The Prince of Wales Hospice
Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner
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Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner (Development Role)
Location: The Prince of Wales Hospice, WF8 4BG
Salary: £25,300 - £29,778 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Lymphoedema Assistant Practitioner to join our specialist Lymphoedema Service.
At The Prince of Wales Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care in a supportive and respectful environment. Our 14-bed inpatient unit, located just minutes from Junction 32 of the M62 in Pontefract, also offers outpatient and community services, including our successful Lymphoedema clinic.
About The Role
This is a fantastic development opportunity for an experienced Health Care Assistant or someone already qualified and working as a Nursing Associate who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills within the specialist field of Lymphoedema management.
In this role, you will support patients living with lymphoedema by delivering high-quality, compassionate care - both independently and alongside our experienced Lymphoedema team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering treatment including skin care, compression therapy, lymphatic drainage, bandaging, pneumatic compression and kinesio-taping.
- Conducting unsupervised clinics for stable patients and supporting review clinics.
- Educating patients and carers on self-care and lifestyle practices, with a focus on prevention and long-term wellbeing.
- Accurately assessing and monitoring treatment outcomes.
- Liaising with internal and external services to ensure holistic patient support.
- Participating in wellbeing groups and initiatives.
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About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- Level 2/3 NVQ or BTEC in a care related subject or equivalent.
- Willingness to work towards Diploma in Lymphoedema Management.
- Experience working independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
- Good patient communication, including with those with barriers to understanding.
- Understanding of safe practice environments and professional boundaries.
- Transferrable skills to support our Wellbeing team when deemed appropriate.
- A valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle to attend external clinics and community groups.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
In our most recent staff survey:
- All of our staff felt they make a real difference and are proud to work for the Hospice
- 97% of employees said they enjoy working with our team
We offer a welcoming and collaborative culture where staff wellbeing, professional growth and patient care go hand in hand.
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Benefits include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Enhanced sick pay and contributory pension scheme
- Staff wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme, complementary therapy sessions, clinical supervision and access to occupational health support
- Eligibility for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounted on-site meals during working hours
- Discounted local gym memberships
- Free on-site car parking
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Annual salary review
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Theresa Horbury, Lymphoedema Team Leader:
📞 01977 708868
Closing date: Sunday 20th September 2026 at 11:59pm
We are conducting interviews throughout the listing and may close applications early.
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have and provide the right to work in the UK. Any job offer will also be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and 2 references.
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