Job summary
Employer heading
Allied Health Professionals
NHS AfC: Band 6
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
The EMPCC 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, as a well as a chance to work with the latest equipment and techniques.
- Medical Engineering
- Pathology Scientist
- Audiologist
- Ophthalmic Technician /Photographer OPD
- Orthoptist (AHP)
Main duties of the job
Roles for recruitment:
Medical Engineering
- Acceptance testing of new equipment
Introducing equipment and devices into service
Advising on the correct use of equipment
Addressing patient safety issues
Safely disposing of old devices
Pathology Scientist
- A wide range of established laboratory techniques (e.g. basic tissue sampling; processing; embedding and orientation; support of all technical and research activities within the department
Audiologist
- Carrying out routine procedures within the Audiology service such as adult rehabilitation, direct referrals from primary care, hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings with verification, plus diagnostic audiometry support to ENT clinics.
Ophthalmic Technician /Photographer OPD
- Supports the diagnostic delivery of ophthalmology services and includes but not exclusive to : Automated perimetry ; ophthalmic imaging including anterior and posterior segment; biometry and corneal topography
Orthoptist
- Participate in general Orthoptic, Refraction, and Medic clinics.
Working for our organisation
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/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Description to be added by Rachel Darcey
Band 6 AHP roles as outlined above. Candidates to apply via advert and follow up specific roles if success at interview.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant Degree
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship Qualification
Registration
Essential criteria
- Relevant registration with governing body
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant healthcare experience to role
- Competent in IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Participation in clinical supervision
Personal
Essential criteria
- Team player with a strong commitment to collaborative working
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading or facilitating change
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Roberts
- Job title
- Head of Nursing, Reconfiguration and Strategy
- Email address
- [email protected]
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