Total 185 Education / Training job vacancies in Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8RW

• You will manage the administrative activities of the NROTC Programs.
• You will conduct administrative orientation briefs for new students. Maintains all student records, files, and collects data required in administering all aspects of the NROTC program.
• You will compose a variety of Naval and business letters, memoranda, directives, statistical and narrative reports, endorsement, messages and forms, utilizing a computer, as appropriate.
• You will obtain, evaluate, and process all related medical program requirements and medical examinations.

The Role and Department

The Department of Biosciences is composed of 62 academic staff and research fellows; around 50 research and technical support staff; over 90 Research Postgraduate students and over 500 Single Honours undergraduate students, and also teaches students from the Natural Sciences programme. The Department is committed to an ethos of research-led teaching at both BSc and MBiol levels, and was ranked 5th in the UK for Biological Sciences Departments in the Complete University Guide 2024.

Our basic science underpins applications across each-and-every sector of the bio-economy, including Biotechnology, Ecology and Agritechnology. Research programmes are grouped in the following areas: Molecular Plant Sciences; Biomolecular Interactions; Ecology, Evolution and Environment; and Animal Cells and Systems. These groups organise focused seminar series, Research Away Days, manage joint research facilities, oversee mentoring, internal peer review and serve to nucleate larger research projects. Along with our excellent research facilities such as bioimaging, proteomics, metabolomics and genomics we offer a high quality and supportive environment for our research staff.

The Dept. of Biosciences partners with other areas of research strength in Durham University including Computational Sciences and Chemistry, and encourages multidisciplinary research for Health and Wellbeing. Durham University was listed in the Times Higher World Top 50 Life Science Challengers (July 2017).

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Hays is pleased to be working exclusively with one of Northern Ireland's leading manufacturing companies to recruit a Training and Quality Coordinator to join their team on a fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic role for someone from a technical background (FMCG) who wants to support the work force with training, development, employee upskilling and ensuing quality metrics.

Your new role
Training Delivery:

• Conduct classroom training, hands-on sessions, and coaching on the shop floor
• Develop and deliver induction programs for new staff at all levels
• Source and coordinate external training activities
• Maintain site training matrices to ensure all training is up-to-date
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training and development activities

Quality Management:

• Implement and manage Quality Management Systems through effective training of the workforce
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards
• Prepare for and participate in audits (BRC)
• Continuous Improvement:
• Be an integral part of the improvements program, contributing to ongoing enhancements in processes and systems

IT Competence:

• Utilise IT skills, especially in Excel and e-learning management systems, to support training and quality management activities

General Duties:

• Perform any other reasonable work instructions as requested by technical or other site departments
  
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• A degree in a related discipline, such as Food Science, Quality Systems, Microbiology
• An awareness of Quality Management Systems and HACCP
• Familiarity with BRC and major retailer audits would be desirable
• Proficiency in IT, particularly Excel and e-learning management systems
• Previous experience in a similar role where you have had to coordinate and deliver training on technical/specialist topics
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
  
  
  

What you'll get in return


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• Improve the financial readiness of the force and family through program evaluation, assessment, and research.
• Develop and/or monitor financial literacy and preparedness training and readiness in the agency at specific career and life events of Service members.
• Build and strengthen working relationships and arrangements with the appropriate staffs of the other financial education agencies.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations governing consumer credit and assess the impact of these changes on protections afforded Service members and their families.
• Participate in working groups as required to review training, readiness, and education materials.
• Conduct ongoing program assessments and identify program successes and shortfalls
• Prepare and submit results of the annual financial literacy and preparedness report for submission.
• Manage a comprehensive financial education on financial services available under law.
• Manage the requirements of the financial literacy training and readiness program for Service members.

• Define goals to be met on major program issues, recommends a course of action, and implements the approved course of action.
• Develop detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation, administration and change of the assigned program, and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
• Develop and coordinate innovative and comprehensive nationwide environmental health sciences public education and community engagement programs.
• Develop programs designed to increase public understanding of NIEHS's programs and goals; and engages diverse communities throughout the country in the work of the Institute.
• Coordinate environmental health sciences literacy projects, bringing together diverse stakeholders to advance the state of environmental health sciences literacy in multiple audiences.
• Serve as liaison to informal learning organizations and community-based organizations to increase an understanding of the NIEHS mission.
• Consult with subject-matter scientists to develop the NIEHS process for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all science education materials; reviews educational and outreach materials.

• Define goals to be met on major program issues, recommends a course of action, and implements the approved course of action.
• Develop detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation, administration and change of the assigned program, and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
• Develop and coordinate innovative and comprehensive nationwide environmental health sciences public education and community engagement programs.
• Develop programs designed to increase public understanding of NIEHS's programs and goals; and engages diverse communities throughout the country in the work of the Institute.
• Coordinate environmental health sciences literacy projects, bringing together diverse stakeholders to advance the state of environmental health sciences literacy in multiple audiences.
• Serve as liaison to informal learning organizations and community-based organizations to increase an understanding of the NIEHS mission.
• Consult with subject-matter scientists to develop the NIEHS process for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all science education
  materials; reviews educational and outreach materials.

The Registered Nurse IV Chief of Education functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Service (PCS) and other facility services. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and Veteran Integrated Systems Network (VISN) levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to assist Nurse Managers (NM) and Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide, assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care.

Functions or scope of assigned duties include but are not limited to:

The Chief of Education provides senior leadership and oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations within the Education Department as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS). Provides direct supervision over the following areas to include, but not limited to Nursing Education, Diabetes Education Program, Competency Program, Coach Mentor program, and the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program. Additionally, is responsible for New Employee Orientation, New Supervisor Training programs, and the facility LEAD program.

The Chief of Education demonstrates creative approaches in the provision of education and training for patients and staff within the main facility and Community Based Outreach Clinics (CBOCs). Responsible for generating and disseminating new knowledge relevant to clinical practice, nursing administration, and nursing education. The Chief of Education is directly responsible for education needs assessments; provision, design, and evaluation of staff and patient education activities; provision of Library Services by the Learning Resource Center (LRC); and acts as the education liaison to all medical center services and the VISN Education Council. The Chief of Education has fiscal oversight of education program funding, scholarship program management, and LRC budget. Responsible for budget planning, forecasting, management, coaching and supervision of nursing and administrative support staff, program development, performance improvement leadership, labor management activities and participation in the interdisciplinary team.

The Chief of Education may serve as the Designated Learning Officer (DLO) for the medical center. The DLO oversees, assesses, and strengthens Veterans Affairs (VA) training and education mission. The DLO ensures compliance with all federal, state, and VHA laws and regulations, and all accrediting body standards. They are also responsible for the Veterans Affairs Student Trainee Experience Program (VA STEP) and nursing trainees. They will consult with VHA's Employee Education System (EES) as needed to ensure compliance with staff education functions such as mandatory training, Talent Management System (TMS), availability of learning resources, and all Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO) reporting related to nursing education. Provides administrative support for the VA National Nursing Education Initiative (NNEI) scholarship program.

The Chief of Education supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. They champion a High Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based health care solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30a.m.- 4:00p.m.
Telework: Ad-HOC telework may be available at the discretion of the ADPCS
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The Role and the Department

The Faculty of Arts & Humanities is looking to recruit a Grade 4 Learning and Teaching Administrator to join the Learning and Teaching team in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. As well as having responsibility for the Faculty's well-established Liberal Arts programme, the team is also responsible for the delivery of a suite of interdisciplinary postgraduate programmes some of which are delivered remotely, that launched in October 2024. As well as having responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of student-facing processes administered by the Faculty Office, the role will therefore be able to contribute to the development of new processes underpinning the delivery of these new programmes. The postholder will also be expected to provide an excellent staff and student experience as the first point of contact for enquiries relating to the Faculty's programmes and processes. The role will involve:

* Supporting key education processes, liaising with other team members as well as professional services colleagues in colleges, departments and central services.

* Under the direction of the L&T Manager and working with other members of the Faculty Learning and Teaching team, take responsibility for day-to-day support for the Faculty's Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Postgraduate Taught programmes, acting as a key point of contact for enquiries relating to admissions, induction, registration, progression, module and programme changes. The role requires using initiative to solve problems through liaison with other departments and services and escalating issues to more experienced team members where appropriate.

* Under the direction of the L&T Manager, and in collaboration with other members of the Faculty's Learning and Teaching team, taking responsibility for the administration of key student-facing processes within and across the Faculty. This aspect of the role will require excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.

* Co-ordinating student-facing events, activities and resources relating to the programmes, including induction events and open days.

* Providing administrative support for Faculty Examination Boards, including inputting and checking student marks, preparing agendas and other supporting documentation, and ensuring that actions are recorded and followed up.

The Faculty Learning and Teaching Administrator will possess excellent organisational and time management skills, display a high degree of initiative and flexibility, and demonstrate a commitment to customer service excellence and collaborative working. The Faculty Office places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and collegiality, as well as professional development, and team members are encouraged and supported to identify and take forward process improvements and other initiatives in order to develop the key skills and competencies required for progression to more senior roles. The post older may also be asked to support other departments within Arts and Humanities, which will provide an opportunity to gain experience of working within department(s) and help identify areas of best practice. This is a highly dynamic role within a supportive environment, which will provide the role holder with experience of and insight into the processes and systems that support the student journey in Departments, Faculties and other units within the University.

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Major duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for working with the DVAHCS Education Department and OAA in establishing affiliations with university audiology and speech pathology clinics. This includes conferring with several university department chairpersons, faculty clinic program directors, and university legal counsel for agreement compliance.
• Maintains a database of all university of affiliates with their respective contacts including university accreditation information.
• Possesses the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA and/or is a Fellow of AAA (F-AAA) until obtaining their CCC-A, and serves as the Point of Contact for all university matters including disciplinary and grading actions.
• Develops and maintains an Audiology and Speech Pathology training handbook with the policies and procedures of the DVAMC and the ASPS Service.
• Develops and provides initial training program for all Audiology students and arranges training for Speech Pathology students to include:

1. Hospital policies and procedures
2. Introduction to each of the services provided within the clinic
3. Infection Control and RME procedures for each piece of equipment
4. Training on each piece of equipment located within the respective clinics
5. Criteria for referral to other clinics or specialty testing within /outside of ASPS
6. Introduction to the disciplinary teams the Audiology and Speech Pathology students will rotate through

• Coordinates and mentors students to complete hearing screening exams for Police, Boiler Plant and other employees as requested by Occupational Health Service.
• Requests input from all staff on student progress and signs off on all clinic contact hours for students per affiliation (written, electronic TYPON system, or other applications).
• Maintains contact with affiliate at least twice per semester (mid-term and final evaluations) and arranges for site visits from University affiliates as needed.