Total 113 Junior Executive job vacancies in Bedford, MK42 7TN

Accounts/ Payroll Assistant
c.£38,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working

Join our Financial Services team as an Accounts/Payroll Assistant! In this role, you’ll be crucial in maintaining financial records, processing purchase invoices, and ensuring timely payments. You’ll also provide essential cover for our Transactions Services and Payroll Leads, handle queries, and assist with monthly reconciliations and audits. If you’re ready to contribute to a resilient and efficient financial team, apply now!

Role Overview

The Accounts/ Payroll Assistant will be responsible for:

• Process purchase invoices - receiving, logging invoices from suppliers and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Handle both internal and external queries related to payments and invoices.
• Produce payment runs and payment journals twice weekly.
• Review and reconcile the aged creditor reports and resolve any outstanding issues.
• Assist on coding queries including VAT codes.
• Prepare monthly accruals for unposted purchase invoices.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure all suppliers and employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Assist the Payroll lead in preparing the monthly data and reconciling payroll records against HR records.
• Assist in payroll processing and reconciling monthly payroll payments.
• Assist with HMRC, RTI, Pension reporting and payments.
• Handle payroll queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support other team members to ensure accuracy and that reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist with the month/year-end procedures and the annual audit.
• Take on ad-hoc projects as required.

Skills and Experience Required

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Good understanding of business and financial issues.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work effectively and sensitively as part of a team.
• Proactive, with the ability to use initiative and accept responsibility.
• Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and manage a varied workload.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good knowledge and user experience of a finance or an ERP system.

About Us:

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values:

• Caring
  We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting
  We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming
  We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment:

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer:

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Job Reference: MaPS00706
Close Date: Sunday 27th October 2024

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

Career Development

In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process.

Reserve List

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

Application Process

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website.

Job Reference: MaPS00706
Close Date: Sunday 27th October 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Live-in Carer
Up to £141 per day - Full-time

Taking care of everything
We’re Oxford Aunts and we’ve dedicated our life’s work to helping people stay in the home they love since 1967. For over 50 years, we’ve grown our live-in care specialism and our ways of working to support the lives of the people we care for and the people who look after them. Join us and you’ll discover how our community of colleagues are always there
for each other. And the relationship you build with the person you care for will give real meaning to the work you do.

Please note you must already have the right to work in the UK. We cannot assist with any sponsorship or visa requests – including those applying for a health and social care visa or those with a skilled worker visa.
Enhancing your life
Because you take care of everything in the home, we take care of everything for you. Enhancing your life with work patterns and benefits that make a massive difference to your lifestyle, health and wellbeing. We will recognise and appreciate the dedicated efforts of our care assistants by offering rewards for your hard work.

Great rates of pay – you could earn up to £141 per day
Annual salary review
Generous rest time in placement
A welcoming community - join a team that operates like a family, where every member is appreciated and supported
Blue Light Card - giving you access to lots of discounts to both online and highstreet retailers
Free induction training with opportunities to further develop your
knowledge through our ongoing training courses
Supportive environment - enjoy a workplace that encourages personal and professional growth, with mentorship and training opportunities
Local 24/7 support from our experienced team
Receive pay weekly
Double pay on bank holidays
Free DBS check
Free, confidential telephone line (Employee Assistance Programme) supporting you in times of need
We’re a Disability Confident Employer - ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations
We offer longer placements and flexibility to fit your work pattern around your lifestyle choices
Open door policy - come to the office to see us and enjoy a free refreshment

This is meaningful work
As a live-in care specialist, you’ll provide companionship and support with personal care, domestic tasks and housekeeping (cooking, washing,ironing, vacuuming etc), so your client can live well in the home they love.

What you’ll need:

No experience required - We provide all the training you need to succeed
Or, you may have worked as a live-in carer, domiciliary carer, care assistant, support worker, healthcare assistant or similar and are looking to further develop your skills
Good communication skills and ability to maintain clear and accurate records
To be reliable, compassionate and enthusiastic
Experience of working under pressure and staying calm in difficult situations.
Eligibility to work in the UK
As this is a live-in position you will need to commit to living with your client for a minimum of 10-12 weeks at a time, although many of our Carers choose to stay in their placements for longer periods before having an extended break
You must be flexible to travel to your client placement

Taking care of everything
If you like the idea of live-in care, we’ll take care of everything to make sure you’re supported and rewarded in everything you do.

Oxford Aunts is part of a family of home care brands in the UK, including The Good Care Group, Cherished Home Care, Prestige Nursing & Care and Comfort Keepers (Ireland).

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Ambulance Care Assistants to transport our patients, who are frail or need specialist assistance, to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres and other similar facilities.

If you have experience of caring for people with proven customer care and communication skills with the public, then we would like to hear from you!

You will need to be flexible, adaptable, and at times, discreet. A good sense of humour and local knowledge of the area you are applying to work in will also be an advantage.

Please ensure that your application relates to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Every day is different as an ACA and you could really make a difference to our patients.



The role of the Ambulance Care Assistant involves the transportation of non-urgent patients to and from health/social care premises and private residences. This is a responsible role which requires a professional and caring attitude, as well as teamwork.

You will work in a team of two, or on your own, undertaking duties in a variety of vehicle types.

You need a full UK manual car driving licence, with one years driving experience.
(Please note that a maximum of 3 penalty points will be considered for a minor motoring offence only.)

Your role with EEAST PTS would start with a3 week paid training course(Monday – Friday). The training involves clinical training to be a ‘First Person on Scene’, patient transport driver training, and a full uniform is provided.

During the training course it is your responsibility to attend in full, on each day. Accommodation and travel expenses will not be provided so you will need to consider the costs and travel expense of attending these venues (usually Welwyn Garden City & Barton Mills).

You MUST be able to commit to undertaking the training course as outlined above.

You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.

We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.

We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.

Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.

How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024

Hours: Weekdays and Weekends - 8 hours a week with opportunity to work more hours 

Salary: £8.65 - £11.75 Per Hour

Why Superdrug?

Passionate about beauty and health? Love talking to customers? Working as a Sales Adviser in one of our stores is fun and no two days are the same. Hard work, yes, but rewarding too, with great benefits and opportunities to progress. A Sales Adviser role is just the start!

Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we aim to have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug feeling!

Here's the exciting bit… A great day includes:

In our Festive Sales Advisers, we look for a positive mindset, people who can support their team to get things done and enjoy getting involved. Your role at Superdrug as one of our Festive Sales Advisers will be all about serving customers where you will deliver excellent service and make sure customers don’t miss out on any of our great Star Buys. You’ll help ensure that the store is well stocked, and a high level of store presentation is maintained and will actively be involved in achieving the store targets. To support your development, you’ll also can be trained in ear and nose piercing to support our fast-growing piercing business in store.

It is a great experience that will prepare you for even bigger challenges. Superdrug Festive Sales Advisers are extremely important to us, we recognise that you are our future Team Leaders. We will actively develop your skills and offer real career progression supported by our excellent in-house training and Apprenticeship qualifications.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Confident and clear communication skills
• Passionate about retail and customer service
• Desire to learn and improve your knowledge/skills
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers (training provided) (Optional)
• Flexible in working hours and adaptable to change
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Here’s how you are rewarded

• Up to 28 days holiday
• Up to 30% discount for you and a nominated friend or family member
• Excellent training
• Great sales incentives
• Get instant access to Wagestream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.
• Enhanced company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support

Come and be part of something special!

For information on how we manage and store your data please go to www.superdrug.jobs/privacy-policy/

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

With your support as a Kitchen Assistant at Toby Carvery - Goldington, everything will run smoothly! You’ll make sure the kitchen is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead; supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.

Join us at Toby Carvery, they don’t call us the ‘home of the roast’ for nothing! Our Toby Carvery family make every visit personal; we love having fun and we truly care about making great memories for our guests. If you love Yorkies as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts to fit around you.
• A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
• Wagestream – A financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it
• Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
• Discounts on gym memberships.
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN ASSISTANT YOU’LL…

• Set up the kitchen ready for the day.
• Help keep the kitchen clean during a busy shift.
• Work as part of a team, supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.

Haven't got a CV to hand? Don't worry you don't need a CV to apply

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An opportunity exists for a Specimen receptionist (AFC band 3) to join the team of dedicated enthusiastic staff in the Blood Sciences Department at Bedford Hospital. The successful candidate will work as a member of a dedicated team in specimen reception.

Every encouragement will be given with participation in Continual Personal Development through onsite training and attendance at suitable external events alongside gaining valuable experience working in a busy Blood Sciences Department.

The successful applicant will be required to work 22.5 hrs per week (averaged over a 12 week period) on a 7 day rota, after training and acquiring competency in the required tasks

Applications are welcome from applicants with a disability. We can make reasonable adjustments and offer support and advice in a variety of ways through the application process. All applicants are welcome to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation. Equality of opportunity is our policy.



The successful candidate will be expected to
• Receive and dispatch samples to appropriate laboratories.
• Sort and label specimens for blood sciences
• Undertake accurate and precise data entry on laboratory computer system which requires frequent periods of concentration.
• Maintain, process and distribute orders of consumables for GP surgeries
• File and distribute patient reports.
• Organisation of personal workload
• Handle telephone enquiries from service users and where required communicate test results which may be of a complex and/or sensitive nature.
• Participate in mentoring guidance and training of inexperienced/new staff when required.
• Effectively communicate with laboratory and medical staff to ensure that specimens are dealt with appropriately and in a timely fashion.
• Liaise with GP surgeries, hospital clinics and other departments within Pathology.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
• To undertake the reception, identification and processing of pathological samples in the Specimen Reception.
• Sorting and labelling of specimens
• Undertake accurate and precise data entry on laboratory computer system which requires frequent periods of concentration
• Maintenance of stores
• To ensure that GP consumable orders are completed and distributed to GP surgeries.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024

Join Cera as a Care Assistant in Bedford. You'll be supporting us on our mission to transform social care and enable more people to live longer, healthier and happier lives in their own homes.

Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience is required.

We're recruiting part-time and full-time care assistants to support our clients at home. We have work available inBedford, Putnoe, Brickhill, Elstow, Kempston, Wilstead, Wixam and surrounding areas.

For this role you require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. We have a flexible approach for shifts including mornings, days, evenings and nights - you'll usually have every other weekend off for work-life balance.

Our benefits include:

- Enhanced bank holiday rate of£17.25 (£23 Christmas & New Year)

- Holiday pay and pension scheme

- Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided

- Paid mileage between visits at 40p

- Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.

- Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies

- An industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's, there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.

- Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.

- Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Join Our Caring Community

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need.

Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

Cera makes caring easier with Cera Tech

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role - caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts empower our care teams to make informed decisions and act quickly, resulting in fewer hospitalisations and reduced fall risks for those we care for. You really can care better as a member of our team.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!

Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities. To undertake the reception, identification and processing of pathological samples in the Specimen Reception. Sorting and labelling of specimens Undertake accurate and precise data entry on laboratory computer system which requires frequent periods of concentration Maintenance of stores To ensure that GP consumable orders are completed and distributed to GP surgeries.

The post holder will be a member of the Cancer Team responsible for the administration of the out-patient pathway in line with national targets.

The post holder will be a member of the Cancer Team responsible for the administration of the out-patient pathway in line with national targets.

They will assist in collecting Cancer Waiting Time Data for their nominated site, focussing on the new 28 day target, using the tracking and electronic recording systems currently in use by the Trust, to ensure that patients do not breach any targets set currently or in the future.

To work as part of the Cancer Services Team to ensure cross cover, cover for periods of annual and sickness leave and continuity of service across all site-specific tumour MDTs, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

To work strictly within the Government’s targets for outpatients and Choose & Book, ensuring patients pathways are in line with national targets.

To accurately record the data relating to outpatient pathway ensuring that all data is correct and up to date and ensuring that action is taken to amend any data errors.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

· To book appointments in line with national guidelines.

· To support the triage process and monitor timeliness of the Consultant’s triage in all services.

· To work with the diagnostics services when booking Straight to Test Pathways

· To assist with the process of “Bounce Back” of referrals that are incomplete.

· Communicate with patients, colleagues, internal and external contacts in a courteous, professional and timely manner at all times by various methods, i.e. telephone, written, face to face.

· To assist in the daily monitoring of performance against agreed Waiting Time Targets for diagnosis and treatment for patients on a Cancer pathway, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to manage and track the patient through every stage of the patient pathway on a daily basis, to ensure that diagnostic tests and any subsequent treatments are achieved within the targets, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators

· To develop an understanding of the Cancer Waiting Times Targets to ensure that the 28/31/62-day targets are met.

· To develop a knowledge and understanding of patient pathways for allocated tumour site/s.

· To assist with the checking of outcomes of patients attending outpatient clinics via Two Week Wait referrals and progress the booking of any required tests within deemed timescales, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

· To assist in the daily monitoring of performance against agreed Waiting Time Targets for diagnosis and treatment for patients on a Cancer pathway, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators including liaising with Radiology and Outpatients booking to ensure optimal pathway for the patient.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to manage and track the patient through every stage of the patient pathway on a daily basis, to ensure that diagnostic tests and any subsequent treatments are achieved within the targets, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to escalate patients appropriately to ensure that diagnostic tests and any subsequent treatments are achieved within the targets, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators in the early identification of potential breaches in relation to treatment or patients delayed in diagnostic pathways and to support in the escalation of such issues to the MDT Co-ordinators (or in their absence, the Cancer Services Manager) to enable relevant actions to be taken to overcome problems with meeting targets.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators along with clinical colleagues in collating, validating and entering relevant patient information onto Somerset Cancer Registry on a daily basis to ensure that accurate timely patient information is available at all times, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to ensure that all waiting times information is kept up to date to support monthly submissions made by the Cancer Information Analyst to Open Exeter within the timescales set down.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators in ensuring that all mandatory data set items pertinent to the tumour specific data sets are collected, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators. These maybe subject to change as the data sets, systems and procedures are developed.

· To support the MDT Co-ordinators to enable the Cancer Services team to cross cover and provide continuity of service to all MDTs, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators.

· To undertake any work that the Cancer Services team may require support for, that is appropriate to their skills and knowledge, as directed by the MDT Co-ordinators, particular in times of staff annual leave.



· To undertake any work as detailed by the MDT Co-ordinators or Cancer Services Manager.

· Dealing with queries from consultants and other Trust staff and to have the initiative to know when help from a more senior staff member is required.

· Have an excellent telephone manner; this is imperative to ensure that clear and concise information is exchanged to patients and staff.

· Working within set work patterns, prioritise own work efficiently and effectively to ensure all administrative duties are met, highlighting any issues to the Cancer Manager/Deputy cancer Manager

· Work flexibly across the department as required.

· Entering and retrieving data from hospital computer systems.

· Data quality validation under supervision.








This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024

Chaplaincy Assistant (Apprentice) Required at St Cuthbert’s RC Academy Trust (Hull) Grade 2 (fte £22,366 - Actual salary £18,720)Permanent Position Term Time Only - 37 hours per week St Cuthbert’s RC Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service check at enhanced level will be required for the successful candidate. The main duties of the role are as follows: To be involved in the planning and delivery of prayer and liturgy To work with groups of children of various ages To work in collaboration with the Chaplaincy Team, other staff and departments in the delivery of the Trusts Mission To take part in regular supervision meetings with the Director of Chaplaincy To nurture and develop the Catholic Life of the school communities To undertake training development opportunities related to the post as agreed with your mentor To engage with local and national Catholic events and Trust networks The appointed person will undertake training with St Mary's University for 20% of your working time alongside support. On-the-job training will be conducted on-line with St Mary’s, Twickenham. You will undertake a course of academic instruction alongside your work - with an external end point assessment. Successful completion of this qualification will result in a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education as a Children Young People and Families Practitioner. This is the equivalent of a first year of a Batchelor of Arts degree. You will also gain your Catholic Certificate in Religious studies. Desired skills and personal qualities Applicants must be a practising Catholic, with a good level of the following skills: communication, IT, organisation, administration. They must also have the ability for team working, being creative, showing initiative, being non-judgemental, having patience and have lots of enthusiasm. This is a rewarding vocation and would be ideal for a person wanting a future career working in Catholic Education, directly supporting children and young people. Experience of working with children and families would be an advantage. Minimum Required Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths and English - Grade C/5 as a minimum If you would like to have a conversation about the post please contact Rosa Flanagan.Closing date for applications: Friday 11th October at 12 noon
Shortlisting: 14th October 2024 Interviews: TBC Post start date: ASAP St Cuthbert’s RC Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.

My well established client, based in Bedford, is looking to recruit an Engineering Workshop Assistant to work within their experienced engineering team. This role is available due to a promotion.

This is a fabulous opportunity for either a candidate with relevant experience or someone who is looking for the opportunity to work within the engineering industry and benefit from in house training.

If you are looking for your first opportunity to work within the engineering industry you must be someone that wants to be trained on all manual skilled tasks and is happy to stay on the shop floor for the medium term and learn to a point that you are able to work independently.

Role:

Cutting and assembling aluminium fabricated frames
Assisting with installation of robotic systems
Operating workshop machines including saw and pillar drill
Occasional travel to customer sites in the UK
Very occasional work at weekends required
Painting completed fabrications

About you:

Experience within an engineering or mechanical setting is an advantage although not essential as full in house training will be offered to the right person.

A willingness to learn & punctuality is essential
A full UK driving licence is required
You must be willing to travel to customer sites in the UK on occasion (expenses will be paid)
A counterbalance forklift licence an advantage although not essential as my client can offer training
Be happy to work a 40 hour week and work overtime as and when required.
Live within a 15 mile radius of Bedford

Benefits:

Pension
Free on site parking
29 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
Ongoing training
Salary £25,000 - £28,000 dependent on experience.

Please note that you will spend 80% of your time based in Bedford & 20% at customer sites dealing with installs.

Warehouse Stock Assistant - Bedford - £22,405

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Bedford
• Rate of pay: £22,405 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: 5 days out of 7 - 8 hour shifts between: 00:00-00:00
• Working Environment - Chilled

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Warehouse Stock Operative you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.

Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - just ask!
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

About RAS

Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.

At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.

As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.

With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills and work with Consultant Surgeons with an interest in advanced laparoscopic procedures, Upper GI Surgery, Vascular and Colo-Rectal Surgery. The post is not recognised for training and therefore does not have educational and training approval from the Postgraduate Dean or Royal College. In all other respects the postholders have identical terms and conditions of service to the departments other House Officers. Clinical experience and research opportunities will be available for individuals wishing to progress in their career. All candidates are required to have excellent communication skills. The duties are allocated to you by your supervising consultant and include the following, all of which you are responsible for. This is not, however, to be regarded as excusive or exhaustive. Responsibility for the care of in-patients admitted under your supervising consultant. Detailed clerking and initiation of all necessary investigations for the patient, keeping full notes and ensuring the medical records information is constantly updated. Attendance at ward rounds. Discharge Notes Attendance at education and training programme meetings. Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances. The appointee will undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties as are essential for patient care. Work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective consultant, or the on call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Directors within General Surgery. The below is standard text across both sites please do not amend

It is an exciting time to be joining the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which has resulted from the merger of The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital and Bedford Hospital NHS Trusts. The merger took place on 1 April 2020 and under the umbrella of the single NHS Trust both hospitals will retain their identity and individual hospital names.



All qualifying members of staff will automatically become Foundation Trust Staff Members which gives staff the opportunity to play an active role in developing quality services for both patients and staff.



Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow level post based at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust, commencing October 2024 until October 2025.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills and work with Consultant Surgeons with an interest in advanced laparoscopic procedures, Upper GI Surgery, Vascular and Colo-Rectal Surgery.



The post is not recognised for training and therefore does not have educational and training approval from the Postgraduate Dean or Royal College. In all other respects the postholders have identical terms and conditions of service to the departments other House Officer’s. Clinical experience and research opportunities will be available for individuals wishing to progress in their career.



All candidates are required to have excellent communication skills.



The duties are allocated to you by your supervising consultant and include the following, all of which you are responsible for. This is not, however, to be regarded as excusive or exhaustive.



Responsibility for the care of in-patients admitted under your supervising consultant.



Detailed clerking and initiation of all necessary investigations for the patient, keeping full notes and ensuring the medical records information is constantly updated.



Attendance at ward rounds.



Discharge Notes



Attendance at education and training programme meetings.



Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge, skills and work with Consultant Surgeons with an interest in advanced laparoscopic procedures, Upper GI Surgery, Vascular and Colo-Rectal Surgery.



The post is not recognised for training and therefore does not have educational and training approval from the Postgraduate Dean or Royal College. In all other respects the postholders have identical terms and conditions of service to the departments other House Officer’s. Clinical experience and research opportunities will be available for individuals wishing to progress in their career.



All candidates are required to have excellent communication skills.



The duties are allocated to you by your supervising consultant and include the following, all of which you are responsible for. This is not, however, to be regarded as excusive or exhaustive.



Responsibility for the care of in-patients admitted under your supervising consultant.



Detailed clerking and initiation of all necessary investigations for the patient, keeping full notes and ensuring the medical records information is constantly updated.



Attendance at ward rounds.



Discharge Notes



Attendance at education and training programme meetings.



Undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances.



The appointee will undertake, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments, outside normally rostered duties as are essential for patient care.



Work under the supervision of and be responsible to his/her respective consultant, or the on call consultant and, ultimately the Clinical Directors within General Surgery.

The below is standard text across both sites – please do not amend




This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Sep 2024

About the Role

About the Role

To help those we care for to live the most rewarding, engaging and fulfilling lifestyle that they are able to whilst meeting their needs in terms of the Mind, Body and Soul.

To support the planning, creation and delivery of a welcoming and inviting home-based Lifestyle Programme aimed at encouraging residents to participate and engage in a wide-ranging variety of activities. Offered as part of our groupwide More… Programme, the focus is on ensuring that resident interests and needs are met consistently and creatively whilst adapting to varying levels of physical and mental ability.

About You:

We provide full training, so we’d also love to hear from you whatever your background, it is just as important is that you’re organised, have great communication skills, and that you’re flexible enough to work shifts. We also believe in giving you a great career pathway, so maybe your next step might be Nurse Associate and we are committed to supporting you on your journey.

Knowledge / Experience:

An understanding of the role social interaction plays in the general wellbeing of people.

Ability to assist in the delivery of lifestyle sessions both on a group and individual basis.

Ability to assist in the development of strong community links and the delivery of successful events.

Ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Ability to assist in consistent delivery and implementation of new concepts and ideas.

Demonstration of the potential to develop through the attainment of Lifestyle / Activities training and qualifications.

In return, we offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

About Us:

We’re among the UK’s largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.

Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.

We truly understand…

That people are unique - this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.

The importance of passion - it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.

That honesty is everything - no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we’ll be here to help when that time comes.

That happiness comes with openness - we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.

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If you’re ready to start your journey as a Lifestyle Coordinator with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!

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