Total 25 Fresh/Entry Level job vacancies in Oxford, OX4 4XN

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST To work as part of the team providing a clinical diagnostic service in Laboratory Immunology to the Trust, General Practice, other UK and overseas Trusts and laboratories and Clinical Trials. As an HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist, provide high quality, efficient and effective clinical diagnostic testing throughout all laboratory sections. Trainees will work under supervision. Develop knowledge of, and expertise in a wide range of Immunology diagnostic assays. After relevant training provide an out of hours on-call service (evenings and weekends). Scientific and TechnicalThe post holder is expected, following relevant training, to manage their own workload on a day to day basis without direct supervision: Check in request cards ensuring that tests appropriate to the patients clinical condition are requested. Carry out laboratory tests in a safe and responsible manner according to approved departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Works to ensure that performance targets and sample turnaround times are met by continually assessing quality and priority of work. Have awareness of the requirements of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety Policies, reporting problems, errors or breaches via the appropriate mechanisms. Validate diagnostic test results against approved quality standards and report results onto the laboratory information system (LIMS computer). As required, telephone urgent or clinically important results to the requester. Troubleshoot quality control problems, on own or with reference to other staff, and report all such problems to senior staff Use and maintain equipment safely according to approved departmental procedures (SOPs). Troubleshoot equipment problems, on own or with reference to other staff, and report all such problems to senior staff. Liaise with equipment supplier representatives and engineers to rectify equipment problems. Have a thorough working knowledge of LIMS, Electronic patient requesting systems and Microsoft Word/Excel. To participate in departmental Research and Development as required. Following relevant training, provide expert scientific and technical advice to other healthcare professionals outside of the immunology department. Complete all relevant paperwork to document non-conformities as they occur, with reference to senior staff as appropriate. Organisational/Supervisory Assist with the supervision of trainee Healthcare Scientists as directed by the Section Leader. Assist with the training of Laboratory Support staff, trainee Healthcare Scientists and others as directed by the Section Leader. Help HCS trainees to complete relevant sections of their training portfolios and set appropriate training goals. Bring all inconsistent/doubtful results, abnormal QC, equipment or services breakdown/malfunction or other adverse incident to the attention of senior staff. Under the guidance of other senior staff, to deputise for the Section Leader in their absence as required. Assist with maintenance of relevant documentation eg SOPs / Risk Assessments and assay and equipment verification and validations. Resources To assist the Section Leader in the efficient and effective use of material resources e.g. consumables and diagnostic kits. To perform stock inventory and stock control duties. Alert senior staff to low or excessive stock levels. Alert senior staff to problems with out of date stock. To order stock as required Professional As a Registered scientist or trainee, maintain high professional and technical standards and maintain a portfolio to demonstrate active participation in Continuous Professional Development. Ensure continued Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Behave responsibly and courteously at all times and maintain good, professional working relationships with other members of staff. Has awareness of the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk. Communicate effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives, external agencies, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the laboratory. All staff must maintain the confidentiality of patient details and results.

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are keen to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated person to join our friendly team of staff. As a Healthcare scientist, you will play a key role in helping to deliver and develop our comprehensive, clinical immunology service.

The post holder will:
1. An HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist/Biomedical wishing to develop their knowledge, skills and expertise in Laboratory Immunology.
2. A trainee scientist holding an IBMS accredited BSc Hons degree acceptable for HCPC registration and will be required to complete IBMS registration portfolio within 12months. Trainee scientists will work under supervision.
3. The post holder will be expected to train and supervise trainee Healthcare Scientists, Laboratory Support staff and other staff as appropriate.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
• To work as part of the team providing a clinical diagnostic service in Laboratory Immunology to the Trust, General Practice, other UK and overseas Trusts and laboratories and Clinical Trials.
• As an HPC Registered Healthcare Scientist, provide high quality, efficient and effective clinical diagnostic testing throughout all laboratory sections. Trainees will work under supervision.
• Develop knowledge of, and expertise in a wide range of Immunology diagnostic assays.
• After relevant training provide an out of hours on-call service (evenings and weekends).

The Department of Immunology at Oxford University Hospitals Trust, are looking for an HCPC registered Healthcare Scientist with experience in an NHS diagnostic laboratory (preferably Immunology). Unregistered applicants, who demonstrate requirement or significant progress on their registration portfolio, will also be considered.

Applications to join our friendly team, are invited from enthusiastic, flexible and self-motivated scientists. The successful candidate will use their excellent communication skills, playing a role in delivering/development of our comprehensive, clinical service. You will help the Department meet the necessary standards for accreditation, ensuring protocols are followed and maintain Health, Safety and Security for individuals, the Department and the Trust.

After additional training the applicant would be expected to take part in our weekend on-call service.

The Department of Immunology, is a large and dynamic laboratory providing a regional diagnostic Immunology service. It offers a substantial, specialised and diverse repertoire of assays. The laboratory has UKAS 15189 accreditation and processes over 600,000 tests per year. Situated in a vibrant, historical city with a tradition of innovation we offer opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

Please ensure you read the job description and your supportive statement reflects this, as your application will be judged against these criteria.

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 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.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
• To work as part of the team providing a clinical diagnostic service in Laboratory Immunology to the Trust, General Practice, other UK and overseas Trusts and laboratories and Clinical Trials.
• As an HCPC Registered Healthcare Scientist, provide high quality, efficient and effective clinical diagnostic testing throughout all laboratory sections. Trainees will work under supervision.
• Develop knowledge of, and expertise in a wide range of Immunology diagnostic assays.
• After relevant training provide an out of hours on-call service (evenings and weekends).

Scientific and Technical
The post holder is expected, following relevant training, to manage their own workload on a day to day basis without direct supervision:
• Check in request cards ensuring that tests appropriate to the patient’s clinical condition are requested.
• Carry out laboratory tests in a safe and responsible manner according to approved departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Works to ensure that performance targets and sample turnaround times are met by continually assessing quality and priority of work.
• Have awareness of the requirements of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety Policies, reporting problems, errors or breaches via the appropriate mechanisms.
• Validate diagnostic test results against approved quality standards and report results onto the laboratory information system (LIMS computer). As required, telephone urgent or clinically important results to the requester.
• Troubleshoot quality control problems, on own or with reference to other staff, and report all such problems to senior staff
• Use and maintain equipment safely according to approved departmental procedures (SOPs).
• Troubleshoot equipment problems, on own or with reference to other staff, and report all such problems to senior staff. Liaise with equipment supplier representatives and engineers to rectify equipment problems.
• Have a thorough working knowledge of LIMS, Electronic patient requesting systems and Microsoft Word/Excel.
• To participate in departmental Research and Development as required.
• Following relevant training, provide expert scientific and technical advice to other healthcare professionals outside of the immunology department.
• Complete all relevant paperwork to document non-conformities as they occur, with reference to senior staff as appropriate.

Organisational/Supervisory
• Assist with the supervision of trainee Healthcare Scientists as directed by the Section Leader.
• Assist with the training of Laboratory Support staff, trainee Healthcare Scientists and others as directed by the Section Leader. Help HCS trainees to complete relevant sections of their training portfolios and set appropriate training goals.
• Bring all inconsistent/doubtful results, abnormal QC, equipment or services breakdown/malfunction or other adverse incident to the attention of senior staff.
• Under the guidance of other senior staff, to deputise for the Section Leader in their absence as required.
• Assist with maintenance of relevant documentation eg SOPs / Risk Assessments and assay and equipment verification and validations.

Resources
• To assist the Section Leader in the efficient and effective use of material resources e.g. consumables and diagnostic kits.
• To perform stock inventory and stock control duties. Alert senior staff to low or excessive stock levels. Alert senior staff to problems with out of date stock.
• To order stock as required

Professional
• As a Registered scientist or trainee, maintain high professional and technical standards and maintain a portfolio to demonstrate active participation in Continuous Professional Development. Ensure continued Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Behave responsibly and courteously at all times and maintain good, professional working relationships with other members of staff.
• Has awareness of the Risk Management Framework, follow policies, procedures and safe systems of work, make known any hazards or risks that they identify and take all necessary actions to reduce risk.
• Communicate effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives, external agencies, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the laboratory.

All staff must maintain the confidentiality of patient details and results.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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Main duties of the job



We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate individual who is a qualified associate practitioner / assistant practitioner in Mammography. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary. The candidate will need experience of working with patients as part of the NHS breast screening programme.

The role includes carrying out mammography under the supervision of a state registered Radiographer as part of the NHS breast screening programme and symptomatic breast imaging service.

Applicant will be required to complete Mammography Associate Apprenticeship

This role has a "genuine occupational qualification" as an exception to the Equality Act 2010 therefore only applications from females will be considered.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our dedicated breast imaging team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a mammography associate practitioner / assistant practitioner.

Applications will be accepted from qualified mammography associates/assistant practitioner in breast (band 4 qualified)
About us



The breast imaging team at Oxford includes four Consultant Radiologists, Consultant Radiographers, Advanced Practitioners, Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners/Mammography Associates and Radiology Assistants.

The breast screening service provides a screening service to the Oxfordshire community with 2 mobile screening vans and 2 static screening sites. In addition, the service supports a symptomatic breast service at the Horton General Hospital at Banbury and the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.

Mammography Associates will work as an Assistant Practitioner within the breast imaging workforce undertaking routine 2 view mammography (x- ray images of breasts) as part of the NHS breast screening programme and on individuals with symptoms of breast disease.

Enquires should be directed to Debbie Sykora, Mammography Modality Manager at deborah.sykora@ouh.nhs.uk

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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospitalin Banbury.

Key Duties
• To work within the Scope of Practice for Mammography Associates/Assistant Practitioners in Breast Imaging and undertake screening and symptomatic mammograms in the static and mobile clinics.
• To assist in interventional procedures (core biopsies, vacuum assisted core biopsies and localisations) as required, including preparation of procedure trolley and support of patient undergoing procedure.
• Complete QA testing on a daily, weekly and monthly basis at the static and mobile units.
• To process and prepare images and paperwork for clinical reporting.
• To ensure safe use of imaging and other equipment used in the department.
• To manipulate heavy machinery and be required to manoeuvre clients/patients who are unable to move.
• To be hoist trained and be confident when utilizing this equipment. The post holder will be required to manoeuvre wheelchairs and have a high level of dexterity when working in the various clinics.
• To explain to clients and patients the preparatory requirements regarding undressing/dressing and assisting them when necessary.
• To show compassion, sensitivity and understand the anxiety and fear prior to the client’s/patient’s procedure.
• To exercise discretion and maintain patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy at all times.
• To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with clients, patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary Team, utilising sensitivity, empathy and the ability to manage conflict.
• To undertake mandatory training as required by the Trust, to develop and increase skills, to improve the service to the public.
• To input client data onto CRIS.
• To be aware of and comply with the relevant Ionising Radiation Protection Regulations and Local Rules.
• To maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times, working together and supporting other members of the team in a polite and helpful manner.
• To contribute to the maintenance of accurate data when entering information onto the departmental computer system.
• Communicate equipment faults.
• Participating in all relevant in-house training.
• Carrying out clerical duties when required including film filing.
• Contributing to the department’s Quality Assurance and Audit Programme.
• In addition to the key areas listed, staff are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

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Would you like to join a company that offers full training and support to kick start a career in the Water Industry?
Do you have a full clean driving licence?
My client is recruiting for Trainee Field Technicians who will be covering the Thames Valley area.
The successful candidate will be trained to find water leaks on the underground water networks.
This role is working days - 40 hours per week
This is a temporary to permanent role for the right candidate.
Benefits of the Trainee Field Technician:
• Monday – Friday working
• Company van/fuel card provided
• Excellent training programme
• Fantastic career progression
Trainee Field Technician responsibilities:
• To assist in detailed surveys to identify the type and location of water leakage
• Assist repair gangs by providing leak detection services
• Assist in survey work/project work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection
• To assist in adequate and accurate completion of all paperwork (including time sheets, survey forms, leak details and other duties as required
• Possess basic computer skills as you will be uploading data onto a laptop
• It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence as you are required to drive for the role
Full training will be given on the following:
• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Works
This Trainee Field Technician role would suit candidates with the following:
• Graduates
• Ex-Forces
• Drivers / Driving (Multi Drop, Meter Readers, Delivery Drivers)
• People with a manual working/outdoor background
Please note that this role is subject to compulsory drug and alcohol testing.
If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Trainee Field Technician and want to work for a forward-thinking Company then apply now with your current updated CV.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency.

Would you like to join a company that offers full training and support to kick start a career in the Water Industry?
Do you have a full clean driving licence?
My client is recruiting for Trainee Field Technicians who will be covering the Thames Valley area.
The successful candidate will be trained to find water leaks on the underground water networks.
This role is working days - 40 hours per week
This is a temporary to permanent role for the right candidate.
Benefits of the Trainee Field Technician:
• Monday – Friday working
• Company van/fuel card provided
• Excellent training programme
• Fantastic career progression
Trainee Field Technician responsibilities:
• To assist in detailed surveys to identify the type and location of water leakage
• Assist repair gangs by providing leak detection services
• Assist in survey work/project work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection
• To assist in adequate and accurate completion of all paperwork (including time sheets, survey forms, leak details and other duties as required
• Possess basic computer skills as you will be uploading data onto a laptop
• It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence as you are required to drive for the role
Full training will be given on the following:
• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Works
This Trainee Field Technician role would suit candidates with the following:
• Graduates
• Ex-Forces
• Drivers / Driving (Multi Drop, Meter Readers, Delivery Drivers)
• People with a manual working/outdoor background
Please note that this role is subject to compulsory drug and alcohol testing.
If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Trainee Field Technician and want to work for a forward-thinking Company then apply now with your current updated CV.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency.

Would you like to join a company that offers full training and support to kick start a career in the Water Industry?
Do you have a full clean driving licence?
My client is recruiting for Trainee Field Technicians who will be covering the Thames Valley area.
The successful candidate will be trained to find water leaks on the underground water networks.
This role is working days - 40 hours per week
This is a temporary to permanent role for the right candidate.
Benefits of the Trainee Field Technician:
• Monday – Friday working
• Company van/fuel card provided
• Excellent training programme
• Fantastic career progression
Trainee Field Technician responsibilities:
• To assist in detailed surveys to identify the type and location of water leakage
• Assist repair gangs by providing leak detection services
• Assist in survey work/project work not normally associated with day-to-day leak detection
• To assist in adequate and accurate completion of all paperwork (including time sheets, survey forms, leak details and other duties as required
• Possess basic computer skills as you will be uploading data onto a laptop
• It is essential that you hold a full and valid driving licence as you are required to drive for the role
Full training will be given on the following:
• EUSR Water Hygiene Training
• Unit 2 Street Works
This Trainee Field Technician role would suit candidates with the following:
• Graduates
• Ex-Forces
• Drivers / Driving (Multi Drop, Meter Readers, Delivery Drivers)
• People with a manual working/outdoor background
Please note that this role is subject to compulsory drug and alcohol testing.
If you are looking for a fantastic career as a Trainee Field Technician and want to work for a forward-thinking Company then apply now with your current updated CV.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency.

Entry Level Wildlife Fundraiser

Nature is in crisis, and your help is needed! Join Europe's largest nature conservation charity and make a real difference as a Wildlife Fundraiser!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity that allows you to integrate your passion for nature with your exceptional communication skills?

If you don't have fundraising experience… don't worry; full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!

The ideal candidate will be based in the advertised location. Please only apply to this vacancy if you are based within a 15 mile radius of the advertised location, unless you are in the process of relocating.

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser - Oxford

Ref: OCT20244570

Location: Oxford

Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tue, 12th Nov 2024

The Role

Each day you will travel to different venues, set up an attractive fundraising stand, and spend the day actively engaging with members of the public, spreading awareness about our conservation efforts and inspiring individuals to become lifelong members.

Don't worry if you're not a wildlife expert yet - you will be provided with comprehensive training to equip you with all the knowledge you need. Plus, you'll enjoy the added perk of a company van, with fuel and parking costs paid for.

What's even better? You'll have the flexibility to choose a contract between 3 to 5 days per week, and enjoy the stability of a set salary, rather than working on commission. With 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and opportunities for sabbaticals, we value your work-life balance and well-being.

What do current employees say about this fantastic position?

'Securing a membership is always a great feeling that stays with you. Being able to talk about things you are passionate about and learn a lot about wildlife is a real plus.' Fun, challenging, requires resilience, great colleagues.' - Membership Fundraiser - Current Employee

But it's not just about the benefits - it's about the impact you'll make. Join a team that's dedicated to preserving nature and inspiring others to do the same. Your role will be pivotal in driving positive change, and you'll have the support of a diverse and inclusive community every step of the way.

About You

What we need from you:

- A passion for conservation (no prior knowledge required);

- Resilience

- Ability to work to targets;

- A driver's licence valid for use in the UK;

- Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends;

- Happy to travel (on average) an hour away from home each day;

- Willingness to work outdoors and independently;

- Fundraising/Sales and Customer Service experience (desirable).

Whether you're from a hospitality, customer service, sales, or volunteering background, we're more interested in your negotiating/storytelling skills and enthusiasm than your previous experience.

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey and help create a world richer in nature, apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'.

We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor on the application page.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation #INDNFP

Clinical Practice Receive and record the receipt of cadavers from wards and other sources Undress cadavers as required and place in refrigerator, using mechanical hoist when possible. Safeguard any property and valuables accompanying the cadaver in line with Trust and Coroners procedures. Assist in the preparation of cadavers for post mortem examination, assisting the pathologist as required during the examination, at all times having due regard for the dignity of the deceased and any constraints imposed by the relatives consent to post mortem Assist in the removal of tissues or organs for use in diagnosis, medical education or research, or for medico-legal investigations, preserving samples in formaldehyde if required. Remove cardiac implants Assist in more complex anatomical dissections e.g. removal of spinal cord Participate in high risk an forensic post-mortem examinations. Replace organs and restore the external structure of the cadaver by suturing. Liaise with undertakers and record the release and removal of cadavers (and property) from hospital premises, ensuring compliance with all necessary paperwork (local release consent forms; Coroners Burial Certificate, Certificate E, Interim Death Certificate, or Out of England Certificate; Registrars Form 9; Cremation Certificates B and C; Free from Infection Certificate) Participate in the preparation of disinfectants in accordance and perform routine decontamination and cleaning of the post mortem rooms, refrigerators, and their environs. Help to monitor the adequacy of resources and equipment, reporting any deficiencies to the designated Senior Mortuary Technician. Despatch biological samples to testing laboratories ensuring that sample packaging is compliant with specimen transport guidelines Management and organisational role Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes for HTA and the Trustsprotocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice. Develop own skills, taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development andperformance Communicate with other members of the team, demonstrating good work relations with allmembers of staff to promote effective team working. Communicate effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To includehealthcare professionals, external agencies e.g. designated officers of HM coroner and visitingpolice personnel, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the mortuary. When required liaise with hospital officers and porter staff to facilitate viewing of cadavers byrelatives and others, ensuring that the Viewing Rooms provide a sensitive and dignified settingfor the purpose When required by the mortuary manager liaise with nursing staff in the Womens Centre andother hospitals to facilitate receipt and return of foetuses and babies sent for post-mortemexamination, facilitating viewings by relatives and others Liaise with designated officers of HM Coroner and visiting police personnel Provide training support and assistance to newly appointed APTs, Trainee APTs andbereavement staff. Role includes the demonstration of procedures to less experienced staff. Monitor and maintain the adequacy of resources and equipment. Prepare weekly / monthlyorder lists as requested Be aware of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety polices, reporting problems, errors or breaches to the immediate supervisor completing incident reports as required. Assist with work required to maintain UKAS accreditation and the HTA licence, e.g. audit and SOP review Demonstrate continuing ability to work individually and unsupervised to a level required in the provision of the out of hours service for lone working on shift or on call. Attend departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate. Demonstrate an awareness of, and compliance with, health and safety regulations, the Data Protection Act and Standard Operating Procedures. Treat everyone associated with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with courtesy and respect, maintaining good work relations with all members of Cellular Pathology staff and to promote effective team working taking action when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity. Information Technology Role Display and maintain an appropriate level of IT skills, in order to input patient and post mortem data, maintain and amend patient records and interrogate the post mortem databases. Perform a range of administrative tasks in the mortuary as required. This includes retrieval and disposal of specimens and data, maintenance of associated records and the collection of data for audits. Teaching, Training and Research Responsibilities Participate in the supervision and training of anatomical pathology technologists Professional development and Education Undertake suitable study to gain the Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology Attend mandatory training sessions required by the Trust. Attend any areas of further development as suggested in their Personal Development Plan (PDP) Attend regular appraisal, maintain competence levels within the Department and ensure own personal and professional development

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Qualified Anatomical Pathology Technologist (APT) Band 5 or Trainee Anatomical Pathology Technologist Band 5 Annex 21 - 70% of top of pay scale rising to 75% until qualified.

The mortuary service at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for either a qualified anatomical pathology technologist or a trainee who is a degree graduate with a biological or forensic degree and wishes to start a career in anatomical pathology.

To qualify as an anatomical pathology technologist you will need to complete the RSPH level 3 diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology. We encourage staff to continue their training with the level 4 diploma to become specialist anatomical pathology technologists. Both qualifications are supported by the Trust.

Candidates need a flexible approach to work with a positive attitude and ability to cope with the varied and demanding work supporting end of life care.

Successful candidates will participate in cross site working and when trained, participate in an on call out of hours service.



To work as part of a team to assist in the provision of mortuary services -
• assist in the preparation of the bodies for post-mortem
• assist pathologists during post-mortem examination
• prepare deceased for viewings
• perform receipt and release of deceased
• liaise with internal and external colleagues associated with end of life care e.g. porters, clinical staff, pathologists, funeral directors, bereavement team
• participate in on call out of hours

To undertake training to for the Level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (Anatomical Pathology Technology) if qualified, and Level 3 Diploma if trainee APT.

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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

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 thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand 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
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Clinical Practice
• Receive and record the receipt of cadavers from wards and other sources
• Undress cadavers as required and place in refrigerator, using mechanical hoist when possible.
• Safeguard any property and valuables accompanying the cadaver in line with Trust and Coroner’s procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of cadavers for post mortem examination, assisting the pathologist as required during the examination, at all times having due regard for the dignity of the deceased and any constraints imposed by the relatives’ consent to post mortem
• Assist in the removal of tissues or organs for use in diagnosis, medical education or research, or for medico-legal investigations, preserving samples in formaldehyde if required.
• Remove cardiac implants
• Assist in more complex anatomical dissections e.g. removal of spinal cord
• Participate in high risk an forensic post-mortem examinations.
• Replace organs and restore the external structure of the cadaver by suturing.
• Liaise with undertakers and record the release and removal of cadavers (and property) from hospital premises, ensuring compliance with all necessary paperwork (local release consent forms; Coroner’s Burial Certificate, Certificate E, Interim Death Certificate, or ‘Out of England’ Certificate; Registrar’s Form 9; Cremation Certificates B and C; ‘Free from Infection’ Certificate)
• Participate in the preparation of disinfectants in accordance and perform routine decontamination and cleaning of the post mortem rooms, refrigerators, and their environs.
• Help to monitor the adequacy of resources and equipment, reporting any deficiencies to the designated Senior Mortuary Technician.
• Despatch biological samples to testing laboratories ensuring that sample packaging is compliant with specimen transport guidelines
Management and organisational role
• Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal codes for HTA and the Trust’s protocols and guidelines. Is accountable for own practice.
• Develop own skills, taking responsibility for Continuing Professional Development and performance
• Communicate with other members of the team, demonstrating good work relations with all members of staff to promote effective team working.
• Communicate effectively with other staff groups, both internal and external. To include healthcare professionals, external agencies e.g. designated officers of HM coroner and visiting police personnel, commercial suppliers, service engineers and visitors to the mortuary.
• When required liaise with hospital officers and porter staff to facilitate viewing of cadavers by relatives and others, ensuring that the Viewing Rooms provide a sensitive and dignified setting
for the purpose
• When required by the mortuary manager liaise with nursing staff in the Women’s Centre and other hospitals to facilitate receipt and return of foetuses and babies sent for post-mortem
examination, facilitating viewings by relatives and others
• Liaise with designated officers of HM Coroner and visiting police personnel
• Provide training support and assistance to newly appointed APTs, Trainee APTs and bereavement staff. Role includes the demonstration of procedures to less experienced staff.
• Monitor and maintain the adequacy of resources and equipment.
• Prepare weekly / monthly order lists as requested
• Be aware of Clinical Governance, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and local Health and Safety polices, reporting problems, errors or breaches to the immediate supervisor completing incident reports as required.


• Assist with work required to maintain UKAS accreditation and the HTA licence, e.g. audit and SOP review


• Demonstrate continuing ability to work individually and unsupervised to a level required in the provision of the out of hours service for lone working on “shift” or on call.


• Attend departmental and Trust-wide staff meetings as appropriate. •
• Demonstrate an awareness of, and compliance with, health and safety regulations, the Data Protection Act and Standard Operating Procedures.


• Treat everyone associated with the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with courtesy and respect, maintaining good work relations with all members of Cellular Pathology staff and to promote effective team working taking action when own or other’s behaviour undermines equality and diversity.
Information Technology Role
• Display and maintain an appropriate level of IT skills, in order to input patient and post mortem data, maintain and amend patient records and interrogate the post mortem databases.
• Perform a range of administrative tasks in the mortuary as required. This includes retrieval and disposal of specimens and data, maintenance of associated records and the collection of data for audits.
Teaching, Training and Research Responsibilities
• Participate in the supervision and training of anatomical pathology technologists
Professional development and Education
• Undertake suitable study to gain the Level 4 Diploma in Anatomical Pathology Technology
• Attend mandatory training sessions required by the Trust.
• Attend any areas of further development as suggested in their Personal Development Plan (PDP)
• Attend regular appraisal, maintain competence levels within the Department and ensure own personal and professional development




This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We have plenty of learning opportunities and there are always projects available for you to get involved with to really help progress your career. You'll also be able to network within most services of the Directorate, meaning you'll be exposed to how we support mental health across Oxfordshire and the South West. We believe passionately in a culture of good work/life balance and support well-being, training, and development. Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the services Assess and support young people with a common mental health problem, with or without comorbid long term physical health conditions, in the self-management of their recovery. Undertake child and young person-centered assessments which identify areas where the person wishes to see change and/or recovery and make an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the servicereferral protocols, and refer unsuitable young people on to the relevantservice/back to the referral agent as necessary or step-up the persons treatment to high intensity therapy Provide a range of information and support for evidence based high volume low intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided self help, and information about psychological and pharmacological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other media. Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step-up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach. Assess and integrate any issues surrounding school into the overall therapy process Communicate to other health and social care professionals pertinent information regarding clients treatment when appropriate and within the boundaries of client confidentiality. Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating body and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by NHS England, NICE and other relevant bodies. Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of and keep up to date with advances in the field of treatment for common mental health problems, with and without comorbid long term physical health conditions. Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed, and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development. Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with manager. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuing Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments. Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £37,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.


What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


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Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £37,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.


What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs







Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £37,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.


What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs



Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, Oxford OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £37,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.
 
Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.


What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £26,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.

Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.

What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs



Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £26,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.

Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.

What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs



Serco/Serco Leisure Operating Limited are appointed as the Trust’s Managing Agents. We manage the recruitment process and the Trust’s employees in the delivery of the service on their behalf. The Trust is committed to equal opportunities and requests any potential applicant to contact the Recruitment Team on 0345 010 4000 as soon as possible if an applicant has any additional queries, requirements or will need additional time in submitting an application. Applicants should be aware that in line with the company’s policy, employees will have a DBS check where appropriate.

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Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £26,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.

Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.

What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


#leisurejobs



Location: Leys Pools & Leisure Centre, OX4 6JL
Work Pattern: Mixture of early, late and weekend shifts to cover business operational hours
Salary: Upto £26,000.00 per annum once qualified

Here at Oxford Leisure Trust our goal is to get more people, more active, more often. We provide affordable access to a wide range of sports and leisure facilities to support healthier and happier people across all segments of the local community. To deliver those services takes an enthusiastic and customer focused team
- and right now we are looking to recruit for Trainee Lifeguards to join our course which begins on the 27/07/24. Please note this course will run for 5 consecutive days and you must be avilable to attend each one.
Once the course is complete and you pass successfully your position as a Lifeguard means you’ll be an important part of life here at the centre as you ensure that everyone can use the pool in safety and that they have access to everything they need to enjoy their visit. 

Without you there can’t be any pool activity. But you won’t be working alone. Our leisure centre has a close knit and supportive team, all working towards providing an inclusive leisure hub for the entire community. You will also receive fantastic training and development opportunities and benefits including free leisure access and other various discounts. 

Serco manages these facilities on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Trust.
  
What you'll need to do the role
You’ll need to have excellent customer service skills as you’ll be interacting heavily with our customers. So, whether you’ve earned that experience in a leisure or another customer facing environment, you’ll be a people person who is happy dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds. 

You will be providing customer care to people of all ages, supervising activities, maintaining high standards of cleanliness in the pool area, and ensuring the safe handling and set up of pool equipment. And of course, when needed – you’ll help to save lives. 

As a lifeguard you’ll naturally need to be safety conscious, vigilant, and able to deal with pressurised situations. Lastly, you’ll need to have strong swimming skills.

Why Serco
 
Meaningful and vital work: Swimming pools are the beating hearts of our leisure centres and without lifeguards we can’t operate. You ensure that our customers can enjoy their activity in safety and when needed you save lives.
 
A world of opportunity: Our lifeguards are integral to the running of our centres, so as well progressing into senior lifeguard positions you can move into other centre management roles in one of our 55 facilities.
 
Great people: Our centres are close-knit and friendly, and we rely on each other for support. As well as the backing of the team you’ll also find all the resources you need for career progression through Serco Learning.

What we offer 

- Free membership at the Centre, plus heavily discounted use of classes and facilities.
- Free safeguarding training and DBS checks
- Excellent Development and Training Opportunities with our in-house Aquatic Training Academy
- 6% employer matched pension contribution
- 21 days annual leave (Pro rata for part time) + Public Holidays
- Life assurance up to 2x base salary
- For all Leisure benefits please see Employee Benefits (moreleisure.com)


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About the Role:

Base Location: Oxford

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | 37 Hours Per Week

Total Reward package during training: Circa £43k OTE

- Base salary £26,609 - £30,472 + overtime + standby payments.

Total Reward package once qualified: Circa £50k OTE

- Base salary: £31,339 - £35,892 + overtime + standby payments.

What we provide:

- Fully funded training for you to become a qualified Cable Jointer.

- The opportunity to be productive straight away.

- All tools and PPE required for the role.

- Access to a company vehicle.

- A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills.

- Opportunity to earn overtime.

- Career stability within a sustainable industry with on-going progression opportunities.

- On joining you will also have access to range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

During your Jointer training programme, you will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills and experiences gained in other industries. The training offers a mix of technical, academic and on the job training which is provided by our dedicated training school. Our programme enables you to earn while you learn, whilst also gaining vital experience and skills as you study towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you are considering a change of career or looking for the next step in a rapidly expanding industry, our Jointer training programme could be for you.

What is the Role?

Keeping the lights on, that's the strapline but for our skilled teams it's much more than this. The work you will do is vital, impacting our customers as they go about their day. A Cable Jointer is at the heart of our network, helping us to power change through maintaining and upgrading the electricity network.

SSEN are currently looking for a Jointers Mate, upskilling to Cable Jointers to join our Southern Electric Power Distribution team. This is an opportunity to develop an exciting career and further authorisations within SSEN.

The role will include:

- Cable preparation for cable jointing and cable termination into transformers or switchgear.

- Assisting experienced Cable Jointers working on our HV & LV Network where you will undergo training whilst they joint both HV (high voltage 11KV - 33KV) works and LV (415V - 1000V), carrying out jointing, cabling and excavation work on a pre-planned and quick response basis, which from time to time may require an overnight stay.

- Other duties will be, assisting with maintenance/refurbishment and preparation of electrical equipment within substations compounds.

- Being responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, acting as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.

- Being customer focussed and acting as a strong ambassador for SSE Power Distribution, providing excellent customer service with a flexible approach when called upon for fault conditions.

Jointer Programme:

The programme can take 18 to 24 months depending on your personal capabilities and is centred on an initial course at our training school followed by buddying with an experienced cable jointing team where you will build a portfolio of work which will allow you to gain authorisations to work on the network.

By the end of the programme, you'll have gained valuable on-the job experience, learned new skills and gained an industry recognised qualification, enabling you to have the opportunity to build a rewarding and successful career in the energy sector and contributing to the delivery of NET ZERO.

This role can be demanding, and you'll be required to respond quickly to emergency situations; we want to provide the best possible service to our customers in their time of need. This will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions with a requirement to undertake out of hours standby duties and short notice attendance for storm situations.

What do I need?

We're looking to recruit the best future talent for our sector, and we know that it's not all about qualifications. We're more interested in your innate strengths, qualities, and life experiences that you can bring to SSE.

A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority, strong communication skills and an ability to convey technical aspects in a transferable manner, enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to:

- Have a thirst for knowledge and training, and be able to pick up new skills quickly, working with others within a team to achieve common goals and adjusting your behaviour to reflect the diversity of our workforce and customer base.

- Have a strong focus on Health & Safety and will adhere to our company motto "if it's not safe, we don't do it."

- Hand skills - routinely stripping meter tails, using hand tools and fixing meters to boards.

- Be able to demonstrate an ability to use your initiative and planning to make sure that you have the proper equipment for the job at hand and be resilient to the continual changes within our sector and always focussed on delivering great results.

- You will be flexible in your approach to work and understand the need to complete tasks effectively, to a high standard of quality whilst observing the highest levels of health and safety adherence always.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on 01738 344051.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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