1. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates activities necessary to the overall management of a diverse occupational safety program. Reviews complex health and safety plans/programs and develops and issues instructions and procedures establishing technical and administrative safety and occupational health requirements which frequently become official policy and may impact a wide range of agency safety activities. Ensures and performs periodic inspections, assessments, evaluations, and surveys of facilities, equipment, and operations; and identifies deficiencies in the program and variances to the standard(s) using a comprehensive knowledge of regulations, standards, procedures, methods, and techniques to determine compliance with safety and occupational health regulations. Plans alternative course of specialized action to resolve hazardous conditions and unsafe working practices, modifying and extending accepted principles and practices where available precedents are not directly applicable. Documents and reviews inspection, assessment and evaluation findings, recommends or initiates appropriate program improvements based on findings, and prepares formal reports for dissemination to appropriate parties. Advises key commanders and managerial and executive personnel of courses of actions affecting facility operations, work processes, human-machine relationships, and environmental conditions which impact on the safety and efficiency of personnel and preservation of government property. Recommends appropriate measures to prevent unnecessary exposure and eliminate or control hazardous operating procedures. Ensures follow-up inspections are conducted, and violations and hazards corrected. (25%)
2. Plans, directs and conducts investigations and analyzes of mishaps and hazardous conditions to determine origin, causes, and contributing elements and prepares written evaluation reports concerning findings and proposed recommendations. Work operations and environmental conditions involve a substantial number and diversity of hazards that include those with potential for significant severity and loss. Uses the current Air Force Automated Safety (AFSAS) reporting system. Compiles and analyzes mishap data, identifies trends, and develops comprehensive recommendations to reduce or eliminate mishaps. Reports typically contain graphs, charts, and recommendations for changes in operating procedures, regulations, and use of protective devices that affect agency activities. (25%)
3. Prepares supplements to instructions and manuals and develops specialized local instructions defining mishap prevention programs and procedures based on interpretation and/or adaptation of higher command instructions and policies formulated by other federal government agencies. Evaluates new trends for policy development or for further inquiry and study leading to new methods for eliminating or controlling minor through extremely serious hazards to life and property. Coordinates with other installation offices regarding comprehensive occupational health matters affecting installation personnel and devises specialized operating practices involving diverse but recognized hazards. Prepares and revises local written procedures or abatement actions for conditions not directly addressed by existing standards or guidelines and evaluates agency-wide effect. Evaluates safety standards adopted by national safety associations, societies, or institutes; publications on work processes; and current industrial problems and modifies/adapts for local application. Makes recommendations and decisions on complex policy issues that frequently become official policy and may impact a wide range of agency safety activities. (15%)
4. Reviews plans and specifications for new construction, major building alterations, and/or changes in equipment and monitors project through completion to ensure compliance with safety codes and standards. Recommends design changes not included in the original plan and provides technical recommendations to eliminate or control safety hazards in the construction, repair and maintenance of installation facilities and equipment. When need arises, stops any operation that is of imminent danger to personnel or property. Develops specialized operating practices affecting construction matters associated with diverse but recognized hazards and attends pre-construction conferences to brief contractors on safety requirements. Identifies potential safety hazards to assure adequate fire exits, stairways, aisle space, means of egress, etc. Randomly spot checks construction sites and notifies contracting officer when safety violations or practices are observed (e.g., improper scaffolding, construction pits not safeguarded, improper use of ladders). (15%)


Performs other duties as assigned.

Starting at $98,240 Per Year (GS 12)

Some of the key skills and experience you'll bring to the role: Driven, highly motivated individual with extensive experience of managing a range of commercial lifecycle activities, ideally from within the public sector. Some experience relating to public sector procurement and contract management aligned with MCIPS, IACCM OR equivalent qualifications or experience. Excellent communication skills, ability to impart information effectively to internal and external stakeholders with varying degrees of technical knowledge and at all management levels. Ability to support the development and maintenance of effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders whilst ensuring the best commercial results. Experience of working with commercially sensitive and highly confidential information in accordance with all regulatory and any contractual obligations Experience of using a procurement and contract management software solution to support own workload and facilitate accurate and reliable reporting. Experience supporting commercial projects, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed and communications are managed appropriately, including maintaining comprehensive audit trails. Ability to work with autonomy. Please see job description for more information but for an informal discussion please contact; Dean Freed/Ian Summerscales Dean.freed@nhs.net / Ian.summerscales1@nhs.net

Technology in the NHS is fast-paced, intense, and exciting. NHSE has been at the forefront of thesedigital, technology and data advances(DDaT), and the commercial team is a critical component of this delivery.

We are seeking a Procurement Manageron a permanent full-time contract to work within theDDAT commercial delivery teamsupporting procurements for this critical and market leading category.

You will be based in our Leeds or London office helping to deliver our ambition - working together to harness the power of the marketplace to deliver maximum value to our healthcare system. We do this to enable NHSE to support NHS staff at work, help people get the best care, and use the nation's health data to drive research and transform services.

This is your opportunity to take the step forward in your career and showcase your passion for DDaT Procurement and the NHS. You will join an ambitious, well-respected and forward-thinking team gaining rich experience in a team dedicated to first class commercial delivery.

The role requires commercial experience and knowledge, with a proactive approach to support commercial input, shape commercial strategy, and deliver hands on procurement ensuring value for money across the organisation and its programmes.

The ideal candidate will be driven to seek opportunities to create greater value in the work that they do and have an understanding and working knowledge of the full commercial lifecycle, especially in the public sector.
• Able to successfullyimplement procurement policy objectivesin all sourcing projects and is able to challenge risk averse behaviours where appropriate.
• Able tonavigate the legislative frameworkand implement resource efficient strategies that result in achievement of policy objectives.
• Fully conversant with organisationalcommercial strategy and procurement policies, procedures, security requirements, processes and governance mechanismsand is able to advise and support colleagues in their application.
• Identifies and works with cross disciplinary teams (that includes the contract management function) and applies a strong visual project management approach to procurement projects.
• Able toquantify and source contract management resources. Able to identify and choose contract management representatives to review tender pack and take part in the evaluations.
• Identifies the costs of existing or similar service provision and engages with suppliers in the marketplace in a planned way.
• Ensures that contract management mobilisation phase and supporting activities are carried out successfully.
• Applies the most appropriateevaluation strategyto a sourcing requirement taking into account the type of commodity being procured, complexity, value and strategic importance.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.

Some of the key skills and experience you'll bring to the role:
• Driven, highly motivated individual with extensive experience of managing a range of commercial lifecycle activities, ideally from within the public sector.
• Some experience relating to public sector procurement and contract management aligned with MCIPS, IACCM OR equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to impart information effectively to internal and external stakeholders with varying degrees of technical knowledge and at all management levels.
• Ability to support the development and maintenance of effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders whilst ensuring the best commercial results.
• Experience of working with commercially sensitive and highly confidential information in accordance with all regulatory and any contractual obligations
• Experience of using a procurement and contract management software solution to support own workload and facilitate accurate and reliable reporting.
• Experience supporting commercial projects, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed and communications are managed appropriately, including maintaining comprehensive audit trails.
• Ability to work with autonomy.

Please see job description for more information but for an informal discussion please contact;

Dean Freed/Ian Summerscales

Dean.freed@nhs.net / Ian.summerscales1@nhs.net


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

IT Support Manager

Leeds / Manchester Office + Home working

Up to £50,000

Your new role

I am currently recruiting for an IT Support Manager for a legal firm to support the IT Helpdesk in both the Leeds and Manchester office. This role will take overall responsibility for delivering IT support services to the Manchester and Leeds offices to achieve clearly stated business goals and performance targets. Responsibilities will include all aspects of day-to- day management, involvement in firm-wide projects and co-ordinating with the teams in other offices to deliver a high standard of IT service consistently across the firm.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day delivery of the IT service functions within the Leeds & Manchester offices and ensuring the effective deployment and usage of resources to the firm's users. Working with colleagues across the firm to ensure standards of service are maintained and consistent.

Establish and operate systems to monitor progress, capacity and performance of systems taking corrective action where standards are nearing pre-determined thresholds.

Recognise and actively seek ways to exploit IT to address complex business issues both of a standard and innovative nature.

Ensure the necessary processes and procedures are in place to maintain or recover the delivery of systems and services in the event of any physical, technical or environmental disaster or major disruption to normal service.

Represent the Firm at a high level, both externally and internally, formally and informally, to establish the IT support team as a credible business function.

Advise the Firm's users and management regarding the delivery, cost, availability and functionality of services and systems and develop an effective partnership with suppliers and users.

Be approachable and available to staff and colleagues alike.

Responsible for assigned technical development projects and ensuring these projects are completed within planned timescales and resource estimates.

In cooperation with the Director of IT and the IT services manager, be responsible for all aspects of managing the Manchester and Leeds IT support team including:

Training new and temporary staff by designing induction programmes and monitoring progress.

Ensuring adequate staff cover during holidays, sickness, lunch breaks and absence.

Conducting annual performance review meetings, ensuring staff are aware of the standard of work required and monitor performance, as required.

Training and developing staff to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to meet job and department objectives.

Attending any meetings or training sessions as required

Carrying out any further duties as required by the Director of IT or IT services manager

Experience needed

Previous knowledge of legal applications e.g. document management systems, customer relationship management systems, practice management systems, digital dictation and case / matter management

Excellent working knowledge and understanding of Microsoft operating systems, server and client, Microsoft 365, Intune (MDM)

Experience supporting modern workplace technologies such as AV and Room booking systems

Good understanding of user hardware (user devices - laptops, mobiles) and working styles

Previous supervisory experience and ability to delegate tasks effectively

Previous experience of performing a similar role in a comparable environment

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Are you an experienced Façade Manager?

Looking for an exciting fresh project with a market leading contractor?

Façade Manager

Façade Manager opportunity working on a Reinforced concrete frame student accommodation high rise project in Leeds with an approx. value of £60m.

About the role of façade Manager

This opportunity as a Façade manager with a renowned regional Market leading main contractor Reporting to a Project Manager, you will be responsible from substructures through to interior fit out to handover. Responsible for managing a full site team, chairing subcontractor meetings, progress reporting and overseeing health & safety and quality.

Responsibilities for Façade Manager

• Substructures through to interior fit out to handover
• Responsible for managing a full site team
• Chairing subcontractor meetings
• Progress reporting and overseeing health & safety
• Checking the workmanship on site making sure it adheres to standards set.

Requirements for Façade Manager.

• Proven Track record as a façade manager who has demonstrable project deliver experience on high rise Reinforced concrete student accommodation or apartment developments.
• Experience Working with regional & tier 1 contractors
• Trade background or Degree BSC construction management.
• CSCS Black
• NVQ level 6
• Taken projects from out of the ground to completion & handover of client.

What we offer for Facade Manager

• Salary: Up to £65k + £5k car allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• healthcare
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays

If you want to hear more about this Façade Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Benjamin in our Sheffield office on 07887661047.

Title: QC Manager
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000

SRG are recruiting for a QC Manager to take on a varied & fast paced quality department based with a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Yorkshire.
Well established, the business is a critical provider of medicines and products needed to ensure the well-being and improved outcomes of patients with additional requirements.
As the QC Manager you will be overseeing the quality department as it undergoes systems updates and drive to ever greater compliance and continuous improvement while supporting a growing NPD division.

The Role:

As the QC Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Quality Control department and leading laboratory operations to ensure the timely & accurate testing of Raw materials and finished products, as well as supporting other departments such as NPD through stability & Microbiological testing.
You will have 4 direct supervisors, leading departments with a total of over 50 heads within QC.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing QC / stability testing of finished products, raw materials and packaging materials etc. to meet the needs of the business, whilst ensuring all methods, procedure and specifications are fit for purpose and comply with all necessary GMP / regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining and continuously developing standards within the laboratories and Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain the laboratory systems to ensure efficient, safe and compliant operation, perform document reviews and approvals.
• Leads and guide others in quality driven initiatives in the continuous support of Quality Improvement.
• Play an active part in audits ensuring that high standards are maintained.
• Lead the development of Long-term capabilities for the Quality Control department.
• Management of QC Function team staff, ensuring training & development of staff and maintaining headcount in line with budget.

The Person:

• A Degree or similar qualification in a relevant science discipline.
• Proven experience in a QC leadership role within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Excellent knowledge relating to MHRA requirements, audits and the international pharmaceutical industry requirements.
• Experience of Change management & transformation.
• Ability to lead, coach, influence and build strong collaborative relationships.
• Well organized, with an analytical & detail orientated mindset.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.
As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

• Serves as a Supervisory Program Officer for various Acquisition (ACAT) I, II and/or III programs within the Project/Product Managers (PM) Office.
• Coordinates and develops procedures relating to financial management, acquisition, implementation, distribution, and logistical support.
• Identifies and balances risks, selects alternatives and plans how to best accomplish the goals and objectives of the project within recognized guidelines.
• Manages a government team consisting of assigned civilian and military personnel, matrix and support civilian and military personnel, and the efforts of supporting contractor teams.
• Conducts In-process Reviews for assigned projects.
• Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties.

Starting at $138,046 Per Year (NH 4)

As a Supervisory National Bank Examiner (MCBS Team Leader), you will:

• Lead a staff of pre-commissioned examiners assigned to the field office including monitoring the progress of their assignments, evaluating their training and developmental needs, assessing their performance objectives, and evaluating their performance.
• Lead and guide the non-commissioned bank/thrift examiners to prepare them for the Uniform Commission Examination (UCE) and to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the examination.
• Participate in the planning, scheduling and monitoring of supervisory activities to ensure effective use of resources.
• Assess risk, develop supervisory strategies, determine the scope of supervisory activities, manage teams of assisting personnel, prepare reports of activities, and develop responses to address risks within the company.
• Develop and implement plans for meeting program objectives; assess effectiveness of programs and provide input on proposed OCC policy and program implementation/revision.

Starting at $104,658 Per Year (NB 6)

Possesses the knowledge and skills to:

• Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers
• Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information
• Demonstrate working practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards, Patient Safety standards in the safe use and operation of equipment
• Demonstrate ability to lead and direct diverse and dynamic groups of staff in the delivery of safe and effective patient care
• Demonstrate strong organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate understanding of and application of change management principles
• Demonstrate ability to collect data, analyze results, and implement program recommendations/changes based upon the findings.

Work Schedule: Evening shift with rotations to weekends and holidays and other tours as needed.
Compressed/Flexible: NotAuthorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Notifications:

• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Current employees must submit copies of their most recent Sf-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Veterans preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.

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

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

Starting at $108,811 Per Year (VN 00)

The individual selected will be accountable for adhering to established standards of care and practice, policies, and procedures, and in demonstrating leadership to improve patient care at the unit level. He/She is responsible for the administration, management, supervision, and evaluation of patient care personnel. The individual selected will be active in orienting, educating, coaching, and mentoring staff, will possess strong clinical skills, and will motivate staff utilizing staff input to develop a strong team atmosphere on the unit. He/She will deal effectively with staff conflict, effectively communicate with all levels of staff, and maintain excellent relationships with support staff.

Work Schedule: Day shift
Compressed/Flexible: NotAuthorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Notifications:

• This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
• Current employees must submit copies of their most recent Sf-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Excepted Service.
• Veterans preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.

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

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

Starting at $111,682 Per Year (VN 00)

Are you an experienced Site Manager, looking for your next challenge with a busy Social Housing Contractor with a healthy pipeline of work?

We are working with a well-established Social Housing Contractor who work across both planned and reactive maintenance to tenanted properties.

They are looking to add an experienced Site Manager to their team, working on a planned scheme which is re-roofing to tenanted properties in Leeds. The company have a great reputation and staff retention rates and focus on customer care and quality of work.

Experience of managing similar contracts is essential - you will need to have experience of managing schemes within tenanted properties and have great customer service skills, with an emphasis on quality & health & safety. You will also need a current SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid.

Your typical day to day duties may include:

• Managing a site team including Tradesman, Subcontractors and Tenant Liaison Officer, ensuring works are being carried out to programme and within budget
• Monitoring health and safety on site
• Attending progress meetings, client meetings
• Liaising with tenants and resolving any issues that may arise

If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please send a copy of your CV to Stephanie at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided, or call 01204 554 884 (option 3) and ask for Steph

As Head of School, you will be responsible for the overall quality, management and supervision of the programmes within your School. Please review the job description and person specification attached to the advert.

Duties & Responsibilities The post-holder will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive administration service to the Medical Education department as described in the associated Job Purpose/Summary. General Duties: Providing a high level comprehensive administrative service to the department, including supporting recruitment administration, plus other administrative duties to ensure the timely and efficient running of the department. Maintaining and monitoring established quality office systems and procedures, liaising with other team members as appropriate. Organising and prioritising workload based on the needs of the service. Management & Administration: Assist the Business Development Manager in ensuring that the wider administration team are supported through any period of change and that any interpersonal conflict is identified and minimised. Supervision of the administrative and clerical activities of the teams supporting Medical Education Leeds when required. Ensure using established systems that all records are in place for reporting purposes for the Medical Education Manager. Maintain established databases ensuring accurate records required for monitoring Education and Training for Postgraduate trainees are kept. Plan and organise a broad range of complex activity programmes which require the formulation of adjustment of plans e.g. Postgraduate & Undergraduate Teaching Programmes, Royal College Courses and Examinations, Conferences, and the Trusts Resident Doctor Induction. Providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information when dealing with trainees, students, team members, and management where communication, motivational, negotiating skills are required. The postholder would be expected to be the first line of contact for the development of new courses/teachings and/or schools and schemes curricular changes. The postholder will have responsibility for the financial costings of all planned activities, liaising with the Business Development Manager to ensure financial viability of all activity and the effective use of available resources and achievement of financial targets. Responsible for procurement of goods and services where required. The postholder will be expected to provide up to date reports on Educational and Training activity for each of the areas within the Department monthly. Other duties at a comparable level or responsibility as required to meet the needs of the service. Follows departmental policies and procedures. May be responsible for the supervision of staff, first level grievances and discipline. The post holder will be responsible for providing advice or demonstrating own activities or workplace routines to new or less experienced employees in own work area. An ability to exercise judgement when dealing with enquiries to evaluate the situation and resolve problems within their remit, escalating issues appropriately. Ability to work independently, referring to the Business Development Manager when appropriate. Ability to use own initiative when dealing with cancellation/alterations to teaching/courses. The post holder will be guided by departmental Standard Operating Practices and will seek advice where necessary. Ability to work in a busy environment and to meet deadlines. The post holder will demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to departmental policies and procedures and contribute to their development where appropriate. The post holder will create statistical reports from established trainee e-portfolio, departmental data bases and any information/reports required for Quality monitoring purposes. Health and Safety/Risk Management All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system. Infection Control The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. Equality and Diversity The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. Patient and Public Involvement The Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and planning services. All staff have a responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service improvements based on patient feedback. Training and Personal Development Continuous Professional Development The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with their line manager for their own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role. Respect for Patient Confidentiality The jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

We value the different experiences our people bring to their work. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances. Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. You can find further details about the role, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description, Assignment Brief and other supporting documents.

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY Pathology Discipline Training Managers provide best practice advice and training management support within a designated area reporting into Service Managers/Operational Leads. Their job purpose is to: Manage all formal pre-registration and post-registration training within the department liaising with other staff as appropriate. Act as the focal point for all issues relating to training and development within the specialty. Facilitate the dissemination of training, competency assessment and development principles and promote a culture of training development amongst staff. Support and promote a continued professional development (CPD) programme within the department. Support compliance against Trust mandatory training targets, receive and distribute Trust training reports across their Pathology specialty including competency performance. Actively contribute towards the general management and development of the department within nationally accepted standards (such as UKAS). Ensure all relevant documentation meets the appropriate standards of all accreditation and professional bodies on all hospital sites within Pathology at LTHT. Maintains the registered training status of the department with the appropriate professional bodies. Develop and promote training management systems within the department and ensure that they are up to date and staff training competencies are recorded accurately, verified and signed off in a timely manner and monitor progress against agreed KPIs. To regularly carry out learning needs analysis to identifying gaps in skills and competencies and identify relevant training to support future planning of services Through participation in the Pathology Training & Development Group provide an effective communication channel between Pathology and their specialty department. Raise awareness and promote training improvement activities and career opportunities within Pathology and their department. To fulfil your people governance responsibilities you will be required to undergo appropriate HR training, for example, in supervisory management. As a senior staff member you will be required to assist in the general management of the department, for example in areas such as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc. Any training required for this will be provided, computer skills are essential to carry out your work PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY In order to work effectively in the role you as the post holder must be able to demonstrate a number of attributes and abilities. Principal duties and areas of responsibility may include the following: Having reached the professional level of qualifications and experience of an Advanced Biomedical Scientist the post holder will continue to retain their competencies in their relevant discipline of work. Responsibility for planning training in your given discipline, formulating training plans, securing approval, working with laboratory leadership to implement and monitoring training plan compliance. As a member of the Pathology Training & Development Group contribute to the assessment, development, agreement and implementation of competency assessment in a standardised format and subsequent storage of such information Supporting Service Managers and Operational Leads in the general management of the department. Contributing towards overall service improvement of the department within nationally accepted standards (UKAS) by actively participating in the development of policies and you will lead the implementation of these policies in your specialist area. The post holder will occasionally be involved in the validation and authorisation of results and will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations. Communicating complex scientific/technical information to students, colleagues, other healthcare staff, and other organisations. Scientific practice and research Horizon scanning to research and maintain an in-depth knowledge of contemporary methods and analytical equipment in the area of scientific expertise. To provide lecturing/training to technical, scientific and medical staff. This may be internal within LTHT or externally at other organisations. To maintain an awareness of and give advice regarding the procurement of scientific equipment relevant to the area of expertise. To enter, manage, retrieve and interpret complex patient information using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) To actively participate in the laboratory quality assurance and risk management programmes Governance tasks: Oversight of training competencies requires the post holder to evaluate, review and update relevant standard operating procedures to support LTHT Pathology UKAS accreditation Reporting adverse events in accordance with Trust risk management procedures Supervisory and management tasks: Participates in PTDG meetings providing updates on behalf of discipline, escalating concerns and highlighting opportunities to the wider group Participate in the recruitment and selection process for posts within the area of scientific expertise, in support of Service Managers/Operational Leads Contribute to the performance appraisal process in support of Service Managers/Operational Leads Give technical, scientific, professional and career advice to more junior members of staff when requested Support recruitment to the Pathology profession by providing input to schools and college career fairs Advise managers and individual staff members regarding training and development needs Finance Safe use of expensive and highly complex equipment when working in the laboratory environment Training Systems Oversee the training and competency system and software as a super-user Update the training and competency system as required, uploading new training and competencies and removing as required Oversee development, monitoring and quality/compliance aspects of training system Authorise and approve training and competencies Identify future needs the Pathology CSU will require from the training and competency system Generate system produced reports to identify gaps in competencies Strategy and operational planning Support Service Managers/Operational Leads in the development of operational and strategic plans identifying suitable training to address skills/competency gaps Supports future workforce planning of education development programmes providing advice to Service Managers/Operational Leads of available funding streams Put forward cases for funding for training to support the future needs of the Pathology CSU Contribute to the development of business cases for training when required Technical tasks during processing of pathology samples (ad-hoc) The following describes the range of duties associated with the routine processing of samples as required: Assessing suitability and urgency of pathology samples. Assigning relevant tests and investigations. Prioritising, performing, interpreting, validating and authorizing specialist investigations according to standard operating procedures. Identifying abnormal clinical results Providing technical update information to groups of staff working in the section/department Ensuring that quality standards of the section/department are met Assessing and comparing new equipment and procedures against existing practices Personal To maintain registered status with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) or other applicable professional bodies Actively remain up to date with their own training and working practices within specific discipline and to support the management of the Pathology CSU CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS In order to work effectively in the role of Pathology Discipline Training Manager the post holder must be able to demonstrate a number of attributes and abilities. These will include: Willingness to gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes To be a leading member of a team providing a specialist clinical technical service To work independently when and as required by the service, for instance when working alone. To communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically To contribute actively towards the improvement of general service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members and leaders of other sections within the speciality To support and implement, in consultation with other managers, changes to policies affecting the service of the department which impact in other areas of the trust. To participate actively in the departmental appraisal scheme To participate actively in other people governance procedures that are consistent with Trust HR policies To undertake tasks that contribute to the general management of the speciality To take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work To foster and promote high professional standards with regard to pathology training and development strategy You will maintain registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist and abide by the HCPC standards of proficiency, assuring the quality of your work for patients. In contributing to the quality of a technical clinical service you will understand the requirement to continuously develop appropriate skills and accumulate relevant knowledge whether by formal or in- house training. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS