Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist
NHS Jobs - London
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more. The department of Clinical Neuropathology provides high-quality UKAS accredited diagnostic services and conducts research into disease of the nervous system. A wide range of CNS and PNS specimens are handled. Services include diagnosis of tumours as well as other pathologies on Pituitary biopsies, Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), Muscle and Nerve biopsy,Intra-Epidermal Nerve Fibre Density analysis (IENFD), Epilepsy surgery and supporting comprehensive Neuro Molecular Genetic testing. The department provides autopsy examinations and forensic neuropathology, particularly for head injury and co-ordinates research projects and teaching courses in traumatic neuropathology. The department also provides clinical diagnosis for the Centre for Nervous Tissue Bio-Resource (Brain Bank) for neurodegenerative disease. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for a specialist area, providing specialised technical scientific services and communicating complex information that will aid and determine clinical diagnosis. Contribute to the development of specialist investigations, identifying better ways of working and finding efficiencies in service delivery. Manage day-to-day staffing with the Operations Manager to ensure all resourcing needs are met, manage workflow and relevant training to meet turnaround times, cover bench work and where required supervise others as part of early or late or weekend shifts. Take part in other activities such as audits, training, and potentially clinical trials as required. Key Responsibilities Analyse samples in line with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including but not limited to recording results and necessary action on the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring all Information Governance (IG) requirements are met. Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist. Provide technical advice to clinical colleagues as required and within limits of competency. Participate in the strategic development and service improvement of the analytical service, be responsible for the implementation of new techniques, equipment, and tests, as directed including all verification and validation work. Where necessary this will include analysing clinical trial samples. Ensure all incidents and events are correctly reported by junior staff in Q-Pulse quality management database and other relevant software and support them in learning quality procedures and investigations. In conjunction with the Quality team, monitor, report and action errors, hazards, and incidents logged in the CAPA module of Q-Pulse. This may include taking part in investigations of incidents and providing expert insight into making improvements based on outcomes. Participate in appropriate clinical audits as required and directed. Monitor, and report on EQA and IQC procedures and be responsible for correcting problems that have been identified. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including: Care Quality Commission UKAS ISO 15189 Synnovis policies and SOPs Any other body in area of responsibility. Provide supervision for all employees, including participating in early, late and weekend shifts if necessary and as required. Line manage employees, as required. This includes delivering all aspects of people management, such as recruitment, performance management, absence management, learning and development, employee health and wellbeing. Encourage junior employees in their scientific expertise, knowledge and professional development, including the safe use of highly complex and sensitive equipment. Develop, prepare, write, and review relevant documents, including SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments in line with the ISO 15189 standard. Demonstrate ongoing laboratory-based competency against training plans. To educate, train and involve the laboratorys staff in quality principles and practice. Ensure that all Synnovis policies and procedures are implemented and maintained. Demonstrate professionalism, patience and empathy when explaining complex subjects, and in particular when communicating with people who do not share same level of knowledge or understanding. Attend, and where required, chair regular departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department. Work closely with Operations Manager to ensure stock inventory compliance. Deputise for the Operations Manager including attendance at meetings, as required. Take part in CPD activities to ensure that your practices and knowledge are always relevant and up to date to your specific area. Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland, and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers. Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust is one of the UKs leading NHS Foundation Trusts in specialist teaching. Kings has various divisions including Neurosciences, Haematology, Cancer and Cardiovascular sciences, where there are unlimited opportunities to develop and perfect your career. Over the last 170 years, Kings has delivered nothing but world class service to all its patients from deprived communities as well as some of the wealthiest in London.
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Senior Sexual Health Nurse
NHS Jobs - Enfield
£45,953 to £54,254 a year
PermanentFull time
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES1.1 Observe Departmental and Trust policies, protocols and working guidelines toensure high standards of clinical nursing care are achieved.1.2 Provide information, counselling and health advice to patients with contraceptionand sexual health needs.1.3 To maintain high standards of care for the prevention, treatment andmanagement of sexually transmitted infections including HIV.1.4 Independently manage asymptomatic and non-complex symptomatic patientswithin the clinic and outreach settings.1.5 Independently examine patients and perform specific techniques as necessary,e.g venepuncture, speculum insertion, proctoscope insertion, perform bimanualexamination.1.6 Provide nurse led clinics, which necessitate skills and competencies withinadvanced practice guidelines and patient group directions.1.7 Process specimens and samples to achieve an investigation outcome and/ordiagnosis as per BASHH and FSRH standards.1.8 Competent delivery of clinical skills relevant to reproductive health, or workingtowards, e.g. initiate all methods of hormonal contraception including sub-dermalimplants and intrauterine device.1.9 To keep up to date with current issues in sexual health and contraception anddevelop clinical competence.1.10 Exercise clinical judgement in all aspects of clinical care RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS 2.1 Assist patients in navigating sexual health and contraception services to meettheir own care needs.2.2 Work independently or working towards the confines of Patient Group Directions or Non-Medical Prescribingwhen supplying and administering medication to appropriate patients.2.3 Understand and support adherence to treatments and care programmes.2.4 Form a sound understanding of both hospital based services and communityagencies to facilitate continuity of care.2.5 To recognise and act upon abnormal patient results within an agreed frameworkor with the medical team in order to recall patients as necessary and facilitateearly intervention for health-related problems2.6 To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication andcollaborative approach to patient care.2.7 Play a proactive role in facilitating a young persons clinic, explicitly consideringguidance such as Fraser guidelines in the assessment of the patients capacityto provide valid consent. To also possess the ability to recognise any potentialchild safeguarding issues and act appropriately Management RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT 3.1 To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensurethat these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff,within own management reasonability. 3.2 To participate in the writing and introduction/implementation of policies, protocols,Patient Group Directives and patient information leaflets.3.3 To be aware of local and national changes within sexual health.3.4. Keep senior colleagues informed of significant clinical events or development.3.5 Liaise with other departments, both within the trust and outside. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES4.1 Ensure safe custody and administration of drugs according to Trust policy andprocedures.4.2 To participate in the monitoring and control of the use of resources withinbudgetary limits. 4.3 To participate in developing the financial awareness of the team so thatindividual staff contribute to the efficient use of resources.4.4 To be responsible for ordering pharmacy stock teaching. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING5.1 Supervise and develop junior staff or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care.5.2 Ensure that all staff have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out caredelegated to them.5.3. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication andcollaborative approach to patient care.5.4 To be responsible for the management and appraisal of lower band staff. Financialresponsibilities.5.5 Teach pre and post registered students as appropriate. 5.6 Participate in on-going education programmes and attend in-service trainingprogrammes as required. 5.7 Participate in and develop Health Education teaching5.8 Help with induction of new staff Personal Work at all times within the NMC code of conduct RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES6.1 Maintain detailed accurate, legible and contemporaneous records. All entries tobe signed and dated in black ink. 6.2 Complete statistical returns when required.6.2 To be aware of North Middlesex NHS policy on safe handling of medicines. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 7.1 Participate in research as requested. 7.2 To participate with Clinical Governance, quality assurance, standing setting, auditand appraisal.
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Senior Emergency Preparedness Manager
NHS Jobs - Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London or Salisbury
£56,185 to £70,566 a year
PermanentFull time
Your key responsibilities will include: Leading the NRCs incident coordination function for UKHSA national incidents, managing day-to-day operations, resources, processes and governance, and escalating issues as required. Providing senior tactical EPRR advice across UKHSA and government, supporting coordination, escalation and decision-making during incidents and emergencies. Participating in out-of-hours on-call or seven-day working where required to support the NRCs 24/7 response function and protect public health. Acting as a visible, positive leader, role-modelling professional standards, managing staff and functions, and supporting flexibility, wellbeing and development. Supporting the management of NRC resources, workforce planning and operational capacity with HR, Business Operations and corporate colleagues on recruitment, training, development, updates and change programmes. Leading or contributing to NRC governance, compliance, risk reporting, assurance, statutory and mandatory training, and appraisal returns. Supporting business planning and monitoring with the NRC Senior Management Team, identifying delivery risks and contributing to assurance processes. Leading or contributing to agreed strategic workstreams, projects and topic areas, working with regional and national teams and representing the Directorate as required. Producing business cases and option appraisals with information, costings, analysis and risks to support decision-making. Supporting change and continuous improvement by identifying lessons, embedding learning, promoting innovation and strengthening ways of working. Organising own workload, meeting deadlines, providing cover as directed and supporting team resilience. Demonstrating commitment to understanding and improving health equity. Maintaining professional development by agreeing performance and development needs with the line manager, completing mandatory training and undertaking relevant development pathways. Where required, holding financial authority within limits, monitoring and reporting on finance, and supporting NRC budgeting, resourcing, planning and business management. Undertaking other reasonable duties as directed and responding to changing team, Directorate and organisational needs, recognising that the job description and person specification may be reviewed over time. Essential criteria Substantial experience in Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), including complex preparedness, response and incident management environments. Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and uncertain environments, using sound judgement to assess issues, solve problems, prioritise competing demands, delegate appropriately and identify practical solutions. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyse data, produce reports and presentations, engage confidently with internal and external forums, represent the organisation with senior stakeholders, and build trusted relationships to support collaboration and delivery. Proven leadership experience across incident management and coordination, operational delivery, projects, organisational change, improvement activity or business development, with evidence of strengthening services, capability or organisational resilience Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to use digital tools to improve efficiency and ways of working. An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Desirable criteria Experience working in the public sector or other large organisations. A deep understanding of the wider health, government or civil contingencies context in the UK Selection process This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed7essentialcriteria,and this will be in the form of: an application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 1000 wordsupporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than1000words. We will not consider any words over1000words. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting.Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Substantial experience in Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR), including complex preparedness, response and incident management environments. Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a remote interview via MS Teams. Knowledge, experience, skills and abilities will be tested at interview. You will be asked to prepare a 5 minute presentation that uses an example of an incident you have been involved in to demonstrate your approach to leadership and building effective working relationships. Interview dates are to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs in Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London (Canary Wharf) or Scientific Campus in Porton Down, Salisbury. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) on-site. Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Eligibility criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security clearance level requirement Part 1 Successful candidates must pass a basic Disclosure and Barring Security (DBS) check before they can be appointed. Part 2 Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard. If you are to be based on our Scientific Campus in Porton Down, then Counter-Terrorism Check clearance will be needed. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years to obtain Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Salary information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Please be aware that the salary is based on the office location. Grade 7 £56,185- £66,581 (National)£58,340- £68,574 (Outer London)£60,494- £70,566 (Inner London)
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Senior Chef de Partie
Houston & Hawkes - London, England
£37,000 to £37,000 a year
PermanentFull time
SENIOR CHEF DE PARTIE London | £37,000 per annum | Monday to Friday Exceptional food. Refined hospitality. Serious craft. Houston & Hawkes is looking for an accomplished Senior Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at a prestigious international law firm in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef who wants to cook at a genuinely high level within a premium Monday-to-Friday environment. The food offer brings together fresh workplace dining, sophisticated hospitality and refined fine dining, giving you the variety to showcase both strong craft skills and creativity. THE ROLE Prepare and deliver exceptional food across the daily dining, hospitality and fine-dining offer. Work with fresh, seasonal and quality ingredients to produce food with flavour, creativity and precision. Deliver beautifully presented dishes for executive dining, client lunches and premium hospitality. Prepare elegant canapés, bowl food, plated dining and bespoke menus for events and special occasions. Take ownership of your section, ensuring exceptional standards of preparation, organisation and presentation. Contribute ideas to menu development, seasonal dishes and new food concepts. Support junior chefs, sharing knowledge and helping maintain consistently high standards across the kitchen. Work confidently across different styles of service while maintaining quality and attention to detail. Support effective stock control, portion management and waste reduction. Maintain impeccable standards of food safety, allergen management, hygiene and kitchen organisation. ABOUT YOU An experienced Chef de Partie or Senior Chef de Partie with strong culinary foundations. Previous experience within fine dining, premium hospitality, quality restaurants, hotels or high-end contract catering. Excellent craft and technical cooking skills with a strong understanding of flavour and seasonality. Experience producing refined hospitality and beautifully presented plated food. Creative, passionate and genuinely interested in food. An exceptional eye for detail and presentation. Calm, organised and confident working within a professional kitchen environment. A strong team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting others. Someone who takes genuine pride in their craft and refuses to compromise on quality. WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES? You'll be joining an award-winning independent business where chefs are encouraged to cook, create and continue developing their craft. Monday to Friday working pattern £37,000 per annum Your birthday off every year Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Free meals on duty Contributory pension scheme Life assurance Employee Assistance Programme CODE Hospitality membership Foodie Socials - bringing our chefs and teams together to share new concepts, seasonal food and drink ideas and the creativity happening across Houston & Hawkes Ongoing culinary development and genuine opportunities for career progression Our Summer Awards Party - celebrating the people, achievements and successes across Houston & Hawkes An unforgettable Christmas Party - bringing the whole business together to celebrate the year in true Houston & Hawkes style ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer creating vibrant, creative and exceptional food and hospitality experiences across some of the UK's most prestigious client sites. We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise and proud to be recognised among the UK's Best Places to Work in Hospitality. If you're a talented chef who loves exceptional food, thrives on variety and wants to develop your craft in a premium Monday-to-Friday environment, we'd love to hear from you
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Senior CIL and S106 Officer
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils - Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom
£42,081 to £57,837 a year
PermanentFull time
Job Title-Senior CIL and S106 Officer Salary Range-PO2 – PO4 £42,081 - £57,837 Permanent, Full Time Location-Wandsworth Town Hall Other Essential Information-Hybrid working up to 3 days in the office Objective of Role Wandsworth and Richmond Councils have an exciting opportunity within the Information and Planning Obligations Team administering CIL and S106. We are recruiting a Senior CIL and S106 Officer to join the team. There is a variety of different types and scale of development in Richmond and Wandsworth, from the iconic Battersea Power Station and the Ram Brewery to small residential extensions. This role works across both Councils, with an extensive CIL and S106 caseload with a focus on administering S106 agreements that relate to development. Developer contributions collected ensure necessary infrastructure to support Local Plan priorities can be delivered, whilst planning obligations ensure site specific mitigation of the impacts of new development for the benefit of residents, businesses and the local community. We are positive and ambitious – When you join us, you’ll apply the same approach. About the Role You will work on a range of case work from householder applications to high profile developments across both Boroughs, providing comprehensive professional advice to colleagues and Senior Managers, and liaising with developers and residents with a focus on administering S106 agreements that relate to development. You will have responsibility for ensuring the Council complies with legislative requirements in monitoring S106 planning obligations, providing supervision of day to day tasks of the team to ensure delivery of an excellent service. You will ensure the Councils comply with reporting requirements and internal performance management targets, working to agreed and identifiable timescales Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Knowledge- A full knowledge of the Community Infrastructure Levy, update to date knowledge of S106 agreements and CIL Regulations and how they apply to development. Experience- Experience administering CIL or S106 agreements, or working in Development Management and supporting colleagues in understanding the applying the CIL legislation. Information processing - Proven information and management and numeracy skills, with ability to work on detailed calculations in a high pressure environment. Workload Management- The ability to work effectively to meet challenging deadlines and competing and changing priorities. Complex communication- A professional approach, with the ability to communicate complex information to a broad range of customers, internal colleagues and senior managers IT Skills- Advanced knowledge of excel, and the ability to use a wide range of computer software to carryout the role. Indicative Recruitment timeline Closing Date: 11th October 2026 Shortlisting Date: W/C 12th October 2026 Interview Date: W/C 19th October 2026 Test/Presentation:Yes- More information will be provided at the interview stage. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension
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Senior Investment Delivery Officer
Government Recruitment Service - London
£44,913 to £53,230 a year
PermanentFull time
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) is the department for economic growth and Industrial Strategy. We support businesses to invest, grow and export - creating jobs and opportunities across the country by promoting the UK as a great place to do business. The Grant Delivery Directorate (GDD) helps secure new investment by delivering a wide range of financial assistance. This includes supporting the growth of the automotive sector, decarbonisation of the steel sector and resilience of the chemicals sector. This role is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of Industrial Strategy delivery, ensuring that financial support is delivered appropriately and effectively. The post holder will shape the end-to-end grant delivery process, acting both upfront as a steward for businesses requesting financial support and an assessor of claims once funds have been administered. This requires the design of streamlined grant processes to secure investments whilst maintaining compliance with Government Grant Standards and HMT’s Managing Public Money, ensuring best value for money and minimising the risk of fraud to the taxpayer. We are a friendly and supportive team working in a fast paced and dynamic environment. We need people who give attention to detail and understand how the Directorates work contributes to BIST and HMGs economic growth objectives. We want people that can demonstrate leadership and work proactively and collaboratively across our team. We expect all colleagues in GDT to be adaptable and work across different grant schemes where needed. The primary purpose of this SEO role is the day-to-day operational delivery of a portfolio of grant application cases the Grant Delivery Directorate are responsible for delivering. You will lead and coordinate the application, appraisal, contracting, monitoring and closure of a portfolio of cases. The Directorate’s actively supports continuous professional development, and post holders will be encouraged to develop their knowledge and understanding of the policies, processes and subject matter relevant to their portfolio to support effective delivery and decision -making. You may also contribute to the setting up of new grant schemes, mandatory and routine reporting for schemes, writing or contributing to Ministerial advice and other SCS briefing documents. The role may also include the direct line management of staff. Given the diverse range of work within the team, a matrix management structure is in place. Whilst you will be allocated to a functional line manager, you will also work with other managers where required. These roles have two major components: Grant Appraisal - leading the appraisal of applications for BIST funding. This includes acting as the primary contact between BIST and the applicant throughout the appraisal process and managing assessors (including economists, lawyers, accountants and policy professionals) to complete appraisals to in line with HMG best-practice on-time. This also involves drafting investment papers, ministerial submissions and grant offer letters. Grant Monitoring & Assurance – managing a portfolio of grant beneficiaries to undertake the effective monitoring, assurance and compliant closure of awards. This involves analysing claims and supporting evidence against terms of funding agreements and, where appropriate, conducting remedial action for non-compliance. This will require regular contact (including site visits) with a wide range of businesses. The role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of key outputs for the grant awarded, that the value for money expected for the taxpayer’s investment is achieved and that legal and offer letter obligations are met. Responsibilities will include: Leading on communication to and from the applicant business on assigned cases, ensuring that they are supported through the application process and that key milestones and timelines are adhered to Establishing key policy and assessor contacts and co-ordinating the assessment and approvals process. Drafting associated papers including Ministerial submissions, management updates and offer letters. Proactively reviewing grant recipient performance (monitoring) against agreed KPIs (including expenditure), undertaking monitoring visits and processing claims, in line with deadlines and guidance provided. Using judgement and analysis to identify issues and risks in a timely manner including working with applicants, grant recipients and other stakeholders to agree and implement remedial action e.g. grant agreement variations. Ensuring that all management information and project records are kept up to date and are accurate, with timely input of data to meet internal reporting requirements. Maintaining comprehensive and accurate electronic case files to demonstrate an appropriate audit trail. Drafting or contributing to the drafting of documents including; briefings to senior leaders, Ministerial submissions, Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information Requests, Parliamentary returns and MP letters etc.
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Senior Rotational Occupational Therapist
NHS Jobs - London
£47,951 to £56,863 a year
PermanentFull time
Clinical: To identify, prioritise and manage patients presenting with neurological impairments, who require occupational therapy input. Including education of the MDT to promote appropriate referrals for both discharge planning and rehabilitation. To assess and treat patients with neurological disabilities and complex needs who would benefit from a coordinated multidisciplinary assessment, rehabilitation and discharge services. To be competent in the administration of specific neurological occupational therapy assessments of motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual deficits, psychosocial needs and occupational performance. To be competent in the development and implementation of remedial, compensatory and preventative treatment programmes addressing motor, sensory, cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and occupational areas. To provide specialist occupational therapy input to neurological wards, critical care units, acute services, rehabilitation services, outpatients and clinics. To support patients and carers in setting their own goals, then implementing this and evaluating appropriately. To select evidence based techniques as part of a coordinated treatment program. To plan and implement individual and/or group interventions, in collaboration with clients and carers, to achieve therapeutic goals. To identify risks, complete risk assessments and implement risk management strategies including the use of Therapeutic Manual Handling techniques and the Lone Working Policy and document this accurately. To recognise any change in the condition of the patient and alter treatment accordingly or escalate to medical teams as required. To work within local policies and procedures, national standards and guidelines and adhere to the Royal College of Occupational Therapy professional standards and ethics. To assess and demonstrate to patients and carers the safe use of equipment and adaptations and recommend provision of equipment to support discharge. To liaise with professionals in onward services to ensure continuity of care. To respect the individuality, values, culture and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs, ensuring equity of service provision. To make appropriate clinical observations and keep accurate electronic records and activity data in accordance with professional and trust standards. To write occupational therapy functional and discharge reports for social services, onward inpatient services and community services detailing functional status, discharge recommendations and recommendations regarding ongoing occupational therapy interventions. To contribute to multidisciplinary functional and discharge reports detailing occupational therapy interventions and recommendations as required. To work as an autonomous practitioner and display appropriate problem solving, analytical and judgement skills. To assist with planning and prioritisation of the team and departments workload in the event of staff absence to ensure the occupational therapy priority services are maintained. To comply with all relevant trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to equal opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality of information. Communication: To communicate complex information to patients and family/ carers who may have barriers to understanding. To actively participate in team meetings within occupational therapy and with the MDT, including weekly MDT meetings, case conferences and best interest meetings and to delegate for specialist or team lead occupational therapist as required. To be skilled in communicating reasoning and motivating patients to participate in sessions. To communicate professionally in person and by telephone with families/ carers and other professionals. To manage differences of opinions and difficult conversations within the team, MDT and with patients, families/ carers. Administrative Responsibilities: To supervise, provide support and complete appraisals with occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and technicians and students. To be aware of the importance of staff wellbeing, accessing trust support as required and raising any concerns with supervisors or senior staff. To contribute to the hospitals clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda. To assist in developing services and standards according to the Occupational Therapy objectives. To participate in the planning, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical pathways and protocols within the neurological occupational therapy services with a view to measuring efficiency and ensuring high quality standards. To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of equipment, raising any concerns and reporting when further resources are needed. To carry out administrative duties as required e.g. assisting in ordering, receiving and maintaining stock and managing petty cash. To have good IT skills and use a variety of IT systems to input patient and staff data as required.
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Senior Finance Business Partner
Teaching Vacancies - London, Not recorded
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Following an internal promotion, we're seeking an experienced and highly credible Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you'll work closely with school leaders to navigate complex challenges, drive improvement and support strategic decision-making. We're looking for someone who can quickly build trust, thrive in a dynamic environment and make a positive impact from day one. About You: You're a qualified finance professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for partnering with stakeholders to drive performance and improvement. You have a proven track record of building credible relationships, influencing decision-making and translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight. This is a highly visible, relationship-focused role. You'll regularly work alongside leaders in our secondary schools, typically visiting schools each week, with occasional visits to primary schools and other Trust locations. As such, you'll be someone who enjoys building relationships in person, quickly establishes credibility through sound judgement and is confident providing both support and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders. Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused, you thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift and competing demands are the norm. You enjoy bringing clarity to complex situations, balancing multiple priorities and identifying opportunities for improvement before issues escalate. Adaptable and highly organised, you're comfortable navigating change and driving continuous improvement. Most importantly, you're motivated by the opportunity to use your financial expertise to make a meaningful difference to the outcomes and opportunities available to young people. In this role, you will: • Act as a trusted advisor to school leadership teams, influencing strategic and operational decision-making. • Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. • Deliver insightful financial reporting that supports informed decision-making. • Lead and support improvement initiatives that enhance financial processes, reporting and value across the Trust. • Support procurement activity, business cases and income generation initiatives. • Champion strong financial controls, compliance and best practice across your academies. You’ll thrive in this role if you: • Enjoy building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and quickly establish credibility with those you work with. • Are commercially minded and confident providing both support and constructive challenge to decision-makers. • Have a proactive approach, identifying opportunities and addressing issues before they escalate. • Can translate complex financial information into clear, practical recommendations that drive action. • Remain resilient and effective when managing competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment. • Enjoy bringing clarity and structure to complex situations and supporting leaders through change. • Are passionate about making a meaningful impact through strong financial leadership. About the Finance Department: The Finance Department is a collective of over 20 finance professionals and play a pivotal role in strengthening Creative Education Trust’s ability to deliver exceptional opportunities for young people. As a strategic partner to schools, central teams and the Executive Board, the department provides the insight, leadership and financial stewardship that ensure resources are used wisely and aligned with the Trust’s ambition for improvement and long‑term sustainability. The Team’s work enables confident decision‑making and ensures every financial choice supports the mission to improve opportunities across all of the communities we serve. Alongside its strategic leadership, the department maintains the robust financial operations that underpin the Trust’s resilience and effectiveness. From planning and reporting to the vital Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, the team ensures high‑quality, timely and transparent processes that uphold strong financial governance and support colleagues and partners with professionalism and reliability. Together, this purposeful approach empowers Creative Education Trust to operate with clarity, integrity and ambition - ensuring resources reach the classrooms and students where they make the greatest difference. What the school offers its staff About Creative Education Trust: Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner. We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future. We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together. Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities. Further details about the role Ready to Join Us? Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities. Essential Information: Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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Senior Theatre Practitioner - Orthopaedics
Bupa - London, England
PermanentFull time
Job Description: Senior Theatre Practitioner- Orthopaedics King Edward VII's Hospital, 5-10 Beaumont Street, Marylebone, London W1G 6AA Permanent (37.5hrs) On-Site From £48,500 + Fantastic Benefits Monday to Saturday Various shift patterns available How you'll help us make health happen. King Edward VII's Hospital is a 56‑bed private hospital in Marylebone with four operating theatres, delivering consultant‑led care across elective, day‑case, and inpatient surgery We provide a broad range of planned elective and day‑case surgeries across its four operating theatres, with a focus on high‑quality, consultant‑led private care. Surgical services include orthopaedic procedures, women's health and gynaecology, urology, and general surgery. The hospital also delivers endoscopy and diagnostic procedures, ophthalmic surgery, dermatology and minor surgery, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques, efficient patient pathways, and rapid recovery. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Theatre practitioner- Orthopaedics you will be responsible for providing skilled clinical and technical assistance as a member of the operating theatre team and to participate in the assessment of patient care needs and implement and maintain agreed standards of care. Assist in the positioning and preparation of a patient as directed by the surgical team and ensure that any specimens are correctly labelled and dispatched to the laboratory. Help to control cross infection by observing departmental policy regarding dress, the maintenance of a clean working environment, decontamination and sterilisation procedures and asepsis. Participate in induction and orientation programmes for new staff to ensure a welcoming environment. Participate in Personal Development Plans with the Team Leader. Prepare patients for clinical/ operative procedures, both in anaesthetics and surgery. Provide assistance in clinical/ operative procedures, both anaesthetics and surgery. Provide initial emergency care as required. Take charge of the clinical area in the absence of an advanced practitioner ensuring patient, visitors and staff safety. Ensure all equipment is checked prior to use and any faults reported to the Theatre Co-ordinator. Participate fully as a team member, including working in all areas of the theatre suite, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, to promote a cohesive team and the achievement of team objectives. Adhere to the procedures for the use of supplies, ordering requirements for the Department as directed by line manager. Ensure the accurate collection of data in relation to theatre activity. To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments. Maintain the safe custody, handling of drugs in accordance with hospital policy. Key Skills / Qualifications: RN - 1ST level Registration Adult and/or Children Diploma or Degree in Health Care Studies ODP Level 3 NVQ ODA 752 Minimum of 5 years hospital Scrub experience is essential Experienced in major orthopaedics- Hips, Knees, Arthroplasty Evidence of Professional and Personal Development. Benefits At King Edward VII's Hospital, we want to reward our staff for the amazing job that they do. As part of the team, you will have access to a range of benefits for your work and home life. We offer a variety of benefits that take into consideration how you commute to work, your health and well-being and recognising your service and any staff referrals you make to the Hospital. Take a look at the full range of benefits on offer when working here: Annual leave entitlement of 25 days + bank holidays increasing with length of service In-house training for all staff Company pension scheme Interest free travel loan Private healthcare (Eligible after 12m) Bicycle Loan Scheme Retailer discounts Employee Assistance Programme Part of a Globally Trusted Healthcare Group When you join King Edward VII, you also become part of Bupa - a global healthcare leader with the scale, stability and expertise of a major international brand. Being backed by Bupa means access to an extensive network of clinical and operational specialists, shared best practice from across the organisation, and the support of well‑established systems that help you grow, develop and deliver exceptional care. Our size gives us strength, while our purpose keeps us personal. We champion diversity and want our people to reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is encouraged to ”Be you at Bupa”, and we actively welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and experiences. Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We're committed to ensuring you're treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com If you would like more information on the role, please contact serina.kapoor@bupa.com Time Type: Full time Job Area: Nursing & Theatres Locations: King Edwards VII Hospital
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Senior MEP Design Manager
Kier Group
PermanentFull time
We're looking for a Senior MEP Design Manager to join our KME Design Management Team. Location: London. Flexible on location.Hours: Full Time. Flexible working available We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. As a Senior Design Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of profitable projects from tender through to completion. Working within our KME business, you'll manage design activities across multiple or large-scale schemes, ensuring solutions meet and exceed customer requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex projects ranging from £5m to £150m+ across various sectors including education, health, defence, and commercial. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the KME team, supporting them in delivering complex MEP design solutions across major projects. Your day to day will include: -Managing internal and external design teams, ensuring clear scopes and alignment with contract requirements -Overseeing design activities to agreed budgets, programmes and quality standards -Leading design safety reviews and ensuring CDM requirements are incorporated throughout -Building effective relationships with clients, project teams and stakeholders, providing clear communication and monthly reporting -Supporting tender activities, managing design change processes, and identifying opportunities for value engineering What are we looking for? This role of Senior Design Manager is great for you if: -You're an experienced MEP design manager who has worked for a main or Tier 1 MEP contractor -You have a strong technical understanding of MEPH services and experience delivering multiple medium or large complex schemes -You're a proactive problem solver with excellent organisational and planning skills -You have experience managing and leading teams to achieve multiple objectives in a collaborative way -You're proficient in Microsoft Office and have excellent communication and presentation skills We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-AS2
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