Total 139 Senior Executive job vacancies in Beeston, Nottingham

An opportunity has arisen within the Trust's Programme Management Office for a Senior Programme Lead to help the Trust achieve its programmes of work. Working within a multi-disciplinary team and interacting with departments across the Trust, this role plays a key part in the Trust delivering both improvement and sustainability requirements.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can use their experience and skills to find the best solutions for our diverse portfolio of programmes, operating at all levels of the Trust.



The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that assigned programmes across the Trust deliver a sufficient Benefits Profile to meet the Trust’s strategic objectives and sustainability requirements. This will be through taking responsibility to support and challenge project and programme teams to maximise benefits delivery through offering expert advice and utilising programme management methodologies. The programmes may be clinical or non-clinical and cover a variety of deliverables, including operational performance, financial performance, service issues and clinical quality improvement.

The post holder will provide line management responsibilities within the team ensuring effective ways of working at all times. They will also be responsible for facilitating progress and providing practical support to the teams impacted on by the programmes to take forward quality improvement / waste reduction and new ways of working. The post holder will support the Head of Programmes to ensure alignment and delivery of the Trust’s goals and priorities across the wider portfolio of programme work.

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert. You would be working within the Trust PMO team. We are a small and motivated group who oversee and support the successful delivery change and improvement programmes and projects at NUH.

Within NUH we are the 'project management specialists' so you will get a wide view of different aspects of an acute hospital and application of your skills in the context of project management.

Leadership of the Programme Management process and delivery of programme level objectives

Providing Governance and Assurance on all assigned programmes

Risk management of programme risks, including the development of mitigations.

Designing and implementing new programme management processes

Management of junior programme staff


This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024

Leadership of the Programme Management process and delivery of programme level objectives Providing Governance and Assurance on all assigned programmes Risk management of programme risks, including the development of mitigations. Designing and implementing new programme management processes Management of junior programme staff

Your new company
A well established M&E Building Services Contractor operating over 14 years is looking for either an intermediate or senior quantity surveyor. This company prides itself on great service that it gives to customers and therefore often gains repeated work, examples of the sectors they work with include; hotels, transport and commercial. Equally important to the company is looking after its employees and this be seen in high staff retention and events that the offer to their staff which has included trips abroad.

Your new role

You will be working as a M&E Quantity Surveyor, working on a wide spectrum of project values up to £20 million - although their typical range for project values is circa £3-10 million. You will be involved in various duties within this role and that will include overseeing contracts, alongside the financial aspects accordingly.

What you\'ll need to succeed

You will need to be a M&E Quantity Surveyor - performing at least of an intermediate level. You will need to be in a commutable distance from the office based in Nottinghamshire.

What you\'ll get in return

£40,000 - £75,000, pension, company car, healthcare, annual bonus and death in service

What you need to do now
If you\'re interested in this role, click \'apply now\' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn\'t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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To work as part of the Healthcare Centre team leading in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs and appropriate care and treatment. Ensure the implementation of the National Service Frameworks and ensure maintenance of high standards of care to the prison population. To coordinate and lead the team as operational daily nurse in charge. To provide leadership, support for and supervision of the team. Maintain professional standards, ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and confident nurses for the newly formed Severe Multiple Disadvantage Clinical Team.

The post is open to those with an experienced nursing background that has or would like to develop specialist knowledge working with patients that are experiencing homelessness and multi disadvantage. This post will require advanced nursing assessment skills. A background of mental health and physical health training would also be advantageous.

The post holder will be an intrinsic part of a multi agency team delivering primary care and responsible for leading the delivery to complex patients, directing their care collaboratively with multiple other agencies.

Collaboration is key in Nottinghamshire, and we work closely with colleagues across the region to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery. Join us and enjoy the autonomy to manage your own working day, make clinical decisions for your patients, and be part of a supportive environment.

This is a new team who will be based with the Alcohol Long Term Conditions team who have bases at Park House and Stapleford. The SMD team will initially work in Mansfield and Ashfield and Bassetlaw these areas may change dependant on need.



The successful applicant will work in direct partnership with Street Outreach Team and the multi-agency case conference meeting for SMD (MEAM) to identify individuals who would most benefit from interventions provided by the SMD Clinical Team.

To deliver a nurse led case management and multidisciplinary model to ensure the health needs (acute and chronic) of people experiencing homelessness are met in order to reduce barriers to accessing health and to promote wellness, prevent ill health and early mortality.

To use advanced nursing skills and knowledge to holistically assess patients’ needs which can include unmet physical health problems ( both acute and long term ), mental health needs, chaotic drug and alcohol use and to provide clinical treatments on evidence based practice.



We have the potential for two (2) full time roles at Band 6 : Working Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:00pm over a 4 day working week, exclusive of bank holidays. Some flexibility will be required to work outside of these hours due to the nature of the role.

Supporting the efficient running of these services are administrative and managerial roles. All roles , at all levels, are vital in transforming community health services, ensuring high quality care is provided both now and into the future based around the needs of our patients - together we all make a difference.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.

As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.

Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.

We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.

If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!

#TeamNottsHC



Applicants must be 1st Level Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.

Role requires a registered nurse with specialist skills to assess patient needs, analyse and develop a plan of care within a multidisciplinary framework.

To provide realistic and occasionally intensive support to patients within a community setting.

The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and build relationships with partner agencies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.


This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024

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Your new company
The Park Hospital in Nottingham is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's top 5 best big companies to work for, as well as the top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector. We have an opportunity for a Senior Clinical Pharmacist to join their team of staff in the Pharmacy department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Your new role

• To provide pharmaceutical expertise and input into the care of the patients within a CHG hospital. Supporting the pharmacy department to deliver an excellent medicine management service to all customers, supervising the procurement, preparation, dispensing and distribution of medicines.
  To supervise junior staff members in the delivery of the medicine management service, and, where necessary, to assume responsibility for specialist clinical service.
• To facilitate the daily running of the pharmacy department, providing a safe and effective medicine management service for all patients, staff, consultants and customers.
• Provide clinical input with respect to medicine for all patients.
• Ensure accurate and timely charging.
• Ensure compliance with all appropriate regulatory, professional and best practice frameworks.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree in Pharmacy, MPharm, B.Sc. or BPharm.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist.
• Knowledge of General Pharmaceutical Council Codes of Professional Conduct, Ethics and Performance and their implications for practice.
• Post graduate clinical diploma in clinical pharmacy (hospital) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years registration & 2 years within a hospital environment.
• Knowledge of the Care Standards Act and Care and Quality Commission Requirements.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.

What you'll get in return
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
  …and much more!

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Applicants must be 1st Level Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration. Role requires a registered nurse with specialist skills to assess patient needs, analyse and develop a plan of care within a multidisciplinary framework. To provide realistic and occasionally intensive support to patients within a community setting. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to develop and build relationships with partner agencies. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Research Data Clerk to work in hearing research has arisen. This is a temporary role to the 30th November 2024 but may be extended subject to funding.

You will be a valued member of the busy NIHR Biomedical Research Centre hearing theme working closely with the research delivery team and external stakeholders to contribute to and oversee data collation and data management.

This is a great opportunity for an individual to join an exciting and innovative research department. The post holder must have excellent communication and time management skills and be able to organise their own and workload within research time frames.

The function of a senior data clerk is to oversee and interpret complex commercial and non-commercial data management, and enter accurate data onto remote data entry systems into pre-formatted report forms and databases.

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Communication

To have high levels of verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders in order to respond to complex queries and meet contractual obligations.

To appropriately signpost trial patients contacting the department to relevant healthcare professionals.

Communicate effectively with the members of the clinical research team, patients and relatives, outside agencies and the wider Multi-Professional Team as appropriate.

Act professionally to ensure that confidentiality of all information pertaining to patients and trials is maintained at all times.

Clinical Trials Administration

To be a point of contact with Sponsors for data related activity including management of onsite and virtual monitoring visits and review of site file maintenance. Have a responsibility for a wide range of cross specialty trials which vary to each specific protocol.

The post holder will receive and check documentation, access hospital patient information systems, confirm source data and resolve queries in a timely manner. To liaise with the trial caseholder to ensure data integrity prior to submission and data lock.

To liaise with and manage organising visits from external trial monitors, including obtaining patient records, scan results etc. in liaison with the research team.

To respond to data queries in a timely manner and escalate to trial case holders and principal investigators when necessary.

To review trial data information requirements prior to trial start up and attend other appropriate trial related meetings. Ensure that site files are accurately compiled and complete prior to greenlight initiation.

To assist research team members in the appropriate management and coordination of identified clinical trials.

Ensure the implementation and maintenance of clinical research, including maintenance of delegation logs and spreadsheets as appropriate.

To have a good knowledge of all clinical trials taking place in the research team, both those to which patients are currently being recruited (open) and those, which are no longer recruiting patients (closed and in follow up).

Adhere to codes of practice covering confidentiality, data protection and ICH-GCP.

Data Collection

To review patient data from medical and nursing records and perform accurate completion of complex electronic case reports forms working to ICH GCP and research governance guidelines.

To be responsible for additional clinical trial data from other departments and external organisations.

To liaise with the research team, medical staff and the wider MDT to obtain timely source data. according to trial protocols.

To use electronic databases to search for, access and retrieve published scientific literature and publicly accessible datasets.

General Office Administration

To undertake general office work and any other appropriate duties assigned by the research team leader

To undertake any other duties deemed appropriate for the role.

Participate and organise departmental research meetings as appropriate.

Take an active role in self-development, objectively reviewing own performance, identifying own needs and taking steps to meet those needs. Keep abreast of potential developments.

Have high levels of competence in the use of electronic hospital systems.

Manage the filing of data related activity - ensuring documents are correctly filed in patient records and in investigator site files


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024

We are keen to work with you to develop your skills, and welcome interest from current Band 5 OTs. We will ensure you are well supported as you step into a Band 6 role, with supervision, practice development and peer support. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent core OT skills and a willingness to learn and develop further, both clinically and professionally. You will demonstrate an ability to work autonomously and provide support to less experienced members of the team, including students and support workers. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work flexibly to support the needs of the service. Please refer to job description and person specification for further information.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESClinical TechnicalProvide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology Department. Start-up Linear Accelerators (advanced radiotherapy treatment machines) and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance to decide upon the clinical status. Ensuring that they operate safely and remain within recommended tolerances and clinically defined parameters. Interpret treatment machine standby & running values, to identify possible deterioration of specific components, predict useful life remaining and be proactive in the acquisition of replacement items prior to machine failure. Communicate with treatment radiographers, clinical scientists and medical staff to gain a clear understanding of any problematic equipment symptoms. Use initiative and sound judgment to assess the seriousness and implications of any problems, and dictate the clinical status of the equipment accordingly. Perform immediate rectification tasks, where possible, to allow the continuation of interrupted patient treatment. Consult with treatment radiographers, where patient contact is imminent; in order to ensure the privacy and modesty of patients is protected. Ability to work under pressure, undertake advanced faultfinding on complex electronic systems. Apply proven faultfinding techniques to diagnose problems promptly, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Use all available resources to positively identify defective item, particularly high-cost, non-returnable goods and use judgment to approximate machine downtime. Perform scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines, to ensure the correct operation of primary and secondary electronic, mechanical and software driven safety devices, software limits and calibrated settings. Participate in a shift pattern, which provides pre-treatment maintenance on the weekends when patients are undergoing intensive radiotherapy treatment. Also on-call breakdown cover for evening and weekends, plus weekend on-call breakdown cover for all other emergency radiotherapy patients. Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas. Responsible as an IR(ME)R 2000 operator. Perform safety related checks and embody performance-enhancing modifications to treatment equipment, in accordance with manufacturers directives and instructions. Provide support on the maintenance and repair of the complete range of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment. Take responsibility for the clinical status of patient treatment machines, following maintenance, and the quality of workmanship carried out. In conjunction with Clinical Scientists (Radiotherapy Physicists) provide specialist knowledge and assistance in the adjustment of patient critical equipment, to optimise performance and obtain the required clinical parameters. Participate in all general clinical engineering duties as required. Liaise with clinical staff to organise planned and un-planned maintenance, and adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs. Contact manufacturers to obtain information, provide feedback on equipment related issues and return of parts for assessment. Monitor stocks of components, spares and materials held, re-ordering when necessary to maintain stock levels. Keep relevant scientific, technical, and QA documentation for all tasks performed. Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holders care. Ensure electronic workshop facility is kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained and safe to use. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages. Provide technical advice to clinical scientists, radiographers, other staff groups and departmental colleagues as appropriate. Assist with evaluation, commissioning and safety testing of intricate and complex equipment. Be proactive in locating replacement parts from the most competitive source, whilst maintaining the quality of all items used. Introduce and improve engineering controlled documentation, used within the department, which must conform to current quality assurance standards. ManagerialParticipate in shift patterns and on-call rosters to ensure adequate cover for equipment preparation and breakdown. Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and procedures. Participate in regular meetings with the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, other technical staff in the Section, Clinical Scientist and Radiotherapy. Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records. Teaching, Training and ResearchRegularly teach and train other staff (technicians, clinical scientists, radiographers) in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment. Train Staff in the full range of techniques and methods used in the Engineering Facility. Supervise Trainees on placement. Give presentations at seminars and training courses. Assist other groups within department in the development and construction of new and innovative devices to support clinical activity and research. Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment. Professional Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate Continuing Professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department. Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements, professional standards and acceptable guidelines. Miscellaneous Other appropriate duties, as required, for which the post holder has adequate training.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge. Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who dont meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.

Carlton le Willows are looking to appoint a Senior Cover Supervisor to join our academy as soon as possible on a full time, permanent basis.

Your new role

As the Senior Cover Supervisor, you will manage cover for day to day and longer term absences for teaching staff to minimise the disruption to the learning process.

When you are not booking/organising cover arrangements, you will fulfil the duties of a Cover Supervisor by providing supervision of pupil learning within the academy. You will need to respond to questions, and generally assist students to undertake set activities and uphold standards of behaviour in the classroom. In addition to cover needs, you will be required to work alongside teaching and classroom based staff to provide general support for departments. This is a key role in supporting the day to day running of the academy/school. It is important for you to be ICT literate and competent in using a variety of software packages.

Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Permanent

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

Carlton le Willows Academy is a thriving and successful school committed to supporting the personal growth and academic success of all its students. Once you step through the doors you will find dedicated, enthusiastic staff working with committed and focused students, keen to achieve their very best.

An exciting place to learn, the Academy boasts a brand new state of the art building and a purpose built sixth form centre. There is currently more work ongoing in our West block to create new science labs and purpose built classrooms, all designed to ensure a bright future for the generations of students to come.

The Carlton le Willows family is proud of our long standing record of academic achievement with students’ results consistently placing us amongst the top performing schools in the county.

Carlton le Willows students know that they come to a happy school where discipline, hard work and learning go hand in hand with respect, courtesy and kindness.

To learn more about Carlton le Willows Academy please visit our website at www.clwacademy.org.uk

Results

With a consistent record of high academic attainment, Carlton le Willows remains one of the top performing schools in the area. In summer 2023 78% of pupils secured a Grade 4+ in English and Maths and 55% achieved this at grade 5+. Across the board 76% of pupils achieved grade 4+ in five or more GCSEs and our progress score was +0.2 placing us above similar schools nationally.

A level students in our high performing sixth form achieved a 100% pass rate in 2023, with the average A level grade a B minus, retaining our reputation for academic excellence post 16.

Why join our academy?

Staff who work at Carlton le Willows have the chance to work in a friendly, supportive community in a school which is characterised by committed, capable staff who work collectively on behalf of students.

We are passionate about giving people the chance to develop and progress their careers and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged and supported to achieve their very best.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

We welcome visits from prospective candidates and will ensure you have the time to look round our academy with a member of the senior leadership team so you can get to know us better. Please contact the Principal’s PA Mrs Fletcher on 0115 9565008 ext 250 to arrange an appointment.

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.

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Acorn Education are hiring Senior Care Workers in the Dumfriesshire region!

Role: Senior Residential Care Worker

Salary: £25,833.60 per annum plus sleep-in payments

Hours: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Location: Lochmaben, Dumfriesshire

Essential: The Right to Work in the UK

How we reward you

We want our occupants to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

Basic Salary: £25,833.60 per annum
Sleep-ins paid at £45 per night
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!
Critical illness cover
The Opportunity

Our next Senior Residential Care Worker will be someone who has:

Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
A big heart and passion to make a difference to the occupants’ lives.
Patience, resilience, and calmness.
Some of your duties will include:

Chaperoning occupants to appointments and activities
Completing relevant paperwork
Household tasks
Administering medication
Lead, train and develop new and existing support workers within your team
Helping the deputy manager to maintain a skilled and knowledgeable team
The Location

The Orchards is 5-bed residential home committed to providing care to children/young people on a long/medium/short-term basis depending on the needs of the young person. The Orchards provides a holistic, safe, stimulating and supporting family environment where children/young people cared for can live, learn and develop.

This home is based in Nottingham and is within commuting distance from Derby, Mansfield, Ilkeston and surrounds.

At Acorn Education, we are committed to delivering outstanding education and support for those whose experiences of trauma or adversity may have made it seem as though such a future might be out of reach.

How to Apply

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Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!
Acorn Education & Care is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.

A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are seeking to appoint an experienced engineer as a Band 6 Senior Radiotherapy Physics Practitioner (Linac Engineering) within the radiotherapy physics department at Nottingham. The ideal candidate will have a degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering (or similar) and some experience in linac engineering in a clinical setting. However, this post may also suit a candidate who is experienced as a field service engineer or who has an aptitude for fault-finding on highly complex equipment. The work involves both preventative and corrective work on complex accelerators including analogue and digital control, High voltage and high current devices, high energy radiofrequency equipment, networking and mechanical work.

The Radiotherapy Engineering Section provides linac engineering services on behalf of Radiotherapy Physics in the Medical Physics and Clinical engineering Department. The primary role of the team is to provide specialist, patient-focused support and immediate response for the radiotherapy and radiotherapy physics services. This takes the form of pre-treatment maintenance, diagnostic testing and decisions about the clinical status of treatment machines on a daily basis. The team carries out preventative maintenance tasks, calibration of patient critical equipment parameters, safety testing, and prompt fault diagnosis and repair on a wide range of highly complex and patient critical therapeutic and associated ancillary equipment with the aim of maintaining patient treatment targets. The clinical equipment covered incorporates electrical, electronic, mechanical, computer hardware/software and networking, gas, high vacuum, laser, high voltage, water-cooling and safety systems.
The post holder is required to exercise a high level of flexibility, initiative, and tenacity. Working at all times to extremely high standards, maintaining safety and being accountable.

The post holder will need to communicate effectively with treatment radiographers, clinical scientist and medical staff to discuss concerns regarding machine behavior, identify faults, repair equipment, liaise with and work alongside equipment manufacturers as deemed necessary or appropriate.

Radiotherapy in Nottingham is a well-equipped department treating patients in the Nottinghamshire area. Major equipment includes 6 Elekta Versa HD linacs, 2 Canon Aquilion Exceed wide bore CT scanners as well as superficial and brachytherapy treatment facilities. Treatment planning is carried out with RayStation and Monaco. We provide both the SRS and paediatric radiotherapy service for the East Midlands. Other advanced radiotherapy treatments we provide include SABR for both oligo-metastatic cancer as well as primary lung cancer.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Technical
Provide specialised clinical technical services to the Oncology Department.

Start-up Linear Accelerators (advanced radiotherapy treatment machines) and perform daily pre-clinical maintenance to decide upon the clinical status. Ensuring that they operate safely and remain within recommended tolerances and clinically defined parameters.

Interpret treatment machine standby & running values, to identify possible deterioration of specific components, predict useful life remaining and be proactive in the acquisition of replacement items prior to machine failure.

Communicate with treatment radiographers, clinical scientists and medical staff to gain a clear understanding of any problematic equipment symptoms. Use initiative and sound judgment to assess the seriousness and implications of any problems, and dictate the clinical status of the equipment accordingly.

Perform immediate rectification tasks, where possible, to allow the continuation of interrupted patient treatment. Consult with treatment radiographers, where patient contact is imminent; in order to ensure the privacy and modesty of patients is protected.

Ability to work under pressure, undertake advanced faultfinding on complex electronic systems. Apply proven faultfinding techniques to diagnose problems promptly, including those beyond the scope of manufacturer-supplied information. Use all available resources to positively identify defective item, particularly high-cost, non-returnable goods and use judgment to approximate machine downtime.

Perform scheduled Quality Assurance checks on treatment machines, to ensure the correct operation of primary and secondary electronic, mechanical and software driven safety devices, software limits and calibrated settings.

Participate in a shift pattern, which provides pre-treatment maintenance on the weekends when patients are undergoing intensive radiotherapy treatment. Also on-call breakdown cover for evening and weekends, plus weekend on-call breakdown cover for all other emergency radiotherapy patients.

Responsible for maintaining integrity of protection systems for radiation controlled areas.

Responsible as an IR(ME)R 2000 operator.

Perform safety related checks and embody performance-enhancing modifications to treatment equipment, in accordance with manufacturers’ directives and instructions.

Provide support on the maintenance and repair of the complete range of radiotherapy and radiation dosimetry/monitoring equipment.

Take responsibility for the clinical status of patient treatment machines, following maintenance, and the quality of workmanship carried out.

In conjunction with Clinical Scientists (Radiotherapy Physicists) provide specialist knowledge and assistance in the adjustment of patient critical equipment, to optimise performance and obtain the required clinical parameters.

Participate in all general clinical engineering duties as required.

Liaise with clinical staff to organise planned and un-planned maintenance, and adjust schedules in response to short-term clinical needs.

Contact manufacturers to obtain information, provide feedback on equipment related issues and return of parts for assessment.



Monitor stocks of components, spares and materials held, re-ordering when necessary to maintain stock levels.

Keep relevant scientific, technical, and QA documentation for all tasks performed.

Take responsibility for all tools and equipment within the post holder’s care. Ensure electronic workshop facility is kept clear and well ordered and that all equipment is maintained and safe to use. Ensure adequate safety devices and signs are in place prior to live working on lethal voltages.

Provide technical advice to clinical scientists, radiographers, other staff groups and departmental colleagues as appropriate.

Assist with evaluation, commissioning and safety testing of intricate and complex equipment.

Be proactive in locating replacement parts from the most competitive source, whilst maintaining the quality of all items used.

Introduce and improve engineering controlled documentation, used within the department, which must conform to current quality assurance standards.

Managerial
Participate in shift patterns and on-call rosters to ensure adequate cover for equipment preparation and breakdown.

Prioritise and manage own work in accordance with section policies and competing service demands. Propose changes to own working practices and procedures.

Participate in regular meetings with the Head of Radiotherapy Engineering, other technical staff in the Section, Clinical Scientist and Radiotherapy.

Keep accurate records of all work performed and complete appropriate records.

Teaching, Training and Research
Regularly teach and train other staff (technicians, clinical scientists, radiographers) in the operation and care of Radiotherapy equipment.

Train Staff in the full range of techniques and methods used in the Engineering Facility.

Supervise Trainees on placement.

Give presentations at seminars and training courses.

Assist other groups within department in the development and construction of new and innovative devices to support clinical activity and research.

Participate in the evaluation of medical equipment.

Professional

Keep abreast of technical developments. Enrol in appropriate Continuing Professional development programmes. Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of personal development and to further the work of the Department.

Ensure all activities are carried out within a quality framework and meet regulatory requirements, professional standards and acceptable guidelines.

Miscellaneous

Other appropriate duties, as required, for which the post holder has adequate training.


This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Engineering Technologist to join a large team in a busy medical equipment servicing unit.

This post is ideal for an experienced Technologist looking to progress their career in a challenging and busy environment. Alternatively we are looking for a Technologist seeking to improve their experience and capabilities.

This post will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

We are looking to appoint into this post from the 1st September 2024.

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this vacancy.

Main duties will include activities, selection and evaluation, acceptance testing and installation, calibration, planned maintenance, repair, routine safety testing, decommissioning and disposal. These services are provided for a defined range of complex electro-mechanical medical equipment within the care of Clinical Engineering that are owned by or used by the Trust and certain organisations outside the Trust.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in the country. It includes Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House, a facility in Nottingham City Centre where hearing services are based. The Trust provides acute and specialist services to 2.5 million people within Nottingham and surrounding communities and has about 1,800 beds and 100 wards.

The Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering Department is a large service that includes both clinical and support sections. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly team environment.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and servicing of a defined range of medical equipment/devices, requiring a high degree of competence, experience and specialised knowledge.

Please note we are also willing to consider candidates who don’t meet all the essential criteria as a progression against agreed milestones, this will be under Annex 21 basis as defined in the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment. Measures including pay and milestones underpinning this appointment will be discussed with the successful candidate by the appointing manager.


This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024