service. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, experience in a healthcare setting, and the ability to work both autonomously and as a team member. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at high street retailers

Blue Light Card eligibility

Low-interest personal loans

Lease car scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Recent experience in tissue viability and lymphoedema care.
• Ability to manage caseloads and monitor clinical outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge in Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema as a hybrid role.
• Participate in patient assessments and management in community settings.
• Support KPIs and contribute to service development.

Skills

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to run and manage clinics

Support and participate in clinical audits

Familiarity with KPIs in a healthcare setting

Current UK Full driving licence

EMIS literate

Policy and Guideline writing skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) Nursing Degree

Accredited Tissue Viability course

Accredited course in Leg Ulcer Management

Chronic oedema course

Management/leadership training

Job description

Job Overview

Lymphoedema-Tissue Viability Nurse - Band 6

Full Time Hours 37.5 per week 9-5

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 Tissue Viability/leg ulceration or lymphoedema/chronic oedema/issues. Our Lymphoedema service is a head to toe service and treats both cancer and non-cancer related oedema.

This role will involve active participation in complex patient assessment and management out in the community and in clinics. There will be a detailed induction period to build on the knowledge and skills required for this specialist role.

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 week commencing 2nd February 2026

Main Duties

The post holder will develop knowledge and skills in both Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema as a hybrid role and will support the achievement of KPIs and service development. (Condensed from original placeholder.)

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.

Qualifications and Training

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

Experience

• 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
• Experience of writing policies and procedures
• Experience of leadership in a lymphoedema/ tissue viability setting
• Experience of planning and participating in audit cycles

Skills

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to run and manage clinics
• Ability to support and participate in clinical audits
• 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)
• EMIS literate.
• Policy and Guideline writing skills.

We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones, as well ensuring the wellbeing of our colleagues. That's why we strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.

Salary is determined by NHS experience and current banding/pay point. External applicants will begin at the entry point of the salary scale in line with NHS terms and conditions.

At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Discrimination of any protected characteristic is not tolerated. Diversity and inclusion are key components of our People Strategy, as an equal opportunities employer, we are particularly eager to enhance Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) representation across Bromley Healthcare, especially at senior levels.

We welcome applicants with a disability. We are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know if you require any.

We understand the importance of balancing work and life, so we offer our staff a variety of flexible working options from day one. These include:

• Compressed hours
• Part-time
• Job shares

We encourage you to discuss this with your hiring manager, who will take your individual circumstances into account alongside the service needs.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Gill Harman Job title Tissue Viability and Lymphoedema Service Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07917267375