Visa Information
Accelerate CIC is pleased to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role to eligible international candidates. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, we welcome your application and will consider it alongside all other applications. Please note that you must confirm your visa eligibility requirements directly with our recruitment team before applying.
About Accelerate CIC
Accelerate is an award-winning healthcare social enterprise that works within the NHS to transform the lives of patients with chronic wounds and lymphoedema. We are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and we listen, consult, analyse, and care deeply about the people we are responsible for. Our organisation works at all stages of need from early identification to the most complex cases, and we operate both in London and further afield.
Job Overview
We have 2 x Full-Time Vacancies available: one in Accelerate’s Centre of Excellence & Innovation (CEI) and one community based role that also involves work in the CEI. Specialist 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.
Role Expectations
The expectation is that the post holder will bring a better understanding of the principles of patient flow, clinical systems, organisation, and staff effectiveness and efficiency. Being an inspirational leader for a team is critical to the success of a service. You will bring creative thinking and innovation to complex issues, utilising expert skills, risk management, and insight in order to effectively manage a variety of situations arising from complex psychosocial, medical or organisational need.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Lead is considered the expert and will take ownership for the operational delivery of the clinical service in the Centre of Excellence and Innovation, with an ability to take a population health view rather than a pure individual focus. The post holder will lead their team to deliver excellent clinical care alongside the management of risk and successful deployment of the team’s resources.
Main Duties
This role is designed to enable the post holder to take full end to end responsibility for the delivery of the outcomes and indicators for a defined contractual business area. Clinical and operational delivery remains core to this role; the post holder is accountable to the Director of Clinical services for the management of the key performance targets. Working collaboratively with the Director of Clinical Services for Lymphoedema to maintain high quality wound care with a focus on extending reach to our patient cohort outside of our current geographical boundaries.
Specific Responsibilities
The Clinical Lead for the Lymphoedema Team will manage all aspects of clinical delivery in the local health populations, providing the delivery and ongoing development for the lymphoedema services and the population it serves. This requires specific focus on the continual improvement of the patient pathway, delivery of a population-based lymphoedema service, and identification of proactive clinical management for all lymphoedema cases, particularly those presenting with complexity and risk.
Service Development
Additional responsibilities include proactive surveillance of outcomes in relation to timelines to care, prioritization activity, and clinical performance within contract parameters. You will interface with the programme manager to ensure efficient and effective use of the local dressing optimization scheme and compression garment spend within the services, along with development and mentoring of the Lymphoedema team.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Aptitudes
Essential attributes include professional behavior with good customer service skills, evidence of being a reflective practitioner that delivers both insight and personal growth, and being a safe practitioner with attention to detail. You should demonstrate an 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.
Essential Qualities
We are looking for candidates who show willingness to learn and implement new ideas, be creative, and have the desire to progress with professional development. Commitment to facilitating learning in others is also essential. You must hold a valid UK work permit and possess a current driver’s licence with the ability and willingness to drive.
Desirable Qualifications
While not essential, access to private transport would be advantageous for this role. We value candidates who can demonstrate additional skills beyond the core requirements, as this contributes to our diverse and dynamic team environment.
Experience Requirements
Essential experience includes a minimum of 3 years’ nursing experience as a Lymphoedema Specialist, community nursing experience, and complex leg ulcer related caseload responsibility. You should be an expert in compression therapy and theory, with experience of working autonomously and in service development. Experience implementing Quality Improvement initiatives and knowledge of risk management are also required.
Teaching & Management
We require candidates with experience of teaching in a variety of settings and line management responsibility. You should also have experience of delivering clinical audit. These skills are essential for leading and developing our lymphoedema services effectively.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the application process via the NHS Jobs website. Ensure you have all necessary documentation ready before beginning your application. International applicants should verify their visa eligibility with our recruitment team by contacting Caitriona O’Neill at caitriona.o’neill@nhs.net or calling 02038196022.
Application Requirements
Your application should demonstrate how you meet all the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. Include details of your experience in lymphoedema care, management experience, and any relevant qualifications. Be prepared to discuss your understanding of the UK healthcare system and how you can contribute to our service development.
Visa Process Information
For international candidates, the visa application process will require you to present a criminal record certificate from each country you have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Our recruitment team can provide guidance on this process.
Company Benefits
Accelerate is an exciting place to work and develop. We provide exceptional care to our patients which makes a great environment for staff development. Our organisation has made remarkable strides in its short history and is deeply committed to upholding its values and uncompromising standards. We understand our responsibilities and take enormous pride in the positive differences we are making to our patients’ lives.
Interview Process
Shortlisting will take place on 23 January 2026, with in-person interviews scheduled for 02 February 2026. The interview process will include both clinical and leadership scenario assessments, as well as questions about your experience working within UK healthcare settings.
Equal Opportunities
Accelerate CIC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Further Information
For further information about this role or our organisation, please visit our website at https://www.acceleratecic.com. You can also download additional documents including our Careers brochure, detailed Job Description, and Person Specification from the NHS Jobs application portal.
Contact Details
For questions about the job, contact Caitriona O’Neill (Director of Clinical Services & Lymphoedema) at caitriona.o’neill@nhs.net or call 02038196022. Our recruitment team is happy to discuss the role, our organisation, and the application process with prospective candidates.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 22 January 2026. We encourage early applications as this allows sufficient time for the visa sponsorship process if applicable. All applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website to be considered for this position.