Total 335 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Leicester, LE3 8TB

Work alongside Principle Investigators and the research team to assist in the delivery of a high quality research service of clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research service Develop a sound understanding of research design methodology and have awareness of current national systems and structures for the approval, management and monitoring of clinical research in the NHS Evaluate patient eligibility and recruit to neonatal trials with suitable training and in accordance with GCP guidelines The post-holder will ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to research subjects and their families, in partnership with the multi disciplinary team The ability to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care is essential, as is the ability to manage own workload, problem solve and use initiative The post holder must have excellent IT and database skills Competent to check and administer IV, SC and oral medication and understand the importance of blinding in studies involving IMP's The appointee will also be required to process biological samples They should be adaptable, flexible and show initiative. In addition they need to show good communication skills, be able to liaise with all levels of staff, demonstrate good organisation skills and attention to detail, have good time management skills and be flexible as the working hours may not be fixed and will include cross-site and occasional weekend work

Support Team Leader/Matron to ensure clinical environment is safe, clean, comfortable and well maintained in line with patient and public expectations. Ensure delivery of care to all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader. Ensure self and team members provide a personalised service to patients in accordance with agreed standards and promotes quality, diversity and rights. Contribute to setting, maintaining and monitoring of standards of care to optimum levels and lead improvement of care through benchmarking, audit and research. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader ensure adequate support, safe mentorship and supervision of learner nurses and staff. Proactively seek feedback on patient and public experience in order to address concerns in a timely manner and build on success. (Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details)

Brief Job Description: To co-ordinate provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy service in line with the needs of the client base and the Business KPIs To identify gaps in provision and actively seek opportunities to develop the service in line with Business KPIs To participate in and support assessment and diagnosis of children/ young people with a range of SLCN. To provide high-quality support and supervision to junior staff, including providing second opinions. To provide line management to junior staff To encapsulate and represent the Chatterbug Ethos and Values To ensure a high quality evidence based service is delivered across all Chatterbug sites To actively lead on and co-ordinate multiple projects ensuring these are delivered in line with the business KPIs To work proactively at a strategic level to support the growth and development of Chatterbug by representing the organisation at a local/national level. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical To assess, diagnose and provide support children with a range of SLCN including complex needs. To contribute highly specialist knowledge to multi and uni disciplinary teams to ensure a client focused assessment and approach to treatment To represent the service at health and education panels where required To provide highly specialist assessment and advice on optimising the clients communicative environment taking into consideration the communication skills of parents / guardians, carers and other professionals To provide specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working with children with a wide range of SLCN Taking a specialist lead within the team, offering case discussions, joint assessments, joint intervention and supporting joint therapy programmes as appropriate To develop and implement highly specialist speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures Communication To employ excellent verbal/written communication skills Communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals effectively. To produce detailed reports, reflecting specialist knowledge, regarding clients needs and summarising proposed treatment plans To provide highly specialist verbal and written advice and programmes to parents / guardians, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of children these will be accessible to a range of audiences and easy to understand. To ensure that clients / parents / teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans. To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews as appropriate and support other staff in the development of these skills To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and service policies To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines Teaching Skills To develop and deliver specialist training to others in a wide range of areas, disorders, behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties and special needs To demonstrate the ability to target training appropriately to the needs of course participants To demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided. To have advanced skills in motivation and coaching Clinical Governance Requirements To gather statistical data punctually To participate in service research as required To undertake Clinical Governance / audit projects within the local service as required To have a working knowledge of relevant procedures including: safeguarding children, SEN procedures, and other legal frameworks Continuing Professional Development To identify personal/professional development evidenced by Personal Development Plan / Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework, including objectives To demonstrate a passion and commitment to the profession through self guided study To participate in individual performance review, ensuring that the objectives set reflect the service and trust plans, including objectives relevant for SLCN To attend relevant special interest groups, specialist short courses and advanced training in order to develop and maintain skills and knowledge as required To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and develop local guidance in specialist area for the department To attend relevant in service training and meetings To demonstrate knowledge of, and adherence to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and best practice. To take responsibility for maintaining and continually developing professional skills and knowledge in SLCN Business Development To possess advance relationship building and networking skills which will enable you to form connections in health, education and other relevant sectors. To promote and raise awareness of Chatterbug and the services we provide and represent the organisation at a local/national level. To identify opportunities to help support the growth/ development of the organisation by bringing in new business and reducing costs where appropriate To represent the company ethos and values and support junior staff in also emulating these. To support the business in measuring the impact and value of the service and implement service business improvement targets To identify and implement cost savings where appropriate To effectively manage staff to ensure they are working in line with the business objectives and Chatterbug ethos and values To proactively develop solutions for supporting the growth of the service Clinical Leadership To supervise the work of specialist, generalist therapists, newly qualified therapists and assistants To co-ordinate and participate in student placements as appropriate To explain the role of Speech and Language Therapist to visitors, students/ volunteers, new staff and other professionals To take a lead role in the development, implementation and review of evidence based care pathways, utilising evidence based practice and clinical research. To provide clinical supervision and ensure a high standard of evidence based practice is provided at all times Identify gaps in service and problem solve appropriately Management of Staff To actively participate in recruitment and retention of staff To manage and motivate staff to provide high levels of care and deliver an effective and efficient service To participate in PDR/ Appraisal process as directed by the Consultant SLT To ensure all staff uphold the Chatterbug constitution and represent the Chatterbug ethos and values To challenge and identify issues and deal with these, raising any serious concerns to the Senior staff as appropriate Analytical and Judgemental Skills To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice independently, with peers and mentors to identify own strengths and development needs To demonstrate a well-developed ability to integrate information taking account of all aspects of the clients communication including verbal, non-verbal and environmental To anticipate and take appropriate steps to prevent the breakdown of relationships with parents / guardians and other professionals To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, seeking support and advice from a specialist as appropriate To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from specialist assessment seeking support from internal and external sources as appropriate Responsibility for Client Care and Contact with Carers To demonstrate the well-developed ability to manage people with communication disorders and challenging behaviour including the application of appropriate management strategies To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree client management To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process To demonstrate expert skills in managing conflict within the clinical specialist area To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and who may be under stress To employ counselling skills with parents and clients with highly complex needs To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences Extent of Responsibility for Planning and Organisational SkillsTo advise line manager on clinical issues of service delivery, including short falls, service pressures etc To assume service tasks as delegated by line manager, including participation in working groups, policy development groups To use highly specialist knowledge to lead service / policy development as appropriate To demonstrate independence in dealing with complex issues related to caseload management

To coordinate the provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy services in line with the needs of the client base. To participate in the assessment and diagnosis of children/young people with a range of SLCN. To provide high-quality support to students, apprentices and SLTAs To proactively support the growth and development of Chatterbug by representing the organisation at a local/national level. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical To assess, diagnose and provide support to children with a range of SLCN including complex needs. To ensure a client-focused assessment and approach to treatment To represent the service at health and education panels where required To provide assessment and advice on optimising the clients communicative environment taking into consideration the communication skills of parents/guardians, carers and other professionals To develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes To demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures Communication To employ excellent verbal/written communication skills Communicate information from assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals effectively. To produce detailed reports, reflecting knowledge regarding clients needs and summarising proposed treatment plans To provide verbal and written advice and programmes to parents/guardians, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of children these will be accessible to a range of audiences and easy to understand. To ensure that clients/parents/teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans. To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews as appropriate To maintain up-to-date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and service policies To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines Clinical Governance Requirements To gather statistical data punctually To participate in service research as required To undertake Clinical Governance/audit projects within the local service as required To have a working knowledge of relevant procedures including safeguarding children, SEN procedures, and other legal frameworks Information Governance Comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR rules. The postholder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation. The postholder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 The postholder must comply with Chatterbug policies that protect the information assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use and must pay due regard to the requirements of the Confidentiality policy. The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the organisation's standard, and data quality processes and standards. Continuing Professional Development To identify personal/professional development evidenced by the Personal Development Plan/ Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework, including objectives To demonstrate a passion and commitment to the profession through self-guided study To participate in an individual performance review, ensuring that the objectives set reflect the service and trust plans, including objectives relevant for SLCN To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines To attend relevant in service training and meetings To demonstrate knowledge of, and adherence to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and best practices. To take responsibility for maintaining and continually developing professional skills and knowledge in SLCN Analytical and Judgemental Skills To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice independently, with peers and mentors to identify own strengths and development needs To demonstrate a well-developed ability to integrate information taking account of all aspects of the clients communication including verbal, non-verbal and environmental To anticipate and take appropriate steps to prevent the breakdown of relationships with parents/ guardians and other professionals To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, seeking support and advice from a specialist as appropriate Responsibility for Client Care and Contact with Carers To demonstrate the well-developed ability to manage people with communication disorders and challenging behaviour To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree on client management To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist To respond sensitively at all times, particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process To adapt the practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences Physical Skills To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients To demonstrate knowledge of correct moving/handling clients with disabilities To use equipment with due care Responsibility for Equipment or Financial Resources To be responsible for the security, care, maintenance and delivery of equipment ensuring standards of safety are maintained, including equipment loaned to clients To monitor stock/equipment levels in own service area and request new equipment as appropriate Freedom to Act To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking support as appropriate To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and a professional code of conduct To discharge appropriately, agreeing on a point of closure with the clients and carers and informing other professionals Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the postholder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to all Trust staff. It is the responsibility of every person to ensure that they keep up to date with the Act and that the delivery of patient care/services is conducted in line with local and national policy and the MCA Code of Practice. Safeguarding is Everyones Business Chatterbug has a responsibility to ensure that all children/young people and adults are adequately safeguarded and protected. As a consequence, all employees are required to adhere to national and local safeguarding policies/procedures and to act upon any concerns in accordance with them. Equality and Diversity It is the responsibility of every person to act in ways that support equality and diversity and work within the spirit and detail of legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998. Chatterbug is an Equal Opportunities Employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality and respect human rights. This job description acts only as a guide and is not an exhaustive list. This role may be allocated additional tasks in line with the business needs and developments. Please note for this role you must be able to travel Independantly

The role will involve acquiring and maintaining an in depth knowledge of trial protocols, research methodologies and the requirements of local, national and international research regulation to provide, safe ethical practice. To develop and maintain constructive working relationship with the multi-professional teams within the service. Be a facilitator for good communication within the service. Actively participate in local and national networking groups to develop an expert level of knowledge. Clinical Practice: The research Nurse will: Have an understanding of the application of ICH GCP Guidelines, the EU Directive on Clinical Research and Research Governance. Identify patients suitable for entry into clinical trials and research studies. This may include attending clinics and multidisciplinary team meetings, reviewing medical notes and inclusion/exclusion criteria. Ensure patients / carers are provided with written information relevant to the research study and are given the opportunity to discuss the research study or clinical trial adequately at the outset and during the course of there search or clinical trial in which they are being asked to participate (i.e. informed consent). Attend and support patients in the clinical environment for monitoring, assessment and follow up as part of research projects. Where appropriate, take consent from patients/participants to enter research studies. Take relevant patient samples for clinical trials; such as blood samples, to centrifuge and separate serum, package and dispatch as per defined protocols, where appropriate. Observe patients and monitor treatment toxicity/side-effects; escalating findings accordingly. The Research Nurse will be responsible for the coordination and support given to researchers in order to complete research Capacity and Capability assessments in order to obtain R&I Authorisation for research studies they wish to conduct. Keeping abreast of legislation, the post-holder will also be responsible for implementing national best practice research management processes within the Trust. They will be responsible for ensuring that local integration of systems and processes are achieved so that individuals can benefit fully from this in streamlined manner. The Research Nurse will be responsible for identifying and addressing Trust specific feasibility issues and ensuring that studies are reviewed, set up and submitted for R&I authorisation in a timely manner and resourced appropriately. The post-holder will be the day to day point of contact forinvestigators and will be responsible for providing advice andsupport ensuring that they have full access to the range of thehigh quality research management functions in order to securesuccessful completion. The post holder should be adaptable, flexible and show initiative.In addition they need to show good communication skills, be ableto liaise with all levels of staff, demonstrate good organisationalskills and attention to detail and have good time managementskills. Opportunities to develop expertise in other research specialtieswill be available. The post-holder may be required to work in otherresearch areas across UHL if service needs arise.

You will work alongside our Consultant Gastroenterologists and liaise with surgical teams, manage your own nurse-led clinics, review in-patients, coordinate biological therapies, discuss treatment options, and implement IBD MDT outcomes. You will be expected to be flexible in working across our Leicester hospitals. The work is varied and demands a high level of autonomy and flexibility. You will join a motivated and established team in providing care for a group of patients with complex and varied needs within the specialty of IBD. Care is delivered in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will have a vision for the service and be able to deliver a high quality patient focused service within the present day NHS. You will be enthusiastic, pro-active and be a role model within the organisation. You will be an experienced Band 5 nurse or above, within the specialty of GI medicine/GI surgery and evidence of continued professional development. This post also needs a nurse with personal and professional maturity. A full induction package with educational support will be available.

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Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area. Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area. Take responsibility for maintaining own and others health, safety and Ensure own actions assist with maintaining best practice and Standards for Better Health. Carry out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and that are consistent with Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best Assist and maintain safe and hazard-free area of work.

Share responsibility with the Ward/Unit Manager to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are practiced at all times. Take due regard of the importance of the effect and consequence of the ward /care environment with regard to its physical, psychological and social effects on patients and care delivery. Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients and for all patients when in charge meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.

BAND 6 Occupational Therapist - Rapid Assessment and Discharge Team (RADS) - LRI

Permanent Position – Full time position

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 6 Occupational Therapists to join our established team of therapists who provide a service to our Emergency Floor and short stay units.

The RADS team are responsible for delivering comprehensive assessments for patients in our Emergency Department, Acute Frailty Unit and Admissions Units. You will be working alongside a large Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to prevent unnecessary admissions and enable timely discharges of patients. Furthermore, we are passionate about promoting independence and preventing deconditioning in hospital.

You will assess and treat patients referred to the service, with an aim to facilitate discharge from the acute setting as efficiently and effectively as possible. You will ensure excellent communication with patients, their relatives and carers.

You will have support to develop both your clinical and leadership skills from our Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Clinical Team Leader.

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/

We have a supportive team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. You will receive regular supervision and appraisal to promote personal development. You will be actively encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research. There will be the opportunity to support and supervise other staff, as well as provide practice placements for Occupational Therapy students. There is a structured in-service training programme in place within the team which you will be encouraged to be involved with.

We provide a seven day service and have a roster system to cover weekend working and bank holidays.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

Occupational Therapist Band 6

Full time - 37.5 hours

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a new opportunity or the next step in your career?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will join an exciting rotation between the acute respiratory wards, cardiorespiratory admissions ward and cardiology. They will also get the opportunity to work in vascular, cardiac and thoracic surgery specialties.

Interviews will be face to face.

You will manage a caseload of patients with a variety of conditions by completing timely assessments of patients referred to the service and develop individualised treatment plans. You will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of community services with the aim to facilitate discharge from the acute setting as efficiently and effectively as possible.

As well as your direct clinical role you will get opportunities to deliver training and education to the therapy team and the wider multidisciplinary team. There will be opportunities to supervise staff as well as provide practice placements for Occupational Therapy students. There is also a structured in-service training in place within the team which you will be actively encouraged to be involved in. Service improvement, audits and research is encouraged and you will have the opportunity to be part of the established Therapy Research, Audit and Service Evaluation group (TRASE).

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 work with the Band 7 Occupational Therapist to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in the cardiorespiratory team in an efficient and effective way.
• To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting.
• To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills.
• To carry a clinical caseload and work to service priorities.
• To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
• To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
• To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
• To liaise with colleagues/ and work across site if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

The Senior Research Nurse will act as a clinical expert and professional resource in the delivery of Respiratory/Infection Research studies within the Respiratory Biomedical Research Centre. The post holder will manage, deliver and facilitate specific research projects being undertaken within the Dept. in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance guidelines, and assist in providing strategic direction for research programs within the Trust. The post holder will provide clinical leadership and co-ordination and line management for research staff to enhance research delivery and standards of care across the Trust.

The Senior Research nurse will work alongside Principle Investigators, research delivery staff and a wide range of stakeholders to lead in the delivery of high quality research, clinical expertise, professional advice, support, guidance and education to the wider multi-professional team, patients and carers within the research 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/

Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in research, ensuring the delivery of appropriate care and advanced practice.

To provide clinical expertise/advice across respiratory in the area of research and in implementing evidence based practice.

To ensure that research is undertaken mindful of all ethical and legal considerations.

To review all protocols mindful of current commitments and respiratory research capabilities and to ensure work is undertaken in line with study protocols.

Identifies, screens and recruits patients for the clinical trial using agreed protocols in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance.

To co-ordinate the collection of data and its subsequent recording in the appropriate documents or data bases

To ensure results and case notes are recorded and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act/Good Clinical Practice guidelines and mindful of patient’s confidentiality.

To play an active part in data analysis and dissemination, including the preparation of reports, presentations and papers both locally and nationally.

To ensure ongoing quality assurance, standard setting and audit in line with regulatory and corporate guidelines.

To assist in the recruitment, selection and training of staff and to monitor/evaluate performance in line with corporate guidelines

To provide support, guidance and personal and professional development opportunities to colleagues/junior staff.

To provide specialist education to all members of the clinical team, actively encouraging lifelong learning and personal development.

To co-ordinate in conjunction with the clinical nurse manager all research activity carried out in the NIHR Leicester Biomedical research centre-respiratory theme.

To autonomously perform clinical work required for the purpose of research in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance guidelines.

Participate fully in the appraisal process and take responsibility for your own continuing professional development. Ensure that all mandatory training is undertaken and inform senior staff of any unmet training needs.

Actively promote the involvement of patients and the public in research.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Practice Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Leicester a category B Remand Prison located in Leicestershire. HMP Leicester is a male prison with the capacity of 356, 80% of the prisoners are on remand. Hours: Monday - Sunday 37.5 hours per week with shift patters of either 7.30am - 6pm or 8.30pm - 7.30am. Salary: This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £47,466 per annum FTE - depending on experience. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs Support from the wider team Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Demonstrate in depth specialist knowledge, skills and innovative practice in research, ensuring the delivery of appropriate care and advanced practice. To provide clinical expertise/advice across respiratory in the area of research and in implementing evidence based practice. To ensure that research is undertaken mindful of all ethical and legal considerations. To review all protocols mindful of current commitments and respiratory research capabilities and to ensure work is undertaken in line with study protocols. Identifies, screens and recruits patients for the clinical trial using agreed protocols in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance. To co-ordinate the collection of data and its subsequent recording in the appropriate documents or data bases To ensure results and case notes are recorded and stored in accordance with the Data Protection Act/Good Clinical Practice guidelines and mindful of patients confidentiality. To play an active part in data analysis and dissemination, including the preparation of reports, presentations and papers both locally and nationally. To ensure ongoing quality assurance, standard setting and audit in line with regulatory and corporate guidelines. To assist in the recruitment, selection and training of staff and to monitor/evaluate performance in line with corporate guidelines To provide support, guidance and personal and professional development opportunities to colleagues/junior staff. To provide specialist education to all members of the clinical team, actively encouraging lifelong learning and personal development. To co-ordinate in conjunction with the clinical nurse manager all research activity carried out in the NIHR Leicester Biomedical research centre-respiratory theme. To autonomously perform clinical work required for the purpose of research in accordance with ICH-GCP and Research Governance guidelines. Participate fully in the appraisal process and take responsibility for your own continuing professional development. Ensure that all mandatory training is undertaken and inform senior staff of any unmet training needs. Actively promote the involvement of patients and the public in research.

To work with the Band 7 Occupational Therapist to ensure the delivery of Occupational Therapy in the cardiorespiratory team in an efficient and effective way. To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge in a specific clinical setting. To develop basic managerial and supervisory skills. To carry a clinical caseload and work to service priorities. To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient To work with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties. To liaise with colleagues/ and work across site if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service