Total 256 job vacancies in Liverpool, L13 1HD

Job Advertisement - High Level Teaching Assistant with SEN

Location: Liverpool/Wirral

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: £90 - £110 (Based on experience and pay scale)

About the role and school

Are you a High Level Teaching Assistant looking to join a vibrant school in the Wirral who is passionate and experienced in supporting students and covering planned or immediate absences?

Teaching Personnel are looking to recruit High Level Teaching Assistants within Liverpool and Wirral who are looking for full time work come September. The ideal candidate would be required plan, prepare and deliver learning activities with individual pupils, groups and sometimes whole classes and also assess and report on pupils progress.

Key responsibilities
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Demonstrate that you meet the 33 HLTA professional standards


Demonstrate that you meet the 33 HLTA professional standards
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Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored learning plans and strategies in order tobenefit the students.


Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored learning plans and strategies in order tobenefit the students.
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Provide general cover to lessons when needed, therefore have basic literacy and maths skills.


Provide general cover to lessons when needed, therefore have basic literacy and maths skills.
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Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment whilst supporting students with their academic, social and emotional development.


Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment whilst supporting students with their academic, social and emotional development.
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Assist with personal care, mobility needs and also help those with SEN needs.


Assist with personal care, mobility needs and also help those with SEN needs.
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Monitor and record student progress and provide feedback to the teaching team.


Monitor and record student progress and provide feedback to the teaching team.

Requirements
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Enhanced DBS cleared & uploaded to the update service (or willingness to apply)


Enhanced DBS cleared & uploaded to the update service (or willingness to apply)
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Full right to work within the UK.


Full right to work within the UK.
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Experience as a HLTA and have relevant qualifications for this role.


Experience as a HLTA and have relevant qualifications for this role.
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Experience working with children with special educational needs and those who need extra support.


Experience working with children with special educational needs and those who need extra support.
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Patience, empathy and a proactive approach to supporting those with SEN.


Patience, empathy and a proactive approach to supporting those with SEN.



Benefits
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Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.


Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
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Professional development opportunities whilst working in a supportive and collaborative working environment in vibrant schools in Merseyside.


Professional development opportunities whilst working in a supportive and collaborative working environment in vibrant schools in Merseyside.
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The opportunity to make a significant impact of students' lives and being a pivotal part of helping SEN pupils reaching their full potential.


The opportunity to make a significant impact of students' lives and being a pivotal part of helping SEN pupils reaching their full potential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Are you ready for a rewarding new challenge? Do you thrive on helping others succeed and grow?

We need a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Central Liverpool. If you're confident in supporting Mathematics and English and enjoy working with children of varying ages and abilities, we'd love to hear from you!
- Location: Central Liverpool
- Position: Teaching Assistant
- Contract Type: Long-term Temporary
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Working Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Pay Rate: From £95 per day
- Provide tailored support to primary-aged pupils in a classroom setting.
- Assist in delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects.
- Work with small groups or individual pupils to help them meet their learning goals.
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff to create a supportive learning environment.
- A Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (desirable).
- Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting.
- Recent safeguarding training (desirable, though free training will be provided).
- Hold the Right to Work in the UK.
- Possess an enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
- Provide two professional references.
- Access to free online CPD courses to support your professional development.
- A dedicated team of education experts to help you secure your next role.

For more information or to apply for this exciting Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undergo relevant checks in line with DfE guidelines.

Job Title: Leasehold and Tenancy Services Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £33,487 per annum (£36,850 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time
Working Pattern: Monday – Friday
Location: Liverpool, Speke, Estuary Boulevard

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a Leasehold and Tenancy Services Officer

You will provide a customer focused, management service to all Home Ownership customers across the London region, ensuring the contractual obligations as defined in individual leases and tenancy agreements are conducted in line with the legislative requirements and compliance Group standards.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has up to date knowledge of leasehold legislation, regulation and standards, including Section 20 requirements.
• CIOH partial/fully qualified or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure delivering to strict deadlines
• Results driving with strong analytical skills, including the ability to critically analyse complex information and experience of providing meaningful management information.
• Customer focused with excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the confidence to interact with employees at all levels.

Why Riverside?

One Housing is part of Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Job Title: QA Analyst
Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months
Salary: £41,544.67 (£45,755.39 is achieved after 12 months successful performance in the role)
Working Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool/United Kingdom- Hybrid

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as a QA Analyst

You will provide an effective end to end test service to ensure solutions meet the required specifications for all IT and cross-cutting business change projects on behalf of the Group, co-ordinating testing analysis, preparation, execution and reporting as required. Salesforce testing experience is essential, with a Salesforce qualification (e.g. Admin) being highly desirable.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of system and integration test execution.

• In-depth knowledge of industry testing standards and controls.

• An understanding and appreciation of good user experience and the importance of being the users’ advocate.

• Good understanding of usability and accessibility of applications.

• Salesforce testing experience is essential, with a Salesforce qualification (e.g. Admin) being highly desirable.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Care Assistants

Liverpool and surrounding areas

Min £12.00 per hour (Enhanced bank holiday rate)

Full and part time

We offer the flexibility of either a zero-hour contract or contracted hours, whichever suits your lifestyle the most.

About Prestige Nursing & Care Liverpool

Liverpool branch prides itself on the care they deliver in and around the community, with colleagues and clients having been with us for over 15 years! Whilst our branch is situated close to Liverpool City Centre, much of our work is in and around our towns and villages within Liverpool. We offer a variety of care services; however, we do pride ourselves on the excellent support and care we deliver, specialising in homecare, and support work for children and young adults with an variety of needs.

What our clients are looking for

We have an exciting vacancy within the local Liverpool area for a Care Assistant to join our team and develop their care skills, working alongside our Branch Nurses and Care Staff with opportunity to progress. We are currently looking for a care assistant to visit our service users and assist them with medication, meal support, personal care, and socialising. In addition, this individual would have the opportunity to develop skills in areas of low-level clinical skills with further scope to train within more complex care.

Experience working within care is an advantage, but not necessary for the right candidate. You would be supporting individuals to live independently within their own homes, on a part time basis, and would have consistent individuals with whom you would build a rapport with.

Do you need experience?

As much as this is preferred, we do offer an excellent care certificate training programme for anyone who is new to care.

What we offer:

• A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts.
• Work with our own clients, no agency work.
• Pension scheme
• Blue light card
• Free DBS check
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Refer a friend with the Care Friends mobile app and earn extra money - T&C's apply
• Employee Assistance line - available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
• Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.

We're looking for:

• Excellent communication skills
• A driver's licence is essential
• Good professional and personal references

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.

You may be asked to provide your employment details through HMRC.

Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.

As a Company we are unable to provide Sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK if you have lived outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 5 years.

By submitting your details, you acknowledge that Prestige Nursing is collecting, processing, and using your personal data for managing your application. For more information, please visit our Candidate Privacy Notice on our website.

Prestige Nursing & Care reserve the right to close this role early

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Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics within the Faculty of Engineering and Technology seeks to appoint to the grade of Senior Lecturer or Senior Teaching Fellow in Computer Games Development.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a demonstrable experience in software engineering for games and interests in Testing/Profiling in Game Engines / C++ (e.g. Unreal Insights), Physics, AI, Ludology, Animation, Procedural Content Generation, or Deferred Rendering.

The role will require delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the School and the specific development of the areas listed to ensure our curriculum is up-to-date and meeting the needs of employers and applicants. You will also be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics in the fields of computing and computer science.

In addition, you may contribute to the development and delivery of outreach and engagement initiatives as well as interdisciplinary project areas. You are likely to have a background in a relevant area with a PhD in a related subject and/or relevant professional experience from industry.

For further information please contact Dr Mike Riley (Interim School Director) M. or Dr Martin Hanneghan (Subject Head), M.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn't exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics within the Faculty of Engineering and Technology seeks to appoint to the grade of Senior Lecturer or Senior Teaching Fellow in Mathematics.

We are looking to appoint someone with demonstrable experience in the fields of mathematics, statistics and data science.

The role will require delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the School and the specific development of the areas listed to ensure our curriculum is up-to-date and meeting the needs of employers and applicants. You will also be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics in the fields of mathematics, statistics and data science. In addition, you may contribute to the development and delivery of outreach and engagement initiatives as well as interdisciplinary project areas. You are likely to have a background in a relevant area with a PhD in a related subject and/or relevant professional experience from industry.

For further information please contact Dr Mike Riley (Interim School Director) M. or Dr Martin Hanneghan (Subject Head) M.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the role:
Your next adventure starts here at Your Coop Travel!

At Your Coop Travel, we take great pride in championing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our colleagues can express themselves. If you are looking to bring the sunshine to travel, then click that apply button now!
As a Travel Consultant, you will:

• Deliver unrivalled customer service by continuously going the extra mile
• Achieve sales and profit targets by maximising customers bookings
• Maximise selling opportunities through upselling additional products and services
• Actively participate in training to enhance knowledge and personal development
Who are we looking for?
To be a successful candidate for this role you will need:

• Experience in sales or customer focused environments is essential
• A confident, sociable, and vibrant personality
• An ability to collaborate with colleagues and customers
What can we offer you?
Joining us means you will be part of something amazing and it also means you will have access to lots of great benefits including:

• Competitive Commission up to £2,000 per year
• Up to 60% Childcare Discount
• 20% Coop Food Discount
• Up to £500 Coop Travel Discount
• 22 Days Annual Leave
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
• Coop Society Membership
• GroceryAid Colleague Support
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme
• Death in Service x2 Annual Salary

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To provide a comprehensive and high quality secretarial/administrative support service undertaking a wide range of administrative tasks, including personal responsibility for a number of delegated tasks. Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full detail and main responsibilities of the role.

Community Services Division This clinical division delivers community health services to people in their own homes, health centres and clinics, NHS walk-In centres and our older adults intermediate care ward at Aintree University Hospital site. As well as the many community nursing services, this division delivers specialist dental health care, therapies, sexual health, medicines management and nutrition and dietetics services. Our teams work closely with GPs and other health and social care services to ensure patients are cared for with the best support, in or closer to their home. Our services enable people to remain as independent as possible and many are delivered 24 hours, seven days a week. Every year our staff deliver care to thousands of patients whilst talking to their families and carers. These hundreds of thousands of interactions mean that our staff are best placed to understand patients holistic health and social needs, including education, prevention and self care. Please refer to the job descriptions attached for each of our divisions - you will be able to discuss your work area and location preference on the day of our recruitment event. We are committed to helping staff balance work and home life and welcome applications from applicants wishing to work part-time or with flexible working arrangements.

Provide comprehensive administrative support to Clinical teams. Use information systems with specific responsibility to ensure a high standard of information recording is maintained. Produce standardised computer generated reports and/or statistical information as requested by line manager. Type all correspondence relating to the team. Undertake general office duties, including ordering supplies and managing stock levels. Answer the telephone, clear answer-phone, record messages and respond to queries in a timely manner ensuring effective communication in line with local policies for non-clinical information only. Transfer relevant information to all health and social care providers as requested by line manager. Input accurate and timely information required for audit purposes. Provide reception support as and when required, including receiving clients to the service and assisting with enquiries. Take responsibility for keeping the Office/Reception/Waiting area, clean and tidy. Be responsible for the opening and closing of buildings, if required. Co-operate with risk assessments and ensure that risks are identified and reported as they arise in the workplace. Requirement to work from other bases within the organisation and to undertake any other duties that may be required appropriate to the post holders grade, experience and competence. The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. Assist with the training of new clerks within the service. * The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. * The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Formulate, contribute to, and participate in, the development and implementation of assessment and care planning systems in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team Manage a case load within the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Carry out generic and specialist assessments, including risk and provide therapeutic interventions/ home treatments within the most appropriate setting in accordance with the service users and/or carers needs. Complete Gatekeeping for all Inpatient admission requests across the Merseyside footprint. Assess whether users can be managed safely within the community promoting quicker recovery. Assess Risks and collaboratively develop safety plans with users/carers. Ensure effective liaison with inpatient units across the Trust to facilitate early discharges or to undertake reviews of those users placed out of area. Act as the Duty Practitioner /2nd Duty, as part of a rotational roster. Fully participate in ECC undertaking a care-coordinator role as appropriate Assist in the development and implementation of integrated care pathways, including appropriate service user assessments/referrals and models of care. Ensure record keeping is in accordance with Professional and Trust standards. Ensure the safe management of medicines and adhere to safe practice and principles of administration in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and Trust Medicines Code. Work in a professional and collaborative manner with the multi-disciplinary team. Participate and promote positive intra-agency working. Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care without supervision and act as Named Nurse as required. Participate and assist in setting standards of service user care based on sound research findings. Act as knowledge resource in specialist area of practice to other team members and other agencies as required. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical competence.

Theobjective of the Informatics Merseyside Development Service is to develop digital solutions through collaboration and innovation. We are a high performing team, consistently looking to evolve our best practices, knowledge, and skills to provide innovative digital solutions to our partners and customers. We are a customer orientated service that is responsive and effective in the delivery of the digital requirements of our Partner Organizations (POs) and Customers in line with local and national IM&T priorities. The Development service provision is required to keep pace with ongoing development of technologies, providing solutions that are interactive for the end user and support changes in models of care delivery within the NHS and the need for agile working. The requirements now are increasingly for advanced custom development capabilities, using an array of platforms, languages, and technologies. The Development Service Delivery Manager will work with a range of stake holders (both internal and external) to ensure that developments are delivered to support our partners and customers objectives. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of solutions across all partners and customers, ensuring that all development work is completed within agreed timescales to the appropriate specification, managing quality assurance and deployment. Principal Responsibilities: Manage the development lifecycle, from capturing and documenting Partner and Customer requirements (including generating proposals and organising software demonstrations), prioritising work alongside competing demands, through to the delivery and transition to business as usual support. Receive and assess complex enquiries and requests for service from IM Partner Organisations, Customers and potentially other Trusts and transition those requests into the development lifecycle as appropriate. Interpret and communicate complex and highly technical issues to non-IM&T or technical staff, both internally within IM and externally within POs and Customers. Also to be involved in SLA meetings as appropriate and negotiations with third parties. Support the creation of designs and mock-ups for new solutions. Manage small teams on quick turnaround projects to create highly interactive applications and products, which includes customer projects, core technologies and internal product development. Collaborate with the development team to identify user acceptance criteria to gain Trust sign-off of work items, and manage the quality assurance (QA) and testing of solutions to ensure that they meet the agreed criteria. Take responsibility for the testing of solutions, ensuring cross-browser, cross-platform, and/or cross-device compatibility and compliance to specified standards such as accessibility standards in the user's region or domain Manage the deployment of solutions into a production environment, supporting the definition/ implementation of, and adherence to, appropriate change control processes. Identify and document benefits delivered through development work, carrying out research where necessary to quantify achievement. Contribute to continual improvement by suggesting improvements to user interface, software architecture or new technologies and author business cases and make recommendations to POs and Customers to support Innovation and the implementation of the latest technologies. Implement project management methodology to control and manage risks; issues; quality; delivery of developments on time and within budget. Providing regular highlight reports and working effectively across multiple teams. Feed into the process of internal IP development. Ensure that their own knowledge/skill set and that of the team remain up to date. Act as a role model to others showing a passion and commitment to the role and be an example of living up to the organizational values and behaviours. Provide IM&T service advice to inform IM and PO strategic business planning. Encourage the adoption of Agile approaches to solution developments. Ensure that all deliverables are compliant with the appropriate standards Contribute to continual improvement of the Development Service as part of the management team, by suggesting improvements to processes and contributing to strategic decisions related to the service.

Key responsibilities 1. Communication To ensure prompt referral of results that exceed action limits to duty biochemist and clinical staff, and to discuss technical information with clients within the hospital and community. To interact with Pathology staff from other specialisms in the case of unforeseen emergency pressures, offering appropriate professional support and assistance to colleagues when patient healthcare may be affected. To offer guidance on the services available from the speciality, information about the analyses performed, and to refer medical queries to duty biochemist for follow-up clinical advice. To communicate with clinical and biochemistry staff and assist in resolving critical concerns affecting the patient, liaising with other staff in the Clinical Laboratories as necessary. To liaise with the requesting clinician to maximise the usefulness of specialist tests. To attend departmental meetings and briefings, and to disseminate relevant information to staff. To solve urgent queries raised by bleep or telephone, using a properly professional attitude including a degree of empathy towards service users when solving contentious issues that may conflict with laboratory service targets. 2. Personal and people development To assist in formal staff appraisals at annual performance and development reviews, making recommendations for further promotion and training needs. To assist, supervise and instruct trainee and less experienced Biomedical Scientists, Laboratory Assistants and support staff in all aspects of equipment operation. To provide tutorial and instruction to entry grade BMS and assist in the completion of Training Logs and Portfolios in preparation for HCPC registration. To participate in the Appraisal process relevant to grade. 3. Service development To implement new SOPs, and review, amend or revise current SOPs. To undertake specialised and developmental work, preparing and storing samples suitably for the purposes of drug trials and research. To continually improve service provision, undertaking developmental work as required. 4. Biomedical investigation and intervention To certify the suitability of samples received, liaising with medical staff as appropriate. To take responsibility as needed for completing and checking work performed by more junior staff after assessment of analytical and technical validity. To perform technical interpretation of partial, highly complex or conflicting results, any of which if reported may result in inappropriate medical intervention. To cover emergency requests from other Hospital Trusts. To monitor the use of consumables and reagents, using the Oracle system to order supplies, and to take responsibility for the receipt and correct storage of deliveries. To perform highly specialised test procedures, training and educating less experienced staff when necessary. To function independently with enhanced responsibility, working alone as required. To take the lead role when paired with staff from a different specialism. To prioritise investigations appropriate to clinical need, arranging workflow to accommodate instrument capability and to optimise turn-round time for urgent requests. To provide a rapid, reliable and efficient results service by performing a comprehensive range of routine and specialist biochemistry analyses, or referral to other providers as needed. To apply specialised knowledge and skills, taking overall responsibility for the satisfactory performance of analyses within the area of accountability (delegated on a rotational basis). To provide users of point-of-care test equipment with technical, operational & maintenance support and advice. To provide, where possible, specialised items or supplies from the department which have been requested by the clients to perform specific investigations. 5. Systems and equipment To check all relevant safety procedures, troubleshoot, repair and maintain instruments for correct operation, or make suitable alternative arrangements in the case of equipment malfunction. This will include co-ordinating with company engineers to ensure continuous operation of essential equipment. To liaise with IT support in resolving any computer system difficulties. 6. Information processing To ensure that agreed internal and external quality control procedures are carried out and regularly reviewed, and that appropriate corrective measures are taken to maintain approved standards 7. People management To supervise and co-ordinate the activities of staff within a section of the specialism, ensuring that the highest standards of work are maintained. To ensure that all staff work to established protocols in the satisfactory completion and validation of routine and specialist biochemistry analyses, informing and updating staff of developments and changes in practice. To plan work schedules and determine work priorities according to agreed policies. To deputise for the Chief Biomedical Scientist in their absence. Compliance adhere to standard operational procedures, bringing areas of risk to note. Supervise analytical conformity within area of responsibility Performance ensure turnaround times are maintained. Persistent non-compliance with service targets must be investigated and recommendations made. 8. Quality To monitor the area of responsibility for compliance with UKAS standards, working with senior and management staff to resolve any problems. 9. Health safety and security To take appropriate responsibility for the safety and security of the laboratory. Clinical Governance / Quality To monitor the area of responsibility for compliance with UKAS standards, working with senior and management staff to resolve any problems. Education and training development To assist in formal staff appraisal reviews, making recommendations for further promotion and training needs. To assist, supervise and instruct trainee and less experienced Biomedical Scientists, Laboratory Assistants and support staff in all aspects of equipment operation. To provide tutorial and instruction to entry grade BMS and assist in the completion of Training Logs and Portfolios in preparation for HCPC registration. Skills escalator fulfil individual potential by undertaking mandatory and optional training. Take the lead role in the training and development of less experienced scientific, medical, technical and support staff. Equality and Diversity It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation (the Equality Act 2010) and to: Act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance of peoples rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures, and good practice. Valuing people as individuals and treating everyone with dignity and respect, consideration and without prejudice, respecting diversity and recognising peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices in working with others and delivering appropriate services. Recognise and report behaviour that undermines equality under Trust policy. Be consciously aware of own behaviour and encourage the same levels of behaviour in colleagues. Acknowledge others different perspectives and recognise the diverse needs and experiences of everyone they come into contact with. With the support of managers develop an equality and diversity objective through the personal development review process. Values and Behaviours We are Caring We are kind to each other and always show compassion to ourselves and others. We know we are doing this when: We are always kind and compassionate to ourselves, our patients, families and colleagues: We recognise and appreciate each other, taking pride in working here and our contribution to success; We are professional and always seek to deliver the best standards of care We are Fair We treat people equitably and value their differences. We know we are doing this when: We value everyone for their unique contribution, and we embrace diversity; We are confident in speaking up and we support all our colleagues to do the same; We are open and honest We Are Innovative We work as one team to continuously improve the way we deliver and transform health care. We know we are doing this when: We continuously improve the services we deliver and pioneer new ways of doing things; We learn from mistakes, striving to ensure we get things right first time; We create and share knowledge with each other, patients and our professional communities. For the complete Job description and personal specification please see attached documents.

1.1 To manage an integrated pre-analytic Pathology reception service provided by Pathology Reception staff ensuring an efficient, first rate service is delivered. 1.2 To participate in the reception, processing, referral, and storage of a variety of specimens, which may contain high risk organisms. 1.3 To enter and manage data using the Meditech computer system. 1.4 Line management responsibility for all MLA staff within the Pathology department while in the sample reception area, including identification of staff training and development needs. 1.5 To manage the accurate record-keeping of managed staff including timekeeping and the management of sickness absence. 1.6 To cover the absence of managed staff when required. 1.7 To manage any matters of a difficult nature encountered by reception staff in the course of their duties. 1.8 Ensure new members of staff receive appropriate induction. 1.9 Maintain adequate supplies of stationery/goods/consumables. 1.10 Report all faults/repairs/maintenance required for the Pathology department, ensuring jobs are completed to a satisfactory outcome. 1.11 Manage regular meetings with managed staff, addressing any issues arising. 1.12 To deal professionally with telephone enquiries with tact, diplomacy and empathy whilst maintaining strict patient confidentiality. 1.13 To participate in maintaining a system for the safe and confidential storage and retrieval of records and specimens, both physically and electronically. 1.14 To perform housekeeping duties including general tidying, waste disposal, washing glassware and filing. 1.15 Collection and receiving of stock 1.16 To ensure proper and efficient use of equipment and consumables without wastage. 1.17 To ensure the moving and handling of heavy objects are undertaken according to Trust manual handling guidelines. 1.18 To undertake water flushing requirements 1.19 To assist in the handling and processing of sendaway samples and the receipt and onward distribution of associated results 1.20 Any other duties which may be required to ensure the smooth running of the Pathology department. 1.21 To adhere to all health and safety policies within the Trust. 1.22 To be aware of, and comply with, the Alder Hey Trust policies and procedures. 1.23 To be aware and vigilant, in respect of security matters, and to report any breach of security to the appropriate manager. 2 Management 2.1 To contribute to the writing and review of departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 2.2 To monitor levels of reagents and consumable items and inform senior staff when stocks are running low. 2.3 To comply with Trust and Departmental Health and Safety policies, including reporting of all accidents, hazards and defects as soon as possible. 2.4 To use any equipment and facilities provided within the department in a proper and safe manner. 3 Skills 3.1 To undertake a wide variety of non-automated operations requiring skill, knowledge and manual dexterity. 3.2 To ensure hazardous chemicals and reagents are handled appropriately according to COSHH regulations. 3.3 To have basic computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office. 4 Research 4.1 To compile and check data for audit. 5. Education 5.1 GCSE in English or evidence of English language proficiency. 5.2 Science A level or IBMS certificate of achievement part II or level 4 healthcare science associate apprenticeship. 6 Training 6.1 Assist in identifying own staff training needs. 6.2 To participate in annual performance review including the development of a Personal Development Plan (PDP). 6.3 To participate in the induction and orientation of staff, students and visitors. 6.4 To undergo mandatory training in Fire, and Health & Safety (biannually), and Manual Handling (annually). 6.5 To participate in in-house training. 6.6 To seek every opportunity for self-development and to identify personal training needs. 7.1 To communicate effectively with peers, senior colleagues and service users.