Total 36 Senior Executive job vacancies in LE3 1UT

To be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function testing areas. To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to regulated standards and adhere to both health and safety and infection control policies. To adhere to professional codes of practice and perform the role to national and local standards. To promote regular quality assurance (QA). To evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks. To have an in-depth knowledge of specialist equipment operation and to use it to its maximum capability. To actively develop service standards including implementation of National Service Framework / NICE guidelines To promote evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness utilising local and national standards of practice and guideline Comply and be aware of all aspects of the Clinical Governance agenda e.g. Risk, audit, evidence based practice (EBP), patient involvement. Facilitate a culture of quality, continuous innovation, improvement and productivity within the specialty To have a sound and current theoretical knowledge base and keep up to date with all current developments associated with the specialty and profession. To collaborate with the Team Leaders and Head of Department in identifying opportunities for service development.

The Hinckley Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) will be a brand-new purpose-built two floor health facility situated in the heart of Hinckley. The CDC will operate 7 days a week and will offer an extensive set of diagnostic services including imaging, cardio-respiratory, audiology, phlebotomy and endoscopy to meet the healthcare needs of the local population of Hinckley and its surrounding areas. Join us in our search for passionate and enthusiastic individuals as exciting opportunities and roles await at our new CDC

Discover your potential: Join Our dynamic Hinckley CDC team Today!

The CDC will offer a multi - professional approach providing the right care in right place by a skilled and expert team.

It will focus on the provision of high volume, low complexity care across a range of specialities , promising increased access to healthcare services improving overall experience, increased staff wellbeing, training and development opportunities.

This is a role for a Trainee Senior Respiratory Physiologist, who has the knowledge and experience to work independently and to support the ongoing training needs of the wider cardio-respiratory team

They will work as part of a designated clinical team, delivering health care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient, as well as acting as a work-based supervisor and trainer for the newly appointed Trainee Associate Cardio-Respiratory Practitioners

Band 5/6 dependent of experience

We require a dedicated and enthusiastic workforce committed to leading the way in innovative healthcare. We are assembling a highly motivated team of the very best professionals. If you have got the right expertise, passion and personality with ambition to work differently to transform elective care we welcome your application.

The candidate will be trained in performing and interpreting;
• Full pulmonary function tests with administration of bronchodilator therapy where indicated

And be willing if the opportunity allows to perform (and interpret) more complex respiratory/sleep investigations such as;
• Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Tests (CPETS)
• Bronchial challenge tests
• Blood gas analysis
• Sleep studies
• CPAP therapy

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 be actively involved with the maintenance and quality control (QC) of all equipment used in the respiratory function testing areas.
• To ensure all equipment and resources are maintained to regulated standards and adhere to both health and safety and infection control policies.
• To adhere to professional codes of practice and perform the role to national and local standards.
• To promote regular quality assurance (QA).
• To evaluate and develop clinical practice within a specialty ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of specialist equipment operation and to use it to its maximum capability.
• To actively develop service standards including implementation of National Service Framework / NICE guidelines
• To promote evidence based practice and clinical effectiveness utilising local and national standards of practice and guideline
• Comply and be aware of all aspects of the Clinical Governance agenda e.g. Risk, audit, evidence based practice (EBP), patient involvement.
• Facilitate a culture of quality, continuous innovation, improvement and productivity within the specialty
• To have a sound and current theoretical knowledge base and keep up to date with all current developments associated with the specialty and profession.
• To collaborate with the Team Leaders and Head of Department in identifying opportunities for service development.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

Salary: £41,208 - £45,054 per annum - Pay award pending

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 17th November 2024

Interview Date(s): Week Commencing 02nd December 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Environment Policy & Strategy team to play a leading role in working with a range of internal and external partners and stakeholders to take forward the Council’s work on biodiversity and nature recovery.

About the Role

At the heart of the role is partnership working. The role will require someone that can work well with others, building and maintaining strong and effective partnerships and working relationships with a range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders, from the public, voluntary and private sectors.

The role also involves managing a small team of professional staff as well as managing a range of projects.

The successful candidate will have relevant qualifications and / or experience in the environmental field, and a proven ability to deliver projects and co-ordinate multiple responsibilities and tasks.

Experience of bid writing, as well as securing and managing funded projects is important.

The role will also involve developing strategic and policy documents as well as writing technical and non-technical reports and providing technical advice to a range of stakeholders, including senior managers and elected members.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Have sound experience in collaborative working with internal and external partners and key stakeholders, and building positive relationships across peers, partners, and stakeholders, based on trust.
• Have experience of successfully managing projects using a structured methodology.
• Have a background in and understanding of the natural environment.
• Have experience of managing, motivating and supporting a team with a diverse workload.
• Be able to co-ordinate and interpret information and data from a range of sources, to support delivery of projects and enable effective communication.
• Have excellent written, communication and presentation skills, including being able to produce high quality strategic documents as well as providing relevant, concise oral and written information to senior officers and external partners.
• Be able to adapt to varying workloads and priorities, work to tight timescales and to agreed targets.

You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.

Every role within the Council has a defined working style which determines where they can work. The worker category applicable to this post is detailed in the above advert. You can find out more about our worker categories in the Our Working Styles page on our career site.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

James O’Brien

Team Manager Environment Policy & Strategy

0116 3057319

James.obrien@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

Please apply sending us your CV as well a supporting statement, detailing how you meet the requirements of the post. The supporting statement should be no longer than 500 words. Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click on the apply button. You will need to upload a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.freshdesk.com/support/home.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Budget The size of the Perfusion budget that the Surgical Care Practitioner team sit within is 1.4 million pounds. Each year there is an expectation to generate CIP. It is the responsibility of all staff to develop CIP ideas. Staff The Perfusion team consists of 9.81 fully qualified team members whom are accountable to the Principal Perfusionist whom is the direct line Manager. Appraisal is undertaken every year and through this performance and attendance and training development will be reviewed. The appraisal isundertaken by the Principal Perfusionist. Policy To contribute to multi-disciplinary team building and policy Development. To adhere to team plans and policies. Communications Utilise a variety of strategies to communicate highly complex, sensitive information about the service area to staff, Perfusion Manager, Service Manager. Develop and maintain relationships and effective and proactive communication mechanisms with staff, their representatives and staff organisations so that the Directorate is able to secure participation in and favourable reactions to its aims and objectives. Contribute to clinical teams, both multi-disciplinary and uni- disciplinary, by discussing own and others input around patient need ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan. Communicate complex condition related information from assessment to members of the multi-disciplinary team / other professions. Work closely with colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team agreeing decision making relevant to the patient management. Advise other colleagues on a range of clinical therapy issues and facilitates their own problem solving skills. Be a motivated member of the team and to engage in all departmental activities. Demonstrate excellent negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations. Deal with complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible. Form productive relationships with others who may be under stress. Employ excellent communication skills in emotive, stressful and potentially antagonistic situations. Employ excellent presentation skills to promote multidisciplinary and inter-departmental liaison, collaborative practise and understanding of specialist clinical area to broad range of audiences, including other professionals and users Please JD for more information

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The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICB are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active individual to join the Contracts and Procurement team.

The Contracts and Procurement team has a wide portfolio and covers acute, community, primary care and independent sector contracts. This post will have a focus on the acute portfolio but may also cover other areas in a flexible matrix approach.Its an exciting time to join the team as we work ever more closely with our provider partners to ensure that we can maximise value for money and deliver effective care to patients.

The team also has the responsibility for leading procurements to secure appropriate providers utilising the NHS Frameworks & ensuring the ICB is compliant with the new Provider Selection Regime (PSR). One of the key objectives of the team is to work in partnership across the ICBs directorate teams and wider ICS system partners to facilitate delivery of the LLR objectives - recovery, sustainability and transformation.







We are looking for a Contracts Officer to join our friendly and welcoming team. The post holder is a key member of the contracts team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the effective use of contract data, information, knowledge and technology to improve, inform and support a portfolio of contracts and services. The successful individual will provide high quality contract management support to ensure requirements are met and upheld, promoting quality improvement and best practice through application of robust contract management. We are looking for some who can undertake complex and detailed information analysis of specific activities / reports requiring high levels of concentration, which may require comparing a range of options to support projects and the contract cycle.





Integrated Care Boards are at the heart of a new way of working for the NHS, bringing together providers of NHS services with local authorities and other local partners to plan, co-ordinate and arrange health services as part of an Integrated care System. They are part of a fundamental shift in the way the health and care system is organised – away from competition and organisational autonomy and towards collaboration, with health and care organisations working together to better integrate services, improve population health and reduce health inequalities.

Main duties of the job:

The Senior Contracts Officer will support and underpin transformation by:
• Actively participate in the implementation of new innovative contracting models to support the LLR System in the delivery of the changing strategic commissioning and transformational agenda
• Ensuring that contracts are secured to deliver value for money, service transformation and adoption of best practice. Ensure that all agreed contracts contain clear and agreed clinical pathways, service standards and outcome-based service specifications.
• Establishing constructive commercial relationships with Providers with systematic, proactive management of contract compliance and delivery of service standards and prompt resolution of contractual and customer service issues.
• Manage a portfolio of healthcare contracts, analysing and reporting on delivery, querying variances from plans or targets, working collaboratively in the system to achieve the agreed expected outcomes.
• Contribute to service reviews, service specification development and pathway redesign to help ensure that the best value for money and highest quality health services are secured within the available resources and specifications comply with contract terms and conditions.
• Produce assurance reports to the ICB’s Boards and Committees and other forums as required on the portfolio of contracted services


1. Job purpose
TheSenior Contracts Officer will:
• Manage a portfolio of healthcare contracts, analysing and reporting on performance, querying variances from plans or targets, raising performance issues and pursuing actions to recover performance.
• Analyse, interpret and present complex data such as contract activity, demand and capacity data, finance or performance data, present findings and produce reports in order to query variances or anomalies, inform planning decisions or hold providers to account for delivery of activity plans and performance indicators within budgets.
• Monitor the quality of data and information and take the necessary action to deal with any problems and maintain data quality
• Manage day-to-day contracting queries and provide expert advice relating to any of the contracts in the ICB’s portfolio, from Localities, GP Practices, PCNs and/or other healthcare providers.
• Contribute to service reviews, service specification development and pathway redesign to help ensure that the best value for money and highest quality health services are secured within the available resources and specifications comply with contract terms and conditions.
• Co-ordinate the in-year contract management process including the work programme for contract technical and performance meetings and the annual contract review and negotiation process, delivering key components of the contract review and negotiation work plan.
• Authorise requests for funding for non-contract activity (NCA) including patient transport and authorise NCA invoices (following validation by the finance department).
• Investigate and respond to contract-related patient complaints, MP letters and Freedom of Information requests.




Take an active part in the development review of own works against the KSF outline for the post with their reviewer and suggest areas for learning and development in the coming year

Core Duties and Responsibilities (Key Result Areas)



Key responsibilities will include:
• Writing, evaluating, negotiating and executing various contracts covering a range of transactions


• Creating and maintaining relationships with providers and stakeholders


• Maintaining correspondence and documentation related to contracts


• Communicating and presenting information to stakeholders regarding contracts


• Monitoring contracts and moving forward with close-out, extension or renewal of contracts


• Draft contract documentation including contract variations as required


• Supporting the problem-solving of contract-related issues


• Providing project support to procurement exercises


• Lead on specific projects that may span cross directorates/system



Planning & Organising
• Manage the team’s contracting function, including developing and managing the team’s business plan, progress and reporting risk and issue management.
• Liaise with appropriate functions within the Directorate and key stakeholders of the ICB.
• Contribute and support the coordination of training & development and recruitment activity across the team.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of team projects, identifying interdependencies, and potential impacts on wider organisation, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary.
• Contribute to short, medium, and long-term business plans.



Service Improvement
• Develop and implement a content management system to ensure information is properly managed and best practice is shared across the team, directorate and the wider NHS organisation.

· Devise and provide improvements to current management information, analysing, reporting and suggesting procedures to enhance decision making processes.
• Contribute to performance improvement, taking a lead for identified areas.

· Pro-actively identify business improvement needs and opportunities, by complex audits or surveys, and prioritise improvement activities across the directorate.

Analysis & Judgment
• Ensure timely and accurate information analysis and reporting to management on agreed areas of work.
• Work with members of the team to investigate the causes of any variance from plan and proactively contribute to the implementation of solutions
• Management of a risk and issues tracking mechanism and the resolution and escalation processes.
• Using autonomous judgement and initiative, where there may be conflicting views, to respond to communications on complex issues and draft non-standard responses that may include the analysis of technical information.

Communication

· Maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on own portfolio.

· Maintain strong links with directorates using tact, negotiation and influencing skills to facilitate the development of effective networks / working groups / projects and the delivery of their key objectives.

· Using influencing, persuasion and negotiating skills, supporting the Senior Manager’s to update and manage directorate wide forums such as senior leadership team meetings and working groups on specific topics.
• Produce material for and present complex presentations which are engaging, influential and effective in delivering key messages, the content of which may include highly complex technical, contentious or very sensitive information.

Financial Management

· Oversight and management of all aspects of the team budgets.
• Provide regular reporting on the targeting of resources and monitor their implementation from a value for money perspective.
• Provide oversight and monitoring of all aspects of team budgets.
• Ensure activity expenditure is monitored accordingly.
• Manage team resources to ensure service continuity.

People Management
• Take a lead in the coordination of training, development and recruitment activity across the team.
• Manage staff, undertaking appraisals, and managing any employee relations issues.



Research & Development

· Contribute to the development of key performanceindicators.

· Delegate aspects of research and development activities, collating information, analysing and reportingfindings.



Policy & Service Development
• Develop policies and procedures in own work function with an impact on the wider organisation, as required.
• Contribute to the review and development of existing information management systems.
• Contribute to the development of an integrated approach to service management.


6. Key relationships



Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with:

· ICB colleagues, Senior Managers and wider colleagues

· Local system stakeholders including healthcare providers and local authorities

· Other Integrated Care Boards; NHS England / Improvement; Commissioning Support Unit

· Governing Body Members (clinical, managerial and lay)

· Executive Team

· GP Portfolio leads

· Primary Care Network Clinical Directors

· Member GP practices and other practice staff

· Public Health England

· ICS stakeholders including Health and Wellbeing Board members

· Patients,carersand communities

· Local professional committees (LMC, LPC, LOC, LDC)

· Health Education England

· Academic Health Science Networks and Centres

· Voluntary Groups


Other local and nationalorganisationsas required, including Regulatory Bodies


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care within the service under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional To assist with basic administration duties. Responsible for safe use of equipment relevant to service. Ensure safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers and familymembers, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriateuse. Ensure equipment is safe Keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required. Communicate effectively through a variety of methods including the use ofinterpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills Report any incidents, accidents or complaints in a timely manner, takingappropriate action as necessary Support the induction of new team members. Participate in training and supportof less experienced support staff and students (including apprentices) in respectof tasks and responsibilities within scope of practice. Actively participate in learning opportunities to maintain knowledge and informpractice.Actively seek feedback. please see job description/person specification for further details on the role

The post-holder will be a qualified and autonomous practitioner required to deliver a wide–ranging and comprehensive extra-corporeal and life support service, includingExtra-CorporealMembraneOxygenation, to patients undergoing open heart surgery and/or other related procedures in Operating Theatres, Adult, Paediatric and General Intensive Care Units, Cardiac Investigation Laboratories, and Coronary Care and High Dependency Units by using a broad range of vital, complex and specialised procedures requiring skilled performance with a high level of individual responsibility applied to a variety of situations, and within the overall responsibility of the Manager, Clinical Perfusion.

Training will be given where needed.

In conjunction with the Deputy Manager, Clinical Perfusion, ensure the provision of extracorporeal circulation, life support systems, ventricular assist devices, haemoconcentration, cell salvage, and autonomous assessment and maintenance of physiological parameters.

Assists in formulating policies for the smooth running of the Clinical Perfusion Department and makes recommendations for improvement and development.

The post-holder will provide clinical and scientific advice, and provide interpretation of results to clinicians throughout the Trust and to external agencies.

Draw on knowledge of a range of theories to inform practice. Assist in developing strategies for the management and delivery of care for the patient group.
Setting up, priming and running cardiopulmonary bypass equipment for cardiac surgery procedures, according to the perfusion procedures and protocols and to play a full role in the routine cardiac surgery programme.


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/


Setting up, priming and running cardiopulmonary bypass equipment for cardiac surgery procedures, according to the perfusion procedures and protocols and to play a full role in the routine cardiac surgery programme.

Ensure quality control, calibration and maintenance of expensive and complex medical equipment, ensuring accurate and safe use during clinical procedures.

Assess the patient for relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis and make appropriate clinical decisions concerning the conduct of the procedure i.e. type of cannulation, size and type of equipment, type of priming solution.

Administer fluids and drugs according to local policy and as necessitated by the clinical situation i.e. priming solutions, anticoagulants, inhalational anaesthetic agents, potassium, and cardioplegic solution.

Be conversant with specialist techniques and perfusion procedures as required by individual patients such as left-heart bypass, cerebral perfusion, and vacuum assisted venous drainage, ventricular assist devices and blood conservation techniques.

Assist surgical and cardiology staff in the insertion and management of intra-aortic balloon pumps as required by individual patients.

Take a full role in departmental and individual projects, with a commitment to research based clinical practice.

Contribute to evidence based clinical practice to maximise clinical effectiveness.

The post-holder is required to participate in ‘out of hours/on-call’ arrangements and to ensure continued co-operation, flexibility and reasonable cover during absence of colleagues and operational demands of the Directorate.

Participate in the training of Perfusionists, and other staff as directed, and the supervision of staff in lower grades as appropriate.

Consolidate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice. Applying these skills to the supervision and training of others in the department and the multidisciplinary team.

Ensure communication is upheld between all disciplines throughout the directorate

Liaison with all relevant staff in research projects related to Perfusion Science.

Any other reasonable duty which may be delegated.






This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Applicants require full registration with the General Medical Council (UK), and at least 2 years experience at Senior House Officer or Registrar level (or equivalent) in surgery, with at least one year in cardiothoracic surgery. Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) or equivalent is desirable.

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A compelling and distinctive opportunity to join the founding staff team at Brook Mead Academy: help shape the future of Leicester’s newest secondary school.
Senior Science Technician
LG Band 5, Point 11-14 (£23,211.00 pro rata from £27,933.00 FTE)
The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a family of thirteen primary and secondary schools all based in Leicester and Leicestershire. Together, we seek to Make A Positive Difference to the lives of the children attending our schools. Brook Mead Academy is the newest school in TMET, following on from the successful opening of Castle Mead Academy in September 2019. Brook Mead builds on the outstanding provision enjoyed at our flagship secondary school, Rushey Mead Academy, which far exceeds national averages for progress and attainment, placing it year after year in the top 5% of schools nationally.
We know that education has the power to transform lives. At Brook Mead, we will be Building Better Futures Together! Staff and pupils are united in a mission to excel and secure the best possible future for each scholar by laying the foundations for high academic achievement and all-round personal development.
We believe that knowledge is power and access to powerful knowledge is the right of every child. We want to ensure our pupils leave with a treasure trove of knowledge and skills which will be theirs forever to use for the betterment of themselves and the world. We are looking for a Senior Science Technician who will join the team and develop, manage and co-ordinate the technical and material resources used in the teaching of Science in the school. You will be committed to ensuring that our pupils receive the best in Science education.
This is a unique opportunity to join a founding team to shape a brand-new school. You will join a small and select cadre of staff who are laying the foundations for a truly special and distinctive school.
• Professional learning and coaching is available to all and within the school day so there is every opportunity to grow as a practitioner.
• Staff wellbeing is a priority with constant vigilance around workloads.
• As part of The Mead Educational Trust, you will be able to work with esteemed colleagues at Castle Mead, Kibworth Mead, Rushey Mead and Orchard Mead, as well as colleagues in our primary schools.
• Practice is research informed in every area of work and we focus on a few key priorities rather than be seduced by gimmicks and quick fixes.
Join us to be build better futures!
Closing Date: Friday 4th October 2024 at midday.
Interviews: October 2024.
Position Start Date: As soon as possible after interview.
Salary: LG Band 5, Point 11-14 (£23,211.00 pro rata from £27,933.00 FTE).
Hours of work: 36 hours per week (38.6 weeks).
Mon to Thurs 8am to 4pm with 30min lunch, Fri – 8am to 2:30pm with 30min lunch.
Supporting documents: Applicant Pack including job description and person specification – Senior Science Technician at Brook Mead Academy
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Brook Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post-holder will be a qualified and autonomous practitioner required to deliver a wide–ranging and comprehensive extra-corporeal and life support service, includingExtra-CorporealMembraneOxygenation, to patients undergoing open heart surgery and/or other related procedures in Operating Theatres, Adult, Paediatric and General Intensive Care Units, Cardiac Investigation Laboratories, and Coronary Care and High Dependency Units by using a broad range of vital, complex and specialised procedures requiring skilled performance with a high level of individual responsibility applied to a variety of situations, and within the overall responsibility of the Manager, Clinical Perfusion.

Training will be given where needed.

In conjunction with the Deputy Manager, Clinical Perfusion, ensure the provision of extracorporeal circulation, life support systems, ventricular assist devices, haemoconcentration, cell salvage, and autonomous assessment and maintenance of physiological parameters.

Assists in formulating policies for the smooth running of the Clinical Perfusion Department and makes recommendations for improvement and development.

The post-holder will provide clinical and scientific advice, and provide interpretation of results to clinicians throughout the Trust and to external agencies.

Draw on knowledge of a range of theories to inform practice. Assist in developing strategies for the management and delivery of care for the patient group.
Setting up, priming and running cardiopulmonary bypass equipment for cardiac surgery procedures, according to the perfusion procedures and protocols and to play a full role in the routine cardiac surgery programme.


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/


Setting up, priming and running cardiopulmonary bypass equipment for cardiac surgery procedures, according to the perfusion procedures and protocols and to play a full role in the routine cardiac surgery programme.

Ensure quality control, calibration and maintenance of expensive and complex medical equipment, ensuring accurate and safe use during clinical procedures.

Assess the patient for relevant medical history, pathology and diagnosis and make appropriate clinical decisions concerning the conduct of the procedure i.e. type of cannulation, size and type of equipment, type of priming solution.

Administer fluids and drugs according to local policy and as necessitated by the clinical situation i.e. priming solutions, anticoagulants, inhalational anaesthetic agents, potassium, and cardioplegic solution.

Be conversant with specialist techniques and perfusion procedures as required by individual patients such as left-heart bypass, cerebral perfusion, and vacuum assisted venous drainage, ventricular assist devices and blood conservation techniques.

Assist surgical and cardiology staff in the insertion and management of intra-aortic balloon pumps as required by individual patients.

Take a full role in departmental and individual projects, with a commitment to research based clinical practice.

Contribute to evidence based clinical practice to maximise clinical effectiveness.

The post-holder is required to participate in ‘out of hours/on-call’ arrangements and to ensure continued co-operation, flexibility and reasonable cover during absence of colleagues and operational demands of the Directorate.

Participate in the training of Perfusionists, and other staff as directed, and the supervision of staff in lower grades as appropriate.

Consolidate specialist skills, knowledge and expertise in clinical practice. Applying these skills to the supervision and training of others in the department and the multidisciplinary team.

Ensure communication is upheld between all disciplines throughout the directorate

Liaison with all relevant staff in research projects related to Perfusion Science.

Any other reasonable duty which may be delegated.






This advert closes on Sunday 25 Aug 2024

To provide a proactive and co-ordinated dietetic and nutrition service to the Adult Cystic Fibrosis service, Central England Adult Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia service and the Surgical Enhanced care Unit. To work as an expert, autonomous and senior specialist dietitian in the specialist areas of CF, PCD and nutrition support and share local and national developments across the service and externally at national and international level. To be responsible for service developments and input into policy, guideline and procedure development. To demonstrate excellent communication and team working skills along with an understanding of working with patients with long term conditions and their families and carers.

Core Duties and Responsibilities (Key Result Areas) Contribute to the development of and delivery of the LLR ICBs operational plan for Medicines Optimisation to individual GP practices, Primary Care.Networks and Federations and commissioned services. Contribute to the development of and delivery of the LLR ICBs operational plan for Medicines Optimisation aspects of other ICB work streams, pathways and design groups. Deputise when appropriate for senior pharmacists and the Head of Medicines Optimisation. Provide specialised medicines and therapeutic advice to inform practices on priorities and actions, and the treatment of patients. Develop policies and implement processes to ensure medicines are handled safely and risk and quality standards are achieved at locality and practice levels.Deliver medicines education and training (legal, policy and therapeutics) to localities/practices to increase safe and evidence-based prescribing. Deliver key prescribing messages, metrics and data to primary care. Supervise / coach other team members involved in delivering the operational plan.Respond to Freedom of Information requests and complaints and keep under review the framework and in accordance with the legislation.Be professionally accountable and responsible for all actions and decisions, as a registered pharmacist in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council. Planning & Organising To deputise when appropriate for the Head of Medicines Optimisation and Senior Medicine Optimisation Pharmacists. Lead key corporate initiatives, working with teams across the ICB, to facilitate the changes required. Provide high quality strategic and operational policy advice. Keep up to date with policy developments across health and care, beingmindful of the impact of policy development on others, including patients and the public. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and prioritise them across the team. Contribute to strategic planning of projects, identifying interdependencies across projects and potential impacts on the wider organisation and building in contingency and adjustment where necessary. Support delivery of the medicine optimisation aspects the LLR ICBs strategy and operational plan at GP practice, Primary Care Network and Federation level and other commissioned services. Contribute to short, medium, and long-term business plans, with a focus on achieving quality outcomes. Lead by example in order to embed behaviours that consistently represent the ICBs values, and to ensure that all staff members live up to these. Monitor delivery against plans and key milestones.Service Improvement Continuously find ways to improve team systems and structures. Regularly review procedures and /or systems to identify improvements and simplify processes and decision making. Support the identification of best practice and continuous improvement. Ensure projects, services and initiatives are delivered on time, in a cost-effective manner and to quality standards, adjusting plans as required. Ensure the team has suitable information and administrative systems and processes in place to meet the objectives of the directorate. Produce both internal and external timely reports highlighting progress, risks and issues. Act as champion for patients and involve patients and public in policydevelopment. Act as an antimicrobial guardian and support antimicrobialstewardship across LLR Develop and implement processes to ensure medicines are handled safely and risk and quality standards are achieved at locality and practice levels. Deliver medicines education and training (legal, policy and therapeutics) to localities/practices to increase safe and evidence-based prescribing. Lead delivery of therapeutic education and information to support evidence based prescribing. Maintain and improve proactive prescribing information sources e.g.intra/internet sites and bulletins/newsletters to inform safe and cost effective use of medicines.Analysis & Judgment Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis of highly complex data which may come from a range of sources. Use data to support monitoring, development and improvement of business cases, projects, and reports. Interpret highly complex data and present options appraisals to support intelligent decision making. Take decisions on complex issues where there may be a number of courses of action available. Ensure that the team operates efficiently and effectively, advising on and progressing significant work streams and leading on specific projects. Operate intelligently in a highly political and sensitive environment. Develop innovative and workable solutions to a variety of complex problems. Provide high quality specialised medicines and therapeutic advice to inform practices on priorities and actions, and the treatment of patients. Analyse and evaluate highly complex medicines information and clinical trial data from various sources, presenting clear summaries to GPs and other prescribers to increase safe and evidence based prescribing. Communication Develop and maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Provide and receive highly complex information about initiatives, contracts and services through a variety of mediums, including reports, briefing papers, workshops and meetings. Build relationships and influence across the Directorate and with other key stakeholders, both internal and external. Able to motivate and influence staff and stakeholders to engage, and asneeded, complete actions related to the successful delivery of the project, initiative, contract or service. Financial Management Budget holder for a service, department or project. Monitor and manage prescribing budgets effectively, acting in accordance with organisational financial policies and procedures and implement actions to support them to stay within any imposed financial limits. Constantly strive for value for money, ensuring financial balance is achieved. Provide financial updates and reports as required. Support, develop and implement schemes and actions plans for Primary Care Networks, Federations and GP practices to deliver efficiency targets. People Management Manage staff, including recruitment, supporting staff development, appraisals, and where necessary managing employee relations issues. Co-ordinate and professionally oversee the daily work of other ICB team members to ensure that procedures are safe and efficient. Contribute to system wide pharmacy workforce and framework initiatives including acting as a pre-registration tutor. Lead by example in order to embed behaviours that consistently represent the ICBs values, and to ensure that all staff members live up to these. Research & Development Co-ordinate research and development initiatives, delegating as appropriate. Plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering, analysing, interpreting and presenting data and information to ensure delivery of national and local medicines optimisation policies, guidance and best practice. Policy & Service Development Responsible for developing and proposing changes to policies, guidelines and service level agreements which may impact the service processes to meet the requirements and standards of medicines and Controlled Drug legislation, national policy and best practice including medicine traffic light decisions, shared care arrangements, commissioned changes in other system providers prescribing processes and performance. Responsible for implementation of policies within own area. Support analysis of specific policy and directorate issues, drawing on multiple sources of information, mindful of the potential impact of policy developments on other portfolios. Provide highly specialist, pharmaceutical medicines input into service re-design and improvement. Lead implementation of changes to the LLR prescribing Formulary and LMSG across Federations and practices. To implement plans to ensure CDs are handled lawfully, safely and effectively across individual GP localities and practices. To act as an authorised witness for the destruction of controlled drugs on behalf of the Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs.

A compelling and distinctive opportunity to join the founding staff team at Brook Mead Academy: help shape the future of Leicester’s newest secondary school.
Senior Science Technician
LG Band 5, Point 11-14 (£22,139.17 pro rata from £26,643.00 FTE)
The Mead Educational Trust (TMET) is a family of thirteen primary and secondary schools all based in Leicester and Leicestershire. Together, we seek to Make A Positive Difference to the lives of the children attending our schools. Brook Mead Academy is the newest school in TMET, following on from the successful opening of Castle Mead Academy in September 2019. Brook Mead builds on the outstanding provision enjoyed at our flagship secondary school, Rushey Mead Academy, which far exceeds national averages for progress and attainment, placing it year after year in the top 5% of schools nationally.
We know that education has the power to transform lives. At Brook Mead, we will be Building Better Futures Together! Staff and pupils are united in a mission to excel and secure the best possible future for each scholar by laying the foundations for high academic achievement and all-round personal development.
We believe that knowledge is power and access to powerful knowledge is the right of every child. We want to ensure our pupils leave with a treasure trove of knowledge and skills which will be theirs forever to use for the betterment of themselves and the world. We are looking for a Senior Science Technician who will join the team and develop, manage and co-ordinate the technical and material resources used in the teaching of Science in the school. You will be committed to ensuring that our pupils receive the best in Science education.
This is a unique opportunity to join a founding team to shape a brand-new school. You will join a small and select cadre of staff who are laying the foundations for a truly special and distinctive school.
• Professional learning and coaching is available to all and within the school day so there is every opportunity to grow as a practitioner.
• Staff wellbeing is a priority with constant vigilance around workloads.
• As part of The Mead Educational Trust, you will be able to work with esteemed colleagues at Castle Mead, Kibworth Mead, Rushey Mead and Orchard Mead, as well as colleagues in our primary schools.
• Practice is research informed in every area of work and we focus on a few key priorities rather than be seduced by gimmicks and quick fixes.
Join us to be build better futures!
Closing Date: Monday 12th August 2024 at midday.
Interviews: Late August 2024.
Position Start Date: As soon as possible after interview.
Salary: LG Band 5, Point 11-14 (£22,139.17 pro rata from £26,643.00 FTE)
Hours of work: 36 hours per week (38.6 weeks)
Mon to Thurs 8am to 4pm with 30min lunch, Fri – 8am to 2:30pm with 30min lunch
Supporting documents: Applicant Pack including job description and person specification – Senior Science Technician at Brook Mead Academy
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Brook Mead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.