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Are you passionate about involving the public in shaping medical research? The NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is looking for an experienced Public Involvement Manager to lead and deliver our patient and public involvement (PPI) efforts.

What We’re Looking For:
• Experience in public involvement or patient engagement, ideally in research or healthcare.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into action.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with researchers, public contributors, and stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change in medical research. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!



About the Role:As Public Involvement Manager, you’ll not only lead a dedicated team but also directly participate in PPI activities across our research projects. You’ll develop and implement strategies that ensure our research reflects public needs and insights, making a real impact on public health.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

What We’re Looking For:
• Experience in public involvement or patient engagement, ideally in research or healthcare.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into action.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with researchers, public contributors, and stakeholders.

This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful change in medical research. If you're ready to make a difference, apply today!




This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

Locum Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon.

You will perform spinal surgeons but other subspecialty interests will be supported where possible. We are a forward thinking team with drive and desire to provide the best clinical care for patients and families from our locality and beyond and you will join and existing MDT of 6 surgeons and extended scope physiotherapist Phsycian associate, secretarial and administration staff, as well as registrars and a foundation year doctors.

The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit. The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust consists of three acute teaching hospitals serving the whole population of Leicestershire. It is fully committed to Continuing Medical Education for consultants.

Main duties of the job
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients.
• To promote new ways of working and co-ordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community.
• Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors.
• Teaching, research and administration.
• To proactively develop the service.
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.

Working for your organisation

Leicester has a high reputation for the provision of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery. The successful candidate will become a member of a large and highly rated musculoskeletal unit which currently has 41 Consultants covering the whole range of subspecialty interests. We also have an extended multi-disciplinary team of extended scope physiotherapists and advanced nurse practitioners.

Leicester has one of the busiest Emergency departments in the country seeing over 150 000 new patients per year. The successful candidate will be a member of the general on-call rota (1 in 20) providing trauma care . Emergency work is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Elective work will be undertaken at the Leicester General Hospital.

There are great opportunities for research and teaching. The University of Hospitals of Leicester is a major acute teaching hospital trust. Close links exist with local Universities and NHS Trusts. Leicester is an active partner in the local regional academic and clinical networks. The post holder will be expected to help supervise and support Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery Specialty Registrars based in Leicester.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To provide elective orthopaedic surgery: Trauma and Orthopaedic spinal Surgery
• To provide general trauma care and contribute to the 1 in 5 on-call rota.
• To support and take joint responsibility for the clinical work of other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• To supervise and teach undergraduates and post-graduate trainees and healthcare workers that rotate through the Department.
• To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place by actively participating in audit.
• To work with the CMG management team to ensure that services are delivered efficiently and reflect best practice with processes and governance to match.
• To provide continuing responsibility for the care of the patients in their charge and for the proper organisation and functioning of their clinical practice.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trust’s ‘Critical Incident Policy’, are reported in a timely manner.
• To undertake mandatory &statutory training as determined by the Trust and the CMG.


This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) is one of the largest diabetes clinical research groups in Europe and is a partnership between the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and is academically affiliated with the University of Leicester and Loughborough University. The centre has attracted a range of prestigious NIHR funded infrastructure and other funding notably from the British Heart Foundation, European Union, Medical Research Council and Diabetes UK. The centre also hosts a local NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC), and NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) theme in Diet, Lifestyle and Physical Activity, andNIHR funded Patient Recruitment Centre (PRC) for commercial research.

Skilled and experienced in research support? Come and join a large, experienced, and dynamic research management team. Here at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, we are looking for an ambitious Research Support Manager to offer skilled support to research investigators and their teams from conception to completion of research studies andwork on the set up, management and delivery of research studies in the areas of diabetes and other long term health conditions.

This full-time position will be offered at 37.5 hours over Monday to Friday. For this role you must be able to attend the office in person.

You will join a specialised team of research administrators and trial managers working on single or multi-site research studies. You will be responsible for providing advice and support to researchers and trial managers navigating their way through the complex research governance and approval processes for research studies being conducted within the LDCandto ensure allocated studies receive timely and appropriate management to reach time and target, managing any challenges and issues along the way with diplomacy and highly developed communication skills. This may involve travel across the East Midlands to support research sites.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with research governance or trial management experience, who relishes a challenge, is keen to use their own initiative, and is flexible to the changing demands of research. You need to be self-motivated, a strong communicator, and be able to work independently within a team environment.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY


This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cancer Centre Team based primarily at Hospital Close, Leicester General.

The role will be expected to working closely with multi-disciplinary teams to facilitate and co-ordinate the function of a Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meeting and ensure this is effectively run following up agreed outcomes to support an effective patient pathway.

Key responsibility for monitoring and tracking patients on a suspected cancer pathway ensuring compliance with Next Steps and adherence to local and national waiting times targets.

Responsible for monitoring and tracking referrals with suspected cancer to ensure that patient’s appointments and treatment are booked to national and local waiting times targets.

To facilitate and coordinate the function of the Cancer Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and ensure that meeting run effectively and are well structured.

To facilitate collection of data for all cancer and enter this onto an appropriate database



Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence.

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

To maintain effective and efficient communication with;

Cancer Navigator Team Leader

Cancer Centre Lead Nurse

Cancer Centre Manager

Cancer Centre Lead Clinician

Cancer MDT Co-ordinators

Cancer Centre Data Manager

Cancer Patient Trackers

2 Week Wait Administrators

Chairs of Multidisciplinary Teams

Tumour Site Lead Clinicians

Members of Clinical Multidisciplinary Teams

KEY RESULT AREAS

To work primarily independently and on own initiative with minimal supervision to carry out the duties of the post.

To track patients referred as suspected cancer to ensure all diagnostics and follow-up appointments are booked to meet agreed timescales/targets working in line with Next Steps.

Track patient test results to determine what further action is necessary, liaising with the clinician and/or ensuring that relevant information is available for discussion at the MDT.

Provide administrative support and facilitate MDT meetings including preparing, organising and circulating agendas ensuring all members of the MDT are advised of the meeting date/time/location. Responsible for recording and collating attendance of MDT meetings in accordance with Peer review requirements.

Utilise knowledge to determine which patient’s notes and images will be needed for discussion. Locate, collect and return the notes for the MDT as required.

Record the outcome of the MDT for each patient and minute the MDT meetings accurately and circulate as appropriate. Ensuring communication of outcomes with other Healthcare professionals as requires e.g. GP’s.

Take responsibility following the MDTs for ensuring that any outcomes identified as the responsibility of the Cancer Pathway Navigator are actioned in a timely manner, liaising with staff in various departments as necessary.

To be responsible for ensuring that the patient does not experience unnecessary delay on the cancer pathway. Monitor the patients’ current status and communicate as required with the appropriate consultant to ensure that diagnostic/staging tests and treatment are arranged in a timely manner, and to chase results as required.

Work collaboratively with medical secretaries, clinic coordinators, nurse specialists and other staff within the Trust to ensure appropriate management of patient information and coordination of patient pathway.

Extract clinical and waiting times information from the patients’ notes to record accurately on the MDT data sheet, the MDT minutes and the Cancer Waiting times Database.

Using knowledge of cancer waiting times, ensure the timely, accurate insertion of patient information onto the Cancer Information System database.

To negotiate appointments for patients with other members/departments of the Trust so ensuring the targets are met.

To complete data reports as required in relation to Cancer Outcomes Services Dataset, and other reports as required by the Tumour site, Cancer Centre or Trust.

Inform Cancer Centre Manager and MDT Chairs or clinicians responsible for the Patient of patients who are going to breach the cancer waiting times targets.

Take responsibility for the prioritisation of workload. Develop systems to improve effectiveness of the post.

Be familiar with tumour site specific pathway information, including databases/spread sheets or National Databases/Registries and enter data in a timely manner from the completed data collection proformas.

Arrange room and facilities bookings for MDT meetings.

Implementation of the Operational Policy for relevant MDTs. The post holder will also be expected to participate in meetings for the ongoing development of cancer policies.

Co-operation with Cancer Services MDT Team Leaders, Assistant Cancer Managers, Cancer Lead Managers and Peer Review Lead, in all aspects of information gathering for Peer Review.

Responsibility for the effective facilitation of video conferenced meetings, including the setting up and operation of equipment and the room.

Attend and contribute to the AGMs and business Meetings of the MDTs.

Provide cover for patient tracking and MDT team meetings and other duties as appropriate.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

Job title: EmergencyDepartmentHighFrequencyUserPractitioner(Nurse/AHPTherapist)

Band:6

Base: LeicesterRoyalInfirmaryEmergencyDepartment. You may be required to work in other designated locations of theTrustaswellasyourprimary base.Inparticular,flexibilityisrequired across the three main hospital sites (Leicester RoyalInfirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). Ifyourinitiallocationisoneofthesesitesexcesstravelreimbursementwouldnotapplyforapermanentortemporary change of base.

Reports to:Senior/TeamLeaderEmergencyFloorDischargePractitioner

Accountable to:DischargeMatron.Deputy Head of Nursing/ Head of Nursing (professionally accountabletolead AHPtherapist)

To be based in the UHL but working collaboratively across CMG’s and with community partners to identify and proactively work with those individuals who are High Frequency Users of the Emergency Department . To promote and advocate for the care provision and the smooth transition of patients in the acute care areas (Emergency Department & Emergency Floor) and ensure that patients are cared for in the appropriate environment.The practitioner will act as the clinical and professional resource to the multi- professional, multi-agency team, patients and carers identified as a High Frequency User of the Emergency Department.

To be based in the UHL but working within the Primary and Secondary interface to identify and proactively work with the multidisciplinary team. To promote the care provision and the smooth transition of patients in the acute care areas (Emergency Department & Emergency Floor) and ensure the patient is cared for in the appropriate environment.

The practitioner will act as the clinical and professional resource to the multi- professional team, patients and carers within their specialist service.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• Work autonomously, as part of the University Hospitals Of Leicester High frequency Usersprogram and the Leicester Royal Infirmary Emergency Floor,whilst building and maintainingrelationshipsandnetworkswithPartnersbothinternaltoUHLandexternalwithintheCommunity.
• To work alongside the Emergency Department MDT and High frequency users MDT toidentify and respond to unmet needs in those individuals who present as High FrequencyUsers to the Emergency Department. To advocate on behalf of patients to promote safe andtimelydischargefromtheEmergencyDepartmentandtoavoidadmissioninto hospital
• Ensure that robust systems are in place for effective monitoring of performance againstnational and local indicators and any other reporting requirements. The post holder will beexpectedtobefamiliar with alllocaland NIHCEguidance relevanttothespeciality.
• Todevelopandmaintainanaccurateandeffectiverecordkeepingsystem,collectingstatistical data and writing reports on a regular basis, and presenting to appropriate forumswithinand externaltoTrust.


This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

We’re looking for a capable and adaptive individual to join our friendly team in this dynamic, interesting and varied role. You would work closely with our clinical colleagues in arranging patients admission for their day case treatments. To make a success of this role you would need to be a well organised , flexible and self-motivated with excellent communication skills who enjoys working as part of a team.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective co-ordination of all day case admissions, waiting lists and diary management within the service in line with National Policy and locally agreed guidelines.
• Specifically, the post holder will ensure that departmental systems and Directorate wide working practices involving the management of elective admissions keep pace with organisational development activities.
• The post holder will need to be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can acknowledge the pressures on the medical staff to ensure that patients are admitted in a timely and efficient manner
• To implement and be responsible for setting up, maintaining and monitoring the waiting list ensuring that suspensions, cancellations and DNA’s are recorded and dealt with according to the UHL Patient Access Policy

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/


• To receive waiting list slips and make sure they are added to the system within 24 hours.
• To ensure full utilisation of slot availability.
• To ensure all Local and National Standards are applied to the Waiting List, RTT & National Cancer Targets, Data Quality checks and the UHL Patient Access and Data Management Policy.
• The booking of any overseas visitors, referring any overseas patient to the Overseas Patient Manager.
• Liaise with Ward Sister and Deputies regarding availability.
• Diary Management for each treatment area
• To monitor, maintain and report diary cancellations, including notice time given.
• To ensure case notes are at the ward and ready if a list is booked at short notice or the notes are within your area
• To provide training and support to new staff regarding HISS ensuring pathways are managed according to Trust Policy.
• Responsible for timeliness, accuracy and integrity of the data recorded on paper and electronic system
• Responsible for validation of Data Quality reports as required by the Team Leader
• Provide cover for colleagues as and when required.
• Telephone and general office duties.
• Reception duties such as clerking of patients




This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

BAND: 2

BASE:Your primary base will be Leicester Royal Infirmary however travel
between UHL’s hospital sites will be required

HOURS:37.5 (24/7 roster)

REPORTS TO:Specimen Reception Supervisor

ACCOUNTABLE TO:Through Head of Department to Clinical Director

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Biomedical Assistant in the busy Specimen Reception areas of the combined Haematology and Biochemistry departments (Blood Sciences) within Pathology at University Hospitals of Leicester.

Providing support for the smooth running of the laboratory, your duties will include:

- Receipt of Pathology samples prior to analysis

- Inputting of data from patient request forms onto the system

- preparation of samples for analysis

- The post will also involve a number of general housekeeping duties

- An element of manual dexterity is also required

The pathology service operates on a 24/7 basis, and therefore shifts are arranged during these times, including weekends, evenings and nights.

The successful applicant will be educated to GCSE level with previous experience involving a keen attention to detail.

Highly organised and conscientious, you have the ability to plan and organize your own work, and to adapt flexibly when circumstances change. A dedicated team member, you will bring a pleasant and helpful approach. In return for your commitment, you will receive all the training you need to carry out these duties.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• To assist in the provision of laboratory services.
• Pre-analytical duties include receipt, sorting and numbering of samples, data entry and specimen preparation.
• Post-analytical duties include telephone results enquiries, filing, sample disposal, general laboratory housekeeping and dealing with referred work.
• Has the ability to analyse routine information carefully and break down problems or situations into their component parts. Complete all paperwork accurately using correct grammar and spelling whilst paying particular attention to detail.


This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to apply for the role of Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in our Children's Short Stay Unit.

The role of the Sister / Charge Nurse is pivotal in providing leadership and supporting our nursing team, ensuring the smooth running of a shift in a challenging and busy environment.

The Children's Short Stay Unit (CSSU) is a 12 bedded unit co-located within Children's ED. Patients are admitted directly from the Children's Emergency Department (ED) 24/7 for up to 24 hours of stay. The unit cares for children and young persons up to their 18th birthday presenting with a variety of illness and also injury.

We have a dedicated Children's ED/CSSU educator who will work alongside you and your team to support you in their development. We offer many training opportunities delivered in house and also university and national courses to support you in your on-going development. The education team also deliver weekly MDT simulations within the department and our education pod. The training we provide offers opportunities for further roles within the department.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated nurse who possess excellent communication skills and who enjoys a challenge. Applicants must enjoy a fast pace acute environment as well as having a keen interest in ensuring high quality nursing standards are being delivered.
• Accountable and responsible for the Children's Short Stay Unit (CSSU). To be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users, patients, carers and the public.
• Be an expert clinical practitioner, supporting the development of nursing staff (including ancillary and clinical support staff) to provide excellent quality of care to patients and services users. You are required to work clinically as well as provide managerial cover.
• Provide direction and effective and inspirational leadership to the nursing and multi-disciplinary team (including ancillary and clinical support staff) within the area for which you are accountable.
• Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the team, CMG and across the wider organisation.
• Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students on placement within the unit for which you are responsible.
• Practice clinically in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a defined caseload.
• Have the ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure, working within a large multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure trust values are incorporated into practice clinically and with the management of your team.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Leadership

• To be a visible, accessible and assertive figure to whom patients, relatives and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support.
• In the absence of the Matron lead the team and build successful links between nursing and other professions to support and promote effective multi-disciplinary team working.
• To lead and support the unit team through a process of change, demonstrating tenacity, drive, professional integrity, balance and perspective.
• To develop the role of other team members, supporting them in gaining the appropriate competencies to achieve the required standards of care.
• To motivate all team members and lead innovation and expertise in clinical practice by example.
• Through effective communication, disseminate information across the healthcare teams.
• To resolve conflict and ensure feedback and planning for the future occurs.

Care Delivery

• To practice clinically at an expert level to ensure that all patients within the unit have their needs assessed and that programmes of care are developed to meet those needs and are delivered in accordance with the unit philosophy.
• To act as the lead specialist for the area on a shift with responsibility for interpreting clinical information and having freedom to act while discussing findings and plans of care with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Advise other members of the multidisciplinary team on clinical issues, determining how the clinical aspects of the care is delivered by others on the shift (within care protocols)
• Act as a resource and advisor, responsible for the allocation of patients to staff and the co-ordination of care delivery to the critically ill patients.
• Maintain efficient and effective communication with the Matron on issues relating to the unit and patient care and make autonomous decisions in their absence.
• Monitor the quality of patient care and participate in the regular evaluation of patient satisfaction. Identify areas of poor performance, developing and implementing strategies to improve performance.
• Build working relationships with other departments, referring hospitals and wards. Facilitate communication regarding shared care and meeting the needs of patients and carers.
• Undertakes expanded clinical responsibilities that utilise advanced knowledge and skills, and work autonomously within the Scope of Professional Practice in the Critical Care Unit, following education and/or update of skills, in relation to extended clinical tasks/roles required for this post.
• Facilitate change, act as a role model and identify and lead the implementation of appropriate new practices.
• To proactively identify opportunities to expand roles, working in conjunction with Professional Development Nurses to devise protocols accordingly.
• Together with the Matron and Head of Nursing develop auditable standards of care, supporting the national benchmarking scheme.
• To act at all times with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, rules and code of practice.


This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

We’re looking for a capable and adaptive individual to join our friendly team in this dynamic, interesting and varied role. You would work closely with our clinical colleagues in arranging patients admission for their day case treatments. To make a success of this role you would need to be a well organised , flexible and self-motivated with excellent communication skills who enjoys working as part of a team.
• The post holder will be responsible for ensuring effective co-ordination of all day case admissions, waiting lists and diary management within the service in line with National Policy and locally agreed guidelines.
• Specifically, the post holder will ensure that departmental systems and Directorate wide working practices involving the management of elective admissions keep pace with organisational development activities.
• The post holder will need to be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills who can acknowledge the pressures on the medical staff to ensure that patients are admitted in a timely and efficient manner
• To implement and be responsible for setting up, maintaining and monitoring the waiting list ensuring that suspensions, cancellations and DNA’s are recorded and dealt with according to the UHL Patient Access Policy

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
• To receive waiting list slips and make sure they are added to the system within 24 hours.
• To ensure full utilisation of slot availability.
• To ensure all Local and National Standards are applied to the Waiting List, RTT & National Cancer Targets, Data Quality checks and the UHL Patient Access and Data Management Policy.
• The booking of any overseas visitors, referring any overseas patient to the Overseas Patient Manager.
• Liaise with Ward Sister and Deputies regarding availability.
• Diary Management for each treatment area
• To monitor, maintain and report diary cancellations, including notice time given.
• To ensure case notes are at the ward and ready if a list is booked at short notice or the notes are within your area
• To provide training and support to new staff regarding HISS ensuring pathways are managed according to Trust Policy.
• Responsible for timeliness, accuracy and integrity of the data recorded on paper and electronic system
• Responsible for validation of Data Quality reports as required by the Team Leader
• Provide cover for colleagues as and when required.
• Telephone and general office duties.
• Reception duties such as clerking of patients


This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

Trainee Gynaecology Advanced Clinical Practitioner – Full time

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Women’s and Children's Clinical Management Group, delivering expert nursing care to Gynaecology patients.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care and experience and will have significant nursing experience within both the Gynaecology. The successful candidate will have to complete formal ACP training and achieve a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice, enabling them to work autonomously in the planning and delivery of care to this group of patients.





The ACP will work closely with the other members of the multidisciplinary team. Liaison with community GPs, district nursing teams and community palliative care is an essential part of this role, to offer expert advice and support care planning, and enable patients to avoid the need for admission and can maintain independence for as long as possible in their preferred place of care.



The post will comprise of 80% clinical, 20% non-clinical hours to allow for service development, audit and research and professional development opportunities within the four pillars of advanced clinical practice

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

The post holder will be an integral member of the gynae - oncology team working collaboratively with medical, nursing, midwifery and allied healthcare professionals undertaking advanced roles and responsibilities traditionally the remit of medical staff under the direction of the Consultant in charge of the patients’ care.



The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) upon qualification, will work within agreed protocols and guidelines exercising independent judgement in history taking, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a specific caseload of patients with Gynaecological – Oncological conditions who may have highly complex acute presentations to the more minor common illnesses and injuries.



The post will be based in clinical gynaecology but may extend and influence across UHL, including Oncology, the Emergency Department and adult inpatient wards.



The ACP will act as a professional resource for the multi- professional teams, patients and carers. They will ensure that evidence-based practice is inherent in all aspects of care and treatment and ensure this knowledge is disseminated throughout the clinical area, across the Trust and externally as appropriate.



The ACP will triage referrals either independently or with medical, therapy or other ACP colleagues and make onward referrals in line with Trust policies.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

The role of the Estates Supervisor ( Electrical) is to lead a multidisciplinary team providing a comprehensive Healthcare engineering maintenance service to all wards and departments within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring compliance with Trust safety standards and procedures.

You will encourage team working, by providing the varied skills that support the department’s philosophy and flexible working. Training will be available in elements required but the post holder will have sound Engineering skills and be expected to acquire the skills required to support this flexibility in a safe and professional manner. The post holder will be expected to work across the Trust.





The core duty of the role is to supervise team members and
contractors, provide practical instruction to staff and contractors
and to act mentor for team members and apprentices to assist in
their development and to compile and monitor training
programmes.
Act as Authorised Person/ Responsible Officer in relation to
specific maintenance responsibilities e.g. Medical Gases, HV, LV,
Lifts.
Maintain operate & review the pre-planned maintenance
programme to review & revises procedures and working practices
where required.
The post holder will be required to participate in the Estates out of
hour’s on-call service.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:



http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

KEY RESULT AREAS

Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance

Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.

Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.

To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors, contractors and staff.

Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.

Financial management – assist in the management of the estates revenue and capital budgets in line with delegated authorisation limits and in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.

SERVICE DELIVERY & DEVELOPMENT

To undertake relevant research with other NHS organisations including Foundation Trusts to assist with learning and service development of the department to meet the needs of the Trust.

To develop and implement benefit realisation plans to ensure the successful delivery of benefits from the deployment of revenue and capital investment.

To continually review performance against KPI’s, proactively addressing areas of concern.

Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets). To participate in regular team briefings.

Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.

Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning

GOVERNANCE

Responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered by effective monitoring of internal and external service lines.

Regular contact with nursing staff at ward level.

PATIENT/CUSTOMER SERVICE

Responsible for ensuring that consistently high standards of customer service are delivered by effective monitoring of internal and external service lines.

Regular contact with nursing staff at ward level.

GENERAL

You will be required to participate in the Estate Managers on call rota, with attendance on site during un-social hours to meet the needs of the Trust.

To be prepared to work in hazardous areas taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

Day to day management of the Maintenance team and contractors whilst on site.

Use of computer equipment including specific software packages for Planned Maintenance and BMS management.

Plan and prioritise maintenance activities including liaison with end users, contractors and specialist agencies managing conflicting demands.

Undertake surveys, audits and Estate condition surveys as required.

Exchange maintenance and project related technical information with Estates departments.

You will be required to maintain compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;

Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff,
Estates Supervisors.
Estates Managers.
All Estates and Facilities staff across all disciplines.
External Agencies/ Specialist sub-contractors.
Emergency services.
Authorising Engineers.


This advert closes on Sunday 13 Oct 2024

Cardiac Physiologist

Band 5

37.5 hours per week

We are one of the largest tertiary cardiac departments in the UK, providing a full range of standard and complex, invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests routinely performing complex interventional techniques on adult and congenital patients

We are looking for band 5 Cardiac Physiologists to join our progressive and enthusiastic team working across our hospital sites in Leicester. We can offer on-going training and development opportunities and actively encourage continued professional development. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates due to graduate this year as well as qualified Cardiac Physiologists.

We are really committed to the development of our colleagues and have a great career pathway in place with linked bandings. This means as you learn and develop with us, you can move through band 5, band 6 and band 7.

The successful applicants will be expected to work weekends and bank holidays as part of their shift patterns if required

Please note, applicants must be able to attend the department in person for interview. Telephone or Skype interviews will not be offered as part of this recruitment process.

All candidates should be on or eligible to join the voluntary RCCP register or the AHCS Healthcare Science Practitioner register.

If this post interest you, we would encourage you to come for an informal visit, or call for a chat or further information.
• To undertake a range of routine cardiac physiological measurement tests on both adult and congenital patients, and to assist the Senior Cardiac Physiologists with other non-routine investigations.
• To professionally develop oneself in preparation for progression to senior cardiac physiologist and maintain own CPD portfolio and adapt to the changing needs of the department
• Working within a fast paced environment with a strong and friendly team you will provide a variety of basic and complex investigations to the whole of Leicestershire and beyond, whilst maintaining excellent standards of service and care. You will be specialised in a full range of both invasive and non-invasive investigations available in the Cardiac Investigations Department.
• Supervise less experienced staff in own area of work, so maintaining the service.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures, ensuring a quality service is maintained to patients, general practitioners and clinicians across the three sites

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
1. Perform the procedures/investigations listed below on a routine basis: -
• Electrocardiography (ECG)
• Application/issue of ambulatory cardiac monitors on adult and paediatric patients
• Analyse and produce accurate clinical reports of ambulatory ECG recordings, which requires a high level of concentration over a period
• Assist with exercise tolerance tests
• Perform manual blood pressure measurements both at rest and during exercise testing
• Left heart catheterisation
• Right heart catheterisation and oximetry
1. To assist senior cardiac physiologists: -
• Basic echocardiography
• Routine basic pacemaker follow-up and advanced pacemaker follow-up
• Permanent pacemaker insertion
• Provide technical support during intra-aortic balloon pump insertion
• Paediatric catheters and intervention
• Prepare equipment, ensuring that daily checks are carried out and the equipment is safe.
• Prepare the patient prior to the test, where necessary, ensuring repeatable accurate electrode placement to obtain the desired results and instruct the patient on test procedure.


This advert closes on Friday 18 Oct 2024

In partnership with the University of Leicester, the Institute for Excellence in Healthcare (IEH) aims to deliver world-class research opportunities for healthcare colleagues in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The IEH aims to develop new opportunities to help embed research in day-to-day clinical practice whilst growing as a Centre of Excellence for research. The IEH is committed to growing capacity and capability in research, education and innovation. Supported by a team of experts, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of UHL and partners organizations at local, regional and national level.









The post-holder will:

· Work with the IEH and the UHL Education and Practice Development Team to identify relevant research education and training needs to support the development and delivery of an innovative Trust wide education and training programme aimed at enhancing research competencies across UHL

· Engage with the clinical areas in Research awareness promoting and delivering education in research practice.

· Contribute to the development of the IEH research infrastructure to support local implementation of the IEH research objectives.

Work in close collaboration with the Education and Practice Development Team to ensure that the clinical areas provide a positive practice environment in research practice for new starters, students and learners.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

1.1 Work alongside clinical colleagues across CMGs delivering research education practice and evidence-based practice in clinical care.

1.2 Take a lead role in the facilitation and provision of research education and professional practice and expertise for staff whilst working in defined / allocated clinical area.

1.3 Participate in the development, implementation and delivery of competency based research practice education, supervision and assessment of staff in the practice setting.

1.4 Contribute to Trust wide core training delivering research practice such as Preceptorship, registrant Induction, OSCE Programme, Healthcare Support Worker Induction



1.5 Promote high quality clinical care and assist in the development and expansion of practice that meets the needs of the service and user.

1.6 Actively contribute to the support of leaners, supervisors and assessors within the clinical area to enrich the quality of their research learning experience.

1.7 Actively contribute to the education and training of Healthcare Support Workers acknowledging their growing contribution to the delivery of care in the clinical area.

1.8 Maintain clinical credibility and visibility by working in the practice setting in the support of clinical colleagues, care of patients when and where it is appropriate to the role.

1.9 To contribute to the local implementation of the UHL Induction and Study Leave Policies and the UHL Nursing, Midwifery and AHP Strategy

For more details please refer to the Job Description


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Estates & Facilities are looking to recruit a Maintenance Assistants who has good understanding of Building, Electrical and Plumbing maintenance.

This is your opportunity to become part of a team that maintains key engineering services at the Leicester General Hospital/Glenfield Hospital. Your skills will assist in saving lives, improving lives and ushering in new life.

Ideally you should have a basic building engineering qualification and have experience of working in a maintenance environment with the need to be versatile and flexible.

With our clear vision to provide caring at its best, our strong values, ambitious quality improvement plans and multimillion pound transformation agenda, there’s never been a better time to join University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

To assist Maintenance Craftsperson (in all disciplines) in such duties as instructed by the Team Manager, working under the supervision of the Maintenance Craftsperson.

Undertake unsupervised routine maintenance and minor repair work that does not justify the attention of a fully qualified craftsman, related to his training and/or experience.

To assist other trades as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.

To use all relevant tools and equipment.

To maintain the workshops, stores, switch-rooms, boiler-house and plant-rooms and the surrounding areas clean and tidy as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Compliance with all statutory regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

To be able to work overtime at short notice if available to do so, depending on the needs of the Trust

To ensure that all policies and procedures laid down by the Trust are strictly complied with.Assist higher skill grades on new work and reactive calls

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of workshop safety practices

Undertake statutory planned, reactive maintenance tasks and Inspections.

To undertake training as necessary to ensure that the knowledge and skills base is maintained and developed to meet the requirements of current and future services and changes in legislation.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/


Key Results Areas

Carry out work in accordance with current legislation, codes of practice and best practice guidance

Work safely observing the Trust and departments Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

Work efficiently using technology to work within Service Level agreements and Key performance Indicators.

Carry out tasks and communicate failures and non-conformities to line manager.

To act in a professional manner when undertaking tasks and duties in contact with Patients, Visitors and staff.

Contribute to the development of the CAFM systems ensuring relevant records are kept up to date and readily available.

Administration

Actively participate in the control and transfer of information systems including completion of all paperwork required. (Including completion of all job dockets and timesheets).

To participate in regular team briefings.

Understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures pertinent to the role.

Participate in the Trust Appraisal system and Personal Development planning

Key Working Relationships

The post holder will maintain good communications and working relationships with;

Members of Trust staff at all levels including nursing staff,

Estates Supervisors,

Estates Managers,

All Estates and Facilities staff across disciplines,

External Agencies,

Emergency services.


This advert closes on Sunday 13 Oct 2024

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Your new role
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What you'll need to succeed

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• Good client relationships, both internally and externally, at all levels.
• Knowledge on systems like Microsoft Office, Excel and Sage 200.
• Desirable relevant Qualifications (or studying towards) in credit management
• Desirable debt recovery to Legal experience

What you'll get in return

• £28,000 annual salary
• Full-time permanent position
• Quarterly Bonus
• Additional annual leave
• On-site parking
• Company pension

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