Lymphoedema Nurse/Physiotherapist
Provide CICBraintree, East of England
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Provide CIC based in Braintree. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117. Applications close on 16 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Lymphoedema Nurse or Physiotherapist to join our specialist service. We welcome applications from...
The Provide CIC Lymphoedema Service provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for both primary and secondary lymphoedema.
Working as part of the specialist lymphoedema team alongside the Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist and Associate Practitioner, the post holder will provide high-quality, evidence based assessment and treatment. This will include skin care advice, manual lymphatic drainage, exercise and movement guidance, self-management education and compression therapy (multi-layer compression bandaging/hosiery/wraps) and intensive therapy options for complex cases.
The post holder will manage a clinical caseload, undertake specialist assessment and treatment and work autonomously within their scope of competence. They will provide care across a range of community settings, including patients' homes and multiple clinic locations, maintaining professional standards and continuity of care. They will demonstrate advanced clinical decision making and seek advice from the Lymphoedema Nurse Specialist when required.
A key aspect of the role is to provide advice, support and education to healthcare professionals enhancing their knowledge and skills in the recognition and management of lymphoedema. This should be in line with national guidance and best practise, supporting the consistent delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care.
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision:Transforming Lives
Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Essential: - Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist with degree or equivalent; - Chronic oedema / lymphoedema training or leg ulcer management
Desirable: - Formal training and / or certificate in Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) techniques
Essential: - Able to teach and provide education to patients, families, carers and health professionals
Essential: - Able to work as part of a team as well as a wider multidisciplinary team
Essential: - Car driver with full UK driving licence
Desirable: - Experience of Systm One
Essential: - Relevant substantial nursing or physiotherapy experience
Desirable: - Cancer / palliative care knowledge and experience
How this role compares
We hold 833 NHS vacancies in East of England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,333. This role sits close to the middle of the range.
There are 12,368 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,187 of them in East of England.
You have 10 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 34 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Provide CIC has 12 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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