Total 55 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in cambridge cambridgeshire cb2 3bz

Our Research client has an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Associate to join their Strategy and Operations team and support data work stream and related activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for data management and other release & compliance activities; including engaging with internal stakeholders to reach effective and timely outcomes
• Engage with and escalate to our Senior Compliance Manager to ensure minimisation of risk, to allow for specialist input, or to allow for additional support to be provided from other Subject Matter Experts

Candidate requirements:

• Previous demonstrable experience in compliance administration and/or support, preferably from within the technology and/or health care industries.
• Strong data input skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

This role is PAYE and paying up to £21.50 per hour dependant on experience with a potential 5% bonus.

You will also benefit from paid annual leave, paid sick, paid bank holidays, pension & notice period.

The contract is initially until 30th June 2025, with a maximum potential of 18 months.

This role is based on-site at our client's Cambridge office Monday - Friday each week.

If you want to be part of a company who pride themselves on empowering and inspiring excellence, operating as a Diverse, Equal and Inclusive employer, apply today!

Please do consider applying as early as possible as we will be shortlisting applications as we receive them

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Head of Quality and Regulatory Affairs

A fast growing healthcare technology company is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Head of Quality and Regulatory Affairs to join their team. This individual will play a critical role in guiding the organisation's innovative medical products through the regulatory approval process, ensuring compliance with global quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about navigating complex regulatory landscapes to bring cutting-edge technologies to market.

You must have demonstrable experience with successful regulatory submissions, including FDA, UKCA, and CE marking applications for in vitro diagnostics.

Role Overview

• Lead Regulatory Strategy: Develop and execute the regulatory strategy for all products across key international markets.


• Provide Regulatory Guidance: Ensure the team is up-to-date on global regulatory changes and train team members on regulatory requirements.


• Oversee Submissions: Lead the preparation and submission of regulatory applications, including FDA approvals, UKCA, and CE marking.


• Post-Market Compliance: Ensure that post-market surveillance activities comply with all regulatory requirements.


• Manage External Relations: Serve as the key point of contact for communications with regulatory bodies, Notified Bodies, and reimbursement entities.

Additionally, the Head of Quality will manage the company's quality systems, including:

• Achieve ISO13485 Certification: Lead the process to gain and maintain ISO13485 certification, ensuring full compliance with quality standards.


• Quality Management System (QMS): Oversee the company's QMS, ensuring that all staff are trained on and adhere to quality procedures.


• Audit Leadership: Lead both internal and external audits to ensure ongoing compliance.

This is an exceptional opportunity to drive the regulatory and quality functions of a company at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Ideal candidates will be passionate about bringing life-changing products to market while ensuring the highest regulatory and quality standards.

Please note: We are unable to accept applicants who require sponsorship.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment. This vacancy will close at midnight on 24th November 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 9th December 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance Assistant looking for a new challenge?

Our client based near March is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Assistant to join them on a permanent full time basis working a two week rotation:- 5.45am-2pm & 1.45pm -10pm Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

As Quality Assurance Assistant, you will be responsible for:-

Developing and maintaining the company quality system
Controlling bulk, packaging and finished product status
Assisting in new projects
Maintaining production quality standards
You will monitor production processes for specification compliance and food safety standards
Calibrate production line equipment
Ensure hygiene standards are maintained
GMP auditing, HACCP, food safety and GMP standards training
Environmental monitoring, auditing of paper & pc based production, quality, temperature checks, etc records, making goods in / goods out checks, arranging samples, producing packaging waste reports, improve systems processes and other related duties.
Skills required

To be considered for the role of Quality Assurance Assistant, it is essential that you have:-

Worked in a similar QA position
A strong knowledge of the quality function / department
Excellent communication skills and a knowledge of basic food hygiene.
HACCP & GMP Auditing experience
Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays but rising with length of service, pension after 3 months, life assurance, on-site parking, overtime available, Christmas shutdown.

Send your CV now for consideration.

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My client based in March is looking for 1 x Quality Auditor to join the Manufacturing team.

PERMANENT

The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off, 06:00-18:00 hrs at a rate of £14.60 per hour.

This role includes auditing, monitoring and evaluating internal systems and procedures, whilst supporting the Operations team with technical knowledge, promoting Food Safety standards and customer requirements.

Main Responsibilities:
* Support every aspect of auditing of our quality system program, including audit planning, implementation, feedback, and re-audit assessments as required
* Identify areas requiring training and ensure they are addressed within given time frame
* Evaluate production processes for compliance with quality requirements
* Carry out verification / competency checks
* Prepare, participate, and present in 3rd party audits
* Conduct pre- and post-audit debriefs with the department managers
* Conduct full trace ability exercises
* Conduct swabbing and sampling against risk assessed schedule
* Effectively analyse data to identify areas of weakness or non-compliance
* Monitor trials and NPD (when applicable) regarding shelf life/quality/ Gas levels
* Conduct full quality shelf-life analysis and report findings/improvement actions
* Support the Quality and Compliance Manager with any issues relating to product quality, including customer complaints, rejections or withdrawals and to deputise when required

Key Skills Required:
* Relevant experience of working within a technical department and be able to demonstrate a passion for Quality Assurance.
* Good knowledge of customer requirements, fresh produce, and quality specifications
* Good planning, organisation and communication skills
* Auditing skills (including good attention to detail and the ability to investigate)
* Analytical - ability to interpret, understand and explain data
* Anticipate problems and be proactive with regards to solving them.
* Basic computer skills - Microsoft packages e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, and Navision.
* Understanding of B.R.C. and H.A.C.C.P requirements along with Food Safety and H.A.C.C.P. Level 2 qualifications would be desirable but not essential. However, a willingness to learn and attend relevant training is.


If you have worked within a manufacturing/factory environment and possess excellent communication please apply online or on 01733 907868.

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Control Systems Engineer

The COMPANY
Our client is a well established Global manufacturer, acknowledged as a leading provider of industrial process and automation solutions. From initial design through manufacturing and commissioning - focussing on their clients specific brief/requirements they deliver an industry leading professional service to a myriad of industries including food processing, pharmaceutical, packaging, scientific, power generation, general manufacturing, etc. Their market leading comprehensive service product range means that they have gained an enviable global reputation synonymous with excellence in the +100 countries that utilise their products/services. We are proud to be an integral part of their ongoing expansion, providing them with suitable local staff to complement their outstanding existing team.

The ROLE
The Control Systems Engineer will be part of a team delivering Systems Integration for projects mainly in the food industry. The minutia of the role includes;

* Developing PLC, HMI and SCADA software
* Participating in the whole project life cycle
* Liaising with customers, suppliers and the rest of your team.
* Performing testing with customers
* Carry out on-site commissioning

The CANDIDATE
Our client is looking for a Control Systems Engineer with the following background:

* Experience with PLC and SCADA/HMI platforms
* Desire to learn new technologies.
* Background working with customers delivering projects.
* Good understanding of setting up, commissioning, and fault finding of industrial networks would be advantageous
* Experience working in an engineering environment.
* Enjoy working in a supportive team environment
* Take pride in doing a good job

Package:
Salary £55,000 - £62,500 Depending on experience,
Company pension scheme,
25 Days holiday, plus bank holidays
Profit Share scheme,
Share scheme
Etc.

ALTERNATIVE TITLES: Industrial Control Systems Engineer, Senior Control Systems Software Engineer, PLC Engineer, SCADA/HMI Engineer, Control System Designer


Location: Peterborough
This role is commutable from:
Peterborough
Stamford
Corby
Uppingham
Wansford
Yaxley
Oundle
Kettering
Northampton
Cambridge
Thrapston
Wellingborough
Huntingdon
Sawtry
Raunds

Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike.
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Welding Inspector / Penetrant Technician / QC Technician

The COMPANY
Our client is a well established Global manufacturer of power generation/turbines/combustion to a myriad of industries including Marine, Petrochemical, Waste to Energy, Hospitals, Education, Offshore Oil & Gas, Power Generation, etc. Their market leading comprehensive product range means that they have gained an enviable global reputation synonymous with excellence in the +100 countries that utilise their products/services. We are proud to be an integral part of their ongoing expansion, providing them with suitable local staff to complement their outstanding existing team.

The ROLE
The successful Welding Inspector / Penetrant Technician / QC Technician will be required to do the following duties:

* Preparation and sign off of project Final Inspection Release Certificates
* Review Vendor manufacturing data
* Reviewing of Inspection and Test Records
* Carry out dimensional, visual, NDE and other inspections
* To provide QC support to all departments.
* To ensure that the Company QHSE Policy is adhered to, actively promoting a healthy, safe and environmentally responsible working environment.
* Reviewing of fabrication drawings and Weld Procedures

The CANDIDATE
Our client is looking for a Welding Inspector with the following background:

* Knowledge of structural steel and pipework fabrication
* CSWIP 3.1,
* PCN level II
* Knowledge of ASME
* Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU) and ISO 3834
* European Welding Engineer (desirable)
* Willing to travel as required


Salary: £50,000 - £54,000

ALTERNATIVE TITLES: Welding Inspector, Penetrant Technician, QC Technician, QC Officer, Quality Control Technician, Quality Control - Welding, QC - Pressure Vessels, Quality Control - Combustion Equipment


Location: South Lincolnshire, Rutland, North Cambridgeshire
This role is commutable from:
Peterborough
Stamford
Grantham
Corby
Melton Mowbray
Oakham
Spalding
Bourne
Sleaford
Uppingham
Market Deeping
Wansford
Yaxley
Oundle

Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike.
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ARC is recruiting for Electrical Testers in Cambridge for ongoing residential works.

Position: Electrical Tester

Location: Cambridge

Requirements:

Electrical testing cert

Valid JIB Card

Calibrated testing kit

Qualified to at least NVQ Level 3

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC

• Working with one of East Anglia/South leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace who recruit for many of the region’s leading companies.

• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.

• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) • Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.

• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).

• On-going assignments

• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.

• Access to Free online training.

#INDME22

Join our team!

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Allergen Compliance Manager to join us here at Elior!

Are you passionate about food safety and compliance? Join us, and be at the forefront of ensuring allergen safety across our sites. You'll lead audits, coach teams, and implement best practices to protect our customers and drive a culture where allergen management is a top priority. If you're ready to make a real impact in food service, we want to hear from you!

This is a field-based role with a requirement to be in the business, at our sites, 4 days a week - Company car/allowance provided

What you'll be doing...

In this new and important role, the focus will be on auditing and coaching the business on allergen best practices. This role will help elevate the importance the business places on the proactive management of allergens, drive compliance and awareness across the business, and develop a culture where allergen management and compliance is fundamental at all levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular audits/spot checks of allergen activities (menu development through to service to customer) with our Site Managers. As necessary write an action plan and implement immediate corrective actions. Report back to Operational Directors. Follow up and ensure that action plans are completed and closed out.
• Carry our site-based coaching on allergen best practices where site audit findings are below Company standards.
• Ensure there is a site allergen Self-Assessment Process in place, that self-assessments are carried out, and that we drive 100% completion and greater awareness and ownership.
• Feedback to central teams (Safety & Wellbeing / Food Team) on what works/does not work from an allergen management/policy perspective in our sites, so working practises can be adapted and improved.
• Review monthly training compliance data, and discuss with operational teams to drive completion rates across the business.
• Develop a monthly reporting framework on allergen practices across the business which summarises the month's activity/findings so improvements can be taken on allergen policy and best practices.
• Support the Safety and Wellbeing team in reviewing allergen training materials to ensure up-to-date and to drive 100% compliance across the business.
• Develop and implement an 'Allergen Champion' framework to drive best practices and knowledge on allergen management across the business.
• Develop customer service standards/signage in dealing with allergen queries or questions from customers, so colleagues are better equipped and confident to deal with customer queries.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours a week - Hybrid working

What can you bring?

In this role:

• Proven experience in a food service operation at a management level.
• Experience in reviewing/auditing practices within a multi-site business.
• Experience in training/coaching teams and the transfer of knowledge.
• A strong understanding of allergen legislation and best practices.
• A strong communicator, highly organised with detailed follow-up skills.

With this being a field-based role, we are accepting applications from all UK locations. You must hold a full UK driving licence

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

We are offering up to £50,000 DOE plus a company car & 15% KPI performance bonus

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)
• Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work
• Healthcare cover

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Marshall Fleet Solutions (MFS) are currently looking for a Compliance Coordinator Administrator to cover maternity leave.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Fleet Administrator provides support to the Compliance team, providing excellent customer service. This role is part of the Compliance team and cover fleet booking and all general service bookings.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Support all administration requirements within the Compliance Team. Liaising / working alongside Suppliers and the Customer dealing with daily reports and supporting the Compliance Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that all queries and tasks are dealt with efficiently and with professionalism.
• Support colleagues daily at a highly professional level.
• Maintain all in-house excel spread sheets - Planners.
• Daily Reports - Preparation and summary of reports
• Analysing data
• Processing and reporting on traffic infringements and fines.
• Meeting KPI's
• VOR Reporting daily
• Ensure fleet is 100% safe & legal in line with the contract & KPI's.
• Supporting the management of Service/MOT Planners with accurate inputting of data
• Supporting of audit's
• V5's & RFL process for the Fleet
• Timely processing of Service documentation to ensure smooth invoicing process & to ensure we remain within KPI.
• Supporting the Compliance Team Leader with daily tasks and expectations.
• Booking the required number of services per day as per set objectives
• Escalating any issues to the team leader
• Ensuring correct booking process is always followed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Functional skills Math's and English
• Educated to GCSE or equivalent (Grade B or above)

Experience:

• Administrative Experience - essential
• Mechanical background - desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the transport/automotive/refrigeration Industry - desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Database management
• Knowledge of Kerridge/R2C - desirable
• IT literate (Microsoft Office/strong Excel knowledge - Advanced level)
• Strong written & verbal communication skills to provide a professional approach to both external & internal contacts.
• Meeting deadlines, task orientated and prioritization.
• Methodical, systematic
• Excellent front-line customer handling skills, building relationships.
• Strong attention to detail - essential
• To be highly self-motivated and able to work individually and as part of a team.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) This vacancy will close at midnight on 20 October 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 4 November 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Your new company
You will be working university in a vibrant, modern University which is gaining prominence both nationally and internationally with ambitious plans for their future. The main campuses are based in the cities of Cambridge, Chelmsford and Peterborough and have been transformed with major capital investments. With an excellent working environment and phenomenal benefits, this is an amazing opportunity.
Your new role
It is an essential part of the facilities and maintenance team as it is imperative that the compliance checks around the campus are kept in order and up to date to ensure complete safety. These checks would include PAT testing, Legionella testing, Emergency light testing, fire alarm testing, fire extinguishers etc.
What you'll need to succeed
You will need to have a good team player attitude whilst having experience in doing some of the above checks, or a desire to become knowledgeable around the above checks. You will need to be IT literate for this position.
What you'll get in return

• A competitive £25,000 salary
• 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (plus campus wide closure for certain times of the years).
• Excellent pension scheme - chance to join LGPS.
• Ongoing training and development.

What you need to do now


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The Nursing Directorate is responsible for developing a strategic approach to ensuring people have a positive experience of care and treatment and that people are cared for in a safe environment as well as providing professional leadership to nurses and midwives.
• The regional team is led by the Regional Chief Nurse and a senior management team who work closely with all members of the Directorate, regionally and nationally.
• The Directorate supports six Integrated Care Board (ICB) areas within the footprint which includes Norfolk & Waveney, Suffolk & North East Essex, Cambridge and Peterborough, Mid & South Essex, West Essex & Hertfordshire and Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes.
• The Nursing Directorate has high expectations to meet the challenges of national policy and consistently strives to deliver clinical best practice in Nursing and Midwifery so that patients receive the right care in the right place at the right time.
• The Nursing Directorate is a highly dedicated and committed team who work together drawing on NHS Values.
• The Nursing Directorate works closely internally with colleagues across NHS England to ensure a comprehensive regional approach is taken and maintained delivery of patient care.

The Directorate continues to establish robust working practices alongside external agencies including Local Authorities, Regulators, Healthwatch and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

This system-facing role will provide senior nursing leadership in the following areas:
• Provides senior nursing and midwifery support and guidance in an advisory or supervisory capacity to frontline staff
• Supports quality improvement, surveillance and assurance, including safety, safeguarding and patient experience
• Supporting clinical sustainability
• Driving improvements in priority areas of the long-term plan, directors of nursing and infection, prevention and control nurses.

This post is a clinical post to be filled by a candidate with a nursing or midwifery qualification & extensive experience as a nurse, midwife or health visitor and current registration with the NMC. The postholder will be expected to deputise for the Regional Chief Nurse.

Working in collaboration with relevant colleagues, they will take regional leadership responsibility in one or more of the following areas: patient safety, assurance and organisational improvement and supporting the delivery of national priorities e.g. the Long Term Plan.

The post holder will play a key role managing the overarching quality framework within the region and ensure that Integrated Care Systems (ICSs), including constituent organisations, have a clear and consistent focus on quality, quality improvement and related nursing/ midwifery matters.

The post holder will act in accordance with the statutory and regulatory frameworks of NHS Improvement and NHS England.

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
• Providing system leadership and clinical improvement advice to support local healthcare system resilience with a focus on positive outcomes and overall quality and safety of patient care.
• Working with other nursing and clinical colleagues, determine clinical support for trusts in the recovery support programme for reasons of quality (and ‘challenged’ trusts that are at risk of entering the programme) to ensure that trusts receive the necessary support to improve quality.
• The Director of Nursing – Quality and Leadership will take the lead on initiatives identified by the Regional Directors and through personal action and professional leadership shape and develop a culture of continuous service improvement that benefits patients.
• Operating in a matrix fashion, the post holder will utilise specialists, and bring their clinical expertise, senior nursing experience and knowledge to bear across the organisation to ensure clinical engagement and coordination is at the heart of the assurance and improvement roles.
• The post holder, as a member of the senior nursing and midwifery team, will support the Chief Nurse to deliver the objectives of the region.
• Improving quality and outcomes

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we needthendon'tdelay,applytoday!Wegetlotsofapplicationsforourrolesandso we sometimes have to close our posts early.Don't miss out!


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest in excess of £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station, Aberdeenshire

Salary: £46,626 - £54,154 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As Control and Instrument Defect Technician, you will be responsible for managing and supervising maintenance activities to ensure work is executed successfully to achieve the objective of Lifecycle Delivery - Assets Remain Safe & Operational.

You will be accountable for the engineering and risk assessing packages of work to allow works to be performed safely and efficiently and directing site personnel including contractors when performing engineering works.

Key Responsibilities:

- Investigation of plant failures/defects and the specification and implementation of remedial action to achieve effective resolution.

- Management, supervision and setting to work of internal and external maintenance technicians to ensure all such work is executed successfully, delivered safely, on time and to budget.

- Ensure works are assigned to personnel with appropriate competencies and performed safely in line with Safe Systems of Work.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- HNC level or equivalent qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline, with experience in an engineering or maintenance position at a thermal power station or other heavy industry.

- Experienced in the management and supervision of contract and in-house resources, providing safety and technical leadership.

- Comprehensive understanding of control & instrumentation systems, plant and equipment within the remit of the role. Previous Siemens T3000 experience advantageous.

- Familiarity with Maximo computerised maintenance management system would be advantageous.

- Ability to work effectively in a multidiscipline team to troubleshoot complex technical problems.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

Thank you for considering a role at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Addenbrookes and the Rosie Hospitals. About UsThe Trust is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country and is a leading clinical and academic centre with a national and international reputation for excellence. Recognised as providing outstanding care to our patients and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. It is their teamwork, energy, commitment and imagination that make us one of the best hospitals in the UK. Our ValuesThe Trusts philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do and we expect staff to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times. The Trusts Values and Behaviour Standard is attached to this job description; it provides more information about the type of behaviour we expect and love to see, and those we do not want to see. In considering whether to apply for the post you should consider whether you understand and feel able to live our Values. Supporting you to be the best you can beThe Trust is committed to bringing the best out of its employees. We want everyone who works here to enjoy job satisfaction and feel proud to be an employee of the Trust. Each pay band has a set of Performance Standards which explains the level of competency and standard of delivery required to perform the role, you can download the performance standard for this post with the application pack. The Trust is committed to providing on-going feedback, development and an annual appraisal discussion. Your Health and Well-BeingAs a world leading healthcare organisation, CUH is a champion of good health and is committed to providing a smoke free campus to protect its staff, patients and visitors. Smoking is not permitted on the CUH campus and all employees must comply with the requirements of the CUH No Smoking Policy and support the processes and practices in place in relation to patients and visitors. Your health and well-being are important to us. If you have any concerns about a health condition or disability that you have please read this Job Description and Person Specification carefully to ensure that you would not be putting yourself at risk. We offer an extensive staff benefits package, including childcare, flexible-working schemes and the NHS pension scheme along with a range of facilities that includes on-site sport and leisure facilities. Do visit our website for more information about working at CUH and living in Cambridge. Please read this job description thoroughly before submitting your application. As well as meeting the essential requirements of the person specification, be sure that you can demonstrate commitment to our Values, teamwork, reliable attendance, dedication and the ability to show compassion, care and respect to our patients, visitors and colleagues. We recommend that you download the Information for Applicants - Completing your application document which provides further details about how to complete each section of your application form and further information about the application process. Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position. The advert will close at midnight on 29 September 2024. Interviews are due to be held on 8 October 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.