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Mobile Vehicle Technician vacancy

Location: Oxford area

Salary: £16 - £17.40ph / £29,700 basic (Rising to £31,800 following probation) OTE £41,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturday's. 35 hour contract.
Ref: OC17680

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technician. We are recruiting across Oxford so we will tailor the area to you based on your location.

This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician is working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Looking for people to start ASAP!! Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
• No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
• Know your shifts 12 months in advance
• A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
• 24-hour colleague assistance programme
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Access to MyFlex our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician role :

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician Requirements:

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Consultant - Jason Evans

Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

Your new company
This company provides world-class supply chain solutions and performance improvement technologies to a wide range of customers across multiple market sectors and globally leading industries.

Your new role
The successful candidate will aid the companies' efforts in playing a pivotal role in the logistics and supply chain industry. We are looking for a committed and proficient Network Engineer to join their team, playing a crucial role in maintaining the seamless operation of the companies' network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will provide technical support and initial troubleshooting for network issues, acting as the first point of contact for network-related incidents.
Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting and managing network issues via helpdesk, adhering to SLAs.
• Log, track, and resolve incidents using a ticketing system; handle alerts from monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Conduct monthly site audits and attend team meetings to ensure network integrity and performance.

What you'll need to succeed

• CCNA certification and proven network troubleshooting experience.
• Proficiency in firewalls, routing, switching, and wireless technologies.
• Preferred experience with Fortinet firewalls, Cisco/Aruba switching, and Cisco/FortiAP wireless systems.
• Ability to read logs and packet captures; review network infrastructure for end-of-life devices and expiring certificates.
• Familiarity with change management processes and strong communication skills.

What you'll get in return
- £30-£36k Salary.- Competitive Benefits Package.
- FTSE Company Experience

What you need to do now
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Overview

An exciting opportunity to join Enterprise Mobility as an: LCV Automotive Technician - Mobile

The role would be to cover the area of: Oxford

About Enterprise Mobility

Enterprise Mobility manages the largest and most diverse privately-owned fleet in the world through an integrated network of more than 9,500 fully staffed neighbourhood and airport rental locations. This global network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises also operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, as well as the National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands, Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, Enterprise Car Club and many more – in over 90 countries and territories.

Enterprise Mobility is also still family-owned – our CEO Chrissy Taylor is the third generation of the Taylor family to run the company. This allows us to look forward even more confidently to the future, providing the stability we need to pursue the long-term good for our business, our employees and our customers.

We are here to advance the world, one journey at a time.

What Division will I be working in?

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent is our commercial vehicle rental division, providing services tailored to the needs of commercial vehicle hire customers from locations all across the UK and Ireland. Join our team and be one of the people driving our growth.

To help understand and find out more about our Flex-E-Rent division of Enterprise Mobility, please visit: Commercial Vehicle Hire | Enterprise Flex-E-Rent (flexerent.co.uk)

Salary

• Negotiable based on experience and qualifications - up to 10% salary increase available in first year dependent on performance
• Opportunity to earn overtime at 1.25%

Benefits

• A competitive salary with an exceptional career progression plan providing pay increments as you advance, along with a yearly salary review
• 5 Stage Training Program to gain Master Tech Status
• Company van (for business use only)
• Tablet
• Mobile Phone
• 25 days paid holidays a year + public holidays (additional x5 days holiday after 5 years of service)
• Life Assurance – x3 Salary
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Pension plan including stakeholder contribution and profit share
• Relocation assistance policy
• Employee Assistance Programme – Support on physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• My Purpose My Time – x1 day annually to volunteer at a charity / organization of your choice
• Maternity / Paternity / Adoption / Shared Parental leave
• Worldwide discounted car rental hire for personal, family and friends use
• Enterprise Car Club membership discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Many more partner discounts
• Our ‘promote from within policy’ means you can go as far as your talent will take you

Hours

• 42.5 per week
• Monday – Friday
• 08:00-17:00 (16:30 on Fridays)
• Overtime Opportunities

Location

• Covering: Oxford and surrounding areas
• Reporting to: Rugby Workshop

Training and Development

• The role offers fantastic progression opportunities via our in-house training and development programmes.
• We encourage all our employees to be the best they can be and support your learning via our structured training roadmap and regular development sessions.
• As you complete each task on the training roadmap you will mark your completion and your understanding and competence in that area will be assessed and accredited by your leadership team.
• There will be lots of different knowledge checks and activities along the way, so you’ll always be taking the next step in your learning with us.
• What is certain is that we encourage all of our employees to be the best they can be and diversity is a priority in all areas of our business.
• We have been included in The Times list of Top 50 Employers for Women since the list was established in 2005, as well as Stonewall’s index of Top 100 employers for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
• We have also been recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, currently rank tenth in the Social Mobility Employer Index as well as being named a Race Equality Responsible Business Champion by BITC.

Responsibilities

As an Automotive Technician, you would be an integral part of our day to day functions.

• Mobile role
• Taking care of general vehicle repair and maintenance duties
• Carry out preventative maintenance inspections ensuring all vehicles are safe and road tested
• Prepare all vehicles for MOT
• Service and maintain all vehicles to the highest standard
• Whenever called upon, attend breakdowns

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity where you can directly see your impact on the business. If you think this role sounds like the perfect job for you, then don’t delay and apply today!

Qualifications

• A Full UK / Irish / EU Manual Driving Licence
• 6 points or fewer on your driving licence (for insurance purposes)
• Aged 21 or above (for insurance purposes)
• Level 3 NVQ or Equivalent in Light or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Excellent customer service skills
• Organisational skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Have a flexible and positive approach to work
• The ability to pass a security check that includes Criminality, Financial and Employment References

About the role:

As a back-end Drupal developer in our development team, you will be part of a team managing the main Oxfordshire County Council website along with several smaller sites. Your role will involve:

• developing and maintaining custom modules on our main website and several smaller sites
• ensuring seamless integration with front-end components
• optimising the performance of our Drupal-based applications

You'll work closely with our front-end developer, UX/UI designers and Dev Ops to deliver a great user experience for the residents of Oxfordshire.

Your experience with PHP (Symfony), MySQL, Drupal's API, Docker/Lando, and DevOps environments will be crucial to your role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain custom Drupal modules.
• Optimise website performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-sidelogic.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues and bugs.
• Ensure the website is secure.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

About you:

You will be a skilled Drupal back-end developer with a strong PHP, MySQL, and Drupal development background.

We value innovation and problem-solving, so you'll have the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and contribute to the continuous improvement of our platforms. Our collaborative and supportive environment encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth, making it an ideal place to advance your career.

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Drupal Back-End Developer.
• Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and Drupal 8/9/10.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to workindependentlyand as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work in sprints as part of a team engaging in the planning, refinement and associated processes.

Desirable:

• Experience of Local Gov Drupal (LGD)

Rewards and Benefits:

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Up to 33 day’s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays - Option to ‘buy’ additional days
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Relocation package up to a maximum of £8,000 to cover reimbursement of expenses for newly appointed employees (conditions apply in line with council policy)
• Regular monthly formal and informal support and supervision
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Extensive Continuous Professional Development opportunities, career progression scheme including the opportunity to train as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor or Adult Mental Health Practitioner.
• Learn more here:Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)

To find out more, please contact Catherine Wood, Solutions Delivery Team Leader. catherine.wood@oxfordshire.gov.uk

We will review your application on receipt. Interviews to be held w/c 2nd December 2024.

Ourcommitment to:

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are also committed to helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: careers@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Technical Business AnalystOxford£50,0002 year fixed term/secondment

Are you a detail-orientated Technical Business Analyst who enjoys working in a challenging, rapidly evolving technical landscape? Do you have a strong background in Microsoft technologies, cloud solutions, and networking? Are you comfortable and enjoy working closely with senior stakeholders at an administrative level with good customer management skills and the ability to translate to a non-technical audience? Do you excel at bridging the gap between business requirements and technical implementation?

If so, then read on....

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and actionable plans.
• Work closely with stakeholders, including IT, development teams, and business leaders, to ensure alignment on technology solutions.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cloud-based solutions (Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms) with a focus on Microsoft technologies.
• Provide expertise in networking infrastructure and cloud networking, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing environments.
• Conduct system analysis, design improvements, and provide recommendations for optimised business processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful migrations, upgrades, and deployments of Microsoft products (Entra, Intune, Azure).
• Support end-to-end project management, from concept through implementation, while managing risks and mitigating issues.
• Stay updated on the latest cloud, networking, and Microsoft technology trends to guide future business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst, specifically within cloud technologies, Microsoft products, and networking.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Office 365, and other cloud services.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts such as VPNs, firewalls, DNS, and load balancing.
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure, system architecture, and security best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to understand complex technical concepts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or CCNA are a plus.

Why apply for this role?

* Work on cutting-edge technology projects in cloud computing and networking.* Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team.* Opportunity for continuous learning and career development.* Competitive salary, excellent pension, and flexible working options.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Description

We are currently seeking an Application Support Analyst to join our team supporting local authorities in utilising Liquidlogic's market leading Education and Social Services and Case Management software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 2nd and 3rd line support functions as part of the Application Support team.
• Investigate, analyse and problem-solve Incidents raised via our Incident Management System, Jira
• Use application log files, SQL and other diagnostic tools and methodologies to resolve issues, including data issues, coding issues and reviewing application and Windows/SQL logs to identify the cause.
• Liaise with Problem Management, Development and Product teams as well as Third Party subcontractors when required.
• Replicating persistent issues in the applications, using local test systems to identify potential bugs to be logged with Development for fix.
• Communicate with customers regularly over issues and problems that they encounter.
• Take ownership of allocated customers and be their named dedicated engineer ensuring that Incidents are managed and resolved within agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Support customers on our own hosted servers as well as on-premises servers.

Skills and Experience:

This is a customer facing role which requires good interpersonal skills, technical understanding, and the ability to work as part of a team but also demonstrates initiative when working alone. This is together with the skills outlined below: Essential:

• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge and experience of working with SQL Server and writing SQL / T-SQL queries for fixing data issues.
• Strong 2nd line software / application support experience.
• Experience of Microsoft Windows Server and applications.
• Ability to prioritise and execute tasks.
• Excellent time management/ownership of personal Jira queues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both internally and externally and ability to communicate with other members of the team.

Desirable:

• Data Warehouse/Business Objections experience.
• Knowledge/experience of 3rd line software support.
• Jira/Confluence knowledge.
• Supporting external customers using remote software.
• Experience of monitoring software/server administration.
• Knowledge of Social Care/Education software support/processes.

18th October,
Job Title:  Senior Embedded Software Engineer Location:  Oxford Salary:  up to 65,000 plus benefits    Senior Embedded Software Engineer wanted!      Verso is retained to add strength and depth to an established leader in the development of custom electronic solutions, destined for a variety of industries. Based from a modern Oxford based office, each project's variety and technical challenge is unique, offering an interesting and evolving way to apply your existing knowledge.    The aim of the role is to support the delivery of a new product currently being designed for their customers.    The culture is collaborative and friendly, with ample opportunity to liaise with the engineering team, quality, projects, procurement, sales, and other departments, with occasional customer interaction.    The successful Senior Embedded Software Engineer will have experience with:

Strong background in Embedded C/C development.
Experience with real time

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24th September,
Software Engineer | Automation | Robotics | Manufacturing | Witney | 55,000pa plus 10k bonus & benefits:    An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer who enjoys working on manufacturing automation, robotics and reel time software to join a well-established specialist manufacturer in the Witney area. With growth plans to scale their 100m turnover business to over 200m over the next 5 years, this role is a key component to ensure that their targets are met by being responsible for all software and systems in their highly automated manufacturing site.    The Software Engineer will be responsible for the programming of the production systems including PC based interfaces and ERP links, PLCs and Robotics integration systems. This is an incredibly varied role, working across a wide range of manufacturing technologies.    The successful Software Engineer will need the following experience and skills:



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Job Description JOB TITLE: Technical Assistant (Scientific Computing and Operations group) GRADE: Band 4 Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week. Responsible to: Deputy Head, Scientific Computing and Operations The department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPCE) is responsible for providing scientific support and advice wherever ionising (eg x-rays and radioactive materials), non-ionising radiations (eg optical radiation) and medical devices, are used . The department contains 5 groups; Imaging Physics, Education & Research, Radioisotope Physics, Clinical Engineering & Clinical Measurement and the Scientific Computing & Operations group. The Scientific Computing & Operations Group provides scientific computing services, manages assurance, governance and quality systems and provides a framework to support innovation, exploit new business opportunities and provide operational services, across the Department of Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering (MPCE). The group provides frontline IT support, leads and maintains the departments software development programme and is responsible for providing policies and procedures pertaining to safe scientific computing practices within MPCE. The group leads the quality management system implementation programme and provides support and training to MPCE. The group provides quality management policies and procedures to comply with the relevant statutory and certification requirements, managing risks, incidents and clinical effectiveness through the department's Clinical Governance Committee. The group is accredited to provide training for STPs in the Clinical Bioinformatics (Physical Sciences) specialism and training supervision for rotations in Bioinformatics (Genomics & Health Informatics). The group has responsibility for managing the Trust's radiation assurance programme, which includes Trust-wide departmental radiation compliance audits, research assurance and radiation incident management. JOB SUMMARY: The post holder will be responsible for assisting with technical business support duties within Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering and Radiotherapy Physics. The role will involve implementing operational procedures and will require a high degree of organisational skills and a working knowledge of business management systems within a scientific environment, providing support for quality, radiation assurance, governance and incident management within MPCE. The post holder will support the radiation assurance programme for MPCE. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Responsibilities1.1 To take day-to-day responsibility for supporting the radiation research assurance service.1.2 To support radiation and computing-related scientific & technical services within Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering.1.3 To assist with services supporting the operational management of the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering department.1.4 To support the departmental audit activities.1.5 To assist with the operation and management of the quality management system in line with departmental policies and procedures1.6 To assist with the delivery of the personal dosimetry service1.7 To assist with the delivery of the radioisotope ordering service1.8 To support the department's CPD programme 2. Managerial2.1 Prioritise and manage own work to meet agreed outcomes.2.2 Forge close positive working relationships across the department to achieve and sustain quality services.2.3 To carry out duties in line with the department's business management procedures. 3. Research and Development3.1 To provide support to research and development activities within the department.3.2 Participate in the department's audit programme. 4. Teaching and Training4.1 To train other staff in their own area of expertise. 5. Professional5.1 Develop and maintain effective and professional communication and working relationships with all levels of personnel within MPCE and the wider Trust. 5.2 Maintain an agreed programme of CPD.5.3 Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further work of the department.5.5 Support and contribute presentations to the departments CPD seminar programme.5.6 Ensure that all aspects of the work are provided in accordance with a quality framework, and conform to relevant legislation, national protocols and Trust policies. 6. General6.1 To ensure compliance with the policies and procedures in the areas of work for which the postholder carries responsibility. Participate in the development and routine operation of such procedures.6.2 Occasionally lift moderately heavy, cumbersome equipment for several short periods during a shift.6.3 When working in other departments, the post holder will liaise with local heads of department, superintendents, nursing and management staff, adhering to local policies and practices. The postholder will behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of service is provided by their team.6.4 Work the hours necessary for the proper and efficient work performance within the flexible working system set up in the Department.6.5 To have a positive attitude towards learning new skills 6.6 To perform other appropriate duties which may be required from time to time by the Deputy Head of Group.6.7 Frequently to use VDU equipment for periods up to the whole working day. LIAISES WITH:Qualified Advisers Required by Statute, Radiographers, Clinical Scientists, Directorate Governance and Quality leads, Operational Management, Theatre staff. Person Specification Area Definition(s) Qualifications Education & training Educated to diploma level or equivalent qualification or has equivalent training, knowledge and experience, or an advanced EDCL qualification. Knowledge & Experience Specialist Knowledge and experience of providing assurance and operational related support, preferably to scientific and technical services. Able to assess and judge projects and formulate solutions. Knowledge of electronic quality management systems. Knowledge and practical experience of project management methodologies. Knowledge and practical experience of audit Knowledge of business support procedures and systems. Able to document technical conversations and meetings with accuracy in a timely manner. Can test and validate the operation of scientific equipment Managerial Able to participate and contribute to projects and take a lead role when required. Able to prioritise and manage own work. Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence. Able to train other staff on departmental procedures and policies within own area of work. Able to comment on, and offer improvements to, procedures within own area of work Skills IT Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information. Able to use specialist software packages (Trust wide and department specific). Physical Able to handle and operate scientific equipment Able to use computers and carry equipment necessary for duties (carry laptop, papers to and from meetings/committees). Able to lift heavy items such as files and folders Mental Self-motivation and ability to meet deadlines. Able to cope with a busy working environment and respond appropriately to ad-hoc non-routine requests. Have a positive attitude towards learning new skills. Emotional Rare exposure to distressing circumstances Communication Excellent communication skills Able to work with a number of teams on a variety of sites. Able to write basic reports relating to own area of work

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 4 Technical Assistant within the Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering department. You will work alongside a team of Scientists and Technologists to provide technical and administrative support delivering radiation assurance and operational services across several NHS Trusts.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting with duties within Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering department.

The role will involve implementing operational procedures and will require organisational skills and a working knowledge of business support and administrative processes.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Technical Assistant (Scientific Computing and Operations group)

GRADE: Band 4

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week.

Responsible to: Deputy Head, Scientific Computing and Operations

The department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering (MPCE) is responsible for providing scientific support and advice wherever ionising (eg x-rays and radioactive materials), non-ionising radiations (eg optical radiation) and medical devices, are used . The department contains 5 groups; Imaging Physics, Education & Research, Radioisotope Physics, Clinical Engineering & Clinical Measurement and the Scientific Computing & Operations group.

The Scientific Computing & Operations Group provides scientific computing services, manages assurance, governance and quality systems and provides a framework to support innovation, exploit new business opportunities and provide operational services, across the Department of Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering (MPCE).

The group provides frontline IT support, leads and maintains the department’s software development programme and is responsible for providing policies and procedures pertaining to safe scientific computing practices within MPCE.

The group leads the quality management system implementation programme and provides support and training to MPCE. The group provides quality management policies and procedures to comply with the relevant statutory and certification requirements, managing risks, incidents and clinical effectiveness through the department's Clinical Governance Committee.

The group is accredited to provide training for STPs in the Clinical Bioinformatics (Physical Sciences) specialism and training supervision for rotations in Bioinformatics (Genomics & Health Informatics). The group has responsibility for managing the Trust's radiation assurance programme, which includes Trust-wide departmental radiation compliance audits, research assurance and radiation incident management.

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder will be responsible for assisting with technical business support duties within Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering and Radiotherapy Physics. The role will involve implementing operational procedures and will require a high degree of organisational skills and a working knowledge of business management systems within a scientific environment, providing support for quality, radiation assurance, governance and incident management within MPCE. The post holder will support the radiation assurance programme for MPCE.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsibilities
1.1 To take day-to-day responsibility for supporting the radiation research assurance service.
1.2 To support radiation and computing-related scientific & technical services within Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering.
1.3 To assist with services supporting the operational management of the Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering department.
1.4 To support the departmental audit activities.
1.5 To assist with the operation and management of the quality management system in line with departmental policies and procedures
1.6 To assist with the delivery of the personal dosimetry service
1.7 To assist with the delivery of the radioisotope ordering service
1.8 To support the department's CPD programme

2. Managerial
2.1 Prioritise and manage own work to meet agreed outcomes.
2.2 Forge close positive working relationships across the department to achieve and sustain quality services.
2.3 To carry out duties in line with the department's business management procedures.

3. Research and Development
3.1 To provide support to research and development activities within the department.
3.2 Participate in the department's audit programme.


4. Teaching and Training
4.1 To train other staff in their own area of expertise.

5. Professional
5.1 Develop and maintain effective and professional communication and working relationships with all levels of personnel within MPCE and the wider Trust.
5.2 Maintain an agreed programme of CPD.
5.3 Attend suitable seminars and courses as part of training and personal development and to further work of the department.
5.5 Support and contribute presentations to the department’s CPD seminar programme.
5.6 Ensure that all aspects of the work are provided in accordance with a quality framework, and conform to relevant legislation, national protocols and Trust policies.


6. General
6.1 To ensure compliance with the policies and procedures in the areas of work for which the postholder carries responsibility. Participate in the development and routine operation of such procedures.
6.2 Occasionally lift moderately heavy, cumbersome equipment for several short periods during a shift.
6.3 When working in other departments, the post holder will liaise with local heads of department, superintendents, nursing and management staff, adhering to local policies and practices. The postholder will behave courteously and professionally at all times and seek to ensure that the highest level of service is provided by their team.
6.4 Work the hours necessary for the proper and efficient work performance within the flexible working system set up in the Department.
6.5 To have a positive attitude towards learning new skills
6.6 To perform other appropriate duties which may be required from time to time by the Deputy Head of Group.
6.7 Frequently to use VDU equipment for periods up to the whole working day.

LIAISES WITH:
Qualified Advisers Required by Statute, Radiographers, Clinical Scientists, Directorate Governance and Quality leads, Operational Management, Theatre staff.

Person Specification

Area

Definition(s)

Qualifications

Education & training

Educated to diploma level or equivalent qualification or has equivalent training, knowledge and experience, or an advanced EDCL qualification.

Knowledge & Experience

Specialist

Knowledge and experience of providing assurance and operational related support, preferably to scientific and technical services.

Able to assess and judge projects and formulate solutions.

Knowledge of electronic quality management systems.

Knowledge and practical experience of project management methodologies.

Knowledge and practical experience of audit

Knowledge of business support procedures and systems.

Able to document technical conversations and meetings with accuracy in a timely manner.

Can test and validate the operation of scientific equipment

Managerial

Able to participate and contribute to projects and take a lead role when required.

Able to prioritise and manage own work.

Able to exercise own initiative when dealing with issues within own specialist area of competence.

Able to train other staff on departmental procedures and policies within own area of work.

Able to comment on, and offer improvements to, procedures within own area of work

Skills

IT

Able to use Excel, Word, Access etc. to set up documents and spreadsheets and extract information.

Able to use specialist software packages (Trust wide and department specific).

Physical

Able to handle and operate scientific equipment

Able to use computers and carry equipment necessary for duties (carry laptop, papers to and from meetings/committees).

Able to lift heavy items such as files and folders

Mental

Self-motivation and ability to meet deadlines.

Able to cope with a busy working environment and respond appropriately to ad-hoc non-routine requests.

Have a positive attitude towards learning new skills.

Emotional

Rare exposure to distressing circumstances

Communication

Excellent communication skills

Able to work with a number of teams on a variety of sites.

Able to write basic reports relating to own area of work




This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

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Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid, West Oxfordshire
Permanent, Full-time

Your new company
A leading independent specialist in the UK, this organisation offers innovative solutions to clients across various sectors, including construction, infrastructure, and engineering. With a strong emphasis on research and development, the company is dedicated to advancing technologies and systems to support future needs.

Your new role
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for technical leadership of a small but growing team of software developers who are creating these new software systems and tools. There is a mix of near-real-time software for data acquisition systems and non-real-time software for data processing systems and analytical tools.

What you'll need to succeed

• A good technical degree in a relevant field, for example in electronic or software engineering or computer science.
• Ability to design, implement and test embedded software.
• Experience working with real time or near real time sensing hardware, communication devices and data acquisition systems, typically using C++, C#, .NET, Java.
• Experience of working with non-real time data processing and analysis systems, typically using Python, Java, C# or C++.
• Experience of cloud computing like AWS & Azure
• Strong skills in Agile software development practices.
• Strong documentation practices.

What you'll get in return

• Stakeholder pension scheme with a 5% company contribution.
• Enrolment into a company-wide profit share scheme.
• Medical cash plan (providing cash back for dentistry and opticians, physio).
• 25 days annual leave per holiday year.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

MDT Management & Patient Pathway Coordination Prepare and circulate lists of patients for discussion at each multi-disciplinary team meeting (MDT) using information provided by relevant parties in a timely manner. To be responsible for ensuring the accurate and complete collection and management of the minimum data set for all patients to be discussed at MDT and to ensure all patient pathways are correctly mapped and appropriately tracked. To attend the MDT meetings, keeping comprehensive records of attendance and outcomes of the meeting, and distributing to relevant team members in a timely manner. Network Lead for the National Vascular Database to ensure information is accurately recorded and audited, and provide training on NVR data entry to staff members across the network. To ensure that all operational changes affecting the MDT are communicated effectively to all members of the MDT and other interested parties To check with the MDT Lead Clinician that all the information is correct and complete. To acquire Lead Clinician sign-off of all MDT outcomes. Collection and interpretation of patient information from notes and MDTs in order to complete data. Maintain filing systems for MDTs enabling the team to easily and efficiently access core information To act as the patient navigator and follow the patient journey from referral, through diagnosis, to treatment. To utilise negotiation skills effectively regarding theatre bookings, diagnostic testing and any other relevant procedures regarding the patients effective pathway. To ensure all information relating to the patients pathway clearly identifies all relevant target dates to aid other members of the MDT in allocating resources appropriately. To identify bottlenecks/delays in the patient pathway and to follow the Trust escalation policy to raise awareness to the Service Manager as appropriate. Be a point of contact for general enquiries regarding Vascular Surgery Waiting Times, MDT Co-ordination and Peer Review, providing expert advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Develop, maintain and audit the Thames Valley Vascular Network AAA Database and assist in data generation for research. To provide basic analysis of the data for clinicians and the Service Manager and carry out routine audits of patient outcomes. Take initial responsibility for local resolution of problems that arise among MDT patient pathway, taking the necessary actions to resolve the problems or referring to the appropriate person. Data Management To ensure accurate record of the outcomes of the MDT meetings. Contribute to the Peer Review process by providing required audit data (e.g. NVR data, MDT attendance data) To prepare for and highlight any long waiters for the weekly Inpatients PTL review meetings with the Assistant Service Manager. Systems Management To manage systems that informs referrers and clinical colleagues of patients treatment plans and decisions taken at MDT meetings. To support the Patient Pathway Team Leader in ensuring that clinic templates are accurate and support in resolving data quality issues. To develop specific expertise in all relevant Cerner applications (including Appointment Book, Powerchart, and PM Office), providing a source of expertise for all staff across the Thames Valley Vascular Network. Service Improvement To develop and instigate MDT service improvement projects. To proactively identify issues with MDT co-ordination and outpatient clinic templates and escalate to Service Manager as required. Assist with process mapping or any other methods of problem solving, as required for service improvement, and make appropriate recommendations for use of resources ensuring the organisation delivers quality service. Communication To communicate daily with a wide range of staff within the NHS. The post holder must be able to communicate with Consultants, Service Managers, Nursing Staff, Ward Clerks and Medical Secretaries. To identify and discuss with the MDT Lead Consultant any MDT issues such as attendance records at meetings, problems with patients medical record collection and any service improvement issues. To provide detailed patient information where required and to raise any information that is not discussed during the MDT meeting. To attend Thames Valley Vascular Network meetings as and when required and present any service improvements or audits that have been completed. To distribute the MDT list and treatment records following the MDT and discuss with the MDT Lead Consultant any missing records. To contact patients, where appropriate, to explain the process for individual treatment pathways. Liaising with patients in regards to scheduled appointment, or general queries relating to their care pathway. To escalate where appropriate any issues to the Network Manager, Service Manager and MDT Lead Consultant. To be an expert in the operation of all MDTs, providing a single source of expertise and contact for all internal and external colleagues. To regularly update the Vascular Clinical Lead and Service Manager on the status of all MDTs and proactively escalate any issues requiring senior management intervention. Bookings To book elective admissions, pre-operative assessments, diagnostics and post-operative clinics and investigations for patients when required. Other duties Assist in project work and in producing ad hoc reports. To identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required. Undertake any other duties requested as appropriate to the banding.

Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid, West Oxfordshire
Permanent, Full-time

Your new company
A leading independent specialist in the UK, this organisation offers innovative solutions to clients across various sectors, including construction, infrastructure, and engineering. With a strong emphasis on research and development, the company is dedicated to advancing technologies and systems to support future needs.

Your new role
The Senior Software Engineer will be responsible for technical leadership of a small but growing team of software developers who are creating these new software systems and tools. There is a mix of near-real-time software for data acquisition systems and non-real-time software for data processing systems and analytical tools.

What you'll need to succeed

• A good technical degree in a relevant field, for example in electronic or software engineering or computer science.
• Ability to design, implement and test embedded software.
• Experience working with real time or near real time sensing hardware, communication devices and data acquisition systems, typically using C++, C#, .NET, Java.
• Experience of working with non-real time data processing and analysis systems, typically using Python, Java, C# or C++.
• Experience of cloud computing like AWS & Azure
• Strong skills in Agile software development practices.
• Strong documentation practices.

What you'll get in return

• Stakeholder pension scheme with a 5% company contribution.
• Enrolment into a company-wide profit share scheme.
• Medical cash plan (providing cash back for dentistry and opticians, physio).
• 25 days annual leave per holiday year.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Randstad is recruiting a Refrigeration Engineer to join a National Facilities Maintenance Contractor.

The role offers substantial company benefits as well as career progression.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a proactive and smooth operation of refrigeration maintenance across Brighton.

Salary: Up to £41,000

This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across several site locations.

You will be the first line in all service and maintenance throughout your allocated sites.

To effectively maintain service and repair Refrigeration Equipment in customer locations and provide assistance to HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
• Identify non-repairable faults promptly advise the Line manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacements.
• To ensure PPM schedules are completed within agreed timescales and that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and to the laid-down procedures.
• Ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is always completed and up to date.
• Requirement to participate on an out of hours standby rota. Responsible for arranging & communication of any cover required due to holidays/ unforeseen circumstances to line manager.
• To be aware of regulations and codes of practise applicable to the tasks.
• To order and fit parts or components as prescribed by company procedures.
• Respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and to assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as and where necessary
• To carry out surveys and complete reports as required by the refrigeration supervisor/ RFM.
• All work will be completed to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the laid-down Company Health and Safety policy.
• To carry out all tasks assigned within the allotted time period to the satisfaction of the company and client.
• To attend training courses as and where necessary and to ensure personal job skills keep pace with technical and business developments.
• To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the company's Health and Safety Policy at all times.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification or similar
• Refrigeration
• Electrical Knowledge
• Air Conditioning
• Mechanical Knowledge

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Randstad is recruiting a Refrigeration Engineer to join a National Facilities Maintenance Contractor.

The role offers substantial company benefits as well as career progression.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a proactive and smooth operation of refrigeration maintenance across Brighton.

Salary: Up to £41,000

This is a key position, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across several site locations.

You will be the first line in all service and maintenance throughout your allocated sites.

To effectively maintain service and repair Refrigeration Equipment in customer locations and provide assistance to HVAC equipment containing refrigeration circuits.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritise maintenance and repair work to achieve agreed timescales and response times.
• Identify non-repairable faults promptly advise the Line manager of findings, with recommendations regarding suitable replacements.
• To ensure PPM schedules are completed within agreed timescales and that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and to the laid-down procedures.
• Ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is always completed and up to date.
• Requirement to participate on an out of hours standby rota. Responsible for arranging & communication of any cover required due to holidays/ unforeseen circumstances to line manager.
• To be aware of regulations and codes of practise applicable to the tasks.
• To order and fit parts or components as prescribed by company procedures.
• Respond promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and to assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as and where necessary
• To carry out surveys and complete reports as required by the refrigeration supervisor/ RFM.
• All work will be completed to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the laid-down Company Health and Safety policy.
• To carry out all tasks assigned within the allotted time period to the satisfaction of the company and client.
• To attend training courses as and where necessary and to ensure personal job skills keep pace with technical and business developments.
• To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and the company's Health and Safety Policy at all times.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• NVQ/C&G Refrigeration Based Qualification or similar
• Refrigeration
• Electrical Knowledge
• Air Conditioning
• Mechanical Knowledge

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.