Total 36 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in 317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary, NE1 4LP

The NCRF Infrastructure sits within Newcastle University and encompasses the Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at our Royal Victoria Infirmary site, the Clinical Ageing Research Unit (CARU) at our CAV site, the Dental CRF in our Dental Hospital and the Pediatric CRF which is co-located within our RVI site. We operate mainly as an outpatient facility with patients usually attending between Monday and Friday although occasional evening and weekend working is required as studies dictate. The CRF specialises in early phase clinical trials as well as supporting complex later phase studies. We often support international trials and due to the nature of early phase research we are working with new and groundbreaking therapies, in specialty areas such as respiratory, rheumatology, mitochondrial research, and gene therapy. This role requires an individual with excellent organizational and communication skills, effective time management, basic IT skills, knowledge of data collection systems and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of the CRF research delivery team to provide clinical care to study participants and their families who are participating in research.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who wishes to develop clinical research skills. To participate in the creation and maintenance of a high-quality clinical research environment. To initiate and manage nursing activities related to academic studies and clinical trials, from initiation to termination, according to ICH good clinical practice guidelines. Supervise junior members of the team. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

A Senior Healthcare Science Assistant (HCSA) is part of a clinical support team whose purpose is to provide timely and accurate high quality scientific information that will assist service users from the hospital and community, in the establishment of a clinical diagnosis and monitoring of patient treatment. The Senior HCSA will use extended technical skills to carry out a variety of laboratory duties including reception and data entry of requests received and some routine pathological tests under the direct or indirect supervision and guidance of a Biomedical Scientist. To assist in the preparation of specimens for analysis, including the separation of blood, serum and plasma, and the cataloguing and storage of specimens. Entering requests into the laboratory computer system. To carry out, under direct or indirect supervision, some laboratory diagnostic tests and the operation of laboratory equipment. This may be in the laboratory or in Point of Care Testing environments such as wards an clinics where supervision and advice may be available by telephone or electronic means. To order blood products from the National Blood Authority and to transfer blood stocks as appropriate under the supervision of a senior member staff. To label and issue patient intended blood/blood products. To assist in the department Quality Assurance programmes To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to a senior member of staff. Answering telephone enquiries and retrieving results in accordance with the standard operational procedure. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Ensure that the requirements of the research program are fulfilled, including: Performing data collection and processing of musculoskeletal imaging studies. This includes, but not limited to, the anonymisation and cataloguing of the imaging and clinical/patient/study participant data, and maintaining the database. Liaising with study participants regarding their taking part in the study for musculoskeletal screening and self-assessment questionnaires, continuing the study activities, reporting of results. Ensuring personal info relevant to the studies are received securely and processed in compliance with GDPR requirements.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Trustees are seeking to appoint an inspirational, values led individual as the new Head of Science for Excelsior Academy to start as soon as possible.

This full-time role is an exciting opportunity to lead a large vibrant department in a highly inclusive, rapidly improving academy. We have excellent science facilities at Excelsior and teach science through to A level.

Our Trust has a strong cross academy science community and the new post holder will have the full support of our Trust Director of Science.

The successful candidate will be passionate about science education and the opportunities that success in science brings to learners across the key stages. They will possess the vision, knowledge, experience and tenacity to enable the science department to develop and deliver positive outcomes for our students at GCSE and A Level.

We are looking for an individual keen to progress on their leadership journey, who has the highest standards of professionalism, experience of working with teams and a proven record of effective practice. They will possess the interpersonal skills to inspire colleagues, an unwavering commitment to raising standards and improving the life chances of young people.

Excelsior Academy is Newcastle’s first purpose-built all through school, offering transformative education in a community that has experienced long term disadvantage and challenge. The Academy is a proud member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, an inclusive multi academy trust which specialises in raising aspirations in disadvantaged communities in the North East of England. Whilst the Trust shares common values and some aligned practice/ approaches across its academies, the Trustees value each academy as a distinctive institution serving their unique community.

What the school offers its staff

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 18 October 2024.

If you would like further information or a tour of the academy please contactrecruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an outstanding mathematics teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for driving excellence in teaching and learning across the mathematics department? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Trust as a Trust Lead Practitioner for Mathematics at Laidlaw Schools Trust.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is a vibrant and inclusive Multi Academy Trust with a clear vision – to transform lives through extraordinary education. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. We pride ourselves on our dedicated staff, a supportive community and transformative education that helps every student thrive.

Laidlaw Schools Trust was founded in 2008 with one secondary school in Newcastle.We now provide extraordinary education at eleven nursery, primary and secondary academies in Newcastle, Wearside and Durham, and are set to grow further.

As Trust Lead Practitioner for Mathematics, you will play a key role in raising the standards of teaching and learning in mathematics. You will work closely with the Director of Maths, Heads of Departments and the School Improvement Team to develop and implement strategies that improve student outcomes and support professional development within mathematics.

This role requires a highly skilled and experienced educator who is passionate about mathematics education and is capable of influencing and contributing to the strategic development of the subject across the Trust. This is an exciting time to join our growing LST Maths team and make a difference to children’s lives.

What the school offers its staff

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 15 October 2024

Interviews will take place on Monday 21st October 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

School Science Technician
Gateshead
Full-Time
Long-Term Temporary
ASAP start

We are currently supporting a school who are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic School Science Technician to join their dynamic team at a well-regarded school in Gateshead.

This is a full-time, long-term temporary position with an immediate start.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the science department, ensuring that practical lessons run smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and set up equipment and materials for science lessons.
• Assist teachers during practical sessions and demonstrations.
• Maintain and organise the science laboratories and prep rooms.
• Ensure all equipment is properly cleaned and stored after use.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
• Support students in their use of equipment and materials.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Science Technician or in a similar role is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a laboratory setting.
• A passion for science and education.

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Job Purpose To work as a member of the laboratory technical staff, providing support to all sections of the laboratory. Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, the post holder will be responsible sending samples to other centres, both within the UK and abroad for specialist tests; dealing with the delivery, storage and distribution of laboratory disposables, reagents and equipment; cleaning and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment, and preparation of laboratory reagents and solutions. The post holder will also deal with sample reception duties; storage of laboratory records, both manual and electronic and basic data entry into laboratory databases. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Is taking a human centred approach to insights your superpower? We know people, you know people, let's meet. TRA Melbourne is growing, and we’re looking to build our team further, both now and in the near future.

ABOUT TRA
TRA is a Trans-Tasman insights agency with offices in Naarm (Melbourne), Gadigal Land (Sydney), and Tāmaki-Makaurau (Auckland).

Bringing together the best of both worlds for ambitious and strategic minds, we are a diverse group of thinkers, intent on solving the complex and challenging problems our clients are facing. We combine our understanding of human behaviour with intelligent data capability to navigate uncertainty and answer the big questions. At TRA, we believe there's always a story in the data. Watch this video to see ours.

We are the largest independent research agency in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. We won Gold in Campaign APAC’s Market Research Agency of the Year awards in 2023, and our work and culture has been recognised by ESOMAR, AFR BOSS Best Places to Work and many more.

WHO WE WANT TO HEAR FROM
We want to hear from qualitative research specialists! We’re talking the relationship builders, the commercially savvy, the challengers, the client centric, the storytellers, the curators, the inspirational, the collaborative and the action orientated.

We're looking for people of all different levels, but what you all have in common is experience in the insights industry (insights agency or commercial background is a must), the ability to work with diverse inputs and tell a compelling, clear story, enjoy working on juicy client challenges, and want to influence decision making.

As a qualitative researcher in our Melbourne team, you will play an active role in the delivery of amazing work, you will be responsible for all parts of research and insight process, from proposal and project design to moderation and the delivery of actionable and strategic insights and outputs.

ABOUT YOU
If you’re looking for an opportunity in an environment that values continuous learning and skill-building, work alongside industry experts, and solve complex problems for clients, this could be the opportunity for you!  

You hold a university degree in your area of expertise. With working experience in a similar role within an agency or commercial environment in Melbourne (a must), you've honed your skills in qualitative research. You have fine-tuned expertise in research, marketing, psychology and/or social science fields.

You have excellent knowledge of insights covering a range of project topics and methodologies, such as brand development, communications development and testing, customer experience, audience understanding, innovation and NPD.

You have a track record of leading projects with ease and impact, backed by solid analytical and storytelling abilities. You have knowledge, or the desire to learn, in the areas of Culture Analysis and/or Behaviour Change.  You're not afraid to think outside the box and explore new ideas, using your creativity to solve complex challenges with our clients.

If this sounds like you, submit your application now!

TRUST US, YOU WANT TO BE HERE.  WHY, YOU ASK:
At TRA, you’ll do the best work of your life, alongside some of the greatest thinkers you’ll encounter in your career and be part of the formative TRA Melbourne team as we grow our footprint. Our team will be working hands on alongside you, with opportunity to learn, grow and develop while doing incredibly valuable work.

We are a curious, creative, and multi-disciplinary team committed to delivering amazing work built on values of collaboration, creativity, and clarity. You’ll join a team of accomplished marketers ready to help guide you through your career and set you up for success.

Winners of Best Innovation Programme at the 2018, 2020 and 2021 AFR Boss Most Innovative Company awards, we are an agency challenging the status quo and influencing decisions.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FORMS
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We’re committed to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, identity, neurodiversity, and experience. Women and under-represented groups of candidates don’t always apply for roles they don’t feel 100% qualified for, so we encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch. Focus on the bullet points that match your experience, not the ones that don’t. Our job posting is the starting point for a conversation, and we’re always excited to hear from people who are interested in working with us.

Deliver clinical research projects Contribute or lead grant applications Presentations at international and national conferences Support out-patient clinics and theatre sessions as required Contribute to registrar and other teaching programmes

Atlantic Research Group (ARG), a distinguished Contract Research Organization (CRO) known for our impactful work in oncology, immunology, and neurology clinical trials, is seeking a Freelance Clinical Research Associate (CRA) to support a respiratory-focused clinical trial across multiple sites in Australia. This role involves monitoring three sites in Melbourne, one in Adelaide, and two in Perth, with a total of 35 subjects enrolled.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and coordinate all aspects of the clinical monitoring process, ensuring compliance with GCPs and ARG's global SOPs.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with investigative sites and client company personnel.
• Represent ARG in the medical research community, enhancing our reputation and contributing to high-quality study outcomes.

Project Timeline:

• Start Date: October 1, 2024 (or sooner)
• End Date: Approximately October 30, 2027 (36-month contract)

Qualifications:

• Prior clinical monitoring experience with a focus on respiratory therapeutic areas.
• Experience with oncology clinical trials is a bonus.
• Must have an established business entity to invoice payment. 
• Ability to travel between Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth.

If you are a detail-oriented, motivated CRA with experience and are interested in a part-time long-term contract, we would love to hear from you. 

A Healthcare Science Associate is part of a clinical support team whose purpose is to provide timely and accurate high quality scientific information that will assist service users from the hospital and community, in the establishment of a clinical diagnosis and monitoring of patient treatment. The Healthcare Science Associate will use practical skills to carry out tasks associated with the pre-analytical preparation of specimens, analysis of a limited range of tests and post analytical duties. This includes day to day management of Quality Assurance Schemes within the Blood Sciences Department and managing Point of Care Testing analysers across the Trust. Specimen reception: To deal with the reception, sorting and labelling of patient specimens, identifying inadequate and mislabelled specimens and ensuring urgent samples are prioritised. Data entry, preparing specimens for analysis, including booking in-patient and specimen details, storing, retrieving and disposing of specimens. To analyse a limited range of tests, e.g. Urine Pregnancy Tests, Blood Gas Analysis, Ionised Calcium in line with departmental SOPs. Operate, maintain and basic trouble shoot departmental analysers, in line with departmental SOPs. To undertake simple analytical procedures under guidance and maintain and operate laboratory equipment in accordance with departmental SOPs. To manually transcribe and record laboratory data, input to and manipulation of the laboratory computer system and derivation of worksheets for qualified staff. To receive requests for information by telephone and respond appropriately. To prepare and reconstitute reagents and control materials and other processes as required, recording stock levels, maintenance of instruments and equipment, and keeping appropriate records both manually and electronic. To manage the day to day departmental Quality Assurance by distributing, monitoring and resulting tests on all schemes. To co-ordinate distribution of Quality Assurance reports and assist Team Leaders in review. To manage Point of Care Testing (POCT) devices across the Trust, including training, audit and quality control. To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to a senior member of staff. Oversee Healthcare Science Assistants (HSAs) working in the section. Train new members of HSA staff. The post holder will be required to provide cover for Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday duties in the department. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

To provide scientific supervision and leadership of the laboratory procedures within the Bacteriology Research and Development section of the department and to perform highly specialised test within this field. To carry out research and development to advance diagnostic service potential to meet the NHS Long Term Plan. To negotiation and deliver income generation testing such as complex antibiotic synergy testing for solid organ transplant recipients, environmental organism identification and sterility checks for safe waste disposal. To actively contribute to quality improvements within the laboratory by improving patient care through advanced diagnostics. Responsibilities To provide specialised scientific knowledge and act as the scientific lead in Bacteriology R&D and to plan and provide this specialised service To ensure laboratory diagnostic tests are performed and results validated, and judgement used in determining further tests that may be required. To ensure the laboratory equipment and consumables are used to agreed specifications To report any non-compliant events to the Quality Manager. To provide benchwork support in the diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory, when necessary to cover peer absence To give technical advice outside of routine working hours as necessary. To work in compliance with local health and safety rules to ensure a safe working environment for you, colleagues and visitors. To adhere to department and Trust Health and Safety policies (including COSHH, Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures) and to report any non-compliances to the department Health and Safety officer. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Working within Clinical Delivery Secretarial Department to provide a comprehensive administrative and secretarial support service across clinical research specialities to Consultants, Medical Staff and other clinical members of their team i.e. Team Lead, Research Nurses etc. Communicates with patients regarding appointments and admissions at the request of the clinical l staff. Provide cross site cover for Secretarial colleagues during absences as directed by Line Manager as required Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Education Perfect is an EdTech platform designed to empower educators and amplify their impact in the classroom. We aim to enable teachers to personalise learning at scale with a range of powerful learning, assessment, and insights tools, helping them and their students reach their full potential.

As an EPeep, you’ll work on projects that have a real impact on students' lives and have the freedom, support and resources you need to develop your skills and grow your career.

We require highly experienced Victorian Curriculum teachers to audit existing Education Perfect content in alignment with the new v 2.0 curriculum.

This position will require the successful candidate to carefully examine each EP lesson and align it to the appropriate content descriptor from the new curriculum. The candidate will also rearrange the existing content into a new folder structure that matches the new curriculum, assess the percentage coverage for the content descriptor, recommend any adaptations to existing lessons, and identify any new lessons that may need to be built due to changes to the curriculum. This role does not include the creation of any content.

This work will all be conducted remotely using the suite of Google Applications (Docs and Sheets) and time management software to track completion.

The work is expected to take approximately 20 hours to complete (in total) and must be delivered within 4 weeks of the agreed start date. The successful applicant will be required for a further 2 weeks to apply feedback and address any questions. We are offering $1500 AUD for successful completion of the project.

Requirements of this position include:

• Minimum 5 years of experience teaching Science subject across Years 7-10
• You are experienced in analysing curriculum documents and content resources
• Experience using Education Perfect in the classroom
• Proficiency in Google Docs and Sheets
• Ability to work independently and to a strict timeline

If you’d like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability.

To provide high quality administrative and clerical support to colleagues within the R&D team. To enter and maintain accurate data within the ReDA database and departmental files. Support team members with the organisation of meetings including issuing invites, booking venues, making necessary travel arrangements and taking minutes. To professionally deal with telephone and email queries including redirection to another member of the team if appropriate. To work as an integral part of the team within a busy department liaising with other departments and external organisations as appropriate. You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.