Total 49 science rd research job vacancies in york yo1 7fx

• Conduct experiments on crop plants and collect different tissues for sequencing and other molecular analysis.
• Perform a variety of molecular techniques including nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) extraction and quantification, primer designing, and quantitative PCR analysis.
• Maintain, calibrate, and modify equipment for test and evaluation procedures.
• Tabulate, statistically analyze, and summarize data using software packages including R programming.

Starting at $39,756 Per Year (GS 5-7)

Service Delivery Contribute to the provision of an analytical microbiology service for food, water and environmental samples Under supervision, assist in the receipt of samples into the laboratory and complete pre-analysis processing of specimens Work as part of a team to undertake routine preparation and examination of a wide range of samples under supervision Become competent in the use of laboratory equipment including balances and pipettes Assist with waste disposal following local procedures Respond to requests and accurately communicate information and results to other laboratory staff, as required Quality Systems Management Participate in activities necessary for the maintenance and development of the Quality System in accordance with UKAS requirements Support the laboratorys accreditation to ISO 17025 and ensure compliance with UKAS and other accreditation and certification standards Asset Management Ensure efficient running and contribute to routine maintenance of all equipment, which will include high cost, complex equipment requiring calibration and regular maintenance Take responsibility for stock control in the FW&E laboratory, ensuring sufficient stock levels are maintained for efficient service provision Strategy, Policy and Service Development Support the implementation of new methods and technologies into the laboratory, in order to maximise quality and efficiency of testing IT Infrastructure Become competent in the use of the laboratorys IT systems and assist with the basic inputting of data into the system Security / Health & Safety Ensure confidentiality and conformity to the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Caldicott principles and the Laboratory Information Systems and Technology Security policy Ensure attendance of self and managed staff on safety training courses as required in the UKHSA Health and Safety Training Policy and other safety policies as appropriate. Ensure that a Laboratory/Office Safety Code is implemented Ensure that risk assessments are implemented and maintained Notify accidents, near misses, dangerous situations and shortcomings in health and safety via the appropriate management structure For a full list of the main duties and responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Essential Criteria: Good standard of general education i.e. GCSEs (grade C or above) in English, maths and science or educated to NVQ 2 level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of qualification, or significant equivalent previous proven experience Previous experience of working in an administrative environment using computerised data systems Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel Good manual dexterity skills and confidence handling pathogens Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills ensuring accuracy Ability to work effectively as part of a team Demonstrate a high level of motivation and commitment to high standards An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships. Desirable Educated to A Level/NVQ level 3 standard or equivalent Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety requirements and procedures Previous experience of working in a laboratory Experience of managing and communicating sensitive/confidential information For a full list of essential criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths. You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 8 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application 750 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) face to face interview. Behaviour's and strengths will be tested at interview. The Behaviour's tested during the interview stage will be: Working Together Developing Self and Others Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Interviews will be held week commencing TBC. Please note, these dates are subject to change. 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 office working based at: York Biotech CampusSand Hutton,YorkYO41 1LZ Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates will require Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum with willingness and capability to work towards Security Check (SC).

As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The incumbent participates in multifaceted wildlife studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife. Assists with performing biological studies for determining the manner and extent to which wildlife populations are affected by management activities. Uses field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers in order to capture wildlife survey data or for other records. Independently identifies and collects data for studies.
• Surveys and observes avian populations, looking for abundance, behavior, habitat, sex and age structure, and seasonal movements. Identifies birds by sight and sound. Collects avian morphometric data and biological samples by capturing, measuring, bleeding, and marking birds. Uses field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers in order to capture avian survey data or for other records.
• The incumbent participates in multifaceted plant studies, including carrying out a variety of research and survey methods, analyzing established data, and monitoring environmental elements such as temperature, humidity, etc., and how it impacts plant health. Uses field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers in order to capture survey data or for other records. Conducts and/or monitors grazing activities, water control structures, and/or management monitoring studies. Identifies native and exotic flora and fauna.
• Survey's location for invasive species populations. Works with the biologists to outline a plan to minimize or remove invasive species. Uses field equipment including cameras, GPS equipment, binoculars, rangefinders and computers in order to capture survey data or for other records. Assists with invasive species removal projects, recording and submitting accomplishment data on the process of technical assistance and habitat restoration activities.
• The incumbent uses a variety of databases and reporting systems to store, compile, and analyze data from monitoring and studies.
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment, cleans grounds, collects and disposes of refuse and performs a variety of light maintenance and housekeeping tasks involving the use of hand and power tools and equipment. Assists with outdoor projects such as trail maintenance.

Starting at $39,756 Per Year (GS 5)

As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in planning wildlife censuses and surveys such as establishing schedules and procedures to accomplish surveys. Independently carries out wildlife studies by following research methods and established procedures for accomplishing
  and reporting the work. Monitors and implement activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife. Monitors and assists in control of wildlife, plant disease outbreaks, pest plant control, mowing/seeding activities and vegetation removal. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife.
• Assists in planning plants surveys and recommends plant management practices.
  Assists in planning habitat management activities designed to monitor, control, and eradicate non-native or invasive plant species and/or limit plant disease outbreaks. Independently carries out plant studies by following research methods and
  established procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work.
• Collects, assesses, and organizes biological and physical environment data from field investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife or plant resources from development projects, restoration projects or habitat improvement projects.
• Provides basic information on fish and wildlife resources and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals.
• Operates farm tractors, light trucks, vehicles, small watercraft and various other equipment such as generators, radios, radio tracking equipment, water monitoring equipment, global positioning systems and cameras. Provides work direction and guidance to biological technicians and volunteers and YCC enrollees, including safe handling of tools and operation of motorized vehicles and watercraft.

Starting at $44,317 Per Year (GS 6)

As a Biological Science Technician your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in planning and execution of wildlife studies, censuses and surveys such as establishing schedules and procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work. Monitors and implement activities related to conservation, management, and/or control of wildlife. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on wildlife.
• Assists in planning plants surveys and recommends plant management practices. Monitors and assists in control plant disease outbreaks, pest plant control, mowing/seeding activities and vegetation removal.
• Collects, assesses, and organizes biological and physical environment data from field investigations and reports findings to determine actual and potential impact on fish, wildlife or plant resources from development projects, restoration projects or habitat improvement projects.
• Use automated databases to enter, organize and perform preliminary analysis of collected field data, using standard statistical methods in preparation of wildlife and/or botany reports. Analyze and summarize biological data using a variety of database software programs or other presentation approaches, ensuring records are detailed, precise and accurately transferred (e.g., terrestrial, geologic, geographic, hydrologic, ecologic, and environmental data).
• Assist in preparing news release drafts for area media, and/or presenting informational or educational programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools.
• Operates farm tractors, light trucks, vehicles, small water craft and various other equipment such as generators, radios, radio tracking equipment, water monitoring equipment, global positioning systems and cameras. Provides work direction and guidance to biological technicians and volunteers and YCC enrollees, including safe handling of tools and operation of motorized vehicles and watercraft. Collects physiological and demographic data on harvested game at hunter check stations.

Starting at $44,317 Per Year (GS 6)

Archive Cataloguer

Do you have good attention to detail and experience in archives or records management? Would you like to contribute towards making our archive collections accessible to diverse audiences?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) archive and library collection contains around 7 million items and is of outstanding national and international significance. This is an exciting time for SMG's Archives and Libraries with our new strategy setting out how our collections will be the best in the world in our fields. We are committed to documenting our collections, making them available to more people than ever before and transforming customer service.

SMG have recently received a generous grant from the Foundation for Integrated Transport, in memory of Simon Norton. As a result of this we can unlock and promote the unique, historic record of Campaign for Better Transport for researchers, campaigners, academics and Science Museum Group visitors.

About the role

This role is a full-time (35 hours per week) role on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. Based at the National Railway Museum in York.

As Archive Cataloguer you will create a searchable online catalogue of over 120 boxes worth of documentation, organise the digitisation selected items from the archive, making them available online. You will work with internal departments to preserve fragile digital and paper material and with Campaign for Better Transport to communicate the power of the archive to key stakeholders and interested communities.

About you

Joining us, you will have relevant experience with Archives or Records Management and experience handling, storing and documenting archive collections. You will be able to embrace our commitment to making archive collections accessible to diverse audiences.

Crucially, you will be organised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively with the ability to complete tasks with accuracy and a good level of attention to detail. You will also be an effective communicator, be able to communicate confidently to a variety of internal and external stakeholders and supervise volunteers.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Senior Communications Manager

Do you have a positive and proactive approach to leading a team and the ability to collaborate with others effectively? Would you like the opportunity to deliver an engaging communications strategy that celebrates key events at both the National Railway Museum and Locomotion?

About us

The Science Museum Group is here to inspire futures. As part of this strategic priority our Marketing and Communication teams have a critical role to play in increasing our reach, driving footfall, promoting our brand and ensuring our programming is audience focused.

We are now recruiting for a Senior Communications Manager on a fixed-term, maternity cover contract for 13 months. This is a full-time role, working 35 hours per week and is based at the National Railway Museum (NRM) in York with hybrid working also available.

About the role

As Senior Communications Manager you will be leading the activity of the NRM and Locomotion communications team, with responsibility for delivering the communications strategy and achieving ambitious visitor numbers for both sites.

You will lead these teams in delivering engaging communications designed to celebrate a number of exciting events happening in 2025. These include the NRM's 50th birthday, the reopening of Station Hall and the bicentenary of the railways to be celebrated across both of our sites. In addition to these events, you will help to drive commercial return for our paid for offers and programmes including Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery and the Flying Scotsman VR Experience.

Your role will be essential in setting a culture of excellence and quality in all that we do and ensuring that internal comms are in line with expectations. You will work collaboratively with web and digital teams to align with museum objectives and messages to produce joined up comms campaigns across marketing, press, digital and social. You will use insight and data to continuously improve and evaluate all campaign outcomes.

About you

Joining us, you will have significant transferable skills that are relevant to a communications leadership role or existing experience in comms leadership, marketing management or a press/PR management role. You will have a positive and proactive approach to leading teams, collaborating with others, promoting new ways of thinking and building positive relationships across a large organisation.

Crucially, you will be a good communicator with the ability to write effective, interesting and persuasive copy. You will have experience of planning and delivering integrated communications campaigns and delivering an increase in footfall or awareness raising campaigns, in addition to experience using a CRM system and email marketing.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

ICT Security Officer

Do you have a knowledge of Cyber Security best practices and experience working on compliance projects? Do you want to be instrumental in helping our Information Security Team to create a secure and accessible workplace?

About us

As the world's leading group of science museums, the Science Museum Group shares an unparalleled collection spanning science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine with over five million visitors each year. The Information Security Team are responsible for protecting the Science Museum Group's network, which includes six sites and numerous staff and assets.

We are now recruiting for an ICT Security Officer on a permanent contract. This role is based at the National Railway Museum in York, on a full-time basis working 35 hours per week with hybrid working also available.

About the role

As ICT Security Officer your role will be instrumental in allowing SMG to continue to deliver on our mission. This is done by using security tools, writing policies, delivering training and using the knowledge and expertise within the team to influence decision making on creating a secure and accessible workplace. You will also contribute to compliance projects such as PCI DSS, Cyber Essentials and GovAssure.

This is an exciting role within an active and involved Information Security team, you will get the opportunity to work with a wide variety of business functions and aid in increasing the profile of Cybersecurity within the organisation through your relationships with the ICT Department and further.

You will be responsible for handling many of the regular projects that the team conducts, such as organising penetration testing and remediating vulnerabilities, producing, updating and delivering training as well as creating and delivering phishing simulations. This role will also take an active role in responding to security incidents, phishing, and malware in addition to assisting with daily alert monitoring.

About you

Joining us, you will have experience of supporting corporate IT environments, this includes devices such as network switches and firewalls, and systems such as Active Directory Domain Services. You will also have good attention to detail in addition to a knowledge of Cyber Security best practices and experience working on compliance projects.

Crucially, you will have the ability to work well in a team and you will be a good communicator able to engage with a wide range of people with varying levels of seniority. You will be proactive with a willingness to learn and engage with new technologies and tasks and have the appetite to develop your investigative and problem-solving skills further.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

The purpose of the fellowship: To create a competent independent implanter in all neuromodulation devices. To support and grow our research portfolio The post holder will finish the year with: An outstanding understanding of how to set up and develop a neuromodulation service. An excellent grounding in the role of research in guiding future therapy. The ability and confidence to be a future leader in the field of neuromodulation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust as a Research Project Manager for the ColoCap Trial.

You will join a national study team being established across the UK and will play a key role managing the study at NHS sites in England. This is an opportunity to get involved at the outset, inputting into the study set up and approval stages and subsequently delivering this ground-breaking trial over the next 3 years.

The post holder will additionally be responsible for the day-to-day management of other research projects, studies and trials at the Trust as required. The Project Manager must be able to provide initial advice, guidance, and support for researchers so candidates must already be familiar with the regulatory environment surrounding research in the NHS.

The post may therefore be varied, with opportunities for oversight of several concurrent research studies across a potentially clinically diverse field. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous trial/study management or coordination experience, who relishes a challenge, is keen to use their own initiative, and is flexible to the changing demands of research being able to prioritise competing workloads.

The right candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, a strong communicator, proactive and be able to work independently within a team environment.

Line management of other members of the team is required and national travel to support research sites may be necessary.'

Previous applicants need not apply.

This post is fixed term till 30/09/2027.

If you wish to apply for this position as a secondment, please seek permission from your current line manager first.
• To provide proactive research advice and support to Investigators and research teams.
• To develop, set up, manage and deliver research projects and activities.
• To provide support for researchers with all aspects of sponsorship and governance applications and ongoing responsibilities in this regard (such as making amendments, reporting adverse events, identifying and documenting breaches)
• In association with research teams, to actively manage project specific activities, ensuring milestones and recruitment targets are met, delivering projects on time and within budget.
• To co-ordinate various management, steering group and project-specific team meetings to ensure appropriate progress against objectives is maintained.
• To act as a conduit for the project across the other relevant support departments including, but not limited to, sponsor, finance, funder, pharmacy, laboratory and clinical teams.
• To maintain research databases such as EDGE/CPMS records and assist with the development of research reports.
• To work collaboratively with wider R&D Teams, providing support to projects where required.
• To assist with securing additional funding and investments through different grant schemes, for the service to become self-sustainable.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have

made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.


This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are delighted to offer a Neuromodulation Research Fellowship at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This 1-year industry funded post is looking to further the development of expertise in, and a strong evidence base for, neuromodulation.



The ideal applicant must hold a UK CCT in Anaesthesia and pain medicine or equivalent.The successful candidate will gain the exposure, experience, and confidence to become an independent neuromodulator. The candidate will learn how a successful service with low explant rates and high patient satisfaction is run. Further, this role will give the candidate dedicated time to undertake, publish and present neuromodulation research.

The fellowship will have protected time for high quality supervised research that will align with both local and industry research priorities. Within the post, they will be expected to engage and deliver NIHR portfolio studies related to pain and neuromodulation. However, they will also be required to develop and deliver investigator initiated, industry funded studies that align with the strategic direction of both the funder and the neuromodulation service. This position presently joint funded by Saluda medical, Nevro & Mainstay medical will help fill the current void in well designed and conducted randomised controlled trials in this sphere. This aligns with the recent publications in major journals (JAMA) and discussion at international meetings (INS) calling for this direction. York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust has a strong history in delivering randomised controlled trials (both commercial & non-commercial) in the sphere of Anaesthesia, Pain, Perioperative medicine, and Intensive Care and has several active trials ongoing. We successfully deliver many NIHR portfolio trials across our trust, a number of which have been developed and sponsored by York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will be supported by both the University of York academically & Dr Armstrong and Dr Fitzmaurice clinically, & will be encouraged to attend & present their research regularly at major national & international meetings including NSUKI, BPS, INS, NANS and WIP

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

The purpose of the fellowship:



· To create a competent independent implanter in all neuromodulation devices.

· To support and grow our research portfolio



The post holder will finish the year with:



· An outstanding understanding of how to set up and develop a neuromodulation service.

· An excellent grounding in the role of research in guiding future therapy.

· The ability and confidence to be a future leader in the field of neuromodulation.


This advert closes on Friday 13 Sep 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Transforming Agriculture Through Educational Innovation

We are excited to announce an exceptional opportunity at the forefront of agricultural science and education. Askham Bryan College and University Centre are searching for an Agri-Science and Technology Lead to spearhead our efforts in revolutionising the agricultural sector through cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the future of agriculture and to shape the next generation of agri-science professionals.

Where is this post based?

Askham Bryan College and University Centre is an ambitious, specialist land-based college based across the North of England with its main campus based on the outskirts of historic York.

As one of the largest specialist land-based colleges in the UK our strategy for the next decade emphasises our commitment to a high quality technical and professional land-based curriculum, provision of outstanding resources that deliver an exceptional and inclusive student experience and our contribution to the circular economy and sustainable developments.

The College is part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology is funded by Department for Education and to date has provided £1.7 million to develop specialist IoT classrooms and a precision livestock facility comprising a calf rearing facility and beef grower unit, and a teaching and learning space. The state-of-the-art equipment is being used by students for teaching and research. The facility takes a fully digitised approach to sustainable high welfare farming. Students complete research and make animal husbandry and welfare decisions based on real time data. This includes recording each animal's growth and health including its food and water intake via electronic wearable devices.

What We Offer:

Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of an enthusiastic team working towards a sustainable future in agriculture and land-based sciences.

Innovation at the Forefront: Lead projects involving the latest in agricultural technology, from precision farming and robotics.

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and progression in a rapidly evolving sector.

Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum and research that will define the future of the agri-science industry.

Generous Benefits: Including 35 days annual leave (pro-rata) in addition to bank holidays, ample free parking, canteen and onsite facilities, support for your professional development, a Teacher's Pension and more, plus the opportunity to work within spectacular grounds.

Your Role:

As the Agri-Science and Technology Lead and HE Lecturer, you will:

Lead Innovation: Drive advancements in agricultural practices through technology, research, and sustainable methods.

Manage and Develop Curriculum: Oversee the development and delivery of cutting-edge higher education courses in agri-science and technology.

Foster Research Opportunities: Identify and pursue research opportunities that align with our mission of sustainable and technologically advanced agriculture.

Engage with Industry: Build and maintain relationships with key industry partners, stakeholders, and organisations to enhance learning and research opportunities.

Inspire Students: Mentor and guide students, fostering a learning environment that prepares them for successful careers in agri-science.

About You:

Passionate about transforming agriculture through science and technology.

Experienced in agri-science, with a strong background in agricultural technology, research, or education.

A leader with proven project management skills and the ability to inspire both students and colleagues.

Innovative with a track record of implementing new technologies or practices in agriculture.

A clear understanding of research concepts and data analysis and the application of these within Agric-science and Technology.

Qualifications: Educated to at least Level 6, but ideally a Master's or higher in Agricultural Science, Technology, or a related field. Experience in higher education is desirable.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we are keen to hear from you and are accepting applications now.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if offered the role. For more information, please refer to the Job Description and person specification.

Join us in shaping the future of agriculture and education. Apply today!

Please note part-time applications will also be considered.

More Information about Askham Bryan College and University Centre

Askham Bryan College has a state-of-the-art Digital Skill Academy in which we focus on digital teaching, digital learning, digital assessment and digital upskilling. Using the tools and approaches set out in the colleges digital learning landscape. Which include the first in Europe, multi-user collaborative virtual reality suite which is at the heart of the building. Enabling students to experience immersive learning experiences in both 'real world' virtual reality and 'animated' virtual reality. These experiences are either created by the tutor or by empowering students to create their own environments for cutting edge assessment practices. Ever wanted to take your students inside an animal cell? Or make maths jump off the page? In virtual reality you can achieve just that!

We believe this approach will improve technical teaching, skill development and deepen Learning, better prepare students for the world and workplace. Teaching here is moving away from traditional methods and using technology to support all aspects of practice in a broad and balanced way from teaching and learning, progress tracking, subject specialist equipment and learning resources. With a dedicated team of support colleagues and a culture of 'teachers helping teachers' we hope to enable everyone to develop the skills for 21st century teaching practices.

We define the values and qualities that we require from our people using the Askham Bryan College DNA. Hardwired into what we do, our DNA strands ensure that all colleagues are committed to delivering with purpose, taking ownership, building trust and always learning. We offer an inclusive, dynamic, challenging and rewarding place to work.

Safeguarding Statement

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and partners to share this commitment. The Governors and Staff at Askham Bryan College regard each learner as a unique individual and therefore seek to support learner development in ways, which will foster security, confidence and independence. We recognise that high self-esteem, peer support, a secure College environment and clear lines of communication with trusted adults helps all young people and adults particularly those at risk or suffering abuse. These are regarded as central to the wellbeing of the individual and are therefore seen to be an intrinsic part of all aspects of the curriculum and ethos.

Specific measures relating to pre-employment checks:

• We may undertake online searches on internet activity as part of our pre-recruitment checks.
• We ask applicants for details of any convictions and cautions, regardless of whether these have been deemed as "spent". It is a condition of employment that applicants provide these details.
• We undertake Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks for prospective employees. Please note that it is an offence to apply for a regulated role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity involving children or vulnerable adults.

Note on "regulated activity": You are engaging in a regulated activity if you:

• Will be responsible, on a regular basis in a school or college, for teaching, training instructing, caring for or supervising children or vulnerable adults;
• Will be working on a regular basis in a specified establishment, such as a school, or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, where the work gives opportunity for contact with children or vulnerable adults; or
• Engage in intimate or personal care or healthcare or any overnight activity, even if this happens only once.

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Film and Sound Archivist

Do you have experience of handling, storing and documenting sound and film collections? Would you like the opportunity to document and process the sound and film material in the Science Museum Group collection?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) archive and library collection contains around 7 million items and is of outstanding national and international significance. This is an exciting time for SMG's Archives and Libraries with our new strategy setting out how our collections will be the best in the world in our fields. We are committed to documenting our collections, making them available to more people than ever before and transforming customer service.

We are now recruiting for a Film and Sound Archivist on a fixed-term contract for 7 months. This role is based at the National Railway Museum in York, on a full-time basis working 35 hours per week.

About the role

As Film and Sound Archivist you will document and process our sound and film material, making catalogue descriptions available via Collections Online and recordings via our reading rooms in Bradford, London, Manchester and York. You will work closely with Collections, Research and Curatorial colleagues across SMG on the intellectual development of the collections and processing new acquisitions.

You will respond to archive research enquiries about the sound and film archives, whilst also contributing to promotion and communications about the archives, such as via social media. You will also be supporting the Group Archives Manager to supervise volunteers to perform routine tasks such as listing, indexing and repackaging.

About you

Joining us, you will have experience of working in an archival role and with archives collections. You will have experience in audiovisual digitisation and preservation, and/or time-based media conservation.

You will have good accuracy and attention to detail alongside experience of working on cataloguing projects, following current professional archives practice and standards, including creating authority files. Crucially, you will have good IT skills including using an archive management system and Microsoft 365.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Collections Care Assistant

Do you have good knowledge and practical experience of working with historic collections and objects? Do you want to undertake conservation object cleaning of collection items at the National Railway Museum?

About us

At National Railway Museum the historic site is changing, a multi-million-pound programme of construction and restoration projects is transforming and modernising the museum, with new buildings, galleries, visitor attractions, outdoor spaces and vital conservation work.

We are now recruiting for a Collections Care Assistant to join the team on a fixed-term contract until March 2025. This role is full-time, working 35 hours per week, on-site at the National Railway Museum in York.

About the role

As Collections Care Assistant you will work within our Collections Care team during this busy and exciting time for the museum. You will be involved in a wide variety of conservation and collections care activities including assisting with environmental monitoring and conservation cleaning of the collections.

You will assist in the condition reporting, care, data management and recording, assist with the changeover of exhibitions, cleaning and packing of objects from the collection stores and on gallery.

You will work closely with the other members of the Conservation & Collections Care team, supporting the work of the Conservation team, and more widely the work of the Documentation, Registration, Photography and Curatorial teams.

You will undertake conservation object cleaning of collection items where appropriate. You will ensure that these tasks are carried out in a safe and secure manner to comply with current legislation and following best professional practice.

About you

Joining us you will have good knowledge or practical experience of working with historic collections coupled with an understanding of collections care, particularly object handling. You will have good communication skills which will enable you to work well as part of a team.

You will be able to work well under pressure and use prioritising skills to meet deadlines calmly and effectively. Crucially you will have the ability to work to a high standard of accuracy with good attention to detail.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process, or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

Don't feel you meet all of the criteria? At SMG, we are committed to building a workforce that is open for all, and welcome you to apply, even if your experience doesn't fit perfectly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

What we offer

Joining us as an employee, you will have the opportunity to develop your career in a world-class museum group. We understand that work/life balance and wellbeing is crucial to our colleagues, so we offer the perks listed below, as well as support for things that happen in life such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Support with personal and professional development
• 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced contributory pension
• Unmind App and other wellbeing support
• Interest-free loans
• Days Out discounts
• Health & Dental Insurance

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to foster a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.