Total 59 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 7LW

We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to join the Business Change and Implementation team.

You'll be using your project management skills to assist and manage projects on a day-to-day basis, ensuring project briefs are fully delivered and the appropriate solution landed.

Blue Arrow is a leading global Talent Acquisition and Managed Workforce Solutions provider. Blue Arrow specialises in staffing for Admin & Secretarial including Call Centre, Transport & Logistics, Hospitality & Catering, Manufacturing & Production and Public Sector.

We have been named as a Financial Times Diversity Leader, awarded Best Companies three-star rating, the highest possible level representing organisations that excel at world class levels of workplace engagement and we continue to be an Investors in People Platinum employer - the highest accolade that can be achieved. Making Blue Arrow a truly great place to work.

At Blue Arrow, we genuinely care about creating a diverse and inclusive team, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because we know it makes us a stronger, better business. We are searching for people that share our excitement and passion for what we do, and we will continue to grow our #OneBlueFamily with brilliant people from all different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, celebrating our differences and knowing that collectively we make the difference.

We're a team of high-achievers we're also parents, mentors, gym-goers, animal-lovers, bakers, music-lovers and so much more. We're Blue Arrow, and we're dedicated to Enhancing Your Everyday with our people-first priorities, Progression, Purpose, Teamwork, Rewards and Performance.

Sound like something you want to be a part of? Here's what you need to know about being a Junior Project Manager.

You'll be supported by our advanced technology systems; at Blue Arrow we embrace hybrid working and are committed to maximising wellbeing and offer our people the flexibility to work remotely from home after onboarding.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Produce and manage the project plan
• Attending client meetings nationally with some overnight stays so you'll need to drive and have access to a car
• Working from our Luton offices occasionally for project related tasks
• Coordinate project management activities and resources
• Liaise with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management
• Make sure that clients' needs are met as projects evolve
• Analyse risks and opportunities
• Monitor project progress, handle and/or escalate any issues that arise
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Project Manager to define project strategies and objectives
• Report progress to key stakeholders and plan the handover to business as usual
• Arrange and conduct a wash up meeting at the end of each project and document outcome
• Facilitate effective communication among project teams, stakeholders, and external vendors
• Ensure resource availability and allocation to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Make sure all customer relationships are on a journey to achieving high road recruitment practises
• Be certain all current employment laws, legislative is maintained during every project

Some of the Benefits we offer:

• Salary 30-35k
• Hybrid working from home and occasionally from our Luton office
• Dedicated structured support for new starters, including performance and development support, goal setting and advice on navigating your way through your new job
• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) increasing by length of service until it reaches 30 days
• Focused wellbeing programme, including access to a network of mental health first aiders and a full subscription to the Calm mindfulness app
• Your Birthday off and you can buy extra holidays
• Fully paid day off for charity work of your choice
• Wide range of flexible and lifestyle benefits

Proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer, we are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying. We are also a forces-friendly employer and extend the same interview guarantee to any current reservists, ex-armed forces personnel or forces spouses/partners applying.To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use. We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.

RSS Global is a portfolio of brands specialising in staffing and workforce solutions in the UK, Ireland and Asia Pacific. Our brands include Blue Arrow, Career Teachers, Chadwick Nott, Global Medics, Litmus, Medacs Healthcare and Tate.

Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here https://www.rssglobal.com/privacy-policy/

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We are seeking a Project Manager to join the Business Change and Implementation team.
You'll be using your project management experience and skills to manage projects on a day-to-day basis, ensuring project briefs are fully delivered and the appropriate solution landed.

Blue Arrow is a leading global Talent Acquisition and Managed Workforce Solutions provider. Blue Arrow specialises in staffing for Admin & Secretarial including Call Centre, Transport & Logistics, Hospitality & Catering, Manufacturing & Production and Public Sector. We have been named as a Financial Times Diversity Leader, awarded Best Companies three-star rating, the highest possible level representing organisations that excel at world class levels of workplace engagement and we continue to be an Investors in People Platinum employer - the highest accolade that can be achieved. Making Blue Arrow a truly great place to work.

At Blue Arrow, we genuinely care about creating a diverse and inclusive team, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because we know it makes us a stronger, better business. We are searching for people that share our excitement and passion for what we do, and we will continue to grow our #OneBlueFamily with brilliant people from all different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, celebrating our differences and knowing that collectively we make the difference. We're a team of high-achievers we're also parents, mentors, gym-goers, animal-lovers, bakers, music-lovers and so much more. We're Blue Arrow, and we're dedicated to Enhancing Your Everyday with our people-first priorities, Progression, Purpose, Teamwork, Rewards and Performance.

Sound like something you want to be a part of? Here's what you need to know about being a Project Manager.
You'll be supported by our advanced technology systems; at Blue Arrow we embrace hybrid working and are committed to maximising wellbeing and offer our people the flexibility to work remotely from home after onboarding.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Responsible for the overall management and successful delivery new client change projects
* Attending client meetings nationally with some overnight stays you'll need to drive and have access to a car
* Working from our Luton offices occasionally for project related tasks
* Build and maintain strong relationships between key stakeholders
* Complete analysis of internal, existing and prospective clients' challenges (due diligence)
* Conduct gap analysis on both internal and external projects (Organisation, Process and System)
* Support with client contractual negotiation on business wins
* Ensure that all customer relationships are on a journey to achieving high road recruitment practises
* Identify, manage and communicate to internal and external key stakeholders throughout the project
* Create Business Cases and produce and manage the project plan
* Produce, build and challenge the project brief
* Implement a communication plan bespoke for each project
* Identify and manage risks and issues
* Procure required resources
* Lead the project team and manage cross functional teams throughout the project lifecycle
* Build and trial potential solutions
* Responsible for ensuring that costs are implemented in-line with the costing model and account P&L
* Ensure that all current employment laws, legislative or otherwise is maintained during every project

Some of the Benefits we offer:

* Salary 40-46k
* Hybrid working from home and occasionally from our Luton office
* Dedicated structured support for new starters, including performance and development support, goal setting and advice on navigating your way through your new job
* 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) increasing by length of service until it reaches 30 days
* Focused wellbeing programme, including access to a network of mental health first aiders and a full subscription to the Calm mindfulness app
* Your Birthday off and you can buy extra holidays
* Fully paid day off for charity work of your choice
* Wide range of flexible and lifestyle benefits

Proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer
We are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying. We are also a forces-friendly employer and extend the same interview guarantee to any current reservists, ex-armed forces personnel or forces spouses/partners applying.
To ensure you have the best experience with us, please let us know if we can make any adjustments to our application or interview process and feel free to note in your application which pronouns you use.We consider ourselves to be an equitable employer which celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion. Our ongoing commitments to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion means we recognise candidates may want to anonymise their cv during the application process, if you wish to do this, you are welcome to do so.

RSS Global is a portfolio of brands specialising in staffing and workforce solutions in the UK, Ireland and Asia Pacific. Our brands include Blue Arrow, Career Teachers, Chadwick Nott, Global Medics, Litmus, Medacs Healthcare and Tate.

Please see our privacy notice and note all data processing will be in line with our privacy notice that you can view by clicking here https://www.rssglobal.com/privacy-policy/

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Carbon60 are looking to recruit a Planning Administrator to work for a large government organisation based in Bedford. This is a temporary ongoing position for 3 months initially but is likely to go longer.

Location: Bedford (on site)

Pay Rate: £12.55 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday: 09:00-17:00

The Role:

• Providing Planning support
• Making up files for the website
• Administer and manage the documentation system for all planning applications and appeals
• Processing amendments to planning applications
• Date entry into databases
• Preparing appeal questions
• Managing comments and complaints from interested parties
• Dealing with redaction

The Successful candidate:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Data entry experience
• Strong administrative background
• Planning experience would be desirable.

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

Our client is looking for a planning support assistant to join their team on a short term contract until the end of November 2024.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing planning support
• Administer/manage the documentation system for all planing applications and appeals
• Dealing with amendments
• Input to database
• Preparing appeal questionnaires
• Managing comments from neighbours
• Dealing with redactions

You will need:

• Previous planning experience
• Experience working with councils

If you have the experience or would like to know more, please apply now!

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

Please refer to the Job Description and the Person Specification for further details or alternatively, contact the recruiting manager for additional information. The Discharge Planning Nurse/Therapist will be the point of contact for Bedfordshire Community Services within the acute setting. The role is required to deliver high standards of patient care and pathway management to reduce delayed transfers of care and ensure safe and timely transfer of care into appropriate community settings including intermediate care services and bedded units. Having extensive knowledge of discharge practices including Discharge to Assess pathways and community services the post holder will be required to identify and facilitate discharge and prevent unnecessary hospital admission. The role requires excellent timely and communicative skills to ensure all parties: services, patients, families and carers are informed and educated regarding the appropriate pathway the patient will take on discharge from hospital. Be the point of contact for the patient/families/Carers 3 working days post discharge.

Workforce and Planning Manager

c.£65,000 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for optimising resources and driving performance? MaPS are seeking a dynamic Workforce and Planning Manager to join the team and lead the resourcing and planning efforts. Reporting directly to the Head of Guidance Services and Customer Protection Strategy, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the services are efficiently resourced and performance management systems are robust and effective.

The Workforce and Planning Manager will report directly to the Head of Guidance Services and Customer Protection Strategy. In this role you will be responsible for the following;

• Ensure accurate and timely performance reporting is provided and used to make key resourcing decisions and organisational reports
• Work closely with Delivery teams, QA Support services and training teams, to ensure all our services are appropriately resourced, taking responsibility for making resourcing decisions based upon use of best available data
• Working with other Service leads, maintain and build upon our performance management reporting, ensuring data is shared with key internal stakeholders and effective and ongoing analysis is undertaken on the delivery of KPIs
• Working with other Service leads, you will take the lead on resource elements of our planning work and ensure we maintain and develop our capacity and demand forecasting capability, working with business intelligence and data teams to ensure approaches are aligned and consistent
• Develop strong, accurate and up to date planning processes around the timing of recruitment and onboarding activity, smoothing activity peaks and ensuring that any resources required to support activity are within peoples workplans and appropriately supported
• Providing expert advice and guidance on how any transformation may impact what and how we deliver to our customers and any implications this may have on how we think about resource allocation
• Ensure workforce and resource management issues and risks are captured within the overall risk monitoring processes
• Liaise with departments across the organisation to ensure timely decision making on recruitment issues and equipment
• Provide support to Service leads, business support coordinators and shift supervisors, ensuring BAU commitments are maintained and any new issues arising from the growth in new staff are identified, escalated and addressed as appropriate
• Lead work with the operational teams to put in place new workforce management and resource solution – enabling opportunities for colleague involvement from colleagues across the team
• Work closely with Outsource resource teams to ensure third part delivery is audited and supported in a way that achieves the most out of our budgets and resourcing

You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience;

• A proven track record of collaborative working; with the ability to demonstrate sound and sensitive judgement.
• Experience of operating in a busy multi-channel customer facing environment
• A strong understanding of service delivery particularly in complex areas with high performing teams, with experience of managing and supporting change
• Highly experienced in the development and management of shift systems, workforce planning and forecasting
• Experienced and comfortable with using data with an ability and understanding of using systems to manage multiple data sources to inform direction
• Accustomed to using a range of reporting tools, systems and software
• Able to manage a diverse and sometime competing portfolio
• The effectiveness and credibility to operate at a senior level, shaping and giving authoritative advice and input in the development of our services.
• A strong understanding of developing and promoting a positive workplace culture, staff wellbeing and motivating teams
• Experience of operating in a matrix environment – motivating teams in the development and delivery of propositions
• A highly experienced and collaborative leader and line Manager

The Money and Pensions Service is based in Bedford and as a key employer in the town we work hard to ensure that we are an active part of the community. This is a great opportunity for you to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of the Money and Pensions Service team.

We are already forging great relationships with Bedford Borough Council and other local organisations to ensure that we are an active part of the community and fully integrated to play our part in the Government’s “levelling-up” strategy. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to be one of the first colleagues to join us in Bedford and to be an integral part of helping us establish ourselves in the town.

At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people in and around Bedford to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves to our values: -

• Caring
  We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting
  We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming
  We are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact.

About MaPS

At MaPS, we help people – particularly those most in need – to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, we make sure customers can access high-quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, however and whenever they need it.

About our people

In our move to Bedford, we aim to attract and retain the absolute best talent, so we can achieve our objectives and continue to make a difference to millions of people’s lives. We are keen to encourage applications from individuals across the whole community with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours for the job, and who show a strong commitment to MaPS’ objectives, values, and vision. It is important to us that we continue our ambition to be a genuinely diverse and inclusive organisation, so that we reflect the people we are here to help.

Our inclusive working environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds.

We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.”

By way of brief example, we have an enviable ethnic diversity mix, equal gender balance with a zero mean gender pay gap and thriving colleague and ally networks, including LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men's health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What Money and Pensions Service can offer you?

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye test & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, noncontractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

If you’re already a MaPS employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@maps.org.uk

Terms and conditions | Money and Pensions Service (maps.org.uk)

Job Reference: MaPS00656

Close Date: 28TH August 2024

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, noncontractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required.

If you’re already a MaPS employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress, and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing recruitment@maps.org.uk

Terms and conditions | Money and Pensions Service (maps.org.uk)

Job Reference: MaPS00656

Close Date: 28TH August 2024

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The job title: Business Development Executive

Position responsible to- Director

Duties description-

Must have the following skills:
The candidate is required to be able to source new opportunities and potential clients for our organisation. Researching businesses and industry trends to identify potential new clients and markets and ways to serve the existing clients and business objectives. Contacting potential new clients using phone and email to gauge interest and plan meetings. Meeting the new and existing client in person. Negotiating business terms with new and existing educational institutions. Training and monitoring sales team members. Attending networking opportunities including conferences and industry events related to our business model.

Salary: £30,000 to £39000 per annum depending on the experience.

Experience: Work experience in the similar field is desirable.

The position will close in one month from the date of posting.

Looking to recruit a Repairs Planner to join a leading Property Services Company based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire

Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients, sub-contractors, suppliers and supervisors to schedule appointments
• Ensuring that future jobs are appointed in a way that will ensure our contractual Service Level Agreements are met and no false promises are given.
• Using an in house system, you'll actively schedule available operatives and subcontractors to jobs and discuss complex repairs

Offering a competitive salary of up to £28,000 + great benefits including:

• 26 Days Holiday + Bank Hols
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays

Requirements:

• You'll have previous experience within the repairs and maintenance sector, or a trade-based background, with good problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with strong administration, organisational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Have excellent customer service skills

If you feel this is the role for you attach your cv and apply today!

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.

To abstract and analyse complex information in the patients case notes or other source of documents and translate the medical terminology into clinical codes to the provisions of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 and Clinical Coding Manual, and to input the coded information on to the organizations clinical information system. To maintain national coding standards and adhere to national and international conventions to assign uniform codes, which represent a complete picture of the patients hospital stay. In accordance with expertise and knowledge gained through all training/educational processes, code to profession standards and conventions, and to ensure the high quality clinical coded data are provided with agreed time scales. This will require focus, motivational negotiation, and judgement. To be able to work under pressure maintaining accuracy especially around monthly closedown and the refresh period. To check the accuracy of admissions, transfer and discharge details in the patients medical record and to identify errors on the clinical information system. To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner. Coding business analysts are required to create and maintain strong stakeholder engagement with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email. The ability to challenge, question and clarify by reasonable argument the adherence to national standards relating to clinical coding. To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves. Failure to code accurately could lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds of lost income for the Trust. To manage and prioritise own workload for designated areas within the department. To be proficient in the Trusts many IT systems, including iPM, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system. To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes. To liaise and attend meetings with clinicians and other medical staff on a regular basis to ensure that defined data quality standards are met, and maintain an ongoing expertise in order to discuss and validate complex clinical data and procedures with clinicians. Understand the impact of coded data on the business aspects of the Trust, and thus be able to provide the information and advice to all health professionals and administrative staff of the nature and complexity of clinical coding and its purposes in areas such as patient care, clinical governance, clinical audit, finance, budgeting, data quality and research. To maintain a portfolio of evidence and professional accreditation through attendance and participation in ongoing internal and external training programmes; continuously updating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology and its applications to clinical coding. To work as part of the team to supervise and support the training of new and less experienced coders; providing cover for colleagues as and when required; assisting with regular internal audits of clinical coding and in the customisation of the coding process (systems and procedures) to further the efficiency within the Trust with awareness of local agreed variations to coding rules on proposed changes, as well as report to the Clinical Coding Manager any contradictions to national guidelines. Maintain a flexible attitude and response to change in job content or organisation in order to maintain or improve the quality of service provided to patients, the Trust, and to other customers. To visit hospital wards and other departments as necessary to view source documents (case notes) required to complete coding; to collect source document sheets (e.g. discharge summaries); to take reasonable steps to chase up outstanding source data. Source documents will increasingly include electronic records. To participate in discussions within the coding business group to facilitate improvements surrounding coding problems and issues with data quality, as well as providing meaningful reports and presentations at monthly departmental and stakeholder meetings. To plan and prioritise own workload to meet departmental expectations and to advise the leadership team of any hindrance to the achievement of desired outcomes for the coding service. To assist in the continuing development and expansion of the Clinical Coding Department in order that high quality data can be collected and produced without delays. Quality and Assurance checks on junior and senior coders. Providing a detailed report based on 15 case studies a week highlighting areas of concern. Participating in monthly Income Recovery projects. Working alongside the Waiting List team to provide them with accurate codes for diagnosis and procedures. To assist with the development of departmental policies. To undertake all reasonable requests from the Head of Clinical Coding Services. To maintain the strictest confidentiality.

The post holder will provide an effective, accurate, timely, and consistent clinical coding service to the Trust and ensure all coding expectations are achieved, assisting in business intelligence outcomes and audits where appropriate.
• You will be expected to promote continuous improvement in data quality by keeping abreast of development and innovations in the medical, surgical, and coding disciplines. This role forms a key member of the data quality team, which aims to provide credible, accurate, complete, and timely data for the Trust.
• To review deceased patients and maintain higher SHMI performance for Bedfordshire Hospitals;
• To be proficient in the Trust’s many IT systems, including iPM, Viper, Medicode, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, MediViewer/Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system;
• To review, on an on-going basis, clinical coding standards adopted within the Trust and to ensure by personal monitoring and peer review that these standards are being achieved by all coding staff;
• To liaise with other disciplines as required regarding data clarification, in order to support data quality;
• To have a comprehensive understanding of the Hospital Administrative systems to validate and correct errors, to ensure patient information is recorded accurately to support Information, Clinical Governance and Data Quality standards;
• To investigate, and correct complex clinical coding data rejected or queried by recipient information systems and advise the Data Standards Manager of such problems that could impact on Trust Performance.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
• To abstract and analyse complex information in the patient’s case notes or other source of documents and translate the medical terminology into clinical codes to the provisions of ICD-10 and OPCS-4 and Clinical Coding Manual, and to input the coded information on to the organization’s clinical information system.
• To maintain national coding standards and adhere to national and international conventions to assign uniform codes, which represent a complete picture of the patient’s hospital stay.
• In accordance with expertise and knowledge gained through all training/educational processes, code to profession standards and conventions, and to ensure the high quality clinical coded data are provided with agreed time scales. This will require focus, motivational negotiation, and judgement.
• To be able to work under pressure maintaining accuracy especially around monthly closedown and the refresh period.
• To check the accuracy of admissions, transfer and discharge details in the patient’s medical record and to identify errors on the clinical information system.
• To answer Clinical Commissioning Group challenges in code assignment in a timely manner.
• Coding business analysts are required to create and maintain strong stakeholder engagement with Consultants and their clinical teams to ensure quality and depth of clinical coding is achieved. In order to achieve this they are required to communicate complex coding rules to various medical, clinical and administrative staff at all levels. Communication can be via telephone, in person, written, or by email.
• The ability to challenge, question and clarify by reasonable argument the adherence to national standards relating to clinical coding.
• To act as mentor to less experienced coding staff in understanding clinical coding rules. PbR and HRG (Healthcare Resource Groups), therefore having a sound knowledge of these processes themselves.

Failure to code accurately could lead to hundreds of thousands of pounds of lost income for the Trust.
• To manage and prioritise own workload for designated areas within the department.
• To be proficient in the Trust’s many IT systems, including iPM, ICE, Clinical Correspondence, Evolve (for ERDMS) and the Clinical Income Dashboard system.
• To access the Trust histopathological database (ICE) to extract the relevant information when assigning appropriate clinical codes.
• To liaise and attend meetings with clinicians and other medical staff on a regular basis to ensure that defined data quality standards are met, and maintain an ongoing expertise in order to discuss and validate complex clinical data and procedures with clinicians.
• Understand the impact of coded data on the business aspects of the Trust, and thus be able to provide the information and advice to all health professionals and administrative staff of the nature and complexity of clinical coding and its purposes in areas such as patient care, clinical governance, clinical audit, finance, budgeting, data quality and research.
• To maintain a portfolio of evidence and professional accreditation through attendance and participation in ongoing internal and external training programmes; continuously updating comprehensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology and its applications to clinical coding.
• To work as part of the team to supervise and support the training of new and less experienced coders; providing cover for colleagues as and when required; assisting with regular internal audits of clinical coding and in the customisation of the coding process (systems and procedures) to further the efficiency within the Trust – with awareness of local agreed variations to coding rules on proposed changes, as well as report to the Clinical Coding Manager any contradictions to national guidelines.
• Maintain a flexible attitude and response to change in job content or organisation in order to maintain or improve the quality of service provided to patients, the Trust, and to other customers.
• To visit hospital wards and other departments as necessary to view source documents (case notes) required to complete coding; to collect source document sheets (e.g. discharge summaries); to take reasonable steps to chase up outstanding source data. Source documents will increasingly include electronic records.
• To participate in discussions within the coding business group to facilitate improvements surrounding coding problems and issues with data quality, as well as providing meaningful reports and presentations at monthly departmental and stakeholder meetings.
• To plan and prioritise own workload to meet departmental expectations and to advise the leadership team of any hindrance to the achievement of desired outcomes for the coding service.
• To assist in the continuing development and expansion of the Clinical Coding Department in order that high quality data can be collected and produced without delays.
• Quality and Assurance checks on junior and senior coders. Providing a detailed report based on 15 case studies a week highlighting areas of concern.
• Participating in monthly Income Recovery projects.
• Working alongside the Waiting List team to provide them with accurate codes for diagnosis and procedures.
• To assist with the development of departmental policies.
• To undertake all reasonable requests from the Head of Clinical Coding Services.
• To maintain the strictest confidentiality.


This advert closes on Monday 12 Aug 2024

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Catfoss Recruitment Ltd are currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Project Manager to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of business improvement and infrastructure development projects within the Engineering Team in close cooperation with project technical managers.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful candidate must have a track record of delivering multiple technical projects simultaneously and within demanding constraints in a project-based technical environment.

Project Manager (Plant facility / Infrastructure upgrades) - What you will get the chance to do:
* Take full ownership of project management assignments from requirements capture and business case to closure.
* Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to successful project outcomes, ensuring business objectives and deadlines are met and within budget.
* Act as first point of contact with the internal customer and be accountable for ensuring all project related deliverables meet required standards on time and within budget.
* Lead and support the preparation of project justifications and business cases, with input of the technical managers including: estimating; risk management; planning and presentation of business proposals to project sponsor and company management.
* Lead project change management process to effectively manage changes to requirements, timescales and associated costs whilst avoiding scope creep.
* Manage resources assigned to the project effectively to ensure successful delivery.
* Support effective cash flow management with the input of the procurement and finance teams, ensuring subcontract payment terms are favourable where possible.
* Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management - highlighting issues offering effective solutions to overcome them.
* Work in a safe and professional manner and in full compliance with UK law, Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, Quality standards and procedures, Security policies and procedures and (where applicable) those of company business partners.
* Support negotiations with suppliers (working with procurement team and technical experts).

Project Manager - What we would like to see:
* University honours degree or equivalent and experience in a STEM/technically related discipline (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).
* Project management qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of project management methodologies and tools.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven experience of project leadership, including clear communications with all stakeholders.
* Understanding of the regulatory framework applying to the delivery of infrastructure projects would be an advantage.
* Ability to capture and manage project requirements, prepare a work breakdown structure, project plan, and resource estimate.
* Proven experience preparing project justification and supporting documentation including pricing estimate(s) and risk and opportunity register(s).
* Confident, self-motivated, as well as imaginative and creative with good problem-solving skills.
* Used to working under pressure and competent in making critical decisions promptly.
* Readily adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances.
* Well-organised with a collaborative approach to problem solving and ability to influence.
* Flexible - occasional international travel and out of hours working may be required.

Project Manager previous suitable job titles: Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Project Engineer

The successful candidate must satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and professional team operating in a world-class facility.

Competitive salary and benefits to include, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension and more.

Please apply ASAP

Eyewear Area Sales Manager job covering North London and Home Counties. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager for a market-leading optical frame company. This company design, market and distribute ophthalmic and sunglass frames to opticians across the world.This role will cover North London and Home Counties region.

As Eyewear Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for creating and building exceptional customer relationships. This role will report to the Sales Director and will involve a mixture of account management and new business development.

Eyewear Area Sales Manager - Role

• Creating and executing a strategic sales plan that expands the customer base and extends reach
• Meeting with potential clients and grow long-lasting relationships by understanding client needs and offering solutions that meet these requirements (virtually and in person) max 4 visits a year per customer
• Improving profitability by product mix optimization (upselling) via training and consulting
• Negotiating sales and bonus agreements with customers within agreed limits
• To act as an ambassador of the brand and promote marketing to prospects and clients
• Manage sales pipeline, month-end and year-end close processes
• To live the brand values and represent them at all times

Eyewear Area Sales Manager - Requirements

• Previous optical experience (Dispensing Optician/Practice Manager)
• Optical field sales experience
• Able to quickly gain a strong understanding of the client marketplace including competitor products
• Very self-motivated and target driven
• Commercially savvy

Eyewear Area Sales Manager - Salary

• Base salary up to £32,500 plus excellent commission scheme (OTE circa £50k)
• Company car and additional benefits

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please click on the Apply Now link below.

Package: £30,000 - £49,000 plus 15% bonus.

- 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase more days if needed
- Access to training and development opportunities, along with license with award winning learning content provider.
- Enhanced family leave
- Life assurance options
- An extra paid day off to focus on your mental health
- A generous pension plan, invest your contributions to maximise your pension pot
Discounts on activities, technology and restaurants
- An extra paid day off to dedicate to volunteer projects
- An independent employee assistance programme for all employees and their immediate family, giving 24/7 access to experts in health & wellbeing

We are seeking a Demonstration specialist to join our team at Konica Minolta - Based in our new Customer experience centre

As a Demonstrations Specialist at Konica Minolta, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional demonstration experiences to clients, showcasing the advanced capabilities and features of our print hardware and solutions portfolio. You will conduct live demonstrations, ensuring a detailed understanding of our product's functionalities and benefits, and tailoring each demonstration to address specific client needs. There will be a high level of client engagement during and after demonstrations, you will answer questions, provide technical insights, and gather valuable feedback. This feedback will be documented and shared with the sales and product development teams to drive continuous improvement. Your role will also involve close collaboration with the sales team to understand client requirements and tailor demonstrations accordingly, as well as effective communication with the product development team to relay client feedback and suggest potential product enhancements.

What you can expect from our hiring process?

Stage 1
Screening call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team and a chance to get to know you better.
Stage 2
In person interview with our hiring team, CEC tour and task provided in interview invite
Stage 4
Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to make an offer and should you accept our HR operations team will take care of you from there on in.

We would love to hear from people who ...

- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of all print hardware products, including specifications, operation, and maintenance.
- Clear communication skill written and verbal
- Previous experience in a similar role within the print hardware industry or a related technical field.
- Experience in operating and maintaining complex machinery or equipment.
- Proven track record of successful product demonstrations and client engagement.

If you have worked in a Demonstration role before you will know that each day can look quite different, take a look at our role profile (at the bottom of the page) for a deep dive into what your "day to day" might look like in this role.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Konica Minolta we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for us!


We are an equal opportunities employer, and Disability confident employer. Please let us know on your application or email us at recruitment@konicaminolta.co.uk if there's any adjustments, we can make that would be helpful for you.

Additionally, we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and job-sharing opportunities. If you are interested in this great opportunity, we encourage you to apply today or reach out for a confidential discussion. We look forward to hearing from you!

ESG Initiatives at Konica Minolta

A global company with more than 39,000 employees in 150 countries, Konica Minolta takes its environmental, social and governance responsibilities seriously. We aim to be a robust and innovative company that keep evolving and contributing to the sustainable growth of society and individuals, and we use an ESG framework to navigate our efforts and obligations.

Take a look at our sustainable development goals here https://www.konicaminolta.co.uk/en-gb/corporate-information/esg

Please note, if we receive sufficient interest in this role we reserve the right to close the vacancy early, so if you're interested in the role we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the opportunity

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

As a Business Lead you will support the development and delivery of a pipeline of change for Premier Inn's hotel management system (Opera Cloud).
You'll become the Hotel Management System, "subject matter expert", acting as the focal point for the introduction of new functionality through the management and prioritisation of a development backlog.
Please note this is a 15 Month Secondment.
Salary: £60,000 - £63,000.Location: Dunstable

Why you'll love it here
Healthcare: BUPA healthcareDiscounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brandsBonus: Up to 30% company performance related bonusCheck out all our benefits here: https://www.whitbreadcareers.com/about-us/benefits/

What you'll do
You will provide guidance and support to teams across Operations and Support Centre in identifying and applying the most effective solutions to problems encountered with the HMS.
You will facilitate and drive a culture of continuous improvement, focusing not only on documenting and maintaining current processes, but also constantly exploring and acting on opportunities to improve process quality and efficiency.
You will provide sufficient structured feedback loops to embed best practice and capture/evolve new ideas from key stakeholders to develop and refine new processes that enable more efficient and effective ways of working.

What we need
A broad understanding of the business processes supported by Central
Reservation Systems and Property Management Systems.
Good understanding of Opera Cloud
Experience of the Premier Inn business or general hospitality experience
Knowledge of key procedures and standards for the Premier Inn business or hospitality
Experience in working within teams delivering change/continuous improvement
Strong fact-gathering and research skills, with strong attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong people and communication skills, with ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Be part of the Commercial Team
Meeting our ambitious goals to expand and reach new locations across the globe requires serious planning. It means analysing every little detail, spotting and overcoming barriers and working towards our ambitious plans. Think decision science, pricing, revenue and sales, and you're there. With a lot of doing to be done, you can be part of making big change happen across the globe. Bring your drive and enthusiasm, and we'll welcome you in.

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