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Job Vacancy

We are looking for an enthusiastic Support for Learning Assistant who is committed to delivering the very best experiences for our children and young people. The successful candidate will:

• have a clear understanding of working as part of a team as well as being able to use their own initiative
• be able to demonstrate a caring and nurturing ethos, with a willingness to support young people in all aspects of school life
• ideally have knowledge of Additional Support Needs, GIRFEC and social/emotional needs

KNOWLEDGE

Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support.
The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work.
To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc.
If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com‘

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 1st December 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - Friday 6th December 2024

Job Advert

Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Rosewell Primary School

Contract Status: Fixed Term until 27.06.2025

Hours of Work: 21.5h

Working Pattern: Mon – Thurs 9am to 2.30pm and Fri 9am to 11.45am

Weeks per year: 39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 21.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £13,960.23 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

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Job Description

Main Grade Teacher £33,594 - £50,589

Fixed Term until 27/02/2026

Full Time

Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 stand alone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, provides support for children with a range of physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. The schools range in size from our smallest primary school with around 20 children to our largest secondary with over 1200 pupils. We have a diverse range of school catchments, from rural to urban settings. We are fortunate to have a growing number of new build schools, with 15 of our primary schools and 2 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.

Interviews for the above post will take place on Sunday 8th December 2024.

Requirements

Pre Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions

If you are successful, our offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, such as medical screening, two written references, one which must be from your most recent/current employer, verification of your original qualifications and your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children will also be essential.

General Teaching Council Scotland

Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). For further information on registration please visit: www.gtcs.org.uk

Regulated Work with Children

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Successful candidates will require a PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 6 consecutive pay periods. The fee for a PVG Scheme Record Update is £18. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 2 consecutive pay periods. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. If you are an existing employee the Council will pay the cost of the Application Fee.

In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We ask you to disclose any unspent convictions. Disclosures should be made by writing to or emailing the Employment and Reward Manager, in confidence, giving details of the offence(s), penalty and date(s) of conviction. Applicants should note that failure to disclose a conviction which is subsequently advised through a Disclosure Scotland check may result in the withdrawal of any offer of appointment.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian. Decisions regarding suitability for positions of trust which are subject to vetting will be dependent on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of the offence(s).

For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

How to Apply

Please apply on-line. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Midlothian.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing the attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Closing Date

Thursday 28th November 2024

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The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating an agreed portfolio of commercial and non-commercial clinical trials at Kings College Hospital, Clinical Neuroscience division. Responsibilities will include helping recruit patients to portfolio adopted non-commercial and if required commercial studies, identifying patients through MDTs/screening notes and increasing referrals through participating local hospitals; collecting data; interviewing; supporting and monitoring patients, applying clinical scales to patients in clinic and data entry. The post holder will also recruit patients to observational trials and be involved in follow up and completion of relevant trial specific paperwork which may include all administration, coordination and minute taking for the monthly divisional research governance and feasibility (RGF) meeting. A detailed job description and person's specification can be found in the attached documents.

Clinical and Research Responsibilities: Inpatient and outpatient care of haematological cancer patients being treated as part of trials performed on the EPCTU and selected trials being run through the late phase trials team. The focus will be on lymphoma, CLL and myeloma trials although will work collaboratively with the other haematological malignancy trials fellows and cross cover would be expected. Co-ordination and execution of trial activities for EPCTU, including (but not limited to) study specific investigations, sample collection and handling, data collection, case record folder completion, maintenance of study documentation; Liaison with a laboratory group to gain familiarity with the endpoint assays associated with the trial. There also be opportunities to gain experience in performing laboratory techniques associated with a translational project, although the principal focus of the fellow will be on clinical aspects. Under supervision, to undertake the setting up of clinical trials, including protocol design, grant applications, regulatory and ethical submissions, liaison with clinical trials units and preparation of study specific documentation. Preparation of results for publication. *Please see attached Job Description for more details and weekly timetable*

To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme. To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School. To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Clinical Neurophysiology. For full information please see attached job description. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project across Camden and Islington and act as a single point of contact, ensuring delivery against timelines, escalating issues and reporting highlights within the governance process as appropriate. Promote and deliver audience-appropriate training on evidence-based care and disseminate best practice, often working alone. Assist to develop, pilot and implement an online Breathe modular level 2 training. Design, develop, review, implement and evaluate the training requirements regularly with support of others, to ensure that the needs of clients, stakeholders and services can be met. Lead on the implementation at local levels of national Stop Smoking campaigns and World Days/Weeks/Months (e.g. Stoptober, NSD, Lung awareness month etc). Maintain accurate records of trainings, collect data and provide written reports as required. Produce robust and realistic project plans, using appropriate methodology and leading to the implementation of actions and outcomes required to deliver the projects in line with agreed timescales. Maintain a full and accurate audit trail of key decisions, actions and outputs, including but not limited to risk and issue logs, project/milestone plans, update/highlight reports, and action plans, and to adjust, if targets/deadlines are not met. Participate in the evaluation of the training and produce documents, reports and presentations on a regular basis. Link in with the GP/pharmacy lead to ensure the smooth and robust delivery of level 2 training. Review the project status regularly to ensure that time scales and other requirements of the project plan are being met. Ensure that the perspectives of a wide range of stakeholders are integrated into the work of the project, working with teams and managers to identify training needs and develop new ways of delivering training. Undertake extensive community engagement and community involvement, including to identify training needs and consider co-production. Promote the service and facilitate referrals as required. Manage internal and external barriers to engagement with training Be self-motivated and able to work on their own. The post holder will be required to work autonomously with minimal supervision, managing own workload and schedule Recruit, train and lead the volunteers for Camden and Islington Stop Smoking Service Supervise, support and provide adequate training to the volunteers to ensure they are equipped with appropriate skills and well managed to carry out their roles.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

JOB PURPOSE The post holder will be responsible for the safe delivery of direct and indirect care and associated source data collection for clinical research studies undertaken in the department. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans for clinical trials participants. Additionally, they will provide patient centred care and support clinical trial participants focusing on high quality patient experience. The post holder will be involved in raising awareness and embedding research within LTHT and offering people opportunities to take part in research as part of their standard care pathway. They will act as a member of the multidisciplinary team, advising and supporting the clinical teams with research related matters and will also maintain their clinical skills. Flexible Working Pattern may be required to support the development of clinical trial services at weekends or evenings that best suit the needs of the research speciality teams and trial participants. Working at different external sites for example Care Homes, Schools or other community settings may be required. During exceptional times of need, they will contribute to clinical service, as agreed with the Head of Nursing/AHP and in line with the Trusts escalation policy. JOB DIMENSIONS The post holder will work within a specialised environment caring for participants enrolled in clinical research studies. The exact dimensions of the numbers and types of studies may vary in accordance with the dynamic nature of the research programme and specialist clinical area. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualifications - Educated to degree level or equivalent, or be able to demonstrate relevant experience commensurate with this post - Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) registered Experience Experience of clinical trials delivery and working in the NHS Experience in facing patients Training Ability to demonstrate clinical skills and be able to teach relevant skills to other staff. Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary. Undertaking and maintaining International Conference of Harmonization. Good Clinical Practice training is a requirement of the post. Skills Literate and numerate. Competent in written and verbal communication skills. Competent in the use of information technology. Able to organise and prioritise workload. Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members. Maintaining and advancing clinical skills relevant to the clinical speciality. Knowledge Current issues in research delivery and in health care Basic understanding of research methodology Awareness of the roles and responsibilities of clinical research staff Personal Attributes Ability to work as part of a team, reliable and trustworthy Committed to working with people. Demonstrates a commitment to own personal development. Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated. Flexible and adaptable. Professional and patient focused Courageous 6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centered Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Commitment to ensure high quality care is delivered Commitment to delivering high quality evidence based care Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to promoting a positive and creative working environment Commitment to own development and the development of junior staff Promotes a professional image and a positive approach to problem solving Promotes a culture of equality, mutual respect, diversity and trust 7. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS Ability to act professionally at all times. Effective communication skills. Effective numeracy skills Ability to organise self and others. Teaching and assessing skills Team player. Effective time management skills Good organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload. Upholding reflective practice and maintain excellent interpersonal skills 8. CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING An understanding of research and evidence based practice. An understanding of the organisation and working practices of the speciality. An understanding of the process and philosophy of mentorship An understanding of the training and development needs of other junior staff and students. 9. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Communicate with patients and carers to ensure that they have access to appropriate information. Maintain and deliver compassionate patient focused care in accordance with LTHT guidelines, policies, values and behaviours. Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing research care for patients, ensuring documentation standards are upheld in accordance with good Clinical Practice ( GCP) and LTHT guidelines, whether written or computerised. Act in a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at all times. Be familiar with and adhere to the LTHT safeguarding policies. Maintain a safe working environment. Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of patients in line with the Leeds Way. Promote and implement evidence based practice. Continue to expand and maintain clinical skills appropriate to the clinical area of practice. Undertake duties on other wards or departments as and when required by service demands or patient need. Research Ensure that research studies are undertaken in accordance with study protocols, the terms approved by the Health Research Authority (HRA), National Research Ethics Committee, the Trust Research & Innovation (R&I) Office and all other required regulations. Adhere to national and local Research Governance Framework and legislative requirements to ensure delivery of the highest level of care to research participants. Follow local policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and study specific protocols in relation to the research speciality. Provide advice and information to participants in order to facilitate initial and on-going informed consent. This may include obtaining informed consent as delegated by the Principal Investigator and as indicated in the study protocol, and with ethical committee and R&I Department approval, ensuring that the patients rights are upheld throughout the study In line with the Trusts appropriate SOP, additionally training and competency assessment will also be required prior to taking on the delegated responsibility of taking informed consent. Identify, screen and recruit participants into research studies according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, and where necessary, facilitate a participants withdrawal from a study. Maintain effective written and verbal communications with research participants, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary/ research team to ensure research participant needs are met and appropriate information is shared and documented, including on-going process of informed consent. Have an overall awareness of potential risks within the clinical area assessing these at all times (including patient behaviours and working environment) to ensure the health and safety of research participants, visitors and staff and compliance with related legislation and guidelines. Act as the research participants advocate and uphold the quality of each study at all times; this will include assessment, planning and evaluation of individualised care plans as per study protocol. Report adverse events and serious adverse events in accordance with the Trust SOPs and study protocols in a timely and effective manner with reference to the Senior Research Nurse/Midwife/AHP and Principal Investigator. Resolve complaints timeously at a local level and escalate as appropriate. Be responsible for accurate and secure data collection, storage and entry in to case report forms (both paper and electronic) that meet Data Protection Act requirements, including secure backup of study data, as per information governance and study specific guidance. Participate in facilitating clinical trial monitoring in order to meet the safety, integrity and governance requirements of each study. Where relevant, ensure that the processing and storage of human biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the Human Tissue Act, local SOPs and research protocol so that safe handling and quality is assured. Order and maintain trial specific supplies according to study protocols, procedures and regulations and level of recruitment ensuring that resources are used appropriately and efficiently at all times. Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of promoting and improving quality care through action on findings. Have direct involvement in the provision of education and development of pre-registration, appropriate post-registration students and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate learning opportunities are provided and students feel supported. Have direct involvement in delivering relevant clinical care to Trial participants in accordance with their plan of care.

Peterborough Team Description Learning disability services are part of specialist services division. In this context the post holder will be working for the Peterborough part of the specialist division. Inpatient services comprise of 10 beds (currently 6 beds in operation) provided from Hollies ward, The Cavell Centre in Peterborough. The inpatient service works on acute assessment and treatment model with well-defined care pathways and was among the first few in the country to receive accreditation from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Learning Disability Community Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Social Care staff of Peterborough Learning Disability Service are based at Sand Martin House, in Peterborough. Learning Disability Mental Health Services get 60-70 new referrals in a year. The most common reasons for these referrals are; challenging behaviour, mental disorders and epilepsy. We also provide specialist diagnostic assessments for Dementia in the learning disability population. General Responsibilities To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health. To comply with the Professional Codes of Conduct and to be aware of changes in these. To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation and local policies and procedures implementing this. To ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest standard, and in accordance with currently quality initiatives within the work area. To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these. To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance related policies. Staff are required to respect the confidentiality of information about staff, patients and Trust business and in particular the confidentiality and security of personal identifiable information in line with the Data Protection Act. All staff are responsible for ensuring that any data created by them is timely, comprehensive, accurate, and fit for the purposes for which it is intended. Other responsibilities If the post holder proves to be both successful and committed at Specialty Doctor Level, there is possibility of further career development. All career grade doctors are required to maintain their education, professional development, and accreditation. Appropriate time and financial support are available for this purpose. The post holder will occasionally need to be available for irregular commitments outside normally fostered duties, as are essential for continuity of patient care in an emergency. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with changing service needs. The post holder will participate in an annual Appraisal process. The post holder will attend all relevant mandatory training as and when required to do so.

About the role as a Specialist Assessor:Activate Learning are now looking to recruit a highly organised and methodical Specialist Teacher/Assessor to join the Group Learning Support, based at our Banbury and Bicester College campus.Group Learning Support works with young people who face barriers to education, including learners with special educational needs and those with an EHCP. This post provides an excellent opportunity for someone with passion and drive who is committed to working with our students, assessing their learning needs and providing the support needed to ensure that they can achieve.Responsibilities include:Completing the psychometric assessments required and the associated paperwork for the purpose of exam access arrangements to meet JCQ and awarding body requirements and identification of specific learning difficultiesCompleting any full diagnostic assessments required for the identification of specific learning difficultiesPlanning and delivery of study support to learners with specific barriers to learning as requiredContributing to the professional development of staff through the delivery of CPD and sharing good practiceOur Group Learning Support team offer a friendly and supportive working environment, where no two days are the same, staff are valued and CPD is provided.The is a full-time, fixed term contract until January 2025 based at our Banbury and Bicester campus.What do you need to be a successful Specialist Teacher/Assessor at Activate Learning?The ideal candidate will have a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC) issued by Patoss, the Dyslexia Guild or the British Dyslexia Association; and / or a post-graduate Level 7 qualification in specialist assessment, which must include training in the theoretical basis underlying psychometric tests and the use, selection and administration of nationally standardised tests.You will also have an appropriate qualification to teach and make recommendations for secondary aged or adult learners who have learning difficulties or be a HCPC registered psychologist.Applications from those willing to undertake and gain these qualifications will be considered.Strong team values, a desire to innovate within the learning experience and the ability to adapt flexibly to the changing needs of learners are essential. You will possess experience of SEND, study skills support and teaching numeracy and literacy, along with the ability communicate with learners from varied backgrounds and of different abilities. Excellent communication and organisation skills are required in this role, alongside a high level of attention to detail.Who we are:Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Why work with the Activate Learning Group?Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveFlexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

About the role: Beauty TeacherActivate Learning have an exciting opportunity for a Beauty Teacher to join our team and inspire the next generation of creative students at Reading College. Our Beauty Therapy courses cover a range of topics, including manicures, pedicures, nail art, themed face painting, skincare, waxing, and massage.As a Beauty Teacher, you will primarily teach and assess students across Levels 1, 2, and 3. We are seeking a confident and enthusiastic individual with a passion for delivering engaging, practical lessons while nurturing the unique talents of each student.We have permanent, Full-Time; 37hrs and Part Time; 18.5hrs, available based at Reading College.What do you need to be successful as a Beauty Teacher at Activate Learning?We are looking for individuals who can act as role models for our students, helping them gain not only professional qualifications but also the skills and attributes needed to thrive in their careers.To be successful in this role, you should hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy and have relevant, up-to-date industry experience. This will allow you to help students develop the practical skills and knowledge required for the beauty therapy profession. While previous teaching experience and qualifications are beneficial, they are not essential. If you have the expertise and passion to teach beauty therapy, we will provide the necessary training and support to help you succeed in the further education (FE) sector.About you:A minimum Level 3 qualification in Beauty Therapy and experience working as a beauty therapist are essential.You must either have an Assessor’s Award or be willing to work towards one within the first three months.While a teaching qualification and experience in education are desirable, they are not required.Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively are essential .You’ll benefit from being part of a supportive team in a dynamic role that offers diverse opportunities for professional growth.What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learning's mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.Who we are:We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.Why work with the Activate Learning Group?Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeingCompany benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.Pension Schemes: Teacher and Local Government pension schemes for AL staffGenerous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leaveFlexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment, closed vacancies will not be able to submit an application form.Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN HAEMATOLOGY (LYMPHOID)

Applications are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to work within a large, dynamic trials unit looking after haemato-oncology patients. It is a 1-year fixed term post on the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit (EPCTU) in the Department of Oncology and Haematology.

The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients with haematological malignancy (with a focus on lymphoid) on the Early Phase Cancer Trials Unit. There will be an opportunity to develop research projects in clinical trials and translational science, and training will focus on the design, setting up and execution of clinical research.

The post is available from September 2024.

Candidates are invited to contact Prof Graham Collins, Consultant Haematologist, Oxford Cancer and Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital (01865 235886) in the first instance.

To apply and gain further details of this post , go to ‘NHS Jobs’. Please apply via this website .

In the interest of equal opportunities, we want to make sure that information about candidates is provided in the same format so all applicants should fill in the standard application form on the NHS Jobs website.





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 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.



Clinical and Research Responsibilities:
• Inpatient and outpatient care of haematological cancer patients being treated as part of trials performed on the EPCTU and selected trials being run through the late phase trials team. The focus will be on lymphoma, CLL and myeloma trials although will work collaboratively with the other haematological malignancy trials fellows and cross cover would be expected.
• Co-ordination and execution of trial activities for EPCTU, including (but not limited to) study specific investigations, sample collection and handling, data collection, case record folder completion, maintenance of study documentation;
• Liaison with a laboratory group to gain familiarity with the endpoint assays associated with the trial. There also be opportunities to gain experience in performing laboratory techniques associated with a translational project, although the principal focus of the fellow will be on clinical aspects.
• Under supervision, to undertake the setting up of clinical trials, including protocol design, grant applications, regulatory and ethical submissions, liaison with clinical trials units and preparation of study specific documentation.
• Preparation of results for publication.

*Please see attached Job Description for more details and weekly timetable*


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

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Are you interested in Employability Trainer roles in the Wolverhampton area? Morgan Hunt are pleased to announce that we are working with a fantastic college in  Wolverhampton. Together we are seeking to appoint an Employability Sector Trainer - apply today! 

Job Title: Employability Sector Trainer

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Wolverhampton

Industry: Education 

Start date: Asap

Pay Rate: £24 - £29 per hour

Key responsibilities 

In this Employability job, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, creating and delivering engaging Employability programmes including Functional Skills
• Providing advice and guidance to learners to overcome barriers to secure employment
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes
• Working with the quality team to ensure standards are maintained.

Skills & experience 

• Experience in teaching learners with special educational needs
• Demonstrate a successful track record in delivering Employability programmes or Functional Skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• PGCE or other comparitive teaching qualifications.
• Degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification 
• Familiarity with the national curriculum of England (Plus IGCSE/GCSE and/or A Levels as appropriate) 
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating a child 
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children 
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background 
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life 

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Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Instrumental Music Instructor - Scottish Drumming - fixed term until 05/01/2027
Various Schools

Salary: £35,190 - £46,773 (pro-rata for part time)
Hours: 19.60 per week (0.56FTE, 2 days and a morning)

This is an exciting opportunity to teach in various schools across Edinburgh and be part of a dynamic and friendly service. We are looking for a highly skilled Instrumental Music Instructor, who is passionate and driven, to provide excellent Scottish Drumming learning experiences for all pupils. The successful candidate will have experience in instrumental teaching, with a sound knowledge of the current curriculum, preparing pupils for SQA and external exams, as well as working with groups and ensembles.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

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As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

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