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Bank Lymphoedema Therapist
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Bank Lymphoedema Therapist
Bank Lymphoedema Therapist – Cromwell Hospital
Location: 1A Lexham Gardens, W8 5JJ, London Salary: Competitive (hourly rate includes annual leave) Contract: Part-time (ad hoc bank shifts) Department: Clinical Services
About the Role
A skilled Lymphoedema Therapist is required to deliver client-centred, evidence-based care for adult patients (predominantly outpatients), managing primary and secondary lymphoedema. You will work autonomously while providing Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), Complex Decongestive Therapy (CDT), compression (bandaging and hosiery), and personalised education on skincare and exercise.
Most referrals are for secondary lymphoedema, but primary lymphoedema cases will also be accepted. As part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), you will focus on patient involvement, shared decision-making, and long-term care coordination.
Bupa’s ethos centres on patient-first care. With no shareholders, profits reinvested into your team, you’ll have the resources, flexibility, and professional support to thrive while delivering exceptional outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage end-to-end lymphoedema care, including:
- Assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring
- Informed consent and ongoing education for patient empowerment
- Clinical decision-making using evidence-based practice and reflective methodology
- Record-keeping, including attendance/non-attendance tracking
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Deliver interventions within your scope:
- Compression therapy (multi-component bandaging, customised stockings)
- Hosiery fitting and adjustments
- Lymphatic massage and supportive exercises
- Skin care advice
- Comprehensive discharge planning and follow-up
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Collaborate with:
- MDT team members (doctors, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists) to ensure holistic patient care
- External services (e.g., home care, community lymphoedema services)
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Support service development by sharing best practices, contributing to clinical governance, and embedding quality improvement initiatives
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Clinical governance and safety:
- Assess and manage clinical risks (referring concerns as necessary)
- Ensure timely documentation of each session
- Communicate referrals and escalation pathways clearly
Requirements
- A Registered AHP (Allied Health Professional) or nursing qualification, accredited with:
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
- A recognised UK qualification in lymphoedema management (e.g., by an Association of Lymphoedema Practitioners-approved scheme)
- Proven experience as a lymphoedema therapist, including:
- Hands-on expertise in decongestion techniques, compression, and patient education
- Experience with both primary and secondary lymphoedema
- Knowledge of anatomic physiology, pathology, and evidence-based interventions
- Strong client-facing skills, including empathy, adaptability, and patience for long-term management
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Advantages:
- Familiarity with multi-component bandaging (Jobst, Atrium, Compre-ply) and custom hosiery systems
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Benefits
Bupa’s benefits prioritise work-life balance and wellbeing, tailored to your needs:
- Competitive hourly pay – interestingly structured to include annual leave automatically
- Healthy work culture:
- Anonymously rated staff canteen and coffee shop with expert catering
- Supportive, trust-based team environment
- NEST pension scheme – UK’s largest authorised workplace pension
- Flexible working options – adaptable hours to accommodate your commitments
- Career growth – investment in your progress, alongside shared values and innovation
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Why Choose Bupa?
Our Purpose
Make the world healthier for longer. With 80,000+ people worldwide, we don’t just deliver care – we build trust, creativity, and collaborative passion in every interaction.
Our Culture
- Patient-centred: You are the expert driving decisions – we empower you.
- Diverse & inclusive: "Be you at Bupa." Disability Confident Level 2 Employer. Applications from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged.
- Challenging, rewarding, innovative: We trust you with exceptional responsibility—but give you every tool to succeed.
Everyone Benefits Here
- Shared passion: Whether in a hospital or home visit, our patients and your peers are our priority.
- Light at the end of the challenge: Our colleague-focused values shine through—collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learning make the process enjoyable.
- Impactful care: You’ll be part of small, impactful teams where your expertise translates to visible patient outcomes.
Additional Information
- Contact for Enquiries: adele.orchard@bupa.com
- Location: Cromwell Hospital, London (outpatient and occasional inpatient roles)
- Time Type: Part-time, ad hoc bank shifts – flexible covering for clinical gaps
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