Head of Governance and Quality
Tonic Healthcare Recruitment Ltd - England
£50,000 to £55,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Head of Governance and Quality. Healthcare Compliance. CQC. FLEXIBLE LOCATION - HYBRID - NATIONAL REMIT. My client is a national healthcare provider with a range of community based health services, looking to appoint someone knowledgable and ambitious to become their Head of Governance. You will have solid experience and knowledge of CQC legislation and standards, be someone who can bring new ideas and is happy to challenge ways of working, and will thrive in a dynamic environment. This will be a fast-paced, varied role with an overarching remit across several services. You will work with the SLT and oversee all aspects of governance across policy, procedures and internal systems. As someone who is comfortable with stakeholder engagement (internally and externally) you will work with operational teams to foster and drive a culture of continuous improvement, identifying any areas for service quality improvement across the organisation. You will be the kind of person that is always up to date with best practice and the latest innovations in healthcare, and utilise this in order to ensure they remain at the forefront of the industry. You will lead and develop the audit frameworks and schedules, and have a crucial role in managing external relationships with external bodies, ensuring that the organisation is always inspection-ready. You will be joining a fast-growth organisation with a meritocratic internal culture, offering numerous opportunities for involvement in wider organisational projects, and the scope to truly make an impact.
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Quality Advisor
J Murphy & Sons - EGL1 (2021000111)
£33000-60000 per annum
PermanentFull time
Murphy is recruiting for a Quality Advisor to work with Energy on the EGL1 Project working between the Hawthorn Pit Substation (DH6 2RX) and Norton Substation (TS21 1EG). Our business is well-known for its extensive in-house expertise, experience, and continuous drive to innovate within the industry to create added value for all our customers. Throughout our history we have strived to challenge the norm and incorporate a wide range of new technologies and capabilities to ensure we meet the ever-changing markets and demands. Today we support groundbreaking transmission and distribution projects in four countries - ensuring their energy security for decades to come. We offer a wide range of services including design, construction and commissioning. We deliver Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects serving both regulated and private customers along with technical and engineering solutions within the conventional power and energy transition markets. Our continual drive to innovate, while encouraging sustainability, ensures we remain at the forefront of the industry, and is demonstrated in our long-standing relationships with major energy providers in multiple countries. A day in the life of a Murphy Quality Advisor: - Be a champion for the “Quality – Right First Time” initiative. - Establish and promote best practice in quality matters in conjunction with the Quality function. - Support site management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated in the Quality Plans. - Carry out regular inspections/audits of sites and work places to find whether work is being carried out in accordance with Company Policy, Procedures and other stated requirements. - Promote the reporting of nonconformances and provide advice on closing out actions. - Collate and review Business / Contract Quality statistics in a timely manner and submit to the Quality Management and Quality function for reporting purposes. - Review Quality statistics to identify trends and areas for improvement. - Develop and implement Quality campaigns and improvement plans in agreement with the Quality Management. - Provide support to Project teams in the development of Quality Plans. - Produce Quality plans, procedures and associated documentation and check compliance. - Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with Company procedures and Contract Requirements Still interested, does this sound like you? - Experience within a Quality role or a similar role. - Relevant Quality Membership (CQI)
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Assistant Head Teacher with responsibility for Quality of Education
Teaching Vacancies - Darlington, County Durham
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader ready to make a significant contribution to the continued success and development of our school? Hurworth School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher to join our senior leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly effective school leader who is passionate about securing the very best outcomes for young people. Working closely with the Head Teacher and wider leadership team, you will play a key role in the strategic leadership and operational management of the school, with specific responsibility for leading and securing the Quality of Education across the school. You will drive excellence in teaching and learning, ensure consistently high standards of classroom practice, promote a positive and inclusive school culture, and lead key areas of whole-school improvement. We are looking for a leader who combines high expectations with the ability to inspire, support and challenge others. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning and a proven ability to translate ambition into sustained improvement. The successful candidate will: • be an outstanding and credible classroom practitioner; • have successful leadership experience and evidence of making a positive and measurable impact; • demonstrate a strong understanding of teaching, learning and school improvement; • be able to coach, develop and inspire colleagues at all stages of their careers; • have the confidence and credibility to support and challenge middle leaders; • contribute to a positive culture of high expectations, excellent behaviour and strong relationships; • use evidence, data and evaluation effectively to identify priorities and secure improvement; • demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills; • be committed to the wellbeing, safeguarding and success of every pupil; and • share our ambition for the continued success and development of Hurworth School. We are looking for someone who will bring energy, integrity and ambition to the role and who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future direction of Hurworth School. What the school offers its staff This is an excellent opportunity to take on a significant whole-school leadership role and make a real difference to pupils, colleagues and the wider school community. Commitment to safeguarding An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
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Quality and Compliance Administrator
NHS Jobs - Darlington
from £15,778 a year
PermanentFull time
Priory Hopsital Middleton St George £15,778 per annum Part Time 22.5 hours per week Priory Hospital Middleton St George is looking to recruit a part time Quality and Compliance Administrator. This is a part time role of 22.5 hours per week. Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities. We accept referrals from a wide variety of public sector organisations throughout the UK, including special hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, prisons, courts, low secure units (LSUs), medium secure units (MSUs), forensic lead commissioners, social services, NHS Mental Health Trusts, GPs, the police and others.
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Class 1 Driver (Undertaking a mix of days and nights out)
Northern Freight Services Ltd - England
Base Pay: Class 1 Drivers: £17 per hour (first 40 hours) Overtime: £18 per hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Looking for a driving role with a company that genuinely values its drivers, invests in premium vehicles, and offers excellent pay and benefits? Join us and discover what makes Northern Freight Services different. We are currently recruiting for Class 1 Drivers who are seeking Long Haul “Tramping” (approximately to 2 to 3 nights out per week). Drivers must possess a current CPC qualification. Based in Burscough, West Lancashire, Northern Freight Services is a growing independent freight and logistics company specialising in bespoke transport & logistics services throughout the UK, in addition to offering warehouse and storage solutions. Whether you’re an experienced HGV driver, newly qualified or looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to meet you. JOB PURPOSE To safely and professionally operate company vehicles while delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and compliantly. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operate Class 1 vehicles safely and professionally Carry out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time Handle hazardous and non-hazardous goods in accordance with regulations Complete all relevant paperwork and digital records accurately Maintain high standards of customer service when interacting with clients Comply with all driver hours, tachograph, and transport legislation Assist with loading and unloading where required Maintain cleanliness and presentation of company vehicles Work flexibly to support operational requirements, including tramping where applicable PAY & BENEFITS Base Pay: Class 1 Drivers: £17 per hour (first 40 hours) Overtime: £18 per hour Plus: ✔ Tax Free Night Out Allowance paid at £27 per night ✔ Tax Free Meal Subsidy Payments ✔ SNAP account so that you don't have to pay expenses from your 'own pocket'! ✔ Flexible working options ✔ Weekly or monthly pay available ✔ 3% employer pension contribution ✔ Uniform provided ✔ Subsidised further qualifications ✔ 20 days holiday + bank holidays
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Class 2 Driver (Undertaking a mix of days and nights out)
Northern Freight Services Ltd - England
Class 2 Drivers: £15 per hour (first 40 hours) Overtime: £18 per hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Looking for a driving role with a company that genuinely values its drivers, invests in premium vehicles, and offers excellent pay and benefits? Join us and discover what makes Northern Freight Services different. We are currently recruiting for Class 2 Drivers who are seeking Long Haul “Tramping” (approximately to 2 to 3 nights out per week). Drivers must possess a current CPC qualification. Based in Burscough, West Lancashire, Northern Freight Services is a growing independent freight and logistics company specialising in bespoke transport & logistics services throughout the UK, in addition to offering warehouse and storage solutions. Whether you’re an experienced HGV driver, newly qualified or looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to meet you. JOB PURPOSE To safely and professionally operate company vehicles while delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring all deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and compliantly. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Operate Class 2 vehicles safely and professionally Carry out daily vehicle checks and defect reporting Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time Handle hazardous and non-hazardous goods in accordance with regulations Complete all relevant paperwork and digital records accurately Maintain high standards of customer service when interacting with clients Comply with all driver hours, tachograph, and transport legislation Assist with loading and unloading where required Maintain cleanliness and presentation of company vehicles Work flexibly to support operational requirements, including tramping where applicable PAY & BENEFITS Base Pay: Class 2 Drivers: £15 per hour (first 40 hours) Overtime: £18 per hour Plus: ✔ Tax Free Night Out Allowance paid at £27 per night ✔ Tax Free Meal Subsidy Payments ✔ SNAP account so that you don't have to pay expenses from your 'own pocket'! ✔ Flexible working options ✔ Weekly or monthly pay available ✔ 3% employer pension contribution ✔ Uniform provided ✔ Subsidised further qualifications ✔ 20 days holiday + bank holidays
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Infection Prevention and Control Nurse with a Decontamination focus
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust - stockton
£39,959 - £48,117 £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata per annum
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This post may close early due to sufficient applications. To provide infection prevention and control nursing services and expert advice in North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring the highest possible standards of practice in the prevention, surveillance and investigation of infection. To provide infection prevention and control advice as specified in Service Level Agreements. Work as part of a team with the infection prevention and control nursing staff, Infection Control Doctor and Microbiology staff, and will liaise with external agencies and partners as required. Provide an information flow to Senior Clinical Matrons, Heads of Service, General managers and Clinical Directors as required Work as part of a team providing support for an assigned directorate Be required to work with all staff and patients and be confident to professionally challenge poor practice at times. Represent the trust externally to share good practice. Competently report back to the trust. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts. At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool” Act as a specialist adviser to all staff in matters relating to infection prevention and control. Liaise and agree action with all necessary staff in the event of an outbreak of infection. Assist in the investigation of outbreaks of infection with specific reference to source, mode of spread and means of control, and to implement plan for containment and prevention of further spread. Contribute to the IPCT clinical audit programme to continuously evaluate clinical procedures to ensure compliance with agreed infection prevention and control measures, recommending change when necessary to reduce risk trust wide, including implementation of research and recent validated advances in infection prevention and control. Identify and provide information and specialist education appropriate to need for different staff groups. Represent the Infection Prevention and Control Team on relevant committees, working groups etc and provide active membership and appropriate specialist input. Participate in the production of infection prevention and control reports as necessary. Deliver formal and informal IPC training to a wide range of staff in different settings. Participate in the production of infection prevention and control reports as necessary. Requirement to travel to different sites, as necessary. Provide counselling and/or information to patients, carers and staff on infection prevention and control measures relevant to their individual needs. Participate in the formulation and review of policies and guidelines for the prevention and control of infection. Contribute to QI projects and initiatives to improve IPC practice. · Have an awareness of the Trust financial position and work efficiently and effectively to contribute to budgets · Act as a practice supervisor to students attached to the department as part of their training · Support junior members of the team · Conduct appraisals as required · Maintain accurate records · Proficient on Microsoft packages such as word and excel · Ensuring all relevant logs are kept up to date · Contribute to the IPCT clinical audit programme · Required to work autonomously, prioritise own workload, manage own diary. With supervision and guidance available from the IPC team, IPC matron and IPC lead nurse. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities. Participate in review of own performance regularly and development of personal development plan at least every 12 months Take responsibility for own actions Recognise own personal strengths and weaknesses and identify appropriate strategies to enhance the strengths and overcome or minimise the weaknesses Apply personal effectiveness skills in terms of time management, prioritisation, resource management, self-motivation and team work This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Sep 2026
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Care Assistant
Procurae Group Ltd - North Yorkshire
from £15.60 an hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Join a Local Company Making a Difference At Dales Community Care, we are proud to be a local, family-focused care provider supporting people to live independently in their own homes. Our values are centred around compassion, dignity, respect, and delivering outstanding person-centred care. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Team Leader to join our Skipton team. This full-time role combines 20 hours per week undertaking Team Leader responsibilities and 20 hours per week delivering direct care and support to clients across Skipton and the surrounding areas. You will play a key role in supporting and developing care staff, maintaining high standards of care, and ensuring our clients receive safe, effective, and person-centred support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example while remaining actively involved in care delivery. What We Offer £15.60 per hour plus paid mileage. Fully paid DBS. Funded training and continuous professional development. Career development and progression opportunities. Employee wellbeing support. Shopping and fuel discounts. Company pension scheme. Employee Assistance Programme. Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500. Free on-site parking. Friendly and supportive team environment. Opportunity to make a real difference within your local community. Apply Today If you are passionate about people, have leadership experience, and want a rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you. Call our Recruitment Team on 01484 629935 to find out more or apply today.
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Community Care Assistant
Bolt Care Services Limited - Darlington
£13.50 to £14 an hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Job Description: Domiciliary Carer – Darlington Location: Darlington, County Durham Pay: £13.50 – £14.00 per hour Travel Allowance: 29p per mile Holiday: 28 days per year, pro rata Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available Make a real difference, every day. Bolt Care Services is looking for caring, compassionate and reliable Domiciliary Carers to join our team in Darlington. We believe that people should be supported to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes. Our approach is person-centred, with care tailored to each individual's needs, preferences and circumstances. If you are passionate about helping people and want a rewarding role where the work you do genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you. The role As a Domiciliary Carer, you will provide high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. Your responsibilities may include: Providing personal care and support with dignity and respect Supporting clients with their daily routines and activities Providing companionship and emotional support Supporting with meal preparation and food service Assisting with medication in accordance with care plans and company procedures Supporting with shopping, errands and household tasks where required Supporting individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and other care needs Providing respite and additional support to families and informal carers Supporting clients following hospital discharge Reporting changes in a client's condition or wellbeing to the appropriate member of the care team Maintaining accurate and professional care records Promoting independence, choice and dignity at all times What we're looking for We are looking for people who are: Caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in supporting others Reliable, responsible and punctual Respectful of people's privacy, dignity and individual choices Able to communicate effectively with clients, families and colleagues Comfortable working independently in clients' homes Flexible and willing to work a range of shifts, including weekends where required Committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care Previous care experience is desirable, although we are also interested in hearing from applicants who have the right values, attitude and commitment to care. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required for this role due to the nature of domiciliary care and travelling between clients. What we offer £13.50 – £14.00 per hour 29p per mile travel allowance 28 days' annual leave, pro rata Full-time and part-time opportunities A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference Ongoing training and development Supportive management and care teams The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people you support The opportunity to develop your career within a growing care organisation At Bolt Care Services, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care that promotes independence and enhances quality of life. We are committed to personalised care and supporting people with professionalism and empathy. Interested? If you are caring, dependable and passionate about making a difference in people's lives, apply today to join Bolt Care Services in Darlington.
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Labourer / Assistant Driller
Endeavour Drilling Ltd - England
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Endeavour Drilling Ltd are looking for labourers and suitable candidates to be trained up as assistant borehole drillers to work with us on projects in the East of England and around the country. The chosen candidate must have a driving licence. Elements of the job will be physically demanding and you will often be required to stay away from home during the week. We are looking for candidates to work with our lead drillers based in Essex Previous experience is not necessary as we provide all training and good rates of pay including overnight bonuses and overtime.
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