Total 132 Information Technology job vacancies in Bristol, BS2 8EG

The Clinical Systems Support Team Leader will be responsible for the daily operation of the team which provides services such as:


• Second line support for clinical system issues that cannot be resolved by the service desk
• Configuration of all clinical systems, including user set-up
• Support and development of automation routines
• Management of the trust’s Registration Authority (smart card service)



The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the team are completing requests within the service level agreements by monitoring the call management system and allocating work to members of the team.



They will be expected to provide a level of technical, organisational and procedural support to the team members so that continuous improvements can be driven through the existing processes.

The post holder will be required to manage the clinical system support team on a daily basis to ensure their tasks are managed and completed as appropriate.



In addition, the post holder will also be the manager of the Registration Authority (RA) service and will be responsible for all matters concerning the implementation and operational management of the Trust’s Registration Authority.



As manager of the team you will be expected to be able to offer help and assistance to the team members should they require additional support. The role holder will be expected to devise and implement continuous improvement activities in order to enhance the support provided to other areas.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the team are meeting the service and operational level agreements for their tasks. They will be expected to manage the workload across the team and use statistical data to prove that tasks are being completed as necessary.





Please see the attached Job Description for details of what it is like working for our Organisation.

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about the role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Apr 2024

Senior Software Engineer/Developer - iOS

Location: Bristol Harbourside

Salary: £68,202 - £75,780 + excellent rewards package

Hours: Full - time

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

We're on a journey to build the bank of the future, and we need your help! We're looking for an expert iOS Engineer (mobile engineer) to join our team.

As a part of this, we're redefining our digital capability, providing customers with simpler, continuous interactions across online, mobile and branches.

Our team

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Digital Frameworks Platform for a Senior iOS Engineer.

As a Senior Engineer you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and maintaining our iOS applications. You will work in a cross-functional team to create customer-friendly, high-performance, and scalable features that are being used by more than 26 million customer through brands including Lloyd's Bank, Halifax & Bank of Scotland.

Here's where you'll make a difference:

You have can-do attitude, interest in exploring technologies beyond your core skills, willing to learn, highly motivated and with a passion for working with people, working in a strong collaborative way to drive efforts to create, build, support and improve our applications. You also enjoy working closely with the product and other engineering teams with lots of exciting new challenges. You'll be a core contributor to ensure good quality and engineering practices are followed in accordance with engineering transformation strategy.

About You:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of iOS applications with other system
• Staying up-to-date with the latest iOS trends and technologies and actively contributing to architectural decisions and tech stack choices
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior iOS developers
• Conducting code reviews to maintain code quality and supporting knowledge sharing through peer programming

About us

Like the modern Britain we serve, we're evolving. Investing billions in our people, data and tech to transform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 million customers. We're growing with purpose. Join us on our journey and you will too…

What you'll need -

We believe that people don't fit neatly into roles, and we value everyone's individual skills, experience, and knowledge - it's what makes you amazing!

As a minimum to be considered, we would like to see demonstrated core experience in:

• Professional hands-on experience and working knowledge in designing mobile applications
• Proficiency in Swift, as well as a strong knowledge in concurrency and threading
• Solid understanding of software architecture (MVVM), design patterns and best practices
• Creating and managing frameworks in a modular codebase
• Strong problem-solving and attention to details

It would also be great if you had experience in:

• Familiar with CI/CD pipeline setup and native automated testing frameworks
• iOS Security mechanisms and best practices
• Secure coding standards and guidelines (e.g. OWASP Mobile)

Just so you know, we will be asking you to complete a technical task during the interview process. We hope you find it fun, interesting and challenging.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team?

Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact as you learn, grow and thrive?

Apply today and find out more.

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Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

The Opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Transformation and Data Quality Consultant to join our Operations department.

In this role, you will play a key role in in supporting operational readiness and implementation of IT initiatives focused specifically on Transformation, Process guide sign off, Data Quality and Testing.

You'll be:

• Proactively support the Transformation, Process Guide sign off, Data Quality and Testing workstreams
• Developing testing plans to ensure the delivered end product has had robust testing and is fit for purpose
• Working within Operations to ensure they have detailed training and accreditation plans for testing
• Building strong relationships with IT and other project teams
• Working closely working with Line 1, risk and AML to ensure regulatory and risk requirements are delivered within the final solution

You should apply if you:

• Have excellent knowledge of baNCS and other operational IT systems
• Have the ability to communicate and influence at all levels
• Have the ability to work independently
• Are well-versed with Excel and PowerPoint
• Previous migration project experience (desirable)

The Perks

• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension scheme membership
• Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools
• Access to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your family
• Develop your career through a wider global organisation of the TCS family

Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 306811
Location: Bristol (Fishponds) Delivery Office, BS16 3ZZ Some flexibility to cover other local Delivery Offices may be required.
Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 20:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday to Friday working between 15:00 and 19:00

Please note, from the end of April 2024, your attendance times may change by up to 30 minutes in line with a national project, more information will be available at interview.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. And you could be part of it. A Collections and Network Driver. Part of a team of drivers, bringing trust to the doorstep. Giving outstanding service and making our customer’s days that little bit brighter.

It’s not just about driving and deliveries. It’s checking post-boxes. Popping into post offices. Visiting our business customers at a prearranged time. Being there to collect the mail. And dropping it off at our processing centres. Sorting out your mailbags and making sure each piece gets to the right place, at the right time. You deliver much more than just letters and parcels. You deliver for the people. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits for our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• Pay monthly, hourly rate of £12.29p/hr
• Overtime 1.25x the normal hourly rate
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career
• Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract of longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to a telephone screening call and if successful, this will be followed by an interview at the Delivery Office.

If your application is successful, the next step will be a screening call, so please expect a telephone call from one of our recruiters shortly.

Please click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. In addition, please also view the Health Matrix, as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 306810
Location: Bristol Delivery Office, BS34 7ST
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 20:00 hours per week, working five days across Mon-Sun, working between 15:00 and 19:00

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. And you could be part of it. A Collections and Network Driver. Part of a team of drivers, bringing trust to the doorstep. Giving outstanding service and making our customer’s days that little bit brighter.

It’s not just about driving and deliveries. It’s checking post-boxes. Popping into post offices. Visiting our business customers at a prearranged time. Being there to collect the mail. And dropping it off at our processing centres. Sorting out your mailbags and making sure each piece gets to the right place, at the right time. You deliver much more than just letters and parcels. You deliver for the people. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Think of yourself as a people-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits for our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• Pay monthly, hourly rate of £12.29p/hr
• Overtime 1.25x the normal hourly rate
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career
• Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract of longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to a suitability discussion.

We may contact you within 24hrs of your application, and if successful you will be required to provide your Right to Work documents immediately, please have these prepared. Please click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. As well as the Health Matrix as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, are seeking an experienced EW RF System Design Engineer to join their team. Our client is expanding their Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities, and the successful candidate will be responsible for designing the RF System. The EW Group supports activities on relevant weapon systems and missile projects. The RF System Design Engineer will work closely with the missile systems team to ensure seamless integration of RF equipment into the missile.

What we're looking for:

The EW group is ideally looking for a person who exhibits / holds a range of the following qualities / experience:

• Having knowledge of RF systems is essential, especially in an EW context or similar applications such as communications or radar systems.
• The ideal candidate should possess a solid technical understanding of RF/Microwave and electronic systems, including algorithm design and implementation.
• System design engineering skills including: requirements elicitation, decomposition, and management; system design, integration, and test; system verification and validation
• Proficient in one or more systems design toolsets (e.g. SysML, DOORS and/or Rhapsody).
• EW tactics and techniques and Antenna design and / or EM modelling
• Understand and know about Integrated Air Defence Systems.
• System-level RF modelling, with the use of tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
• Experience in supplier management (typically undertaken with the support of a Procurement Lead)
• Work package and project management, with the ability to manage schedule, cost, quality, and performance metrics

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at our client's state-of-the-art facility in Bristol, which is crucial to missile operations. The location offers exceptional transport links, great learning and development prospects, and a range of social, charitable, and sporting activities.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Are you passionate about the importance of water hygiene and Legionella prevention? Are you a confident and skilled Technical Sales Coordinator looking for a forever job, that offers stability, training, and progression? If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking a Technical Sales Coordinator to join their client in Thornbury. As a Technical Sales Coordinator, you will be responsible for client and engineer liaison, producing monitoring contracts and providing technical & complex quotes. This role is perfect for someone who is keen to learn and has excellent people skills, making it an ideal opportunity for someone interested in health compliance and Health & Safety and / or with a scientific degree or equivalent. If successful that starting salary is £28,000 per annum.

As a Technical Sales Coordinator, you will often be the first point of contact for clients. You will be responsible for maintaining client relationships, ensuring their needs are met, and providing professional and knowledgeable advice on the latest regulations and compliance standards. Your role will involve coordinating with the engineers and liaising with clients to arrange site surveys, produce technical quotes, and build monitoring contracts.

To be successful in this role, you will likely have a science degree and / or a strong understanding of Legionella prevention and water hygiene. You should also have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as you will be required to liaise with clients and engineers on a daily basis. You must be confident, resilient, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

In addition to the technical aspects of the role, the Technical Sales Coordinator will also be responsible for managing administrative tasks and maintaining accurate records. Our client is looking for a skilled administrator who can handle a high volume of tasks while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

This is a forever job, with opportunities for growth and development within the company. Our client values their employees and are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment. As a Technical Sales Coordinator, you will have the chance to make a real impact and contribute to the success of their growing business.

In return for your hard work and dedication, the company offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and ongoing training and development opportunities. They also foster a culture of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal commitments.

If you are a passionate and skilled individual looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the water hygiene industry, then we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, where your knowledge and skills will be valued.

Please apply and / or email your CV to coral.jenkins@acornpeople.com

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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General Maintain and develop good relationships with other staff within the department and with our Service Users such as theatres, wards and various other departments. Behave in a professional manner at all times. On rotational basis duties include: receiving, disassembly and cleaning of contaminated equipment including the high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes. To inspect, test, assemble, pack, sterilize and distribute instruments, endoscopes and equipment for supply to customers, wards, departments, theatres and external customers. To assess and approve work of colleagues and others. To record all the essential stages of the decontamination/sterilisation process. Operate and test all equipment within the department. To make a diagnosis of daily test results on machinery used in Decontamination Facilities and inform relevant personnel if results are contrary to the required standards; ISO 13485, HTMs, MDD 93/42/EEC and Health & Safety. Carry out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices. To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis. Participate in Department and Trust wide audits when requested by the Decontamination Manager and support the introduction of any changes in practice shown to improve standards. Assist with Planned Preventive Maintenance. Carry out all duties in line with the Trusts Health and Safety policies. Carry out all duties in line with the Departments accredited Quality System. Receive and document goods and equipment, check delivery notes against goods delivered for accuracy and record non-conformances. Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required. Carry out assigned clerical tasks as required. Mentoring / training of new colleagues and less experienced members of staff. Keep areas clean and tidy; maintain a safe and compliant environment. Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement. Prioritise, depending on customer requirements to ensure, minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets. Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock. To have an understanding of how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the Team Leaders/Production Coordinators or Managers. To contribute to ensuring that quality assurance and production controls systems are maintained in accordance with work instructions. To report all customer complaints to the Quality Manager or Production Manager. To attend any training as required. To participate in performance and development review. To work alongside organisational colleagues in order to contribute to the NBTs vision and values Exceptional healthcare, personally delivered and to contribute fully towards Facilities objectives, divisional and departmental delivery plans. Raw Material Store & Endoscopy Storerooms Process orders using correct documentation; ensure rotation of stocks, removal of external packaging. Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock. Take part in stock take exercises when required. Comply with legislation relating to required storage conditions e.g., temperature, humidity, COSHH and manual handling. Responsible for maintaining levels of stock and the raising of orders for raw materials. Washrooms Carry out daily test & maintenance on all Washer/Disinfectors, Trolley Washers, Niagara SI Ultrasonic WDs, Medisafe Ultrasonic Cleaner and Automatic Endoscope Reprocesses (AERs) and record the test results to demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis. Follow Washroom protocols and standard operating procedures all the time. To log all incoming set, scopes and instruments into the department via the Fingerprint Tracker computer system and prioritise workload. To check that all equipment is present and correct. Report any discrepancies to the customer and the Team Leader/Production Coordinator immediately. Complete the relevant documents for non-conformances. To wash and decontaminate medical devices according to the departments policies and procedures, particularly Health and safety and Control of Infection. To take delivery of and process unique specialist loan medical device for use in complex clinical procedures, following the manufacturers instructions. To be able to recognise single use equipment and dispose of as appropriate. Deal with customers queries and reschedule workload as Fast Track items as received. Receive and document contaminated equipment, check delivery notes against equipment delivered for accuracy and record non-conformances (NCR) where necessary. Adhere to specified levels of Personal Protective equipment and universal precaution for Cytotoxic, NICE Guidance & CJD (Creutzfeldt - Jakob Disease) Policies. Disposal of waste bags to include clinical waste, sharps containers, linen bags, and fluids Inspection Assembly and Packing (IAP) Room & Endoscopy Clean Room Take readings and record environmental checks on air handling units. Test and record results of heat sealers and diathermy testers. Undertake quality checks for cleanliness and functionality before packing to agreed specifications. Pack sets and instruments using various designs of wrappings/containers in such a way as to ensure an effective sterile field for up to one year after sterilisation. The packer will sign the tray lists of instruments/apparatus, therefore accepting final responsibility for work undertaken. Deal with clinical user queries and reschedule workload when Fast track items are received. Visual checks are carried out on all wash cycles to ensure correct parameters are achieved, if these are not achieved wash load is failed on traceability system and returned for reprocessing. To include tamper proof security seals, sterilizing indicators and wrapping materials. Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required. Comply with Gowning room procedure. Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement. Prioritise depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets. A technician working in Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) will scan the endoscopes out of the washers and for their subsequent despatch to the end user, therefore accepting final responsibility for work undertaken. Sterilisers Test all sterilisers within the department in accordance with the departmental Quality Control Procedures. To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis. Process instruments using sterilisers, maintaining safe working practice at all times, use correct PPE when necessary. Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement. Prioritise workload depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets. Inspect sets/instruments on a regular basis to ensure integrity of loads i.e., visual indicators. To raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) where necessary. Categorise all sets/instruments into appropriate areas for despatch. Raise decontamination certificates for returned loan sets and repairs. To process and deliver Fast Track items to meet customer demands. Receive and record sets and instruments using manual and traceability systems. Competent to use low temperature gas plasma sterilizer - Sterrad by following departmental protocols. High Level Disinfection / Endoscopy To decontaminate flexible endoscopes to agreed standards as per departmental standard operational procedures. To ensure endoscopes are stored and transported in line with agreed standards as per departmental standard operational procedures. To ensure all equipment used to decontaminate flexible endoscopes is used correctly. To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination - visual inspection, manual cleaning, disinfecting, storing, tracking & tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust. To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and protocols as issued by the department. To safely and correctly use Endoscope Washer Disinfectors (EWDs), Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturers instructions. To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals. To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol. To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems). Have an understanding of any non-conformities or deficiencies that may occur in the decontamination process and inform the line manager of such. Report any faults discovered on individual endoscope operation (failures) to Team Leaders or Production Coordinators.

• The Decontamination Technician is responsible for providing effective, safe and efficient collection, decontamination (manual cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation) and distribution of re-usable medical devices including flexible endoscopes for use in direct patient care.
• Work in co-operation with the Theatres, wards and departments to provide a flexible and efficient service that is responsive to the needs of the patients’ and the Trust.
At all times and throughout all production areas, ensuring safe systems are followed that will support patient and staff safety.

Onsite training will be carried out within all areas of the Decontamination Facilities.
• You will be required to use keyboards, touch screens and scanners.
• To experience repeated periods of intense concentration.
• To develop a high degree of manual dexterity, accuracy, precision, and speed.
• To push/manoeuvre trolleys, manually handle instruments, sets and stock.
• To work while standing for prolonged periods of time.
• To understand how to operate a PC, scanners, and label printers in order to operate computerised traceability system.
• To develop an extensive knowledge of medical devices and their functions.
• To use your initiative for routine and non-routine day-to-day tasks.
• Enjoys working as a team,
• Well-motivated and reliable,
• Able to undertake work methodically and in a timely manner,
• Flexible approach to role.
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Have good manual dexterity

General
• Maintain and develop good relationships with other staff within the department and with our Service Users such as theatres, wards and various other departments.
• Behave in a professional manner at all times.
• On rotational basis duties include: receiving, disassembly and cleaning of contaminated equipment including the high-level disinfection of flexible endoscopes.
• To inspect, test, assemble, pack, sterilize and distribute instruments, endoscopes and equipment for supply to customers, wards, departments, theatres and external customers.
• To assess and approve work of colleagues and others.
• To record all the essential stages of the decontamination/sterilisation process.
• Operate and test all equipment within the department.
• To make a diagnosis of daily test results on machinery used in Decontamination Facilities and inform relevant personnel if results are contrary to the required standards; ISO 13485, HTMs, MDD 93/42/EEC and Health & Safety.
• Carry out functionality tests on all re-usable medical devices.
• To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
• Participate in Department and Trust wide audits when requested by the Decontamination Manager and support the introduction of any changes in practice shown to improve standards.
• Assist with Planned Preventive Maintenance.
• Carry out all duties in line with the Trust’s Health and Safety policies.
• Carry out all duties in line with the Department’s accredited Quality System.
• Receive and document goods and equipment, check delivery notes against goods delivered for accuracy and record non-conformances.
• Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required.
• Carry out assigned clerical tasks as required.
• Mentoring / training of new colleagues and less experienced members of staff.
• Keep areas clean and tidy; maintain a safe and compliant environment.
• Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement.
• Prioritise, depending on customer requirements to ensure, minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets.
• Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock.
• To have an understanding of how to escalate any problems or emergency relating to decontamination equipment to the Team Leaders/Production Coordinators or Managers.
• To contribute to ensuring that quality assurance and production controls systems are maintained in accordance with work instructions.
• To report all customer complaints to the Quality Manager or Production Manager.
• To attend any training as required.
• To participate in performance and development review.
• To work alongside organisational colleagues in order to contribute to the NBT’s vision and values “Exceptional healthcare, personally delivered” and to contribute fully towards Facilities objectives, divisional and departmental delivery plans.

Raw Material Store & Endoscopy Storerooms
• Process orders using correct documentation; ensure rotation of stocks, removal of external packaging.
• Pushing/manoeuvring trolleys, manual handling of instrument sets and stock.
• Take part in stock take exercises when required.
• Comply with legislation relating to required storage conditions e.g., temperature, humidity, COSHH and manual handling.
• Responsible for maintaining levels of stock and the raising of orders for raw materials.

Washrooms
• Carry out daily test & maintenance on all Washer/Disinfectors, Trolley Washers, Niagara SI Ultrasonic WDs, Medisafe Ultrasonic Cleaner and Automatic Endoscope Reprocesses (AERs) and record the test results to demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
• Follow Washroom protocols and standard operating procedures all the time.
• To log all incoming set, scopes and instruments into the department via the Fingerprint Tracker computer system and prioritise workload.
• To check that all equipment is present and correct.
• Report any discrepancies to the customer and the Team Leader/Production Coordinator immediately.
• Complete the relevant documents for non-conformances.
• To wash and decontaminate medical devices according to the departments policies and procedures, particularly Health and safety and Control of Infection.
• To take delivery of and process unique specialist loan medical device for use in complex clinical procedures, following the manufacturers’ instructions.
• To be able to recognise single use equipment and dispose of as appropriate.
• Deal with customers’ queries and reschedule workload as Fast Track items as received.
• Receive and document contaminated equipment, check delivery notes against equipment delivered for accuracy and record non-conformances (NCR) where necessary.
• Adhere to specified levels of Personal Protective equipment and universal precaution for Cytotoxic, NICE Guidance & CJD (Creutzfeldt - Jakob Disease) Policies.
• Disposal of waste bags to include clinical waste, sharps containers, linen bags, and fluids

Inspection Assembly and Packing (IAP) Room & Endoscopy Clean Room
• Take readings and record environmental checks on air handling units.
• Test and record results of heat sealers and diathermy testers.
• Undertake quality checks for cleanliness and functionality before packing to agreed specifications.
• Pack sets and instruments using various designs of wrappings/containers in such a way as to ensure an effective sterile field for up to one year after sterilisation.
• The packer will sign the tray lists of instruments/apparatus, therefore accepting final responsibility for work undertaken.
• Deal with clinical user queries and reschedule workload when Fast track items are received.
• Visual checks are carried out on all wash cycles to ensure correct parameters are achieved, if these are not achieved wash load is failed on traceability system and returned for reprocessing.
• To include tamper proof security seals, sterilizing indicators and wrapping materials.
• Assist in restocking of supplies and record all information required.
• Comply with Gowning room procedure.
• Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement.
• Prioritise depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets.
• A technician working in Endoscopy Decontamination Unit (EDU) will scan the endoscopes out of the washers and for their subsequent despatch to the end user, therefore accepting final responsibility for work undertaken.

Sterilisers
• Test all sterilisers within the department in accordance with the departmental Quality Control Procedures.
• To record and process the test results and demonstrate compliance, so as to enable audits and facilitate analysis.
• Process instruments using sterilisers, maintaining safe working practice at all times, use correct PPE when necessary.
• Deliver the workload within the agreed time and to the required customer service level agreement.
• Prioritise workload depending on customer requirements to ensure minimal disruption to patient care e.g., surgical lists and trust waiting list initiatives/targets.
• Inspect sets/instruments on a regular basis to ensure integrity of loads i.e., visual indicators.
• To raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s) where necessary.
• Categorise all sets/instruments into appropriate areas for despatch.
• Raise decontamination certificates for returned loan sets and repairs.
• To process and deliver Fast Track items to meet customer demands.
• Receive and record sets and instruments using manual and traceability systems.
• Competent to use low temperature gas plasma sterilizer - Sterrad by following departmental protocols.



High Level Disinfection / Endoscopy
• To decontaminate flexible endoscopes to agreed standards as per departmental standard operational procedures.
• To ensure endoscopes are stored and transported in line with agreed standards as per departmental standard operational procedures.
• To ensure all equipment used to decontaminate flexible endoscopes is used correctly.
• To undertake the complete cycle of endoscope decontamination - visual inspection, manual cleaning, disinfecting, storing, tracking & tracing and collection and delivery of all flexible scopes used in the Trust.
• To implement the correct method of decontamination of the endoscopes in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and protocols as issued by the department.
• To safely and correctly use Endoscope Washer Disinfectors (EWDs), Drying Cabinets and all other associated equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions.
• To work within COSHH Regulations in respect of substances used, comply with departmental procedures for use of PPE and be competent in dealing with spillages of chemicals.
• To assist with all relevant tests required on endoscopes, washer disinfectors and associated equipment as per departmental protocol.
• To ensure all necessary documentation concerning the decontamination of each endoscope (tracking and tracing) is completed effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the departmental procedure (electronic and paper systems).
• Have an understanding of any non-conformities or deficiencies that may occur in the decontamination process and inform the line manager of such.
• Report any faults discovered on individual endoscope operation (failures) to Team Leaders or Production Coordinators.


This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Apr 2024

Technical QSA / Technical GRC Consultant - Cloud implementation background required.

Permanent: Up to £70K without QSA cert - Up to £85K if QSA certified

Location: Hybrid - Multiple offices across the UK, including London, Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester

Your new company:

Due to continued organisational growth, this multinational telecom company is looking to add a technical QSA or technical GRC Consultant to their ranks.

The role will include these responsibilities:

• Primarily to support the tasks and process within the ISSCA (Industry Security Standards Certification Assurance) team for the preservation of PCI compliance and supporting other compliance frameworks such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials.
• Provide in-depth detailed knowledge and expertise relating to compliance with internal business processes (including suppliers) where the company is the Merchant or Service Provider
• To provide support for customer contracts where the company has compliance obligations, such that account managers/BID teams can make informed risk and cost decisions.
• Maintain awareness of forthcoming compliance framework changes to enable the company to maintain its compliance to the latest standards - highlighting as appropriate to any person's changes requiring investment.
• Mentor ISSCA team members.
• There will be the need for occasional travel, including abroad.

You will need:

• Experience in and implementation/support of environments within Enterprise, Hybrid and Cloud environments. Cloud certifications (i.e. AWS) highly desirable.
• To be familiar with web/mobile application security and be able to articulate to a wide audience how best practice should be implemented.
• Understanding of current web/mobile application development, management and environmental methods and solutions, such as DevOps/DevSecOps/GitOps, microservices, orchestration, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code etc.
• Proficiency in the understanding and reading of fundamental programming languages (i.e. JavaScript, Python etc.)
• API's and SDKs are desirable.

What you'll get in return:

A salary of up to £85K if you have the QSA certificate. Salary up to £70K for the right technical GRC Consultant.

• 10% on target bonus
• Strong pension scheme, 5% employee contribution, client contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service.
• A huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan.
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join Shares Saving schemes.

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Patient facing activities Structured Medication reviews Frail elderly patient with problematic Polypharmacy, renal and/ or hepatic impairment Patients on high risk medicines STOPP/START identified patients Revolving door Hospital admissions LTC: Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, COPD contraception Learning Disability reviews Rheumatoid arthritis reviews Musculoskeletal pain management, e.g. osteoarthritis Ongoing care of defined conditions, e.g. eczema, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Contribute to multimorbidity reviews and multidisciplinary reviews Management of common/minor/self- limiting ailments Managing caseload for patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate Repeat prescribing Produce and implement robust systems for repeat prescribing Support the management of repeat prescribing reauthorization process by reviewing complex patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines overdue a review Coordinate with patients and community pharmacies as appropriate Management of medicines at discharge from hospital To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes Perform a clinical medication review, produce a post discharge medicines care plan including dose titration and booking of follow up tests and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge Risk Management and Patient Safety Responsible for high risk drug monitoring Responsible for design, development, and implementation of system searches to identify cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines. Increase quality and safety of prescribing through mechanisms such as audit and PDSA cycles Implement drug withdrawals and alerts e.g. MHRA aimed at improving medicines safety Medicine information to practice sta and patients Deal with all medication queries from From patients, community pharmacy, secondary care From admin staff From clinicians Act as a source of medicines information for the practice team and patients (e.g. around doses, side effects, adverse events, possible alternatives for out of stocks) Care Quality Commission Provide leadership to the general practice teams to ensure practices are compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Undertake risk assessment and management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation. Public health To contribute to public health campaigns, including u vaccinations, and adult immunisation programmes Cost saving programs Promote evidence based, cost effective prescribing Lead on compliance with medicines formulary Training Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on procedures around medicines as appropriate Medicines quality improvement Identify medicine-related areas of care (including using software tools) to improve patient safety and use of medicines. Conduct medicine-related audits, significant event audit and complaint review. Contribute to medicine-related complaint response letters as appropriate Lead on use of TARGET toolkit for antimicrobial stewardship. Lead on stopping over-medication of people with a learning disability, autism, or both (STOMP) and people with dementia. Medicines safety Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety using medicines, including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence form clinical trials. Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners. Behavioural Competencies and skills for the role: Expert Professional Practice Demonstrates general pharmaceutical skills and knowledge in core areas Demonstrates accountability for delivering professional expertise and direct service provision as an individual Demonstrates ability to use skills in a range of routine situations requiring analysis or comparison of a range of options Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from the normal pattern and can refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate Can follow legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Involves patients in decisions about prescribed medicines and supporting adherence as per NICE guidance Collaborative working relationships Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g. CCGs) Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team Can recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary Liaises with CCG colleagues including CCG Pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit Liaises with other GP Practices and staff as needed for the collective benefit of patients Leadership Demonstrates understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and can implement this appropriately within the workplace Demonstrates understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service Reviews last years progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others Demonstrates ability to motivate self to achieve goals Management Demonstrates understanding of the implications of national priorities for the team and/or service Demonstrates understanding of the process for effective resource utilisation Demonstrates understanding of, and conforms to, relevant standards of practice Demonstrates ability to identify and resolve risk management issues according to policy/protocol Follows professional and organisational policies/procedures relating to performance management Demonstrates ability to extend boundaries of service delivery within the team Education, Training and Development Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity Participates in the delivery of formal education programmes Key working relationships Patients GP, nurses, and other practice staff Members of the Medicines Management team including pharmacists, technicians, and dieticians Locality / GP prescribing leads and clinical directors Community nurses and other allied health professionals Community pharmacists and support staff Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimization Codes of Conduct Pharmacists must comply with the Code of Professional Conduct set by the General Pharmaceutical Council and Islginton GP Federation Equal Opportunities Islington GP Federation is committed to an equal opportunities policy that affirms that all staff should be afforded equality of treatment and opportunity in employment irrespective of sexuality, marital status, race, religion/belief, ethnic origin, age, or disability. All staff are required to observe this policy in their behaviour to fellow employees. Confidentiality All employees are required to observe the strictest confidence regarding any patient/client information that they may have access to, or accidentally gain knowledge of, in the course of their duties. All employees are required to observe the strictest confidence regarding any information relating to the work of Islington GP Federation and its employees. You are required not to disclose any confidential information either during or after your employment, other than in accordance with the relevant professional codes. Health and safety/ Risk Management Islington GP Federation expects all staff to have a commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy environment and be responsible for their own and others welfare. The post-holder must always comply with the Federation and Practices Health and Safety policies, by following agreed safe working procedures and reporting incidents using the organisations Incident Reporting System. Travel The post-holder is required to travel independently between practice sites (where applicable), and to attend meetings etc. hosted by other agencies

About The Role
Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you want a customer facing role where every day is different? Performing a variety of tasks, keeping people safe and interacting with people from all walks of life? If you do, and working on a critical service for the government appeals to you then we may have the role you are looking for!

We are recruiting Security Professionals based on site at His Majesty's Court & Tribunal Service buildings. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided. You just require a positive customer service approach in everything you do.

So, what does a typical day as a Court & Tribunal Security Officer look like? This is not an average security job and every day within the Court & Tribunals service brings something new. You will be entrusted to ensure a safe environment for this essential National service and will become an important part within the justice system. You will gain job fulfilment from protecting and helping society and vulnerable people throughout a difficult time in their lives.

Your day will consist of providing a first class customer experience, meeting and greeting all Court users, whilst patrolling and securing the impressive building. If this appeals to you are you would like to learn more about this unique job working within a prestigious location then please apply.

The roles are mobile covering a geographic area defined by a 10 mile radius of your base location. You do not need to be able to drive, but do need to be able to get to all the different locations as you will be covering different shifts across the patch. Travel expenses and parking will be paid back to you and are processed three times per month. You will be working Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with flexible and part-time hours if required. There is no weekend or night work, but we can often offer overtime on a Saturday, Sunday, and Bank holidays. The weekends will be paid at a generous rate of 1.5x for Saturdays and 2x for Sundays, alongside a rate of 1.5x for weekday overtime outside of normal court operating times.

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week
• £1 per hour attendance allowance
• Help towards fuel expenses

Rate of pay will increase in April 2024 to £12.17/ph. plus £1 attendance allowance.
To succeed in this unique and rewarding career you will need the following:

• Strong people and customer service skills
• An SIA licence
• Effective communication skills
• A drive to succeed by working as part of a close-knit team

We value differences between people as it generates a more creative and productive business environment. A diverse workforce that reflects our customer base helps to drive our business strategy. To support this, it is the company policy to recruit in an open, fair and unbiased way. OCS encourages applications from all groups and all ages into any suitable role.

What is in it for you?

• Working within a business built on values and teamwork
• 22 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Input in a pension scheme
• Access to high street discounts and low interest rate loans
• Ability to gain recognition for a job well done through our 'OCS Stars' scheme
• Career enhancing training and development opportunities including apprenticeships, e-learning and our award nominated 'Impact' Programme
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support.

About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

Carbon60 are looking to hire General Catering Assistants / Supervisors and Managers to work on a mobile basis covering multiple schools in Bristol and the Surrounding areas.
Location: Bristol and Surrounding Areas - Mobile (Driving is essential)
Contract: Permanent - 39 weeks per year (plus annual leave)- Term time only

Hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.42 - £15 per hour dependent on role
The Role:

• Food preparation and production for large numbers of meals per day with support from your chef and kitchen assistants.
• Managing a small team, setting standards, and motivating the team to follow your lead.
• Ordering and controlling stock including weekly stock takes.
• Weekly reporting of figures with financial analysis and planning.
• Ensuring the kitchen team are following all company policies and procedures.
• Managing the HACCP and COSHH documentation and completing on daily, weekly and term basis.
• Ensuring the kitchen is compliant with all legal regulations for food and health and safety.
• Holding monthly staff meetings with you team and working with your team to promote best practice.
• Uniform provided
• Duty meal available

The Successful Candidate:

• Previous Catering Experience
• Experience in book-work
• Computer literate
• Experience with cash handling and a knowledge of cashless systems.
• Someone who works well under pressure.
• Must be a team player.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you a passionate about cooking but don't want to work late nights or weekends? Would you like to work over various sites and regularly with different teams? Would you like to develop your management skills? If so, we'd love you to join our team as a MOBILE CHEF MANAGER!

This role sits within our Schools division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. This is an opportunity to positively influence people daily, supporting the growth of your team and advancing your own career with a leading global services company!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:  

• Be available to travel to various sites that need you throughout the week.

• Deliver the highest quality cooking on a strict deadline.
• Oversee the chopping, seasoning, and cooking of fish, vegetables, meats, salads, soups, and other dishes.
• Plan the menu, place supply orders, and maintain accounts and records (Must be Computer Literate).
• Keep an eye on sanitary procedures to make sure staff members adhere to rules and guidelines.
• You will have access to SODEXO's New Operations training school

What you bring: 

• A minimum of 1 years of experience in hands on cooking, training on Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety will be given
• A can do attitude and zest to progress in your cooking career
• Exposure to or experience with large-scale cooking

What we Offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

**Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**

*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

• We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
• We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
• We’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check.
• We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.