Total 241 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1EE

Interested in joining a team responsible for the largest and most complex museum estate in the country? Do you have a keen eye for detail when working to Health and Saftey standards?

About the role

Engaging and driving an efficient Estates service with great customer service, you will co-ordinate effective financial and administrative management within a busy department. Overall this will ensuring that our Estate operations aligns with best practice, meet the expectations of stakeholders and satisfy all relevant legislation and guidance.

This will include supporting the Estates Manager in overseeing all contractor documentation and compliance including RAMS, procurement paperwork, contracts, permits, work orders, and job sheets. This will also involve conducting risk assessments, and management reporting of the museum's defect reporting system ensuring all requests are processed in a timely manner.

Permanent contract, Full time 35 hours per week
£28,079 per annum

About you
With some previous experience or exposure to Facilities Management, Estate or Health and Safety, you will have the confidence and ability to review processes and will be comfortable suggesting improvements where necessary and appropriate; particularly with Health and Safety and compliance in mind.

You will utilise your great communication and interpersonal skills to work efficiently with a variety of stakeholders, that include staff, volunteers, contractors, and consultants.

With sound administration and organisation skills, you also have the ability to manage financial processes, ordering systems and spreadsheets. Your attention to detail remains sharp whilst you multi-task and prioritise a diverse workload.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is the largest and most complex museum estate in the country which also houses a scientific collection of international significance. The Estate Operations team has responsibility for ensuring that the SMG Estate meets all legislative and operational requirements, is consistently well maintained, efficiently run and delivers an excellent customer experience to staff and visitors alike.

We are about to embark into a new period for the Science and Industry Museum site, that will see significant investment made which builds on the standout developments already achieved and further conserves and expands on an incredible portfolio of building assets.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

Interested in joining a team responsible for the largest and most complex museum estate in the country? Do you have a keen eye for detail when working to Health and Saftey standards?

About the role

Engaging and driving an efficient Estates service with great customer service, you will co-ordinate effective financial and administrative management within a busy department. Overall this will ensuring that our Estate operations aligns with best practice, meet the expectations of stakeholders and satisfy all relevant legislation and guidance.

This will include supporting the Estates Manager in overseeing all contractor documentation and compliance including RAMS, procurement paperwork, contracts, permits, work orders, and job sheets. This will also involve conducting risk assessments, and management reporting of the museum's defect reporting system ensuring all requests are processed in a timely manner.

Permanent contract, Full time 35 hours per week
£28,079 per annum

About you
With some previous experience or exposure to Facilities Management, Estate or Health and Safety, you will have the confidence and ability to review processes and will be comfortable suggesting improvements where necessary and appropriate; particularly with Health and Safety and compliance in mind.

You will utilise your great communication and interpersonal skills to work efficiently with a variety of stakeholders, that include staff, volunteers, contractors, and consultants.

With sound administration and organisation skills, you also have the ability to manage financial processes, ordering systems and spreadsheets. Your attention to detail remains sharp whilst you multi-task and prioritise a diverse workload.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is the largest and most complex museum estate in the country which also houses a scientific collection of international significance. The Estate Operations team has responsibility for ensuring that the SMG Estate meets all legislative and operational requirements, is consistently well maintained, efficiently run and delivers an excellent customer experience to staff and visitors alike.

We are about to embark into a new period for the Science and Industry Museum site, that will see significant investment made which builds on the standout developments already achieved and further conserves and expands on an incredible portfolio of building assets.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• 5 A* - Cs at GCSE including Maths and English.
• ICT skills to use word processing, software and to research.
• The ability to assist with the preparation of equipment and materials for lessons, as requested by teaching staff.
• The ability to assist with the development and maintenance of specialist resources.
• The ability to develop interpersonal and communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Salford Academy

Star Salford Academy is a 5-form entry mixed secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds, which opened in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism.

We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

During its opening year, the school admitted an intake of 150 pupils in Year 7. We will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year.

Commitment to safeguarding

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

The successful applicant will be a UK registered nurse or health care professional, with a strong interest in health research. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential and a flexible approach to work is a key element of this role. The post holder will manage a portfolio of NIHR Research studies and will focus on the delivery and growth of research activity across our community settings, and covering other clinical areas where needed. The post holder will be required to deliver and support patient focused research alongside the multidisciplinary team, safely and effectively managing the care of patients enrolled onto trials.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you!

The Trial Manager recruited for this post will work on the Bipolar At Risk Trial II (BART II) funded via the Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Program within the NIHR. The trial manager will coordinate a multifunctional team consisting of site leads and research assistants at 5 UK sites, clinician(s), statistician(s), and service user reference group members in the project management of this trial. This will include, but is not limited to, study oversight including regulatory approvals, ongoing study management, and closeout and reporting. Working with experienced clinical trial support service staff, the post holder will ensure that the clinical trial is conducted to the relevant clinical trial regulations. In addition, the trial manager will have line management and training responsibilities for the research assistants. The role requires a research professional who has experience in clinical trials, particularly in mental health. The suitable candidate will be familiar with the regulatory environment surrounding clinical trials, and the implementation of a quality management system as it pertains to clinical trial conduct. The post holder will be based in Manchester at the Prestwich site in GMMH. Occasional travel to the others trial sites may be required. See attached detailed job description and person specification: Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts

Due to the development of our off site Ophthalmology services, an exciting opportunity has arisen within the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. We are looking for a Band 3, Assistant Ophthalmic Science practitioner to come join our Ophthalmic Imaging and Angiography department

The ideal candidate will be helping to provide a comprehensive, regional Ophthalmic Physiological Sciences Service to patients of all ages with diseases of the eye and visual ocular system.

Working within one of the largest NHS Trusts. Manchester Royal Eye Hospitals, Ophthalmic Imaging, Angiography and Diagnostic Department is one of the largest of its kind within the UK.

Covering Ophthalmic diagnostic requirements across various Trust sites, we work at the forefront of Ophthalmic imaging technology and innovation,

Our Imaging team is one of the largest and most dynamic in the UK. We are consistently looking to improve and expand the range, provisions and standards of the diagnostic tests we provide.

Applicants for this role will be working closely with the Medical Retina, Uveitis and Glaucoma specialties of Ophthalmology.

This is a great opportunity to learn new skills, in a stimulating environment with high levels of support from an experienced and committed team of professionals. You must be flexible, have good attention to detail with a track record of working well in team setting. Experience of working in an ophthalmic unit would be beneficial.

Applicants will be expected to work collaboratively on a day-to day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service. Effective communication and team skills are essential and the ability to assimilate new techniques.
Applicants will be trained to our high standard to carry out the following diagnostic tests and procedures -

Optical Coherence Tomography & Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (on multiple devices)
Ultra-wide field imaging
Humphrey Visual Fields
iCare Tonometr
Visual Acuity testing
Drop instillation
History and Note taking
Data inputting






MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.



To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team atresourcing@mft.nhs.uk.



We’re looking forward to hearing from you!




This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• 5 A* - Cs at GCSE including Maths and English.
• ICT skills to use word processing, software and to research.
• The ability to assist with the preparation of equipment and materials for lessons, as requested by teaching staff.
• The ability to assist with the development and maintenance of specialist resources.
• The ability to develop interpersonal and communication skills.

What the school offers its staff

About Star Salford Academy

Star Salford Academy is a 5-form entry mixed secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds, which opened in September 2023. Like all Star schools, Star Salford Academy has a leadership specialism.

We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

During its opening year, the school admitted an intake of 150 pupils in Year 7. We will continue to admit a new intake of Year 7 pupils at the beginning of each academic year.

Commitment to safeguarding

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Grant/Project Support Proactively assist with the identification and tracking of funding opportunities appropriate to the research theme Assist with the production of grant applications in collaboration with ECMT Principal Investigators and other staff as required, including collation of financial, PI CV and publications data and ensuring good attention to detail when reviewing documentation and provision of clear and concise feedback to the PI Assist with study document development and review including study protocols, participant information sheets, advertising materials, etc providing feedback and making amendments where appropriate Assist with IRAS applications and processing of study amendments. Assist with project specific tasks at the request of the ECMT Leadership Team, including but not limited to questionnaire/survey design and distribution (no patient facing contact), database design, data entry of questionnaire/survey data into a database, patient/sample tracking, monitoring of study progress, troubleshooting operational issues that may arise Request quotes, invoices and requisitions/Purchase Orders using The Christie Finance processes and systems and assist with University Finance management where appropriate. Assist with generation of study costings which will require a clear understanding of protocol/study requirements, operational aspects of varying complexity and translation into an accurate costing profile. Finance & Activity Reporting Coordinate the data collection and perform data entry into the applicable databases for annual reporting. Data will be obtained from a variety of sources on multiple projects and may require the post holder to analyse and scrutinize data to ensure accuracy. Data will be sourced from various NHS Trusts, University of Manchester and other external organisations including; study idenitifers, design characteristics, milestone data, collaborations, funding sources, links with industry/other NIHR infrastructure/cross cutting themes/other research themes, intellectual property generated Knowledge of funding sources/values for projects will be required to ensure non-BRC grant expenditure is appropriately calculated and recorded. Interrogate funding data where multiple funding streams contribute to the financing of a programme of work, aligning appropriate funds to the projects therein. Ensure that all reports produced are accurate, timely and presented in a user friendly manner. Deal with database queries from researchers in a professional and timely manner. Escalate any database capability issues and suggest solutions where possible. Perform publication searches using tools such as PubMed, HDAS and/or EndNote. Take responsibility for data security, integrity and confidentiality particularly when dealing with sensitive data Raise any areas of concern, risks or issues to the Senior Research Project Manager or Theme Lead(s) as appropriate Suggest areas for improvement in all elements of F&A reporting, e.g. report template design, database design, data flow, data sources etc with a view to improving and sharing best practice across all research themes. Communication Develop knowledge and understanding of the relevant medical, financial and technical terminology used within the experimental cancer medicine team. Primary point of contact for communication within and outside of the experimental cancer medicine team, ensuring professional and timely information provided. Includes proactive promotion of relevant activity through various channels and building relationships within and outside of the team. Produce clear visual materials for use in reports, workshops and meetings for both internal and external presentations when required Ensure appropriate terminology/language used in particular when creating materials for patients and the public, adapting communication style to suit different stakeholders where there may be varying levels of understanding Assist RPMs/Senior RPM and ECMT PIs to compile and present research data to a variety of audiences ensuring accuracy, PowerPoint presentations and social media as applicable Support the production of formal reports to relevant Boards Manage queries from the relevant stakeholders relating to project deliverables General Organise internal and external collaborative and training meetings and workshops: invite speakers, book venues, liaise with organisers and attendees, arrange pre-work, arrange meals/refreshments, advertise event, etc. Work closely with RPMs in the planning and execution of Public & Patient Involvement/Engagement events Make arrangements for local, regular internal meetings including booking meeting rooms, inviting attendees, producing agenda, writing minutes etc Ordering supplies for the team, e.g. stationery Keep the investigator-led team filing system in order TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge through a process of appraisal and personal development planning to satisfy the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework requirements relating to the job Participate in Trust-wide education programmes and study days, regional and national meetings and research seminars as appropriate Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of key research areas and build effective working relationships with research staff Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners

Science Teacher - Trafford

We are specifically working with a specialist SEND secondary school in Trafford, who are working exclusively with ourselves, to join them teaching Science key stage 3 & 4 ASAP, on an ongoing basis, likely to be for the full academic year on a full-time basis.

You will be required to become fully involved within the department & school, like a permanent member of staff, and attend departmental meetings when required, and be available for parents' evenings as well as planning and delivering captivating, high standard lessons that will stretch the pupils in their learning. You will also be required to mark the work and provide feedback along the way, in tandem with AfL.

The role will be open to newly qualified teachers (ECT) as well as teachers who have more experience, we pay from M1 to M6 (sometimes we can also pay through threshold if you have done so, depending on the role).

This school teaches and proactively support children who have been subjected to adverse childhood experiences, including trauma, toxic stress and associated mental wellbeing difficulties, aiming to break the cycle of adversity. The school is a specialist primary and secondary school supporting children with an autism diagnosis and associated social and communication needs in a bespoke and nurturing environment. This school supports autistic children and young people and those who have communication and sensory difficulties. The environment and teaching approaches are bespoke and tailored to ensure our children and young people thrive and can develop their self-esteem.
- Location - Trafford
- Position - Science Teacher
- Type of work - full time
- Start date - ASAP
- Duration - Ongoing
- Contract type - Temporary
- Full time
- Minimum rate of pay - £160 per day
- Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree educated with a good classification
- Secondary QTS (PGCE, SCITT, B.Ed , QTS, etc) in Science
- Previous experience working with young people (which we can reference)
- Experience of teaching in a Secondary School (which we can reference)
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (essential, we can provide the training)
- Up to date Prevent awareness training issued in the last 3 years (essential, again, we can provide the training)
- Up to date behaviour management & FGM training (essential, however, training can be provided).

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application at a cost of £45.80.

Provide a minimum of two professional references.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. (including history from Secondary School onwards)

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Biology Science Technician
£26,360.00 - £31,149.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance
Full Time, Permanent
We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills.
Who we are
UCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs.
With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.
Our students UCG attracts students from across London and beyond. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. In the academic year 2022-23, we enrolled more than 3500 full time 16-18 students, 8,000 adult learners and over 450 apprentices across our Group. UCG currently enrol 250+ HE students per year, across 4 campuses onto 12 courses from STEM subjects (Science, Construction, Engineering, and Computing) to Business, Music and Professional Qualifications.
We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for a Science Technician to join our cohort of dedicated staff.
Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable, and rewarding.
About You
The Career Cluster of A-Level and Science has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Technician within Science.
The Technician service is responsible for providing support to the Science workshops. We are seeking to appoint a full time technician to join our existing team, to provide technical support for teachers and students in the Science areas.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and energy for the subject area, as well as being able to problem solve, work pro-actively and safely and meet deadlines. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication, time management and team working skills. Candidates should also have a relevant degree and/or technical experience in the relevant subject area.
You will have sound organisational skills, your ability to work cooperatively and contribute positively and creatively to a team is also essential.
Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.

Science Technician£22,723.00 - £26,852.00 per annum including London Weighting Allowance, pro rata of £26,360.00 - £31,149.00 per annum including London Weighting AllowanceTerm Time Only, Full Time, Permanent We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills. Who we areUCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs.With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.Our students UCG attracts students from across London and beyond. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. In the academic year 2022-23, we enrolled more than 3500 full time 16-18 students, 8,000 adult learners and over 450 apprentices across our Group. UCG currently enrol 250+ HE students per year, across 4 campuses onto 12 courses from STEM subjects (Science, Construction, Engineering, and Computing) to Business, Music and Professional Qualifications.We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for a Science Technician to join our cohort of dedicated staff.Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable, and rewarding.About YouThe Career Cluster of A-Level and Science has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Technician within Science.The Technician service is responsible for providing support to the Science workshops. We are seeking to appoint a full time technician to join our existing team, to provide technical support for teachers and students in the Science areas. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and energy for the subject area, as well as being able to problem solve, work pro-actively and safely and meet deadlines. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication, time management and team working skills. Candidates should also have a relevant degree and/or technical experience in the relevant subject area. You will have sound organisational skills, your ability to work cooperatively and contribute positively and creatively to a team is also essential. The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Research and Innovation Division at The Christie.We are looking to appoint a Clinical Research Nurse to the Lung research delivery team within The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

This post presents an opportunity to join an established research team with a varied portfolio of clinical trials as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN). The Lung cancer research team is responsible for a varied portfolio of academic and commercial clinical trials.

Key responsibilities of the post include supporting the coordination of the patient’s pathway through an agreed portfolio of clinical trials across Lung. Excellent communications skills in all forms are required for this role for difficult clinical conversations with patients and their families.

The successful candidate will be someone with excellent organisational & time management skills to be the key contact for patients referred for and being treated on Lung clinical trials.

Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the complex needs of patients participating in a clinical trial.

Experience in oncology is essential.

The CRN will be involved in varied portfolio activities including; clinical care of patients, patient recruitment and management, supporting team with data query resolution, reviewing protocol amendments, providing patient-centred insights to the research delivery team by supporting both the patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research in the Lung research team.

With support from the team the CRN will ensure that the safety and well being of the patients is maintained within the requirement of the multi-regulatory frameworks for clinical research ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs.

By utilising national frameworks for auditing patients experience the CRN will ensure the patients in the Lung disease portfolio studies will have the best possible experience whilst participating in clinical research.

Raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance and contributions at local, national and international meetings.

Demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

The Lung disease team consists of nurses and consultants with clinical trial coordination and project management support. The portfolio is driven to deliver treatment opportunities to as many patients with Lung at The Christie as possible.

There is a close working relationship with all members of the team with a strategy to increase recruitment into these niche protocols thus offering patients more opportunities to be involved in clinical research. We are looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual to join our team, to help develop streamlined ways of cross-team working and to provide our research patients with the best possible experience.

The team is highly collaborative in its working practices in order to promote the teams achievements throughout the R&I division, NIHR and with our commercial sponsors with regular reviews of performance & clinical trial feasibilities and service improvement to ensure the highest possible experience for the team and our patients and their families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Research Co-ordination

· Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research.

· Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.

· Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment.

· Participatein clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols.

· Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.

· Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered.

· Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP.

· Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings.

· Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity.

Personal Education, Training and Development

· Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning.

· Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system.

· Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence based care by continuing professional development.

· Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days.

· Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate.

· To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes.

· Attendance at team and divisional meeting

Staff Management and Development

· To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation.

· Support the development of specialist study days within own research team.

· Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders.

· Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings

· Contribute to the development of members of the research team

_______________________________________________________

EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCP

All personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.


This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

An exciting opportunity has arisen at CCCG for a Science Technician to work as a member of the team providing technical support and expertise to the science and engineering department at our Kings Cross Centre.

About the Role:

To work as a member of a team providing chemistry and physics technical support and expertise of Criminal, Forensic, Medical and General Sciences on the L2/L3 Applied Science, Medical Science and Criminal and Forensic science Programmes.

* Preparing equipment, materials and set up equipment and other resources for practical classes with a focus on Physics and Chemistry. Retrieving and clearing up equipment, materials etc. General maintenance (including cleaning) of equipment and basic maintenance of general laboratory services and facilities. Ordering the consumables supplies and keeping the appropriate records in line with the college financial guidelines and procedures.
* Provide in class support during practical lessons when requested and advise staff on the use of equipment.
* Responsible for the organisation, maintenance, servicing and storage of equipment, materials used in science practicals.
* Assisting in the maintenance of specialist resources typically found in laboratories as well as stationary supplies for teaching staff.
* Ensuring the health and safety of staff, students and visitors to the workshops and laboratories and disposing of workshop hazardous waste as per legal guidelines.
* Participating in the selection of equipment and in the development of the departments' facilities and liaising with suppliers.

About you:

You will be/have -

* Qualified to at least Level 5 or equivalent in a relevant chemistry/physics discipline.
* Experience of preparing materials and laboratories for biology/chemistry and physics experiments in an educational environment.
* Knowledge of equipment to support with chemistry and physic experiments.
* Knowledge of health and safety and risk assessments in an education environment
* Ability to work as a member of a team in a teaching environment.
* Ability to support teaching staff during practical lessons.
* Ability to communicate effectively with staff and students.
* Ability to operate prescribed systems relating to workshop organisation including keeping appropriate written and computerised records.

About Us:

Capital City College Group is London's largest further education college group. We comprise three of London's largest most popular colleges - City and Islington College, Westminster Kingsway College and the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London - and we are committed to success through equality and diversity.

About Westminster Kingsway College:
Westminster Kingsway College is a further education college in central London with centres in Camden and Westminster. It offers a huge array of academic and vocational courses for 16-18 year olds and adult learners, such as A-Levels, BTECs, Apprenticeships, Foundation Degrees, Access to Higher Education, employability training and short courses. It also offers bespoke training for employers and specialist programmes delivered in conjunction with the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy.

Closing date: 21st July 2024

Interview date: TBC

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of young people and adults and follow Safer Recruitment processes. All successful candidates will need to complete a DBS check, with some roles requiring an Enhanced check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities for everyone who learns and works here. We respect and value differences and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Research Co-ordination Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research. Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols. Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment. Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols. Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner. Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered. Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP. Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings. Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity. Personal Education, Training and Development Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning. Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system. Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence based care by continuing professional development. Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days. Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate. To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes. Attendance at team and divisional meeting Staff Management and Development To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation. Support the development of specialist study days within own research team. Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders. Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings Contribute to the development of members of the research team _______________________________________________________ EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCP All personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.