Total 18 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in West Midlands, B70 8NL

This nurse provides health promotion, health education and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. The focus is on individual growth and development in outpatient PACT nursing practice.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Promotes patient-centered care in the management of chronic disease using VA guidelines and protocols.
• Implements nursing interventions/orders in a timely and complete manner.
• Has knowledge of population characteristics including cultural, ethnic, gender and religious diversity. He/she must have knowledge of family dynamics, psychotherapy, developmental theory and interpersonal relationships and systems approach to clinical care.
• Serves as a preceptor or field instructor for students and employees in orientation.
• Utilizes systematic data collection, aggregation, analysis, and reporting techniques to achieve concurrent compliance review of identified quality/patient safety metrics.
• Triages walk-in/acute care visits and utilizes RN protocols to assist with triaging.
• Manages same day patient care needs and coordinates procedures, labs, transitions, education and follow up if indicated.
• Based on the daily huddle, identifies patients that will require special nursing care and collaborates with the team about how best to meet that patient's needs.
• Maintain ongoing appointments of varying modalities (telephone clinic, face-to-face, telehealth, secure messaging). Face-to-face and scheduled telephone follow up visits should be at least 4-7 visits per day.
• Promotes collaborative behavior and team efforts. Is confident of abilities, effectively initiates solutions and, is alert to new opportunities, techniques, and approaches.
• Recognizes ethical issues related to professional nursing practice and models appropriate action by providing and directing others in the provision of care following established policies and ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process, based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
• All other duties as assigned, pertaining to this occupation, to meet the needs of the Agency, Department, Facility, and/or Service.

The duties of this position include but not limited to:

• Starts, stops, and regulates the utilities and their system components.
• Ensures that steam pressure is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for changing charts, receiving fuel oil shipments, monitoring the central liquid oxygen levels, and preparing orders for materials and/or services.
• Provides preventative maintenance according to predetermined routine guidelines on various mechanical equipment and systems.
• Makes decisions based on data trends to determine the need for adjustment and/or repair.
• Follows instructions and operating procedures and conveys ideas both orally and in writing.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs system components.
• Resolves emergency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning calls.

The incumbent serves as a Visual Information Specialist with primary responsibilities in graphic design, audiovisual production, web content, social media, reproduction and desktop publishing for the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System and its affiliates. The incumbent is responsible for editing, publishing, and monitoring submissions from facility contributors to ensure their grammatical and structural correctness as well as compliance with Federal, VA and Medical Center mandates, policies and procedures to include 508 compliance. This involves selecting the appropriate format or medium for execution, suggesting collateral for incorporation, designing layout, and converting the result to a finished product suitable for reproduction, and electronic or print distribution. The incumbent also coordinates, analyzes, and reports all visual media production data to the Chief of Medical Media Section.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Prepares the arrangement or layout for graphic design projects by acquiring enough information about the subject to present it accurately as well as aesthetically.
• Applies a technical knowledge and skill in laying out the work according to the specifications received.
• Meets with the author or project creator to learn the specific informational objectives of the project. Based upon these meetings, makes decisions and determines the most appropriate format and medium based on final reproduction, deadlines, requestor's use, available time and resources.
• Applies substantial subject matter knowledge in order to layout graphics and video products that not only depict but also interpret the meaning or purpose of the subject matter involved.
• Designs visual products such as photographs, illustrations, diagrams, graphs, models, slides, charts, brochures, newsletters, flyers, publications, exhibits, web content, social media content, live or video recorded video or lectures, multimedia computer presentations presented over the WWW, and other means of communication.
• Develops and designs visual products for high level briefings of officials within and outside the organization.
• Plans the technical details of, or produces, aesthetically composed visual products for dissemination by print and/or electronic means.
• May serve as the COR (Contract Officer Representative), OLCR (On-line Certifier), ADPAC (Computer representative), and/or Purchase Card Clerk.
• Produces and edits programs related to the mission of this medical center to include, but is not limited to: video production, broadcasting, video livestreaming, audio recording and photography.
• Performs public relations, commercial and patient video and/or photography.
• Responsible for hosting and maintenance of facility websites.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Receiving limited supervision from the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor in directing (1) WL-10 HVAC Equipment Mechanic Leader (5) WG-10 heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment mechanics, (1) WG-10 Maintenance Mechanic, (2) WG-5 A/C Equipment Mechanic helpers, and any temporary personnel which may be authorized.
• Responsible for planning and scheduling of technician assets to have complete coverage of facility ventilation and air conditioning equipment 24 hours per day.
• Ordering all supplies and materials for equipment operation and preventive maintenance.
• Preparing and furnishing to the Chief or Assistant Chief, Facilities Management Service or the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, input on the complete operation and maintenance of all HVAC systems including staffing, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Ensuring that operations, maintenance and repair of all Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating, Electrical, Digital Environmental Controls, including programming of complex computer aided monitoring systems of buildings and facilities will be maintained and recommending solutions in meetings and/or conferences with Engineering, production control, and other personnel involving the initial analysis of long-range work requirements.
• Verifying time and attendance records, planning and establishing leave schedules and authorizing leave for assigned employees.
• Insuring adequate stock of materials and equipment by inventorying and ordering those supplies necessary within the allocated HVAC budget.
• Researching and gathering data on equipment and materials to prepare specifications for ordering supplies, equipment and services required for the HVAC Unit.
• Instructing, directing, training, and planning the activities of and administering personnel actions for all subordinate employees.
• Interpreting specifications, drawings, memos, catalogs, operating manuals, etc., for subordinates. Following up on delayed delivery of materials, equipment repair, defective supplies or other conditions slowing work or which will cause deadlines not to be met.
• Initiating all recommendations for performance awards, as appropriate for all employees under their supervision. Preparing performance plans for all subordinates and preparing annual performance appraisals. Participating in the selection of employees for vacant positions in the Section. Initiating recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates and is responsible for the supervisory evaluation of all employees in the Unit when they apply for promotion or reassignment.
• Will have supervisory responsibility for the HVAC systems journeymen and helpers at this Medical Center. These technicians must be capable of functioning at the journeyman level with little supervision.
• Supervising and training employees regarding varied capacities of the HVAC systems such as duty cycling, start/stop time optimization, auto restart time-of-day scheduling, peak demand limiting, maintenance work order generation, reset application, air delivery equipment optimization, enthalpy optimization, record log keeping of monitoring applications, and alarm status of the multitude of programmable alarm functions throughout the facility.
• Reprogramming the HVAC portion of the energy management system main computer console and separate "stand alone" remote control units with various software updates as they become available from the supplier and economically benefit the Medical Center.
• Establishing an air conditioning systems management program that will meet all requirements of VHA and TJC. This program will consist of at least the following: Identification and inventory of all critical HVAC systems and critical components supporting these systems and a written plan to ensure testing, balancing, and maintenance of the systems so continued operation of the systems will be available at all times.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

The Registered Nurse working in the Medical Step Down Unit (MSDU) at the West Haven, CT VA will be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, race and culture, values, and previous experiences. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in unit/program level quality improvement processes and initiatives, as well as customer service programs.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Full-Time, 07:30pm - 8:00am, 72/80 rotating day/night 12 hour shifts and rotating weekends and holidays
Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Notifications:

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Connecticut Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

The Registered Nurse - Clinical Nurse Educator (Sterile Processing) understands instructional design, implementation and application related to education and training. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs Learning Needs Assessments
• Develops educational trainings for staff within the organization
• Assists with the orientation of new employees and their evaluation of their progress during the orientation process
• Serves as a trainer and consultatnt for Resuscitation Education Initiative (Redi) Program
• Monitors and tracks Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Life Support (ALS) compliance within the organization
• Supports nurse residency programs including the development of curriculum utilizing strategic learning methodologies such as simulation, lecture case studies and virtual reality
• Reviews current nursing literature for new trends and changes based on evidence-based research with the ability to propose practice and documentation revisions based on evaluation of outcomes.
• Delivers a fundamental understanding of adult learning principles and a lifelong learner that can practice with flexibility

• This position is a Bargaining Unit position.
• Selectee may be required to work at any VA Connecticut Healthcare System campus, as needed.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

Performs other related duties as assigned:

• Plans and implements a comprehensive Interior Design Program which includes providing complete, from concept to installation, interior design services for the organization to include satellite facilities. Duties include performing and managing work related to the design of interior environments to promote employee productivity, health, and welfare, and/or the health and welfare of the public.
• Provides technical expertise to coworkers and contractors and routinely coordinates with engineers, architects, and other designers to ensure compliance with VA regulations and facility design criteria. Acts as a technical representative for design and finish specifications matters and manages the facility furniture program. Influences design of new construction from conception through activation by an in-depth knowledge of use requirements and availability of resources to fulfill these requirements; ensures that appropriately designed finish plans are formulated and comply with commercial building codes, safety and environmental guidelines and the VA master specification for all renovation and new construction projects.
• Acts as Contracting Officer's Representative for all furnishings, window treatments, patient cubicle curtains, wall coverings, floor coverings, wall art, lighting, ceiling treatments, casework, and all other interior design-related accoutrements from origination to installation. Selects items based upon: patient, visitor, and staff needs; VA and facility standards, infection prevention and control requirements, healthcare environment needs, General Services Administration (GSA) contract sources; and available resources, while meeting VA socio-economic goals and acquisitions regulations in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation Develops project timelines to ensure orders are placed in accordance with Procurement Action Lead Times (PALT) deadlines to ensure timely delivery without impact to construction.
• Works with direct supervisor to determine priorities and utilize an annual interior design budget in recurring funds and budgeting projects that may involve millions of dollars in non-recurring funds. This includes verifying receipt of orders and coordinating installation. In addition to fixed annual budget and nonrecurring funds for projects, incumbent prepares interior design budgetary requirements for major and minor construction projects, for supplemental and future funding by VHA. The position is responsible for prioritizing needs at the medical center and preparing budgets and justifications to obtain funds needed by the program.
• Ensures that the new signage/directional graphics meet the requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as applicable and effectively informs/directs patients, visitors, and staff. The Interior Designer develops an evaluation method to assess the effectiveness of the signage and wayfinding plan for Veterans, visitors and staff. The position represents the facility at various design-trade functions and maintains an effective rapport with design-industry vendors and/or representatives. Contact is maintained with designers at VA facilities to exchange pertinent professional information regarding existing and future projects; utilizes these contacts to keep abreast of the ever-changing concepts related to interior design responsibilities.
• Manages an interior design file system that includes drawings, specifications, budgets, project information, government contracts, requests for interior design services, and regulations pertaining to interior design; manages a resource library of catalogs for furniture, materials, finishes, and all other design-related items, that are appropriate by ensuring they contribute to infection prevention, long term maintenance and sustainability goals for a healthcare environment.

• Position is in the Competitive Service.
• Veterans' Preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay.

This is an Open and Continuous Announcement (OCA), intended for current location listed. This announcement will remain open until the closing date of 12/30/2024 or until filled. Applications will be reviewed and referred at regular intervals every two weeks starting on 11/22/2024 .

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This position serves as the Supervisory Healthcare Engineer (Deputy) for the Engineering Service as the full alter ego of the Chief with responsibility for the professional Engineering programs such as Maintenance and Repair, Utility Plant Operations, Energy Management and Conservation Program, Safety, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Emergency Preparedness, Green Environmental Management, Vehicle Fleet, Grounds, Capital Planning, and Construction Project Management section at a multi-faceted and affiliated VA Medical Center, including outlying Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Some of the duties include but are not limited to;

• Develops and manages a complex, professional, and highly technical program.
• Acts as staff professional consultant and advisor on engineering and environmental matters to top management, high level medical and administrative staff along with VISN management.
• Responsible for the following programs: budget, projects, cost estimates, operational programs, and preventive maintenance.
• Responsible for personnel issues such as performance appraisals and discipline.
• Ensures all assignments are completed in accordance with VA Manuals Medical Center policies and safe practice.
• Participates in formulating changes in staffing patterns and organization structure within the service.
• Participates in the selection of applicants for vacant positions and candidates for promotion. Initiate performance awards and commendations.
• Works independently while applying professional engineering knowledge, training experience, and judgment to solve the wide variety of technical and management problems arising in a highly active and extremely complex medical center.

Position located in the Health Services Department at a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facility.

Primarily responsible for providing emergency assessment and medical care to inmate patients.

First responder at the scene of sudden illness or emergency and sometimes encounters situations which may be life threatening.

Determines, upon consultation with a medical provider (physician/physician assistant/nurse practitioner), the most appropriate method of transportation to the local hospital.

Prioritizes treatments for patients having multiple problems and employs a variety of established medical emergency procedures, techniques, methods and equipment, including the performance of emergency triage.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager
West Cumbria / Lake District (CA28)

Commutable from - Carlisle, Keswick, Workington, Maryport, Whitehaven, Millom, Penrith
£45,000-£50,000

Benefits:-

• 9% Private Pension, X4 Life Assurance
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Our client is a leading packaging manufacturer, part of a multi-billion-pound global group, with a reputation for product quality, which is second to none and industry leading standards. They are looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to develop their site HSE strategy.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and build on all health, safety and environmental standards, processes & procedures
• Coach supervisors and managers on best practice across HSE
• Management of the EHS and ISO14001 environmental strategy
• Make sure the site remains legally compliant in all aspects of HSE - ISO14001 & ISO4500 Standard
• Investigate accidents and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Manage site procedures & standards for risk assessments, SSOW, control & monitoring hazards, substances, work equipment, PPE, manual handling
• Health & safety inductions with contractors and new members of staff
• Determine actions p

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Must have experience in a similar HSE Manager position
• Beneficial to have worked in some form of manufacturing industry
• Must have NEBOSH General Certificate & IOSH
• ISO14001 auditing experience would be beneficial
• Knowledge of keeping up-to-date with HSE standards and make sure a site is compliant
• Be flexible outside of working hours to discuss any questions or issues employees might have
• Experience of working with Environmental Management Systems
• Comfortable & confident coaching and influencing staff and managers on the importance of H&S
• Proactive and progressive individual
• Beneficial to have NEBOSH Diploma and IEMA Certificate in Environmental

"To apply please email your CV / resume to [ chrisg@hunterselection.co.uk ]". - Chris Gumm - 01908 010 438

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Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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Experienced Civils biased Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Manager required to join a regional contractor based in West Sussex to oversee a range of projects across Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex. Traditionally overseeing a wide scope of projects including coastal scheme, ground-works, water treatment plants and more. Reporting into the managing director with regular liaison with the board of directors, department heads and site teams.

This Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Manager role will involve regular reviews and improvement of existing processes and systems, monitoring relevant KPI's, audits, maintenance of ISO standards as well as assisting with the pre-construction & tender stage.

AS HSQE Manager you will lead the HSQE team as well as represent the business to clients, subcontractors & supply chain working together to improve HSQE standards.

This HSQE Manager is with a busy south coast regional contractor with a turnover more than £50M. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced HSQE Manager or an ambitious HSQE Advisor looking to step up with the prospect to work across a variety of interesting schemes ranging from £300K - £300M in value.

Key attributes of the ideal candidate will include either IOSH or NEBOSH, extensive knowledge and experience of IISO9001, ISO4001 and ISO45001, CSCS card and preferably a member of professional body. My client is prepared to reward the right person with a competitive salary & package.

For more information please contact Claire Spiers in our Southampton Office on 0779578588 or send your CV to cspiers@fr-group.co.uk

Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.