Total 10 Others level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Worcester, WR1 2HW

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see JD and PS

What the school offers its staff

Please see the school website

Commitment to safeguarding

NWHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. We have implemented procedures designed to both prevent unsuitable people from working with our students and with the aim of recruiting staff who share and understand our commitment to safeguarding. The recruitment and selection process makes sure we recruit suitable people, we will ensure that those involved in the recruitment and employment of staff to work with children have received appropriate safer recruitment training. Steps are in place during our recruitment and selection process to ensure we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are keen to hear from you if you are:

• an excellent classroom practitioner
• committed to raising achievement and transforming learning
• well-organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• excited at the prospect of teaching bright, hard-working students

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to inspire highly able and well-motivated students to fulfil and exceed their potential
• a dynamic and supportive working environment
• a well-established Induction Programme
• opportunities for professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint either an experienced or emerging leader who is also an excellent Science Teacher to join us from 1 January 2025. Biology or Chemistry specialism is preferable. The successful candidate will be required to teach across the full ability range including KS3, KS4 and their subject specialism at KS5.

The exact responsibilities of the TLR post are negotiable but will certainly include a significant role in ensuring the most impactful teaching and learning across the faculty.

For further details, please refer to the person specification.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to a cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:

• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts

For further details, please refer to the job description which details the support the successful candidate will have.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will be required to teach across the full ability range including KS3 Science, KS4 and KS5 Biology. Ability to teach KS4 Chemistry or Physics is desirable.

For further details, please refer to the person specification.

What the school offers its staff

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly successful, hard-working and friendly faculty whose work, professional development and well-being is greatly valued and supported by the Senior Leadership Team.

Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:

• 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
• 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
• Eldercare Advice
• Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
• Gym discounts

For further details, please refer to the job description which details the support the successful candidate will have.

Commitment to safeguarding

Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are keen to hear from you if you are:

• an excellent classroom practitioner
• committed to raising achievement and transforming learning
• well-organised, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team
• excited at the prospect of teaching bright, hard-working students

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• the opportunity to inspire highly able and well-motivated students to fulfil and exceed their potential
• a dynamic and supportive working environment
• a well-established Induction Programme
• opportunities for professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Key Working Relationships: Ward/Department staff, Principal Investigators, Patients and their relatives/ carers/ significant other, Staff in other departments across Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Pharmacy, Pathology and Radiology, Research & Development Directorate Team, including research delivery staff, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Research Consortium, Clinical Trials Units/Academic Sponsors, Pharmaceutical companies/Clinical Research Organisations, West Midlands Clinical Research Network This role also promotes the work of Cure Leukaemia to the wider public, and will be the key liaison with the Cure Leukaemia trial nurses in Birmingham. They will have strong links with the Birmingham Haematology clinical trials done through the Centre for Clinical Haematology in Birmingham. Risk Assessment : This post involves manual handling activities, exposure to bodily fluids and exposure to high noise levels. It may also involve exposure to challenging behaviour. The post requires standard keyboard use, sitting for periods at a computer and screen, travel between Trust sites. Job Purpose: We are committed to supporting research that is relevant and accessible to our patients via our Trusts research strategy. Through clinical research we can assess the efficacy of new medication, diagnostics, and treatment regimes. This helps to build the evidence for new approaches to improve patient care. This post will be based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, with some cross site working. They will enable patients to take part in clinical trials locally. The postholder is responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical research within haematology. This will involve establishing study feasibility, pre-trial set-up activities, recruitment of participants, education and monitoring of research patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data. The role involves using an in-depth knowledge of research protocols and their application in practice, alongside a working knowledge and compliance with the local, national and international research regulations. The post holder will work collaboratively with all research stakeholders (e.g. Principal Investigators, clinicians, academics and Research Networks) in the management of their own caseload and the supervision of junior staff. They will be required to work across sites and on studies in other specialty areas as required. Key Duties: Clinical - Research Supporting consultant medical staff and the Research Team with research projects Ensure that informed consent is obtained according to ethical and legal guidelines as part of the risk management process for Research Governance and ICH-GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice), including receiving informed consent for studies where appropriate To ensure patients and their families are given appropriate oral and written information regarding planned care and the disease process Evaluate patient eligibility for clinical trials entry, co-ordinating pre-study tests, obtaining results and arranging appropriate appointments according to the trial protocol Identify barriers to recruitment and develop action plans to overcome these with the Research Team Organise relevant investigations in research studies Responsibility for ascertaining from patients whether adverse or serious adverse events have occurred and reporting these appropriately as part of the risk management process for Research Governance Ensure patients are randomised and allocated treatment in accordance with the clinical trial protocol. Collect any samples required as part of the clinical trial and ensure safe and appropriate storage of specimens, including processing as required Support the administration of trial drugs as required, be aware of, and report any unusual side effects, as per local policy and protocol requirements Provide continuity of care for patients and their carers throughout the trial programme Review patients independently and with supervision to initiate changes in management of care in accordance with trial protocol To work with other members of the Research Nurse Team to provide an expert nurse led service for patients in clinical trials, to improve quality of life Responsible for the entry of data on paper/electronic case report forms (CRFs) for all studies and ensuring trials are conducted according to the relevant regulations and SOPs Responsible for ensuring the data is submitted to research sponsors within the timescales required by the Sponsors Regular liaison with the Sponsor relating to the studies Implement and adhere to the principles of ICH-GCP Act as a role model for excellence in research Education/Research: To participate in, and contribute to, the academic programme of seminars and staff meetings in the locality. Instruct individual patients and/or carers in specialised procedures and requirements of their participation in research projects To share knowledge and expertise with peers To demonstrate a continuous process of professional and personal changes in professional practice To comply with all statutory, Trust, Research and Development Directorate policies and procedures and to take an active role in the development of such policies and procedures Clinical Governance: Maintain up to date knowledge of information, procedures and developments To ensure the efficient actioning of the complaints procedure in accordance with the Trust policy in conjunction with the Head of Research Operations To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures To ensure that research is performed in an environment that complies with Health and Safety standards Data Protection Professional Accountability: To adhere to relevant Professional Code/s of Conduct To adhere to revalidation requirements by attending study days/lectures to maintain professional development for all qualified staff To undertake research within the ICH-GCP and Research Governance standards Vision and Values: The Trust aims to provide local services for local people. It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment. To continue to be the major provider of acute/specialist services for the people of Worcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding, high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people Driving this commitment are the Trust-wide signature behaviours: Do what we say we will do No Delays, every day We listen, we learn, we lead Work together, celebrate together

Ward/Department staff, Principal Investigators, Patients and their relatives/ carers/ significant other, Staff in other departments across Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, Pharmacy, Pathology and Radiology, Research & Development Directorate Team, including research delivery staff, Herefordshire and Worcestershire Research Consortium, Clinical Trials Units/Academic Sponsors, Pharmaceutical companies/Clinical Research Organisations, West Midlands Clinical Research Network Risk Assessment : This post involves manual handling activities, exposure to bodily fluids and exposure to high noise levels. It may also involve exposure to challenging behaviour. The post requires standard keyboard use, sitting for periods at a computer and screen, travel between Trust sites. Job Purpose We are committed to supporting research that is relevant and accessible to our patients. Through clinical research we can assess the efficacy of new medication, diagnostics, and treatment regimes. This helps to build the evidence for new approaches to improve patient care. This role will be a key part of the research delivery team providing dedicated clinical trials support to patients at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Working closely with clinical colleagues, you will provide support for day-to-day research delivery activities, ensuring the requirements of study protocols and legislation are met. The department is involved in a range of clinical studies including pioneering Covid-19 research, life changing oncology and haematology trials, internationally recognised midwifery, renal and surgical studies, and many more. You will have the opportunity to get involved with a range of these, having direct contact with patients, carers and staff.You will be based within the oncology team and be responsible for working across the sites and may extend outside of the oncology specialty. The postholder is responsible for assessing and managing the care pathways for patients and carers participating in clinical research within oncology. This will involve establishing study feasibility, pre-trial set-up activities, recruitment of participants, education and monitoring of research patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data. The role involves following research protocols and local, national and international research regulations. The post holder will work collaboratively with all research stakeholders (e.g. Principal Investigators, clinicians, academics and Research Networks) in the management of their own caseload and the supervision of junior staff. The postholder would be expected to undertake appropriate training to work towards Accreditation on the Clinical Research Practitioner Register. Key Duties: Clinical To identify eligible patients for studies by, reviewing notes, use software and attending appropriate clinics Interview, consent, recruit, support and monitor patients in clinical trials and research studies. This involves explaining complex information at potentially distressing times. To ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the research protocol in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial. Arrange investigations required to establish eligibility and safety for trial entry Maintain adequate patient records and ensure all relevant information is documented in the patients medical and trial notes. Provide continuity of care for patients and their carers throughout the trial programme. Provide non-clinical advice and support as appropriate. To provide ongoing information, education and support to patients and carers regarding clinical trials. To undertake venepuncture and the collection of blood and other samples as required by the trial protocol and in accordance with local procedures. To maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation of patient events in clinical records as required Collect and enter data for patients in treatment and non-treatment trials To report clinical incidents and any areas of concern to line manager as appropriate Administer questionnaires / diaries to patients, provide instruction and subsequent collection Review patient records, identify source data, accurately record a range of data both electronically and in paper format, in a timely manner. Perform consistency checks on data collected for each patient throughout their trial journey. Resolve inconsistencies and respond to data queries. Responsible for identifying serious adverse events and adverse events (either from communicating with patients, carers or clinical colleagues, or from investigating medical records) and reporting these within set deadlines. Design forms to capture source data; the forms will be specific to each trial but will have an agreed format Design and maintain spreadsheets / databases to track patient journeys in trials. The spreadsheets / databases may be used by all members of the research team as an information resource. Responsible for ensuring trial subjects adhere to trial protocols Ensure that trials are conducted according to the Research Governance and legislative frameworks Maintain clinical trial site files to ensure a complete audit trail for trials. Assist in the review of trial protocols and identify resource implications for the site. Assist with trial set up, liaising with clinicians, supporting departments, other healthcare professionals and trials units, as required Working with supporting departments such as Pharmacy, Radiology, Pathology to facilitate the timely set up and smooth running of clinical trials Management Disseminate information on new trials Assist in the set-up of clinical trials and ongoing documentation associated with clinical trials such as amendments Assist in review of, and adhere to local Standard Operating Procedures for research Communicate regularly and effectively: with team colleagues, Principal Investigator, R&I, supporting departments, trials unit staff, Research Delivery Network, other trust staff and others as required to ensure that research studies run to time and target and that teams work together and are kept informed. Provide cover for research colleagues in their absence. Assist in the planning and delivery of any meetings that help facilitate the smooth running of the research portfolio and team. Professional and Educational Responsibilities Act as a resource for colleagues in relation to clinical trials To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of clinical research and relevant clinical specialties Actively engage in personal development, contributing to own performance review and personal development plan. Work towards Clinical Research Practitioner Accreditation To maintain links with other clinical research staff across the Trust and RDN West Midlands to share knowledge and to provide mutual support. Attend national meetings in relation to clinical research as appropriate and agreed with local training link Mentor new staff and provide training in own discipline as required. Liase with departments and wards at the site/s, in order to promote a good working environment, integration of research, and maintain open channels of communication. Liaise with Clinical Trials Units across the UK General duties: The post-holder would be based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, with regular travel to other sites across the trust To ensure that the views of research participants are effectively sought, channelled and acted upon. To ensure the efficient actioning of the complaints procedure in accordance with the Trust policy in conjunction with the Lead Research Nurse and Head of Research Operations. To understand and adhere to Trust policies and procedures. The purpose of this post should remain constant, but the duties and responsibilities may vary over time within the overall role and level of the post. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any such changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs. Vision and Values: The Trust aims to provide local services for local people. It has developed its vision to reflect this commitment. To continue to be the major provider of acute/specialist services for the people of Worcestershire (and wider) with a strong reputation for providing outstanding, high quality, reliable, accessible and integrated healthcare for local people Driving this commitment are the Trust-wide signature behaviours: Do what we say we will do No Delays, every day We listen, we learn, we lead Work together, celebrate together

Full-Time Mathematics Teacher - Worcester, UK
Position: Mathematics Teacher (Full-Time)
Location: Worcester, UK
Company: Paragon Education
Contact: Alex Waldron, Email: alex@paragon-education.com | [Phone: 0121 368 7549]

About Us:
Paragon Education is seeking a passionate Mathematics Teacher to join a secondary school in Worcester. We are dedicated to supporting schools by providing high-quality teaching staff.

Position Overview:
As a Mathematics Teacher, you will inspire students to develop their numerical and problem-solving skills, preparing them for their academic and professional futures.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging mathematics lessons.
Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
Collaborate with the Maths department to enhance curriculum delivery.
Qualifications:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of the mathematics curriculum.
Excellent classroom management skills.

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter to Alex Waldron at alex@paragon-education.com.

Full-Time Mathematics Teacher - Worcester, UK
Position: Mathematics Teacher (Full-Time)
Location: Worcester, UK
Company: Paragon Education
Contact: Alex Waldron, Email: alex@paragon-education.com | [Phone: 0121 368 7549]

About Us:
Paragon Education is seeking a passionate Mathematics Teacher to join a secondary school in Worcester. We are dedicated to supporting schools by providing high-quality teaching staff.

Position Overview:
As a Mathematics Teacher, you will inspire students to develop their numerical and problem-solving skills, preparing them for their academic and professional futures.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging mathematics lessons.
Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
Collaborate with the Maths department to enhance curriculum delivery.
Qualifications:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of the mathematics curriculum.
Excellent classroom management skills.

How to Apply:
Submit your CV and cover letter to Alex Waldron at alex@paragon-education.com.

Job Purpose: To assist the audiologist in the performance of their duties To perform range of routine tasks, including patient preparation and routine equipment maintenance. To undertake servicing and programming of replacement hearing aids and contribute to the patients rehabilitation programme. To undertake administrative and clerical duties involved in the day-to-day running of the department. To participate in maintaining a safe working environment Key Duties: Clinical Servicing and maintenance of hearing aids, to include programming of digital hearing aids. Assisting the qualified audiologist in patient preparation and clinical procedures. Advice on hearing aid care to patients and care workers. To assist audiologists in outpatient clinics at various hospitals, health centres and GP practices within the County. Stock control Administration To undertake administrative and clerical duties involved in the day-to-day running of the Audiology and Hearing Aid Services Department. Responsible for dispatching adults/paediatrics moulds and hearing aids for repair, together with the relevant documentation and the subsequent booking in procedure using the computerised audiology patient management system. Maintenance of patients records and assisting in the collection of statistical information. To assist in the smooth running of the audiology service, ensuring records are kept accurately, stock levels are regularly checked and administration is up to date. To participate in departmental income generation and balancing daily account, prior to paying into the cashier. To gain a general understanding of other departmental activities. Equipment To ensure calibration of audiometric test equipment, to BSA/departmental recommended procedures. Undertaking daily and weekly B700 mechanical and biological calibration, reporting any discrepancies to a Principal Audiologist.