Job Summary You will support the Senior Quality Manager in the clinical governance and risk management of your area. Working alongside laboratory teams to ensure compliance with ISO 15189, you will act as a bridge between the Quality and Operational teams. Reporting to the Senior Quality Manager, you will have a high level of responsibility to ensure the successful delivery of pathology services, in line with our corporate objectives. This is a 12 month fixed-term opportunity to support the Quality team and the Infection Sciences team until January-February 2026. Suitably experienced Specialist Biomedical Scientists will be considered for this role. Key Relationships Head of Quality Senior Quality Manager (Infection Sciences, Biochemistry, Immunology, Support Services) Quality Managers Quality Officers Service Delivery Managers (Infection Sciences) Operational Managers (Infection Sciences) Biomedical Scientists (Infection Sciences) Strategic Clinical Leads Clinical staff Duties and Responsibilities You will hold a variety of accountabilities in the laboratory environment. These include, but are not limited to: Provide close support and expert advice to managers in multiple working environments whilst also overseeing quality across your service line(s). Ensure your area of responsibility complies with all relevant current and future legislation and conforms with the ISO 15189 standard and the recommendations from recognised professional bodies. Be the first point of escalation for any quality failures, requiring you to evaluate, identify and instruct on corrective actions. Coordinate and manage audits, complaints, incidents, employee training, quality improvement and assurance, equipment inventory and maintenance through the Quality Management System (QMS). Lead and liaise with external inspectors/ assessors from regulatory bodies such as UKAS, MHRA and verify the completion of corrective action as required by the reports. Provide leadership and day-to-day direction to Quality Officers; and help, advise, support and mentor laboratory employees to ensure an effective QMS is in operation. Act as QPulse administrator and ensure appropriate training is delivered for your service line. Key Responsibilities Act as primary source of advice, guidance, knowledge and best practice in quality management for your service line(s). Review quality audits and establish necessary action to be implemented including use of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ensuring all Information Governance (IG) requirements are met. Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice. Support Clinical and Operational leads in the strategic development and service improvement of the analytical service and, from a quality perspective, advise on the implementation of new techniques, equipment, assays and processes including all verification and validation work. Monitor, report and action errors, hazards, and incidents logged in the CAPA module of Q-Pulse. Provide support for Senior Quality Manager in serious incident investigations. Lead in the investigation of all other incidents, ensuring corrective actions are reported in Q-Pulse and other relevant software. Support in the development and implementation of Business Continuity and Serious Incidents Plans where necessary for your service line(s). Oversee and develop resources for the provision of training for colleagues in quality procedures and investigations or as part of onboarding activity, such as induction. Communicate findings of service failure or serious incidents and use instances like these as opportunities to teach and develop others through your experience. Oversee quality audit schedule and document review compliance. Providing regular updates to Senior Quality Manager and compile Annual Quality Report, including Operational Performance data and present at Service and Governance, Risk and Quality meetings. Compile and maintain risk register in conjunction with Clinical and Operational leads. Oversee EQA and IQC performance and ensure corrective action has been taken. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management including: Care Quality Commission UKAS Synnovis policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Any other body in area of responsibility. Develop and regularly review relevant quality policies and documents, including SOPs, COSHH and risk assessments in line with the ISO 15189 standard. Ensure all quality policies and documents are fit for purpose and implemented for your service line(s). Collaborate with colleagues and senior managers to ensure consistency in the delivery of Quality Management, including playing a leading role in the development of best practices and new ways of working. Provide day-to-day direction to and organisation of Quality Officer in your area, ensuring that standards are met. Demonstrate professionalism, patience and empathy when explaining highly complex subjects, and in particular when communicating with people who do not share same level of knowledge or understanding. Attend and chair regular departmental meetings, as quality representative and contribute to effective communication within the department providing expert insight. Deputise for the Senior Quality Manager including attendance at meetings, as required. Take part in CPD activities to ensure that your practices and knowledge are always relevant and up to date to your specific area General The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in line with the grading of the post. The job description may be subject to change and, if so, this will take place in consultation with the post holder. At Synnovis, we are currently shaping the future of pathology services by creating a world-leading Hub and Spoke pathology network with our NHS partners. A large part of this modernisation will involve moving 70% of our services to a purpose built, state of the art Hub laboratory in the heart of London. For now, the job you are applying for will be based at one of our hospital sites however, from 1 April 2024 our people and services will start to move to our Hub laboratory in Blackfriars, Southwark, SE1, with some work remaining in refurbished essential services laboratories across our hospital network, focusing on the rapid turnover of urgent tests. Please do ask your recruiting manager if you wish to find out more. Synnovis is a pathology partnership between SYNLAB UK and Ireland,and the NHS, including sites, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, to deliver and transform pathology services across South East London. The partnership provides services to 1.7 million people living in South East London, as well as to hundreds of thousands of patients from outside the region who use local healthcare services. The partnership provides diagnostics, testing and digital pathology for hospital trusts, GP services and other healthcare providers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pest Control Technician withexperience in pest control to join a well-established pest control services provider. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and basic salary of £31,000 and OTE of £40,000+.

As a Pest Control Technician, you will provide professional pest control services to residential and commercial clients while ensuring high standards of service.

You will be responsible for:

- Conducting pest control inspections and treatments with precision and professionalism.

- Preparing detailed written reports on inspections, infestations, and treatments.

- Carrying out minor proofing work to prevent pest infestations.

- Logging all activities via a mobile app for accurate record-keeping.

- Generating and developing new business leads independently.

- Building and maintaining strong client relationships to support business growth.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Pest Control Technician,Pest Technician or in a similar role.

- Experience in pest control.

- RSPH / BPCA Level 2 or equivalent qualification.

- Background in delivering quality customer service.

- Full UK driving licence.

What's on offer:

- Competitive salary

- Pension scheme

- Bonus scheme

- Birthday off

- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Company vehicle and mobile phone provided

Apply now for this exceptional Pest Control Technician opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

ARC is recruiting for Electrical Testers in Cambridge for ongoing residential works.

Position: Electrical Tester

Location: Cambridge

Rate: £26 ph CIS / £19 ph PAYE

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

Compliance Officer
City of London
£60,000 - £80,000 per annum
I am recruiting for a Compliance Officer for one of my well established Insurance clients in the city on a hybrid basis.
Duties include:
- Sanctions screening, referrals and performing checks, along with other financial crime activities
- Monitoring, thematic reviews, assurance
- Elements of advisory
- Conduct risk, consumer duty, complaints and customer outcomes
The candidate requirements:
- Strong Compliance experience, ideally generalist who has a scope of a variety of areas
- Insurance / Lloyds Insurance background
- FCA, PRA, Lloyds regulation knowledge #LI-PB1

We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Essentia Executive team and drive the Trust’s strategic ambitions in South East London. This pivotal role is responsible for providing leadership in delivering the Trust’s capital development plans, compliance and assurance functions, property investments, and space management strategy. As a key member of the executive team, the postholder will oversee the planning, design, and delivery of healthcare facilities to meet the clinical, research, and administrative needs of the Trust, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

The postholder will develop and implement the Trust’s integrated property and space strategy, aiming to maximise property value, improve estate efficiency, and ensure long-term asset sustainability. Building strong relationships with clinical and operational leaders, stakeholders, landlords, and tenant organisations, the postholder will drive consistency, mitigate risks, and represent the Trust externally. Additionally, they will lead operational quality standards, fire safety compliance, and the implementation of the Trust’s Sustainability Strategy in partnership with other South East London Trusts. This role also involves delivering the annual technical assurance plan and maintaining a robust assurance framework to ensure compliance with all statutory obligations.

Strategy and Planning
Develop and implement asset management policies and estate strategies that align with the Trust’s goals. Provide strategic leadership in property and space management, collaborating with partners to deliver cost-effective services and optimise the Trust’s assets through effective oversight of holdings, acquisitions, and disposals.

Design and Capital Delivery
Establish design standards for new builds and refurbishments, ensuring alignment with Trust specifications and sustainability goals. Oversee efficient capital project delivery, focusing on stakeholder engagement and compliance, while managing logistics and dispute resolution.

Major Projects and Engineering Assurance
Present development proposals to stakeholders, aligning them with Trust objectives. Oversee contract procurement and quality management of engineering and facilities to ensure compliance and effective issue resolution.

Property and Financial Management
Develop a property strategy to optimise space and generate revenue. Manage project costs within financial targets and engage stakeholders to enhance the portfolio.

Leadership and Corporate Responsibilities
Provide leadership to promote an inclusive culture aligned with Trust values, developing team structures and career plans to drive performance. Represent Essentia and the Trust regionally and nationally, leading sustainability and transformation initiatives.

Working for your organisation

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

Our Trust values areWe are caring, ambitious and inclusive.

What We Offer

The NHS Pension Scheme - one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK. When you start working for the NHS you automatically become a member and you will get an excellent package of pension benefits.

Interest free Season Ticket Loan
Long Term Service Awards
Subsidised on-site nurseries and childcare vouchers
A comprehensive staff health and well-being programme, '5 ways to a healthier YOU'
Ride to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Free stop smoking service

Please refer to attached detailed job description and person specification for further information on the role.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

Founded in 1967 as the Merton Family Housing Trust, we have since grown into an organisation with over 7,000 homes across nine south London boroughs. We are a provider of homes for rent (social and affordable), shared ownership, outright sale, and supported housing. We also have a small portfolio of commercial properties and garages.
As a social housing provider, Wandle has regulatory commitments to ensuring building safety, with specific duties discharged to teams. The Building Safety & Property Compliance Team are part of Asset Management and have specific responsibilities for:

Fire safety incl. fire risk assessments, fire door inspections and fire safety systems and/or equipment programmes
Building safety – incl. cladding, Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Act requirements
Water hygiene incl. water risk assessments and remedial works programmes
Asbestos incl. asbestos surveys, re-inspections and removals programmes
Fall arrest systems – programme of annual checks
Providing assurance to Wandle’s Executive Team and Board on building safety activities

The purpose of the role is to provide support for all aspects of the Building Safety & Property Compliance Team’s and the wider Asset Management building safety management and compliance functions.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing support to help ensure Wandle’s compliance programmes run smoothly, and residents are consulted, engaged, and communicated with on building safety activities. Support includes administrative functions for contract meetings, dealing with payments, raising actions on Wandle’s CRM system, and providing a data handling function in relation to asset management & compliance systems. This role also requires the management of key areas of support functions such as managing inboxes, dealing with internal and external queries, updating intranet and internet sites as well as taking the lead in the use of asset management and compliance systems.
To be successful in this role, you will have a background in supporting building safety-based servicing and compliance programmes. You will also be confident and experienced in managing data, dealing with customers, colleagues and contractors, and have the IT skills to update Wandle systems such as internet sites and asset management & compliance systems.

A day in the life:
You will:

Co-ordinate work associated with building safety compliance activities, including annual and periodic inspection and servicing programmes. This includes resident engagement where required.
Liaise with staff across departments to provide support where there are issues of no-access to properties. Co-ordinate ‘no access’ legal activities in Asset Management by tracking cases for the No Access Panel to ensure progressed in a consistent and effective manner. This includes maintaining evidence of no-access attempts from staff and contractors.
Contact customers, contractors and internal staff with regards to queries relating to servicing programmes.
Contact Managing Agents to get building safety information such as fire risk assessments on properties where Wandle do not directly manage the properties.
Manage team inboxes, general enquiries and CRM workflows from internal and external customers and contractors.
Manage Wandle websites for specific sites to keep residents informed of ongoing work by monitoring to keep updated, liaising with the web developers with updates and working with Building Safety and Asset Management Team members to provide updated information.
Carry out resident engagement activities such as consulting with residents and providing building safety information to residents in a variety of formats. This includes managing building safety content for Wandle’s customer portal. including mailouts to residents in the applicable blocks. Support any necessary customer consultation activity by helping to ensure that customers and other stakeholders are aware of plans and proposals.
Extract and manipulate compliance data from compliance systems for report requests, following up with team members to check the accuracy of the data to help ensure reliable compliance data is provided.
Support the Building Safety & Property Compliance Team to maintain and keep up to date servicing records, working with the compliance and data officers to ensure up to date records on corporate systems.
Maintain accurate compliance data on relevant systems. File certification in an orderly and logical manner so to allow its rapid retrieval in shared folders and on compliance/asset systems.


What you will need to have:

Educated to a minimum of GCSE, or equivalent standard, with specific emphasis on the ability to demonstrate effective communication and accurate literacy and numeracy
Social Housing experience (Desirable)
Experience in building safety / compliance activities (Desirable)
Knowledge of relevant social housing / building safety legislation (Desirable)
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective workload management, working to deadlines
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with people at all levels
Ability to build and maintain business relationships
Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience using CRM systems (such as Dynamics)


What next?
If you want to be part of a winning team that takes pride in delivering a positive experience to our customers and believe you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and supporting statement on no more than two sides of A4 ensuring you address the ‘What you will need to have” section set out in the role profile by 11 November 2024. Please also note that ahead of the interviews you will be asked to undertake a number of online tests/assessments. Interviews will be held face to face in Wandle’s office in the week commencing 18 November 2024.

UK Parliament

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK's democratic system.

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Access to training and development.
• Flexible working.
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

The role will sit within the Parliamentary Safety Team (PST) in the House of Commons Governance Office. The team is responsible for the provision of specialist advice, support and independent assurance that Parliament is managing safety sensibly, consistently, proportionately and effectively, and for the development and embedding of a positive safety culture across the wider Parliamentary community.

The Role

The role of the Head of Safety - Governance & Assurance (also known as Head of Governance and Assurance) is to lead the compliance, governance and assurance team members to develop and implement the Parliamentary Safety Management System (SMS), support the Deputy Director with the development and implementation of the bicameral safety strategy, and lead on the implementation of systems, policies and processes to ensure ongoing compliance to all relevant statutory and best practice requirements.

The Head of Safety - Governance & Assurance will also set safety compliance frameworks and develop a robust system for the monitoring and management of company safety performance and management information. The post-holder will produce regular assurance reports and statements to the Deputy Director and Director of Parliamentary Safety and will provide evidence to the Executive Teams of ongoing continual improvement.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Reviewing and developing the Parliamentary Safety Management System (SMS) and implementation of associated policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Development of a compliance management system and database to enable timely Management and Performance reporting to the HoC and HoL Clerks, Executive Teams and committee meetings.
• Development and implementation of an annual proactive audit and inspection schedule and development of central action tracker to enable trends and actions to be effectively tracked.
• Implementation of Safety Assurance and Governance frameworks and ownership of the annual and quarterly Assurance Review process.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Qualifications:
  • A Level 6 qualification in Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ in Health & Safety or Bachelors Degree (mandatory)
  • Membership of a relevant technical body e.g. IOSH, IIRSM.
• Experience of:
  • Strategic health & safety at a senior management level.
  • Experience of developing and setting strategy, policies and procedures and safety performance reporting at a senior level
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key customers, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. The ability to challenge appropriately and robustly to ensure adherence to procedures.
• Ability to lead a team, building and maintaining strong collaborative partnerships to achieve organisational goals, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong written and oral communications skills with the ability to produce reports and have the ability to determine solutions and mitigate risks.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

#LI-Hybrid

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The National Senior QA Advisor role provides an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced and effective team member to join the national quality improvement team as a screening QA advisor in the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening and Diabetic Eye Screening (DES) portfolio.

This exciting post provides the opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy, whilst working closely with the senior clinical lead (CPH).
In this role you will be responsible of the delivery of a comprehensive programme of quality assurance functions, capable of maintaining and further developing, effective high quality screening nationally. You will be required to provide strategic leadership for the place based quality assurance service, providing specialist advice and leading on national programme changes, which will play a pivotal role in the continual development and improvement of the NHS Screening Programmes.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders at a national, regional, ICB and local level. Working collaboratively with colleagues from other national portfolio teams to promote high quality and consistency across national screening programmes.



This role will be diverse and challenging, with no two days being the same. It will involve working with colleagues across the vaccination and screening directorate as well as wider directorates within NHS England, leading and supporting agreed national workstreams. Some of the work you can expect to be involved in includes:
• Co-developing national strategies, standards, guidance and outcomes to support the effective, efficient and equitable delivery of AAA and Diabetic eye screening services
• Working with the Transformation Directorate to commission and maintain national tech and data capabilities and services where it makes sense to do so once for England.
• Working with Workforce, Education and Training Directorate to commission and maintain education and training resources and co-ordinate workforce planning for vaccination, screening and CHIS services.
• Collecting and disseminating best practice and evidence to support improvements in uptake, improving screening coverage across all our communities.
• Working with the Strategy Directorate to ensure those eligible for screening services know how and when to access services through clear and concise communications.
• Reducing health inequalities and promoting primary and secondary prevention within the services that we are responsible for

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.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.

The post holder will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy in
support of the senior clinical lead (CPH) in the delivery of a comprehensive
programme of quality assurance capable of maintaining and further
developing, effective high quality screening throughout the area.

The post holder will be expected to develop close liaison and communication with local screening programmes, provider organisations and commissioners in order to monitor organisations against minimum standards of service performance and quality across all elements of NHS Screening Programmes.

The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues from other portfolio teams and nationally in order to promote consistency across national screening programmes and in the delivery of the regional quality assurance function.

The successful candidate must be able to operate independently with the capability to interpret, implement and provide specialist advice ensuring that all advice being given by that team is evidence based. The Senior QA Advisor will identify matters of particular complexity/sensitivity and know when to seek advice from professional clinical experts.

This role will involve working with colleagues across the directorate and in
other directorates, leading or supporting agreed workstreams as appropriate.

There will be a consistently close working relationship between members of the Quality Assurance team and portfolio teams, to provide subject matter expertise and support the delivery of the sub-directorate objectives.


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

The post holder will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy insupport of the senior clinical lead (CPH) in the delivery of a comprehensiveprogramme of quality assurance capable of maintaining and furtherdeveloping, effective high quality screening throughout the area. The post holder will be expected to develop close liaison and communication with local screening programmes, provider organisations and commissioners in order to monitor organisations against minimum standards of service performance and quality across all elements of NHS Screening Programmes. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues from other portfolio teams and nationally in order to promote consistency across national screening programmes and in the delivery of the regional quality assurance function. The successful candidate must be able to operate independently with the capability to interpret, implement and provide specialist advice ensuring that all advice being given by that team is evidence based. The Senior QA Advisor will identify matters of particular complexity/sensitivity and know when to seek advice from professional clinical experts. This role will involve working with colleagues across the directorate and inother directorates, leading or supporting agreed workstreams as appropriate. There will be a consistently close working relationship between members of the Quality Assurance team and portfolio teams, to provide subject matter expertise and support the delivery of the sub-directorate objectives.

Ensure the planning and organisation of screening interventions and sub-regional/regional meetings are effective and meet the requirements of stakeholders. This will involve coordination of professional and clinical advisors and large regional groups. Support senior QA staff in the management of communications with the organisations and professionals, within and outside of the QA intervention process. Support the delivery and evaluation of education and training to stakeholders including professional and clinical advisors and team members Review action plans and ensure that programmes that are failing to progress are identified and appropriate action taken, ensuring escalation of issues where necessary Support programmes post intervention to ensure that programmes can implement action plans Assist the QA Senior Advisors/Advisors in the planning of the annual work plan and scheduling of QA interventions and events. Propose and develop systems of quality management in the screening programmes. Ensure up-to-date knowledge and understanding of current and proposed future developments within screening programmes. Support the collection and analysis of complex data from local screening programmes including KPIs and annual report returns. Undertake regular review of the data with the support of data analysts and feedback to programmes in an agreed and consistent manner. Support work to improve data quality in local programmes Assist with the co-ordination and facilitation of the monitoring and performance of local screening practice against agreed standards. Coordinate the validation of statistical reports produced by local screening programmes and feedback any problems to appropriate regional and national organisations under the direction of the QA Manager/Deputy Manager Recommend and undertake further analysis on data for QA and audit purposes. Assist the QA Senior Advisors/Advisors with the management and analysis of statutory returns, audit data and screening QA data. Ensure accurate and complete statutory returns are made to the Department of Health and the dissemination of relevant information to all relevant parties concerned. Create and develop reports, spreadsheets and databases for the presentation of results and surveys to key stakeholders. Triage, escalate and manage screening incidents for your region. Provide advice and support in the case of screening incidents ensuring the safety of patients. Ensure that any SI or complex/high risk incidents are escalated as appropriate Provide advice on unexpected events/adverse incidents occurring within screening programmes and recognize the level of importance and sensitivity of such situations. Refer on to more senior staff or Professional Clinical Advisors as necessary. Ensure that there is cross cover and resilience in the screening programme and support the SQAS team in maintaining the schedule of interventions, locality educational activities and workflows. Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the applicationYou can find further details about the job, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Participate in policy or service development both within the team and the wider environment of the national programmeParticipate in relevant Programme Centre meetings and participate in national working groupsContribute to the development and implementation of the organisational plan to ensure regular and formal quality assurance of NHS screening programmes. Undertake service review/audit using national tools; make recommendations for service improvements and reporting outcomes from QA processes. Monitor progress of visits and other QA interventions Manage the implementation of the QA cycle from self-assessment and pre-visit preparation, including the overall management of any visit programme Undertake in depth analysis, interpretation and production of complex and multiple reportsEnsure that visits/reviews and other QA interventions are conducted by appropriate and trained reviewers according to agreed protocol and that all involved are familiar with the nationally agreed standardsAdvise national portfolio lead and national QA manager on matters relating to the specified programme/programme cluster, ensuring that where visits are undertaken, review teams provide accurate, appropriate feedback to commissioners, provider executive and programme teams on the findings of the review visit; highlighting any issues / concerns raised during the interventionLead the QA prioritisation process including the identification of appropriate QA interventionsSupport the identification and sharing of best practice in screening quality assurance to support service improvement and improve outcomes for service users Contribute or lead on the development of national QA policies as requested, either singly or in collaboration, ensuring that policies are appropriately consulted uponContribute to developing the NHS Screening Programmes by acquiring and collating information through Regional QA processes to inform policy and service developmentProvide specialist advice to Screening and Immunisation commissioning teams in implementation of new screening programmes and further development of existing programmes where appropriate Use specialist knowledge and expertise to advise local programmes and commissioners on the quality of the screening programmes and provide guidance on how to deliver high quality programmesProvide appropriate and timely specialist advice to support the investigation and management of incidents delegating to other members of the QA Team where appropriate but providing ongoing oversightEnsure that areas of underperformance and adverse QA reports are investigated and addressed, escalating referrals to appropriate authoritative bodies if required. Oversee implementation of action plans and routinely monitor progress

The QA Advisors key responsibility is to deliver a screening quality assurance programme and support the development of policy, methods and tools for quality assurance. The post holder should provide specialist advice related to a defined portfolio of NHS screening programmes whilst building and managing relationships with local, and national stakeholders. The post holder will work within a specialist team, led by a Senior QA Advisor with responsibility to: create and develop reports, spreadsheets and databases for the presentation of results and surveys to key stakeholders; participate in relevant Programme Centre meetings national working groups as required; contribute to the development and implementation of the organisational plan to ensure regular and formal quality assurance of NHS screening programmes. Undertake service review/audit using national tools; make recommendations for service improvements and reporting outcomes from QA processes. Monitor progress of visits; manage communications with the organisations and professionals involved in review process; manage the implementation of the QA cycle from self-assessment and pre-visit/intervention preparation, including the management of any visit/intervention programme; review and analyse self-assessment and key evidence submissions to develop consistent and appropriate briefs for sessional experts / professional and clinical advisors and any visiting review teams; support the Senior QA Advisor in ensuring that where full QA visits are undertaken, review teams provide accurate, appropriate feedback to commissioners, provider executive and programme teams on the findings of the review visit; highlighting any issues / concerns raised during the visit; implement a consistent approach to the QA process across in a defined place, in association with peers, replicate this across England; support the development and lead implementation of national guidance and toolkits/templates throughout your region or other regions; obtain and provide feedback on policies, procedures and QA tools for regional/national QA and programme leads; analyse complex data from local screening programmes including KPIs and annual report returns; act as the key resource for provision of information regarding NHS screening programmes; use specialist knowledge and expertise to advise local programmes and commissioners on the quality of the screening programmes and provide guidance on how to deliver high quality programmes; participate in incident investigation meetings when required, providing progress reports to the Senior QA Advisor, the senior clinical lead (CPH) and the national portfolio team; and ensure that areas of underperformance and adverse QA reports are investigated and addressed, escalating referrals to appropriate authoritative bodies if required. Oversee implementation of action plans and routinely monitor progress. If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Staff Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days' annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan.

Introduction

In-House Services (IHS) provides high-quality facilities and services to Members and their staff, and to staff of the House of Commons, supporting them to carry out their work in a clean, comfortable, safe and efficient environment.

Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team (PMST), within In House Services (IHS), consists of approximately 115 in-house staff and a large number of contractors who maintain the Parliamentary estates (Commons & Lords) buildings, engineering systems and furnishings in order to ensure a fully functioning, safe working environment, equipped for the demands of the 21st century.

The Role

The primary purpose of this role will be to ensure that the Parliamentary Maintenance Services Team complies with all relevant statutory maintenance regulations in addition to acting as Parliament's Responsible Person for Legionella management and acting as Parliaments' Deputy responsible person for asbestos management. The role will proactively identify issues, take corrective actions, make recommendations for resolution, escalating non-compliance issues promptly and appropriately.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Take responsibility for developing and ongoing monitoring of arrangements for effective Legionella Management including managing the Parliamentary Legionella Management plan and ensuring current operational practices reflect current Legislation and guidance.
• To assist with the management of the estate wide confined spaces and roof access management plans including ensuring appropriate safe working practices are in place.
• Carry out monthly audits to ensure that all statutory maintenance is identified and recorded on PMSTs work management system and monitored for 100% compliance, including investigation of escalation of non-compliances.

Skills and Experience

Essential Qualifications:

• Legionella Management (BOHS P901, P903) or a specific City and Guilds relating to legionella management.
• Asbestos Management (BOHS P405, S301, W504, P407, D407)

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of building services related to statutory legislation and its application and compliance regimes.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of managing asbestos and legionella issues in large buildings or estates.
• Proven ability to demonstrate experience in managing contracts including contract specification, procurement, and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to engage with a variety of people and adapt style and content to meet audience needs whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• CV & Supporting Statement - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and supporting statement with a 500-word limit.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.

The salary is inclusive of a Market Sector Allowance of £3,500 per annum for a period of two years. Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

#LI-Hybrid

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Risk & Assurance Advisor

Reference Number - 79569

This Risk & Assurance Advisor position will report to the Risk & Assurance manager and will work within the human resources directorate based in our London office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary depending on your level of experience and a bonus of 7.5%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote

Close Date: 22/09/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme

• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Occupational Health support

• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.

• Discounted access to sports and social clubs

• Employee Assistance Programme.

This position is ideal for an experienced, qualified auditor or risk and assurance advisor looking to use their experience within a supportive and dynamic environment. As a Risk & Assurance Advisor at UK Power Networks, you will help ensure the integrity and effectiveness of our risk management and assurance processes. You will gain broad exposure across the entire organisation, contributing to our status as a high-performing Distribution Network Operator.

UK Power Networks is a frontier performer in our sector in the core areas of safety, customer service, reliability, and resilience. We are a critical part of ensuring the transition to Net Zero, in addition to entering a new regulated price control period. We are moving away from traditional methods of simply investing to build a physical network to building a smarter, more flexible, and efficient energy system.

The Risk & Assurance team is a trusted and respected group of professionals with diverse backgrounds, covering Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk, Regulatory Compliance, and Fraud Investigations. The Internal Audit team works with the business to provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of UK Power Networks' internal control environment. We are a catalyst for change, helping the business aim to improve its control environment and performance. We use the latest Data Analytics tools and methodologies in our assurance reviews to provide enhanced assurance and valuable insights.

Scope and Principal Requirements

This autonomous role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated professional to influence and shape the future of risk management within a dynamic, regulated industry. You will ensure the UK's transition to Net Zero by improving and establishing the latest assurance techniques.

• Leadership: Lead a portfolio of diverse internal audit assignments, ensuring the highest standards of quality and integrity. You will provide assurance over all risks faced by the organisation.

• Partner Engagement: Build relationships with partners at all levels, including Executive leadership and external partners. You will help drive improvements.

• Advisory Role: Use your expertise to advise the business on risk management practices, ensuring that risks are identified, avoided, and managed according to our vision and goals.

• Collaboration: Work with the wider Risk & Assurance team to implement opportunities for integrated assurance, using the latest data analytics tools to provide enhanced insights and value.

• Continuous Improvement: Apply your experience, knowledge to produce recommendations that lead to tangible, meaningful and measurable results.

Essential experience:

• A relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or an assurance/audit/compliance qualification (e.g., CIA, ACCA, CIMA).

• Experience in internal audit or a related assurance function.

• Experience with internal control frameworks and risk management principles.

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior leadership.

• Lead others to solve complex issues across a functional organisation, and an emphasis on using data to create solutions.

• Write accurate, concise and impactful audit reports and you will discuss sensitive topics

Advantageous experience:

• Experience in the utilities or industrial sectors, with an understanding of the operational risks and regulatory environment.

• Familiarity with fraud investigations or regulatory compliance processes.

• Experience with the energy industry and a commitment to contributing to the UK's transition to Net Zero.

Personal Attributes:

• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a willingness to work across all areas of the Risk & Assurance team.

• Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation in assurance practices.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a fire control centre officer for a prestigious bustling and vibrant riverside destination set in a magnificent setting in the heart of London Bridge. There is something for everyone at this stunning destination and we are looking for high calibre SIA Licensed Security Personnel to join our Team.
The roles are diverse, interesting, busy, and vibrant in line with the nature of the destination. If this sounds like the perfect job for you, please apply.
Information:

Position: Fire Control Centre Officer
Location: London Bridge
Pay Rate: £14.41 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week
Shifts: 4 on 4 off Days & NIghts

Job Requirements:

SIA CCTV Licence required
SIA Door Supervisor licence would be a bonus
Strong IT ability – including Excel, Word, Outlook
Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
Good knowledge of local area
Excellent levels of customer service at all times
Demonstrated ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
To have a smart appearance befitting the company
Good organisational skills, flexibility and reliability
First Aid trained is a bonus
Be fully aware of current CCTV policies and data protection requirements

Duties:

The officer at all times, carry out their duties and responsibilities to comply with policies/procedures.
To respond to all incidents within 12a Hays gelleria, taking ownership of the situation through to its natural conclusion to both client and management satisfaction.
Effective communication with the Control Room Manager and Duty security manager and escalate any issues as required or necessary.
Assist the area 3 supervisor in the fire command centre and issue access passes, keys & radios and ensure that the issue logs are kept up to date & report any anomalies to the area 3 Supervisor.
Carry out varying administrative tasks as directed by the management team.
Action access control requests from the Intercom at varying entry points on the estate.
Maintain the daily occurrence log (DOB) to ensure all incidents and occurrences are up to date.
Be conversant with all life safety systems and assist in responding to all emergencies promptly.
Direct any telephone enquiries or messages to the relevant person or department
Answer enquires received on the intercom and action access requests from various locations as required.
Action and communicate fire alarms as received in the fire command centre
Answer and transfer telephone calls
Action permit and access requests
Ensure officers are on post and that positions are not down manned without authorisation.
In the absence of the Area 3 Supervisor send out MINS or ENIPs as and when required with the parameters set out in operating procedures and as directed by the client.
Follow protocols for maintain the security of the Fire Command Centre and its facilities.
At all times the post holder must maintain and respect the security and sensitivity of the service. Comply with the adopted Code of Practice and service operational procedures at times, breaches of which will result in disciplinary action being taken.
Any other duties which are equal or similar to the responsibility level and the grade of the post
Ensure accurate records are maintained of all equipment, including Radios, BWCs and ensure that all officers on the estate are correctly equipped.
Maintain the Fire Command Centre visitor logs
To monitor and operate communication with Security Officers (When required).
To manage and organise all onsite duties, so that operational needs are met.
Operationally assist and support the Security Team as required - Organise Security to attend to alarm activations and incidents on shift.
Ensure a thorough handover is conducted with the FCC officer of the previous shift.

The roles will cover arrange of internal & external duties, inclusive but not limited to
Safeguarding the premises, people and assets within the estate, Excellent Customer Service, CCTV Surveillance, Security Systems knowledge, Internal & External Patrolling, Fire Marshalling duties, banksman duties, Incident Management, First Aid, Concierge Duties, Reception cover, Maintaining access and egress for emergency vehicles at all times, Ensuring entrances and exits are not blocked or access restricted and providing a 5* service to the public and clients.
Benefits:

Health care plan (HSF)
Perk Box (HSF) – discounts & offers from cinema tickets to days out
Cycle to work scheme
Tailed Site Uniform
First class training allowing you to develop your skills
A view for career development
Long service & Employee Recognition awards

CIS Security has been providing manned guarding services since 1972 and has developed into one of the most effective and reliable security companies in England. At CIS Security, we work as a team to deliver operational excellence and truly believe that the service we provide is unparalleled in the security industry.
At CIS Security Ltd, we do not just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. CIS Security Ltd is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, quality, and business needs.
Due to the volume of applications, if we have not contacted you within three weeks of initial contact then you have not been successful on this occasion.