As part of a small team of gardeners, you will be preparing winter and summer bedding and flower beds ready for planting, providing an inviting environment for patients, staff and visitors visiting the Oxford hospital sites.

You will also be required to keep the sites clear and free of litter.

This is a role where you will need to work without supervision and be able to plan your own work and schedule.

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To undertake estates maintenance activities that may be demanding and/or non-routine.

To work across all Trust sites, maintaining grounds and gardens.

To prepare winter and summer bedding and preparing flower beds for bedding plants.

Ensure compliance with Trusts safety standards, policies and procedures. Taking all safety measures to prevent danger, avoid injury and prevent damage to equipment.

Exchange routine information to inform colleagues, staff and contractors.

Travel between Trust sites.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

To work in accordance with the requirements of HTM’s, HBN’s, Model Specifications, relevant Statutory Regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and Trust Policies and Procedures.

To work in accordance with the requirements of the Trusts gardening services performing non-complex tasks.

Actively participate in the operation of the Trusts labour control scheme by working within the scheme including completion of all paperwork required of the scheme. (Including completion of all job dockets and time sheets)

To work without supervision.

Work overtime to carry out emergency repairs as required by management.

Plan own work and schedule of works.

Must be able to communicate with a range of staff and clients on non-complex technical issues.

Ability to prioritise changing workloads and to act pro-actively to address work requests in conjunction with the Estates Manager/Estates Officer/Estates Maintenance Team Leader.

Ability to problem solve equipment and interpret operational manuals to establish best solution for problems.

Ability to understand and comment on maintenance policies.

Ability to manipulate fine tools and equipment/materials, allowing only a narrow margin of error.

Maintain and repair health service grounds and gardens.

To assist other trades as required

Frequent requirement to exert heavy physical effort for several long periods i.e. heavy repairs, lifting and moving equipment.

Ability to work in unpleasant situations or environments.

Ability to concentrate for several long periods to carry out required tasks and address any paperwork required for task.

May occasionally be required to assist works in areas of uncontrolled hazardous i.e. gas leak, steam leak, live LV working, bodily fluids and raw sewage.

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade.

Able to support the induction of new staff.

Ability to participate in estates surveys and audits.

Ability to process own timesheets and job dockets.

At all times to carry Trust communication device (pagers and /or two-way radio, mobile phones) to facilitate immediate response to emergencies.

The application of fertilisers and weed killers to selected areas.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024

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Decontamination Technician

Do you want a career working alongside scientists and specialists in research and development ?

If so, you could build a great career as a Decontamination Technician working for one of the countries leading Decontamination Companies.
Our clients work in frontline areas developing new drugs and vaccines as well as doing ground breaking research.

To land a job as a Decontamination Technician you do not need any specific qualifications or experience but some of the general skills you should possess are:

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Physical abilities Good numeracy and literacy
High level of attention-to-detail
Good organisational abilities
Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge
Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
Positive and approachable manner
Team player qualities


Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is important, you will often find that your schedule includes days, evenings and weekends. Flexible working patterns can work extremely well for those who have home and family commitments providing a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Shift patterns are worked and will be worked and occasional weekends.
Full uniform supplied
Company pension offered
37.5 hr week over any 7 day period
Salaries start at £22,500 - Over 21 years of age
Independently mobile- ability to travel to various locations in Oxford
Opportunities for progression


Please contact recruitment@castium.co.uk with any further questions you may have.

The Thames Valley Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening programme offers community based ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms to an eligible population of almost 13,000. The target screening population are men in their 65th year.

The primary purpose of the Screening Technician role is to undertake the day to day operational running of AAA Clinics out in the community, across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire with the large proportion of the programme’s clinics held in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire.

The primary purpose of this role is to perform ultrasound scanning as part of the National Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (NAAASP). The post holder will ensure abdominal ultrasound scanning is undertaken to a high standard and in accordance with national standard operating procedures.

The post holder will reassure men attending the community AAA screening and surveillance clinics and explain the screening test to them. The post holder will ensure that the men attending clinics are informed and aware of the implications of AAA screening.

The post holder will be responsible for informing the participant of the result of their scan and for ensuring the participant outcome is processed correctly.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering CompassionateExcellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

We are looking for someone who is willing to train as a technician. The trainee role is suitable for people from a variety of backgrounds who can undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care which typically takes 12 months to complete. No previous experience is required as training will be given to ensure high standards of scanning in accordance with National Operating Procedures. The training also enables the Screening Technician to have confidence in explaining the screening programme, reassuring patients about the implications of the scan, discussing results and arranging the next steps, should it be required.

The post holder will initially work as an assistant practitioner, carrying out abdominal ultrasound scans within standard operating procedures. Following successful completion of the NAAASP course, the post holder will work independently and make judgements according to experience and training. Advice is available when needed for more complex situations but the post holder generally works on his/her own initiative without reference to the Line Manager.
• Organise and carry out ultrasound scans of the abdominal aorta in accordance with current guidelines for sonographic scanning and the programme protocol.
• Ensure that scan results are despatched as soon as possible from off-site screening clinics to the screening office in a safe and confidential way.
• Communicate the outcome of the screening test to the man (this may be via his relative/carer or interpreter); provide additional information and offer support appropriate to the outcome/patient pathway.
• Deal with medical and patient enquiries as appropriate, taking the initiative to prioritise work and to bring to the attention of medical or administrative staff any patient whose condition warrants it.
• Handle incidents and medical emergencies in a professional manner and in accordance with local policy, supporting other screening staff if appropriate.
• Keep the Screening Programme Manager, Team Leader Screening Technician, Programme Administrator and/or Clinical Skills Trainer informed of caseload and any difficulties arising, seeking advice where necessary.
• A full driving licence and use of a car are essential to this role and the successful candidate must be willing to travel frequently to cover all areas.

We are seeking a dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic Individuals with a ‘can do’ attitude who are eager to learn. The successful candidates must also be able to work autonomously with good organisational skills.

Applications from Qualified technicians will also be considered.

Please see attached Job Description for more detail.


This advert closes on Thursday 29 Aug 2024

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Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Oxford
Salary: Up to £44,500 + bonus, overtime and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, Saturday's on a rota

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My client is recruiting for an experienced Vehicle Technician for our clients large dealer group in the Oxford area. This is a large company that offers Vehicle Technicians a brilliant opportunity and career progression.

Fantastic benefits package for Vehicle Technicians that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme
• Excellent holiday allowance package
• Cycle to work scheme

Vehicle Technician Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches
• Cambelts

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year in a workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history
• Minimum Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance Repair or equivalent

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

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Consultant: Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive / Motor Trade recruitment agency. We deal with all aspects of the motor trade so if you have experienced then we will be keen to have a chat; everything from Car Dealerships, HGV companies, Fleet companies, manufacturers & independent sites

Morgan Hunt are recruiting for an Grounds Maintenance Operative to work with an Housing Trust based in Oxford on a Permanent basis. The details of the job are below:
Hours: Full-time 36 hours 7.30am to 15.30pm Mon – Fri
Salary: £26,583 per year
Location: Oxford
Must have full clean driving licence company van will be provided.

Job Role:
Your typical day could start with carrying out a program of assigned grounds maintenance works in line with published schedules. Then you might be carrying out a range of horticultural activities such as planting summer and winter beds, maintaining hedges, turf maintenance, weed spraying, weeding, and leafing, before heading off to ensure green waste is disposed of in line with company policy and waste management regulations.

As a Grounds Maintenance Operative, you’ll be providing a high quality, customer focused grounds service. With a particular focus on maintaining our estates, you’ll actively work in partnership with key colleagues to manage effective garden maintenance, developing and improving trust's environmental services to residents and ensuring we take full account of residents’ needs.

You’re a people person who likes to get things done. You’ll enjoy working in an outdoors environment in all weather conditions and you’re first rate at general horticultural maintenance. To be successful in this role you’ll need to be on site five days a week.

Your role covers all aspects of environmental services and grounds maintenance. If you’re a seasoned professional within horticultural services, then we want to hear from you.

To be a success in this role, you’re:
• Able to work in all weathers and in an outdoor environment.
• Have a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Experienced in the field of horticulture.
• Able to demonstrate practical experience in the use of powered equipment.
A company van will be provided in order for you to undertake your duties.

Here are just a few of the benefits of working at the trust:
• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• two additional paid volunteering days each year 
• flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 
• 4 x salary life assurance
• up to 10% pension contribution
This role will require a Basic DBS check. A Full UK driving licence is required.

Please see attached Job Description for a more detailed breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of this role.

Manpower is currently recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager within Oxford.

Details:
Pay-rate : £14.33 - £16.96 per hour depending on experience
Hours : Monday - Friday 08.00-16.00 with the ability for flexibility , and be able to participate in an on call rota
The right candidate will drive and own their own vehicle, as cover across handful of sites within Oxfordshire will be needed ( business miles will be paid)

As a Facilities Support Manager, some of your key responsibilities will include:
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that effective governance arrangements and performance management systems are in place and ensure that risks are identified and included as appropriate on the directorate risk register and are progressed appropriately to reduce the risk profile.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to address complaints and incidents appropriately lead the learning from such events.

Essential
* LD management experiences at senior level for at least 12 months
* Experience and examples of how they have managed performance and finance with in previous roles
* Ability to communicate in verbal and written form across all levels with in the organisation

You'll have the following skills/experience:
* Experience in a similar role for an NHS trust.
* Food hygiene and waste management knowledge.
* People management experience.
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle as some travel between site is included in the role.

The main responsibilities can be broken down in strategy, policy and delivery across the following areas:
* Quality
* Workforce
* Finance
* Performance
* Strategic change
* Stakeholder engagement/partnership

Apply today and we will be in touch.

If you offer experience of electrical maintenance and are looking to develop your skills and experience this is an exciting opportunity to join the Estates team at St Edward’s.

You will be working alongside other electricians and will undertake general maintenance duties along with installations.

The role involves planning and installing new electrical fittings, diagnosing electrical problems, and conducting general electrical maintenance and repair work.

To be considered for this role you will need relevant experience or training as an Electrician.

You may be required to join a CPD (Continual Professional Development) electrical scheme under our supervision. Further training such as part edition updates may be required.

The working hours are:

Monday to Thursday – the working hours are 8.00am to 4.30pm with a 45-minute lunch break
Friday – 8.00am to 4.30pm with a 30-minute lunch break

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Laboratory Technician to join the Jenner Institute at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford.
You will assist the scientific research staff in providing laboratory and some general administrative support to Jenner Institute. You will be working alongside the senior laboratory technician in the preparation of reagents and sterile media, maintaining supplies and consumables, placing and receipting orders, glass washing and autoclaving and ensuring smooth running of laboratory equipment. You will communicate with the ORCRB stores manager and assisting the laboratory manager in organising and distributing of incoming goods to their respective users. You will be responsible for assisting the laboratory manager in the maintenance and servicing of equipment and also ensuring the Health and Safety requirements of the University are met.
It is essential that you are educated to A-level or above in life sciences with recent experience working in a scientific laboratory environment and the ability to organise your own work load and take initiative as appropriate. You will have excellent organisational skills and experience of stock control, and have the flexibility and ability to work co-operatively as part of a team, as well as independently. Excellent written and oral communication skills, and computer competency in Microsoft packages are also required.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a permanent contract and is funded by the Department.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 8 August 2024 will be considered. Interviews to be hold the week commencing Monday 26 August. Please quote 174326 on all correspondence.

Our Medicines Management Service is highly respected within and beyond Oxford Health and our staff are considered integrated members of patient-focused multi-disciplinary teams. Please see attached Job Description/person Specification for full duties. Please do get in touch on the details below if you would like to ask us any questions about this role.

Maintenance Team Member

Holiday Inn Oxford

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Hotel Maintenance Team Member to join our team. As a member of the hotel maintenance team, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of maintenance and repair work to ensure that all equipment and facilities are in good working order.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out regular maintenance and repair work on the hotel's equipment and facilities, including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Responding promptly to any maintenance requests or emergencies, and addressing them in a timely and efficient manner.
• Conducting regular inspections of the hotel's facilities and equipment to identify any maintenance issues and ensure that they are addressed promptly.
• Keeping accurate records of all maintenance work, including expenses, work completed, and parts used.
• Assisting with the implementation of preventative maintenance programs to ensure that all equipment and facilities are well-maintained and in good working order.
• Assisting with the management of external contractors and suppliers, including ensuring that all work is completed to a high standard and within budget.
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines and ensuring that all maintenance work is carried out safely.
• Assisting with other tasks and projects as required by the Maintenance Manager or senior management.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the lgh hotel portfolio.
• Access to the ihg employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (t&cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a maintenance role in a hotel or similar environment.
• Strong technical skills and a good understanding of building and facility systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work well as part of a team.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to work evenings and weekends if required.
• A good understanding of health and safety guidelines and procedures.

Hotel

The Holiday Inn® Oxford hotel is conveniently located just off the A34, only three miles from Oxford town centre. Hotel guests can enjoy free parking and a short walk to the Pear Tree Park & Ride bus service for a quick 10-minute journey into the City Centre.

For those looking to explore further afield, Oxford Parkway train station is only five minutes away by car and provides easy access to London, while the designer outlet shopping at Bicester Village Retail Park is also within easy reach.

Within walking distance of the hotel are many of the University of Oxford's historic buildings, including the Radcliffe Camera and Christopher Wren's Tom Tower, as well as the Ashmolean Museum. Additionally, guests can take a short 10-minute drive to visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill at Baroque Blenheim Palace.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

If you think you can rise to the challenge this job presents then please contact Graham Cripps Pharmacy Purchasing & Distribution Operational Manager e.mail: graham.cripps@ouh.nhs.uk (Tel: 01865 225975) Our Identity statement: The supply of medication across all clinical areas in the Trust is essential to patient care. To ensure this need is consistently met, the Pharmacy Purchasing and Distribution Team are dedicated to providing a readily accessible, safe, constant service that meets the changing demands and pressures of the modern NHS.

Pharmacy Technician – Band 6.

37.5hours – Mon to Friday

This is a unique opportunity for the right person to join our team providing the OUH NHS Foundation Trust with a high quality medicines supply service.

This role is central to the performance of the unit, and the successful individual must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as having a self motivated and positive demeanour, be able to cope with changing demands and be able to work under pressure.

You need to be an experienced qualified Pharmacy Technician and be up for a challenge with a steep learning curve

Duties include but are not limited to:

· Working with suppliers to improve services for the OUH

· Ensuring medicines are ordered and received in a timely manner to meet demand

· Sourcing new medicines from suppliers to meet with new demand and to support supply problems

· Working with Technicians and Pharmacists across all sites to provide information relating to status of products

· Supporting the Medicines Effectiveness team with Formulary and Saving initiatives

· Ensuring that the Pharmacy system is updated with new contract information

· Supplying information relating to shortages of medicines to support decision making in weekly shortages meetings

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

If you think you can rise to the challenge this job presents then please contact Graham Cripps – Pharmacy Purchasing & Distribution Operational Manager e.mail:graham.cripps@ouh.nhs.uk(Tel: 01865 225975)

Our Identity statement:

The supply of medication across all clinical areas in the Trust is essential to patient care.

To ensure this need is consistently met, the Pharmacy Purchasing and Distribution Team are dedicated to providing a readily accessible, safe, constant service that meets the changing demands and pressures of the modern NHS.


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

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Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of role and responsibilities. This role is full time 37.5 hours per week. You will be given all the support you need to steer the department to be an always improving team that is delivering, performing and operating a safe and compliant estate and environment. In return for your hard work & commitment we will offer you: A competitive salary of £28,407 - £34,581 pa pro rata; Access to an industry leading pension scheme where your employer pays in 20.3%! A raft of local and national discounts across travel, shopping, insurance, holidays and many more An environment that challenges you but supports your efforts and development If this sounds like a role you could strive in, apply today!