Care Assistant for 32yo man with Duchenne MD F/T@ £14.32/hr in LS8 - FTE - £27.9k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 19cbabc5

PA for a 32 year old man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in LS8.

£14.32 Clinical rate

MUST HAVE UK DRIVING LICENCE
ANY OR ALL of these shifts:
11 hour waking night shift Saturday 12 Midnight to 11am Saturday morning.
11 hour day shift Sunday 1pm to 12 Midnight.
Also a 11 hour waking night shift Wednesday 12 Midnight to 11am Wednesday morning.
11 hour day shift Thursday 1pm to 12 Midnight.
My name is Ben and I use a wheelchair full time and need help with all my basic movements like my arms, legs and hands. I require 24hr support including for all personal care. I require hoisting from my chair and bed, use a ventilator full time and am fed via a PEG (feeding tube) as I’m nil-by-mouth. Training will be provided if necessary and is very straightforward and nothing to worry about.
I have a Leeds United season ticket, I go to the cinema often and also enjoy music and comedy gigs. Therefore it is essential you have a driver's licence in order for you to take me to such events.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Moving & Handling

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Can drive a motability equipped car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication
• Suction (Nasal/Oral)
• PEG Feeding

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.

The Role


Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised care plans
Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment


Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family


Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support


New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths
• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Experience working with children
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities
• Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
• Understanding of effective teaching methods
• Knowledge of how to successfully lead learning activities for a group or class of children
• Knowledge of how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to the age and ability ranges of the learners they support
• Knowledge of how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the SEND code of practice

Personal qualities

• Enjoyment of working with children
• Commitment to the ethos “all behaviour is communication” and “seek first to understand”
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
• Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
• Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
• Alignment to anti-discriminatory practice

What the school offers its staff

We can offer a wonderful team, committed fully to developing the hearts and minds of our staff as well as our children. We warmly welcome visits to the school and to meet with the Headteacher prior to applying.

Further details about the role

Main purpose

The TA will:

• Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
• Promote pupils’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching and learning

• Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
• Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
• Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
• Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
• Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
• Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
• Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
• Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
•

Planning

• Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
• Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
• Prepare the classroom for lessons

Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals

• Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
• Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
• Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
• With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
• Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Health and safety

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
• Look after children who are upset or have had accidents

Professional development

• Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
• Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures

Other areas of responsibility

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

The TA will be required to follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Please note, this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the TA / HLTA will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about special needs education?

Do you enjoy working with ASD children and have the vision to help them succeed?

If so you why not join our brand new ASD resource base?

The Alton is an inclusive inner London primary school situated next to Richmond Park. In October 2023 we set up a new ASD resource base to provide a supportive education for students with autism.

Your main priorities will be to support a small specialist provision class tailored to young people on the autistic spectrum, working with them to ensure their educational and emotional needs are met and promoting positive behaviour in a nurturing environment. You will establish professional relationships with the new pupils and their families as well as with other staff in the school. You will promote an inclusive culture and where appropriate support students to mix socially with students from the wider school community.

You will need:

• A great personality and good enthusiasm
• Experience supporting SEN (especially ASD) children.
• Experience in an education setting (Primary age range Preferable).
• To have a passion for supporting pupils with additional educational needs and be motivated by the challenges that holds
• Strong communication skills.
• Have patience and persistence in supporting our pupils to develop their communication, independence and self-regulation
• To be proactive, committed, resilient and reliable.
• Knowledge of Makaton and Physical restraint training – E.G. Team Teach, MAPA, PRICE is desirable, but training can be arranged.
• Willingness to provide personal self-care support to pupils

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A supportive working environment in a modern well-equipped building
• Amazing grounds
• On site free parking and close to a good transport network
• Membership of local government pension scheme
• Being part of a small, friendly, well resourced multi-academy trust, which seeks to provide an excellent education for all.

Further details about the role

If you think you are up to the challenge and want to be part of this new and exciting opportunity to help establish a successful and inclusive ASD base, please contact the school office or download the application form and documents attached.

Visits to the school are welcomed - please telephone the office to arrange an appointment.

Your completed application and equal opportunities form should be emailed to recruitment@q1e.org.uk by 9am on 2nd December 2024.

The Alton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. We may carry out anonline search as part of this recruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should the right candidate be found.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Alton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

About the Role

As a result of continued growth and development within the Marketing Department, we are searching for a passionate and creative Marketing Assistant to join our team based in Leeds.

Are you an enthusiastic, experienced Marketing Assistant looking for your next opportunity? we’d love to hear from you!

Would you thrive in an open environment with a culture focused on delivering exceptional care for those that live with us? This role is ideal for someone who works well both individually and as part of a team, with a go getter attitude that would enjoy the variety and creativity of the position.

This pivotal role forms a key part of the Marketing team and will assume full responsibility for admin duties which support Group marketing activity. With an ambitious marketing strategy in place, the aim is to further attract attention and recognition across the care sector and beyond.

With almost 80 Care Homes and an impressive newbuild programme, we offer a challenging and rewarding environment for proactive and innovative individuals to flourish and develop.

Key Tasks

• To manage and execute effective Marketing Admin tasks to support the delivery of groupwide marketing and communication activities
• To demonstrate strong organisational and prioritisation skills, and the ability to manage own workload whilst working under pressure
• To support in the creation, delivery and implementation of marketing campaigns in line with MMCG marketing strategies that aim to deliver against commercial objectives
• To act as the ‘face’ of the centrally based team, being the first point of contact for booking of print and marketing jobs, marketing queries etc.
• To work as part of the team to provide and further develop the support required for the external Lifestyle and Sales teams eg. helping with venue booking, training and event attendance and evaluation etc.
• To help further establish support services across all channels to raise awareness, attract and help convert enquiries etc.
• To support the Digital Marketing team where required to adopt new approaches to further improve online performance and visibility via website, carehome.co.uk etc
• To demonstrate good stakeholder management skills to encompass interaction with internal colleagues, external agencies etc.
• To support the working within and maintenance of the MMCG brand identity standards across all channels

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 1 year experience within a creative marketing environment, working both individually and as part of a team
• A strong attention to detail with excellent literary skills
• Demonstration of a commitment to high standards of delivery with a strong customer focus and a hands-on approach
• Excellent communication skills, with experience of proposing new ideas and ways of working with confidence
• Some knowledge of Print and Print Production Processes advantageous
• A good working knowledge of a variety of IT systems including Microsoft Office, experience of using Adobe would be advantageous.
• A positive approach and a passion for business and the role that marketing plays within it
• Experience of involvement in managing budgets with sound commercial acumen
• This role will be based in our Leeds Head Office but with a willingness to travel more widely on occasions when required – this could be for home visits as part of induction or attendance at events
• Full driving licence (preferable)

Our Benefits

• 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*
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership
• 25 days holiday with the option to purchase more

*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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What's involved with this role:

Temporary Customer Service Administrative Assistant x 4 – Housing



Job Ref: Brent 5258412

Pay Rate: £17.27 per hour PAYE

Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, normal working hours

Role Length: This opening assignment is for 4 months

City: Wembley, London

The purpose of the role is to provide customers and other stakeholders, first contact resolution for Housing & Neighbourhoods service area enquiry types via phone, email, webchat and social media channels.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide a prompt, efficient and professional service and demonstrate the highest standards of customer care at all times.
Carry out all duties in accordance with relevant Council and Customer Service policies, procedures and standards to ensure the delivery of excellent services to customers and stakeholders.
Provide a professional first point of contact and to work effectively and professionally with internal and external colleagues to resolve customer enquiries, complaints and transactions covering Housing & Neighbourhoods.
Take ownership and appropriate action to resolve enquiries within agreed levels of empowerment across a range of channels including phone, email, web chat and social media.
Promote, encourage, educate and support customers to confidently access services via alternative channels to reduce service demand and support channel migration.
Efficiently and effectively search, utilise and update a range of databases and IT systems accurately to resolve customer enquiries, award discounts, process payments, log complaints and handle transactions in accordance with protocols for data entry and compliance.
Respect and understand the individual needs of customers and arrange appropriate support in order to ensure fair and equal access to services, including necessary translations or interpretation skills.
Effectively manage challenging customer interactions with tact, diplomacy, sensitivity and empathy, with due regard for staff and customer safety.



Qualifications:

Good standard of education including Maths and English at GCSE level or equivalent.



Skills & Experience:

Minimum of 12 months recent experience in a similar role, or context and ideally within a public sector organisation.
Knowledge of providing a customer focussed advice, information, enquiry, transactions and complaints handling service covering a broad range of enquiry types.
Experience of providing a customer-focused service in a demanding, fast paced customer service environment including areas requiring the application of discretion or judgement.
Experience of effectively resolving enquiries covering a range of enquiry types delivered through channels including phone, email, web chat and social media.
Ability to effectively resolve complex customer enquiries, requests, complaints or transactions and deal with a high volume of customer contact via various access channels.
Ability to relate to and understand the needs of a diverse range of people and to proactively seek solutions for their needs e.g. linguistic or disability.
Strong IT skills including Microsoft packages or equivalent (e.g. G Suite).


Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.


Clients are generally looking for candidates who are local to, or who can commute easily to the place of work. It will help your application if your CV states, in broad terms, where you reside – there is no need for a full address.

Please feel free to apply to us direct via jobs@tclrec.com by quoting the job reference and exact job title.

To help speed up the process of uploading your CV to the client we would ask that you send us your CV in Word format (or equivalent) if possible, not as a PDF.

If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension, you will be working at the PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis, rather than umbrella pay terms. We do not offer Ltd/umbrella or outside IR35 rates. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information for clarity.

Due to the number of CVs being sent to us under current market conditions, unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. We will, however, be very happy to receive future applications from you for other roles.











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Job Ref: Brent 5258412


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.

We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.

Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.

SSP UK



About the Role


Junior NPD Chef
- Camden, London
As a junior NPD Chef, your responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting the culinary team. You execute tasks according to recipes and standards, ensuring a smooth kitchen operation while learning and honing culinary skills under the guidance of experienced chefs.

You will:

- Ensure the Jamestown kitchen is kept clean and well-maintained
- Receive and store all items ordered for the kitchen
- Cook and prepare food as per senior NPD chef’s instructions
- Support food tastings and presentations
- Prepare and serve food for internal events and hospitality
- Order food items for photo shoots, then box them up for transportation
- Maintain a clean and orderly appearance in line with brand and legal standards
- Assist colleagues, promote teamwork, and communicate openly
- Adhere to Food Safety and Health and Safety standards
- Assist in training new team members
- Support new unit openings when required


What you’ll need:

- Basic Culinary Skills
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Adaptability
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Learning Attitude
- Physical Stamina
- Communication
- Organizational Skills






There are lot of reason why SPP is a great place to work. Here are just a few of them.

- A great career with access to continuous learning, development and the opportunity to study an Apprenticeship.
- We take your development seriously, so this is a great place to get on in your career. You’ll have ongoing learning opportunities, and access to online and face to face training, so you can achieve the career you want.
- It’s an inclusive place where everyone’s welcome. We celebrate the individuality of our colleagues – because they’re what makes SSP, SSP.
- Your Voice matters, and we’ll always welcome and listen to your ideas and opinions.
- We put your wellbeing first, and support is always available if you need it.
- Our colleagues are truly great people, so you can be confident that wherever you work in SSP, you’ll be in good company.


Our benefits include:

- Award-winning training and development with access to apprenticeships
- Up to 50% employee discount on a variety of SSP brands and franchises across the UK, including M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, Caffe Ritazza and many more!
- Discounts on shopping, days out, health and wellbeing, cinemas and more!
- UK pensions Plans
- Share Incentive Plan (SIP)
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing support: Retail Trust
- Family friendly leave


SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

Junior Fire Alarm Install Engineer - £30,000 - London

RGB Network is currently working with a fire & security specialist client who has been running for over 25 years, they work with a wide array of commercial clients across London & Home counties. Due to sheer growth, they are seeking a junior fire alarm install engineer to join their growing team.

Salary Package:

- £25,000 - £30,000
- Travel Time Paid After An Hour Each Way Is Given
- No Call Out Rota
- 20 Days Holidays
- Company Van
- Overtime
- Mobile Phone, Laptop & Uniform
- Ongoing Training & progression

Responsibilities:

- Carrying out Installs on Fire Alarms
- 1st Fix & 2nd Fix

Area Of Cover:

- London


Requirements:

- Electrical qualifications
- Relevant fire alarm qualifications


Please Contact
Zan Saeed
Rgb Network
Office: 020 7932 2800
Email: Zsaeed @Rgb.Co.Uk

Junior Fire Alarm Install Engineer - £30,000 - London



RGB Network is currently working with a fire & security specialist client who has been running for over 25 years, they work with a wide array of commercial clients across London & Home counties. Due to sheer growth, they are seeking a junior fire alarm install engineer to join their growing team.



Salary Package:

- £25,000 - £30,000
- Travel Time Paid After An Hour Each Way Is Given
- No Call Out Rota
- 20 Days Holidays
- Company Van
- Overtime
- Mobile Phone, Laptop & Uniform
- Ongoing Training & progression



Responsibilities:

- Carrying out Installs on Fire Alarms
- 1st Fix & 2nd Fix



Area Of Cover:

- London



Requirements:

- Electrical qualifications
- Relevant fire alarm qualifications

Please Contact
Georgie Thain
gthain@rgb.co.uk
020 7932 2800

SEN Teaching Assistant Croydon January 2025
TLTP are currently working with an 'Outstanding' Primary School based in Croydon, who are currently looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This will be long term until the end of the academic year with the potential to become permanent.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Full time
Early Years
Support SEN Teaching Assistant experience required
The working hours are 8:30am 3:30pm
Rate: £13 - £16p/h
Are you looking for your next role as a SEN Teaching Assistant?
Can you build relationships with the pupils and support the children in the process of learning?
Do you have experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or working with children?
If you answered yes to those questions, then this SEN Teaching Assistant role is for you!
SEN Teaching Assistant:
This role would involve working as general support for the teacher and all the pupils within the classroom.
This Outstanding Primary School provides an outstanding quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well. The pupils age ranges from the ages 3 11.
This school is a happy, inclusive, and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. The children are exceptional and keen to learn, and all members of our school community are valued.
To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant post, please send your CV to Jasmine at TLTP now!

SEN Teaching Assistant Croydon
TLTP are currently working with an 'Outstanding' Primary School based in Croydon, who are currently looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This will be long term until the end of the academic year with the potential to become permanent.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Full time
EYFS
Support SEN Teaching Assistant experience required
The working hours are 8:30am 3:30pm
Are you looking for your next role as a SEN Teaching Assistant?
Can you build relationships with the pupils and support the children in the process of learning?
Do you have experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant or working with children?
If you answered yes to those questions, then this SEN Teaching Assistant role is for you!
SEN Teaching Assistant:
This role would involve working as general support for the teacher and all the pupils within the classroom.
This Outstanding Primary School provides an outstanding quality of education and serves its local community exceptionally well. The pupils age ranges from the ages 3 11.
This school is a happy, inclusive, and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. The children are exceptional and keen to learn, and all members of our school community are valued.
To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant post, please send your CV to Jasmine at TLTP now!

Labour Group Assistant (Hybrid) needed in Morden, Paying £42,840 per annum PAYE - Reference: 5258442

Office attendance between 3 - 5 days per week.

• To provide support to the Labour Group enabling its effective contribution to the work of the administration and Council, providing policy, communications and administrative support, and acting as a link between the Leader, Cabinet and wider Group.

We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, and politically aware individual to join the Leader’s Office as the Labour Group Assistant.

Working to the Head of the Leader’s Office, you will provide direct policy, communications, and administrative support to the administration, and act as a link between the Leader of the Council, Cabinet, and the wider Labour Group.

You will ideally have an understanding of local government and the challenges it faces, and be able to demonstrate political awareness and confidence in dealing with political leaders. You will ideally have excellent communication skills, with experience of producing high quality written communications such as speeches, articles, press notices, social media content, and newsletters.

In addition to supporting the Leader, Cabinet and wider Labour Group to develop effective communications, narrative, and messaging, you will support the Labour Group in cycle of meetings. In this role, you will also support the engagement of key local stakeholders, and monitor local, London-wide, and national issues, policy and legislation and how they impact.

This is a full time role on a Permanent basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.

We are looking for band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant’s for the Central Specimen Reception Department. These are full time permanent positions (37.5 hours per week).

The department provides a 24/7 service and the successful candidates will be required to participate in the shift system to cover early, late, weekend and bank holiday rosters. Some night duties may also be required.

These roles will be based at the Royal London Hospital, however cross site working will be required and the successful applicant may be required to work at any of our NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership sites.

The laboratories are UKAS and HCPC accredited. Our commitment to supporting continuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record.

Main duties of the job – The duties will be varied and we have a team of MLA’s who undertake tasks on a rotational basis.

The post holder is expected to work as part of a team to receive, sort, book distribute specimens within Pathology. Core duties involve receipting of specimens and entering data into the laboratory information systems, basic preparation of specimens where appropriate, and placing them into racks on automated tracks or taking them to laboratory areas for processing.
We are looking for people with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner and with the ability to work accurately when under pressure to meet deadlines.

The successful candidates should have the ability to follow written protocol with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership  is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.  The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.  

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE.  We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

The requirements for this position are English, Maths and Science GCSE’s at A-C Level.

Please refer to the Job description and person specification for a detailed description of the job requirement.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below. Person specification GOSH Culture and Values Essential criteria GOSH Always Values Experience of working as part of a diverse team. Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture. Committed to family centred care. Academic/Professional qualification/Training Essential criteria Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level /Foundation Degree programme in health care or equivalent. Good Clinical Practice certification (GCP). Evidence of Assistant Practitioner or equivalent competencies through national occupational standards and/or work-based learning. Evidence of continuing professional development. Experience/Knowledge Essential criteria Experience of working on multiple parallel tasks to strict and often tight deadlines. Desirable criteria Experience of working within the NHS (i.e Health care assistant/Research Coordinator). Experience of working in a clinical trial environment in either a pharmaceutical company, NHS Trust or a university. Experience of multidisciplinary working, both internally and externally. Knowledge of and/or experience of database systems and managing complex information. Previous experience of research and/or audit. Experience of having worked with children and/or young people. Basic understanding of the principles of clinical and research governance and Good Clinical Practice. Skills/Abilities Essential criteria Willingness to gain competency in clinical skills. Ability to work well both in a team and on own initiative. Excellent documentation skills Ability to communicate professionally with children and families, visitors, sponsors and members of the multi-disciplinary team. Able to recognise own limitations and ask for supervision/training as required. IT skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft office/or equivalent software A commitment to continued professional and personal development. Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills Desirable criteria Able to accurately undertake core observations (temperature, pulse, respiratory and heart rate) on children of all ages and recognise and report any abnormalities. Ability to recognise a child whose condition may be deteriorating and inform appropriate personnel immediately. Able to height/length and weigh a child of any age accurately. Ability to assist in the training of other staff.

The post holder will be required to provide a full administrative service to the safeguarding team. To administer the Safeguarding Team statutory function in the communication of information relating to DRAM and MARAC meetings to colleagues in Primary Care. To support the administration and delivery of training to colleagues in Primary Care and ICB teams Main Duties and Responsibilities To plan, organise and prioritise administrative work, to ensure all tasks are conducted efficiently, accurately and within identified deadlines. To complete administrative duties within the team which will support colleagues to conduct their roles and ensure the effective functioning of the team. To act as first point of contact for the team and take responsibility for answering queries over the telephone, face to face and via email, directing the same to the appropriate team member. To deal with and resolve queries on behalf of the team with internal and external stakeholders, including difficult conversations requiring tact and diplomacy. . To deal appropriately with information of a complex and sensitive nature To arrange regular and ad-hoc meetings for members of the safeguarding team, both with internal and external colleagues. To prepare agendas and papers; to take and administer formal minutes for safeguarding meetings. To support the management of diaries for members of the safeguarding team as appropriate To communicate information and outcomes to colleagues and other stakeholders as required To deputise for other administrators within the safeguarding team and ICB as appropriate To ensure safe storage of information, in-line with GDPR and Information Governance guidelines To administer the Safeguarding Team statutory function in the communication of information relating to DRAM and MARAC meetings to colleagues in Primary Care. To support the administration and delivery of training to colleagues in Primary Care and ICB teams General The post holder will: Treat people with dignity and respect. Maintain a high standard of professional and personal conduct. Develop a culture that promotes equality and values diversity. The post holder must be aware of and committed to the equality and diversity policies of the organisation. Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour are observed and upheld in all working practices. Ensure compliance with all mandatory and statutory training relevant to the post. Be familiar with and adhere to the safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidelines for both children and adults at risk of abuse or neglect. This must be in conjunction with the Multi-agency Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults at risk of abuse or neglect Multi- Agency Policy, Protocols, and guidelines. Ensure that any infection prevention and control issues are reported appropriately. Be aware of and adhere to the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act and to ensure their own safety and the safety of others. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the principles of data security and data protection. Follow a professional Code of Conduct, where relevant to the post. Participate in the organisational appraisal process. Be expected to undertake ongoing professional and personal development in line with the responsibilities of the post. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It describes the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It may be subject to change in accordance with developing organisational and service needs and wherever necessary, will follow appropriate consultation with the post holder. The post holder may be directed to complete other duties according to organisational requirements. These duties will always be reasonable and commensurate with the skills of the post holder and level of the post