Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for skilled workers in the UK, we strongly recommend that all international applicants verify their eligibility with our recruitment team before applying. Immigration requirements can be complex and subject to change. The certificate of sponsorship is a critical component of your visa application, but final approval rests with UK Visas and Immigration.
Job Details
Company: Accelerate CIC
Location: Centenary Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice, Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 4SA
Salary: £53,751 to £61,143 per annum (includes HCAS)
Schedule: Full-time with flexible working arrangements
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Education: Circumstances
Experience: Personal Attributes & Aptitudes
Essential Qualification: Holds valid UK work permit
Desirable Qualification: Access to private transport
Essential Experience: Professional behaviour with good customer service skills
Application Deadline: 22 January 2026
Reference Number: B0182-25-0010
Employer Website: https://www.acceleratecic.com
About Accelerate CIC
Accelerate is an award-winning healthcare social enterprise that operates within the NHS to transform the lives of patients with chronic wounds and lymphoedema. We are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care through innovation, expertise, and deep commitment to the people we serve. Our work spans all stages of patient needs, from early identification to the most complex cases, and we actively partner with various healthcare providers across London and beyond.
As we continue to expand our services beyond our current geographical boundaries, we are seeking experienced healthcare professionals who can contribute to our mission of improving patient outcomes. We have made remarkable strides in our short history and are deeply committed to upholding our values and uncompromising standards of care. We understand our responsibilities and take enormous pride in the positive differences we make to our patients’ lives, particularly in situations where other treatment options have been exhausted.
Job Summary
We have two full-time vacancies available for Clinical Lead for Lymphoedema positions: one based in Accelerate’s Centre of Excellence & Innovation (CEI), and another that combines community-based work with CEI responsibilities. These specialized nursing and therapy roles are critical to the successful delivery of care within Accelerate.
The Clinical Lead for Lymphoedema will leverage their passion for their specialty and expert skills in the care and management of complex patients to deliver excellent outcomes for patients and commissioners. This role requires a deep understanding of patient flow principles, clinical systems, organizational effectiveness, and staff efficiency.
Main Duties of the Job
The Clinical Lead is recognized as the expert and will take ownership of the operational delivery of the clinical service in the Centre of Excellence and Innovation. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to take a population health view rather than focusing solely on individual cases. You will lead your team to deliver excellent clinical care while effectively managing risk and deploying team resources efficiently.
This role is designed to enable the post holder to take full end-to-end responsibility for delivering outcomes and indicators for a defined contractual business area. Clinical and operational delivery remains core to this position, with accountability to the Director of Clinical Services for managing key performance targets.
You will work collaboratively with the Director of Clinical Services for Lymphoedema to maintain high-quality wound care with a focus on extending our reach to patients outside our current geographical boundaries. Your leadership will be essential in developing and implementing strategies that improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
Specific Responsibilities
The Clinical Lead for the Lymphoedema Team will manage all aspects of clinical delivery in local health populations. Key responsibilities include:
- The continual improvement of the patient pathway
- Delivery of a population-based lymphoedema service, with expertise in lower limb lymphoedema/chronic oedema and management of all aetiologies of lymphoedema and lipoedema
- Identification and proactive clinical management of all Lymphoedema cases, particularly those presenting with complexity and risk
- Proactive surveillance of outcomes in relation to timelines to care, prioritization activity, and clinical performance within contract parameters
Additional responsibilities include:
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>Interface with program manager to ensure efficient and effective use of the local dressing optimization scheme and compression garment spend
- Development and mentoring of the Lymphoedema team
- Optimizing service resources in conjunction with the Clinical Lead for Wound Care regarding lower limb management
- Analysis of patient footfall within the lymphoedema team to stratify and identify effective resource use aligned with contracts
- Delivery of analysis of clinical outcomes related to lymphoedema
- Proactive engagement with service partners to continually improve the patient pathway
- Support for the lymphoedema-related education program in collaboration with the Clinical Lead for Wound Care
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Aptitudes
Essential:
- Professional behavior with good customer service skills
- Evidence of being a reflective practitioner that delivers both insight and personal growth
- Safe practitioner with attention to detail
- Organized approach to work, ability to prioritize, good time management
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English (written and verbal)
- Flexibility in approach to work and understanding of team working
- Willingness to learn and implement new ideas, creativity, and desire for professional development
- Commitment to facilitating learning in others
Circumstances
Essential:
- Valid UK work permit
- Current UK driving license and willingness to drive
Desirable:
- Access to private transport
Experience
Essential:
- Minimum 3 years’ nursing experience as a Lymphoedema Specialist
- Community nursing experience
- Complex leg ulcer related caseload responsibility
- Expertise in compression therapy and theory
- Experience of working autonomously and in service development
- Experience of implementing Quality Improvement initiatives
- Knowledge of risk management
- Experience of teaching in various settings
- Line management responsibility
- Delivery of clinical audit
Desirable:
- Publication experience
- Experience designing training packages
- Multidisciplinary working experience
Skills
Essential:
- Clinical leadership abilities
- Able to work with minimal supervision in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
- Experience of supervising and mentoring other health professionals
- Experience of managing conflict within teams and patient delivery
Desirable:
- Experience of implementing root cause analysis
Qualifications
Essential:
- First Level Registered Nurse or Physiotherapist
- Current NMC Registration or equivalent
- University degree demonstrating specialist knowledge and/or Masters qualification
- Lymphoedema Course qualification
Desirable:
- Teaching and assessing course qualification
- Prescribing course qualification
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. All applicants must undergo this mandatory check.
Accelerate CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website
For international applicants seeking sponsorship, we recommend the following steps:
- Verify your eligibility for skilled worker sponsorship with our recruitment team before submitting your application
- Prepare all required documentation including proof of qualifications, professional registration, and language proficiency
- Gather any criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Contact our recruitment team to discuss your specific circumstances and visa requirements
- Submit your application through the NHS Jobs portal well before the closing date
Our recruitment team is available to answer questions about the application process, sponsorship requirements, and relocation support. We value diverse international perspectives and encourage qualified candidates from around the world to apply.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Name: Caitriona O’Neill
Title: Director of Clinical Services & Lymphoedema
Email: caitriona.o’neill@nhs.net
Phone: 02038196022
Accelerate CIC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates who can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our team.
The successful candidate will join an exciting organization that provides exceptional care to patients while creating an excellent environment for professional development. We offer opportunities for growth, innovation, and making a real difference in patients’ lives.