Total 191 Others level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Preston, Lancashire

Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship - Preston
• Achieve the best possible outcome through a person’s medicines by managing, ordering, receiving, maintaining and supplying medicines and other pharmaceutical products safely, legally and effectively, whilst meeting the regulatory standards.
• Provide person-centred health advice to all patients, whether on prescription or over the counter, and refer them to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
• Support the management of the day-to-day operation of the pharmacy, such as clinical governance, business operation and processes, and supervise other pharmacy staff.
• Provide training to pharmacy and the wider healthcare teams, such as for new members of staff.
• Maintain a quality service through auditing and evaluating the service and processes, and respond to feedback.
• You will also gain a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3, equivalent to A level, which will enable you to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

£11.50Training to be Provided

Pharmacy Technician (Integrated) Level 3

Please see the attached Job Description for more details including the person specification. The main duties of the role are: 1. Work locally at place, across the wider ICB Medicines Optimisation team, other ICB teams and directorates and across the system to contribute to the implementation of Medicines Optimisation plans and priorities to meet the objectives of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Strategy, associated plans, and medicines value, safety and quality. 2. Contribute to the development and implementation of Medicines Optimisation policies, procedures and services, to improve the pharmaceutical care of patients and monitor the safe and secure handling of medicines throughout the ICB. 3. Contribute to the publication of ICB newsletters, prescribing bulletins and guidelines. 4. Assist in the implementation of local Lancashire and South Cumbria pathways, guidance and formulary and national evidence-based prescribing guidelines that support quality and medicines value. 5. Assist in the implementation of national strategies that pertain to medicine use and medicine-related aspects of primary care contracts. 6. Support audit of prescribing and medicine use across the locality place and the ICB. 7. Analyse data (e.g. e-PACT and population health) to support changes in prescribing patterns, Medicines Optimisation, improved patient outcomes, and services. 8. Review systems used for managing prescribing within the primary care setting, including Eclipse, OptimiseRx and repeat prescribing, recommending, and supporting the implementation of change where appropriate. 9. Advise on the safe and secure handling of medicines in primary care, including the use of controlled drugs, to ensure that relevant medicines management standards are met. 10. Support the investigation of performance issues relating to Medicines Optimisation. 11. Support the integration of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy across the system. 12. Develop or collaborate in research and audit programmes to review aspects of prescribing or pharmaceutical service provision. 13. Support projects across the ICB and system, working with the Medicines Optimisation teams in other localities as needed. 14. Support projects in the locality where there is a need specific to the locality considering if the need is applicable to other localities.

Please see the attached Job Description for more details including the person specification. The main duties of the role are: 1. Work locally at place, across the wider ICB Medicines Optimisation team, other ICB teams and directorates and across the system to contribute to the implementation of Medicines Optimisation plans and priorities to meet the objectives of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Strategy, associated plans, and medicines value, safety and quality. 2. Contribute to the development and implementation of Medicines Optimisation policies, procedures and services, to improve the pharmaceutical care of patients and monitor the safe and secure handling of medicines throughout the ICB. 3. Contribute to the publication of ICB newsletters, prescribing bulletins and guidelines. 4. Assist in the implementation of local Lancashire and South Cumbria pathways, guidance and formulary and national evidence-based prescribing guidelines that support quality and medicines value. 5. Assist in the implementation of national strategies that pertain to medicine use and medicine-related aspects of primary care contracts. 6. Support audit of prescribing and medicine use across the locality place and the ICB. 7. Analyse data (e.g. e-PACT and population health) to support changes in prescribing patterns, Medicines Optimisation, improved patient outcomes, and services. 8. Review systems used for managing prescribing within the primary care setting, including Eclipse, OptimiseRx and repeat prescribing, recommending, and supporting the implementation of change where appropriate. 9. Advise on the safe and secure handling of medicines in primary care, including the use of controlled drugs, to ensure that relevant medicines management standards are met. 10. Support the investigation of performance issues relating to Medicines Optimisation. 11. Support the integration of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy across the system. 12. Develop or collaborate in research and audit programmes to review aspects of prescribing or pharmaceutical service provision. 13. Support projects across the ICB and system, working with the Medicines Optimisation teams in other localities as needed. 14. Support projects in the locality where there is a need specific to the locality considering if the need is applicable to other localities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled ICT Technician to join our thriving team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our ICT infrastructure and resources run smoothly, enabling both staff and students to excel.Unsworth Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed, co-educational and non- selective Bury high school. The school is on an incredibly exciting journey of school improvement and when last inspected in November 2019 was judged to be Good in all areas.We are now three years into our “Good to Outstanding” journey. There have been many highlights, including superb outcomes at GCSE, but a particular highlight of the journey has been digitalisation. All our students and staff have a school iPad that they utilise in and out of lessons.
Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life.
In our secondary schools, we pride ourselves on our innovative approach to curriculum design, to ensure all our schools have breadth and ambition for all students, regardless of their starting points and barriers. Standard curriculum models don’t always engage all students, so we constantly seek to innovate and provide better opportunities to develop both knowledge and skills for life. We want our students to believe their curriculum is bold, exciting, purposeful, and ultimately leads to something meaningful for them. Some examples of our innovation include moving towards an extended school day, to provide a world class enrichment programme and more opportunities for essential skills like reading and cultural capital. We are also introducing vocational and technical pathways, which run through the normal school curriculum but attract support from leading employers and universities to develops work-readiness in our students, so that they can progress onto T Levels and apprenticeships. We are currently at an exciting point in their evolution, with collaboration at the heart of our collective endeavour. We don’t operate in silos: we value the power of the pack and strive to collaborate as a collective, ensuring no school or colleague is left behind. We are currently co-constructing an aligned curriculum across all EBacc curriculum subjects, to create a world class curriculum, rich in powerful knowledge and skills. This is driving up standards through the sharing of the very best practice, whilst allowing each school sufficient flexibility for autonomy to do what is right for their local context. A by-product of this approach has been the reduction in planning workload for colleagues, meaning they can spend more time on the things that matter and fostering strong relationships with pupils and delivery of the curriculum. Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment: An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays) Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.Free Eye TestsCycle to work schemeAccess to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust. We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one. Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders. Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.Participating in peer reviews.Access to a suite of online courses.Placement projects within our family of schools.Advert Close- Thursday 12th December 2024 Interview – W/c 16th December 2024Working hours: 37 hours per week, 8.00am – 4.00pm, Full Year 

Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy professional looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

Our pharmacy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as an Multisite Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: 40
Working Pattern: To be discussed in interview
Rate of Pay: £14.79ph + £1 supplement

Across the Lancashire area

About our company
At Rowlands, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. Our network of over 400 community pharmacies work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.

What your working day will look like;

• Participating in the entire dispensing process
• Checking and preparing medication orders
• Ensuring accuracy and safety in handling and distributing pharmaceuticals
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and healthcare professionals
• Delivering courteous and effective customer service at all times.

In addition to dispensing prescriptions, you'll also have the opportunity to:

• Complete and maintain accurate administrative records
• Manage the inventory of pharmaceutical stock and equipment
• Receive, store and issue medications and other supplies
• Monitor expiration dates and ensure adequate stock levels
• Provide healthcare advice and signposting customers to appropriate resources when necessary.

To be considered for this position, you must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), have an NVQ3 and have completed the additional accuracy checking course in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent qualification. Prior experience in a customer-focused environment is also required. If you meet these qualifications and have a passion for healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled ICT Technician to join our thriving team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our ICT infrastructure and resources run smoothly, enabling both staff and students to excel.

Unsworth Academy is a thriving, oversubscribed, co-educational and non- selective Bury high school. The school is on an incredibly exciting journey of school improvement and when last inspected in November 2019 was judged to be Good in all areas.

We are now three years into our “Good to Outstanding” journey. There have been many highlights, including superb outcomes at GCSE, but a particular highlight of the journey has been digitalisation. All our students and staff have a school iPad that they utilise in and out of lessons.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

We know our people are the key to our success and so we’re committed to ensuring the employment experience at Shaw Education Trust is a rewarding one.

Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include all of the National Professional Qualifications – NPQH, NPQSL, NPQEYL, NPQLL, NPQLT, NPQLTD, NPQLBC are all delivered by the Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute. In addition, we provide access to the NPQEL for Executive Leaders.

• Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
• Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
• Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participating in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

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 tasks & Responsibilities Answering patient prescription ordering telephone line Determine accuracy of both hospital and GP prescriptions with regard to medication Provide independent information to patients with regard to medicines management and through assessment initiate further support/input from other healthcare professionals where appropriate Make independent decisions regarding prescribing issues in accordance with CCG guidelines where there is a range of possible options which impact on the prescribing budget Work with the partners to develop medicines guidelines and policies and deliver training and education on prescribing and therapeutics in general practice Implement procedural and service changes relating to prescribing to GP practice staff to ensure best practice is adopted in accordance with local guidelines and legislation Ensure the provision and distribution of information to the primary healthcare team including GPs, practice managers, practice and district nurses, local community pharmacists and their patients as necessary To link into local clinical governance structures to report on risk management issues relating to the prescribing process To establish and maintain an effective working relationship with practice staff and other healthcare professionals in order to influence prescribing behaviour according to local CCG policy To support the surgery in the planning and delivery of medicines management services To work within the full range of technical pharmacy and codes of practice and protocols in order to maximise pharmaceutical support. Assist in and perform other routine tasks related to patient care directed by GP Partners & managers Other tasks include: Nursing home Prescriptions monitoring prescription requests Appliance/wound care contractor request monitoring Prescription queries from healthcare professionals / More complex queries from healthcare professionals Daily queries/information requests from clinicians Daily queries from all outside agencies including patients Working with nursing homes- answering queries/checking compliance Discharge summaries - change of medication, adding new medication before checked by the clinicians and inform necessary people eg. Patients, Nursing/care homes, Pharmacies and where needed blister pack patients Patient advice Liaising with pharmacies for best practice Action any new guidelines from LSCMMG/CCG Paperwork: Discharges / Outpatient scripts or letters & add on new meds and change / Doses Participation in administrative systems in the Practice. At all times to maintain accurate clinical records. To attend and participate in practice education sessions. Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health & Safety The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice health and safety policy including: Using personal security systems within the practice. Identifying risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Make effective use of training to update skills and knowledge. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way free from hazards. Reporting potential risks identified. Personal/Professional Development The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment this will include: Participation in annual performance review including taking responsibility for maintaining own personal/professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice and will Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions to improve and enhance the teams performance. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Work effectively with individuals from other agencies to meet patient needs. Safeguarding The practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults, but also service users and visitors to our services. All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post-holder in conjunction with the management will be responsible for ensuring they undertake the appropriate level of training relevant to their individual role and responsibilities and that they are aware of and work within the relevant safeguarding policies and procedures. The post-holder is expected to treat patients, and carers, care and compassion at all times, treating each person as an individual by offering a personalised service. The practice staff will adopt, behaviours and attitudes which promote, support and respect, privacy and dignity. Staff are expected to challenge poor practice in relation to dignity and treat each other with respect. The practice is committed to providing consistently excellent and safe patient-centred care for all those who access our services, through highly skilled, committed and compassionate staff working together. The practice does this by putting our patients at the centre of all that we do and providing the best quality care with passion and pride. All staff are required to advocate, champion, and demonstrate the practices vision and values. Communication The post holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and strive to Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Equity and Diversity The post holder will support the equity, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedure and policy. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, in non judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Equal Opportunities You are required to comply with and maintain awareness of the practice Policies relating to Equal Opportunities.

Your role will include but is not limited to: Performing drug history and completing medicines reconciliation. Assessment of patients own medicines. Utilising Our award winning Pharmacy Whiteboard for daily prioritisation. Involvement in continuous improvement projects. Effective and timely ordering of patients medications. Patient counselling Providing essential, accurate discharge information to support the electronic discharge process at ward level Carry out final accuracy checking of prescriptions in the dispensary, on the ward and in our satellite pharmacies. Providing line management and leadership to Medicine Management Assistants. Providing training and mentorship to pharmacy trainees Management of chemotherapy planning, accuracy checking and dispatching of medication.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated Facilities Manager to join our team. We are looking for:

Somebody with building management experience who can take a leading role;

A team player with high levels of emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour; A proactive individual who is quick thinking and able to problem solve;

Someone who is well organised and able to manage multiple projects and staff;

What the school offers its staff

Supportive line management and appraisal;

A Wellbeing package;

A friendly and dedicated team of experienced and supportive staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Millfield, the welfare of the child is paramount. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff should understand their responsibility to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Attitudes towards promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people will be scrutinised during the selection process for the post that you have applied for.

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 316734
Location: Preston Workshop

Are you looking for stability and variety in your next move? Join the largest, and greenest, fleet operator in the UK and take on a new challenge in a commercial vehicle workshop environment.

We’re recruiting an IMI Level 3 qualified mechanic at Preston Workshop on a Permanent contract, with the potential to earn over £70,000 per annum including overtime (shift depending).

Working Hours: Full time
- 39.5 hours per week (rotating shift pattern; week 1: 06:00
- 14:30 Mon -Frid, week 2: 6:00
- 14:30 Tues
- Sat and week 3: 13:00
- 21:30 Mon
- Frid). You will be required to work 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday day off).
We also have a permanent Night Shift Available.

What’s in it for you?


- Salary: £38,114 plus a shift allowance of £84.06 per week when working the 13:00
- 21:30 shift. The Night shift attracts a weekly shift allowance of £126.06
- Additional weekend supplement on Saturday (£50 per shift) is applicable.
-     You may be eligible for a welcome bonus of £1,500*.
-     22.5 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with service and with the option to purchase more. 
-     An excellent company matched pension scheme and financial benefits.
-     The chance to develop your career, including a customised annual training and development plan. 
-     PPE and image clothing supplied (including overalls and steel toe capped boots).
-     Exclusive discounts on shopping, tech, travel, days out and socialising for you and the family.
-     The chance to work for the Environmental Fleet of the Year 2024.
- Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.
A bit about the role

With a Fleet of over 49,000 vehicles, including traditional fuel and electric vehicles, LCVs and HGVs, maintaining our vehicles is a true team effort. We’re investing in modernising our fleet, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of makes and models. There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail as a Vehicle Technician.

- You’ll perform a full range of inspections, diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures on a range of vehicles, trailers, and mechanical equipment.
- You’ll use your own personal toolkit to undertake routine maintenance and repair light / heavy goods vehicles.
- You’ll also have access to specialist tooling and shared equipment in our modern, fully equipped workshops.
A bit about you

- Qualified mechanic: you’re fully qualified to an advanced level (IMI Level 3 in Light or Heavy vehicle or equivalent). You’ve got your own toolkit for standard repairs.
- Varied vehicle experience: Proven Vehicle Technician experience working on a wide range of vehicles, for example LCV / HGV.
- Valid UK driving licence: You hold a full manual UK driving licence.
- High working standards: you take pride in your work and do what is necessary to make sure the job is done effectively.
- Flexible to service demands: you’re able to work on a flexible shift rota. You’re always willing to support your team where necessary.
Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ to make sure you don’t miss out of this fantastic opportunity.

Trust is the foundation of everything we do at Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and build trust from the start of your journey with up. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide you your interview questions in advance. This ensures you can present your best examples. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

Follow routine maintenance schedules and procedures for the grounds and gardens, vehicles and equipment across all the Hospital sites. Carry out planned preventative maintenance in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and schedules. Assist and support the Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative /Building Manager in undertaking day-to-day maintenance of the Hospital grounds, in a way which minimises risk to self, others and complies with relevant legislation, policies, procedures. Be competent in the use of all relevant tools and equipment and work within safety guidelines current legislation and manufacturers recommendations as necessary for the completion of reactive and planned works. Identify and prioritise own workload and actively complete all documentation in a timely manner. Assist with operational tasks within the waste recycling complex as and when required. On an ad-hoc basis undertake site cleanliness and litter picking duties across all sites. Safely and correctly prepare, clean, use and store securely equipment, tools, materials and work areas leaving them in a suitable condition for future use. Hold a valid current driving licence and safely and legally drives the Trusts vehicle fleet (Including the towing of trailers) as and when required. Actively take part in the on-call rota and attends site at short notice for snow/frost clearance during the months when inclement weather may prevail. Keep the sites tidy and generally free from the accumulation of litter, leaves and debris. Inspect landscaping, footpaths and trees on a weekly basis to identify defective or dangerous areas and rectify any faults or advise Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative. Undertake pesticide spraying in accordance with statutory guidance and regulations. Assist and support the Lead Grounds Maintenance Operative/ Building Manager in project work, surveys, and other similar duties.

Biology Science Technician
Salary: Up to £23,504.91 per annum (£19,698.99 pro rata) Depending on experience
Hours: 37 per week
Weeks Per Year: Term time, 38 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Nelson & Colne College and Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: 1st December 2024
Interview Date: Monday 9th December 2024

‘Would you like to be part of a team that aims to create the extraordinary?’

Our Organisation
This role is advertised by NCC Professional Services. Part of Nelson and Colne College Group, NCC Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider College Group.

Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success that generations of families have benefited from. We pride ourselves on our individual approach to learning, where students receive outstanding teaching and support, extensive extracurricular opportunities and fantastic facilities.

Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding career prospects.

The Exciting Role
The College Group is looking for a Biology Science Technician to join our dedicated Science Team on a full-time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. Flexibility will be required in this role as the successful candidate will be based at two of the College’s campuses; Nelson and Colne College as well as Accrington and Rossendale College.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Be able to prepare and maintain resources for L2, L3, Access to HE Diploma, A-level Biological Science. This will include preparation of micro-biological media and cultures
• Research, design and trial practicals, as required
• Set-up and remove equipment in laboratories, as required
• Clean and maintain equipment and apparatus
• Care for plant and animal collections
  
  What We Are Looking For:
• Level 2 qualification in Science, Maths and English at Grade C or above
• A relevant Lab Technician qualification and/or science study at level 4 or above
• Keep up to date with current laboratory practise
• Experience of working as a science technician in a laboratory
• Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic
• Excellent IT skills
• Possess excellent communication skills

What We Offer in Return:

• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing to a maximum of 28 days (with service), plus Bank Holidays and closure days – totalling 41 days per year
• Access to a workplace pension scheme – with employer contributions of 5%
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

MUSIC TECHNICIAN – REF 240930R
Up to £20,296 p.a. (FTE £24,036 p.a.) - pay award pending
37 hours per week, 38 weeks during term time
Runshaw College has long been recognised as one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our exceptional results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the learner at the heart of all that we do.
Our shared vision provides the focus for our work: to be a Great Place to Study, a Great Place to Work, and a Great Place for Partnerships and the Community. Please see the Strategic Plan on the college website, for full details of our vision and objectives.
We now have a vacancy for a Music technician to work within The School of Music, Media and Performing Arts supporting both students and teachers; preparing and maintaining equipment, as well as supporting students during lessons and study periods. This is an ideal role for someone who has experience working within Music Technology as we have a ProTools based studio and also operate using Ableton and a variety of other software. To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience and knowledge of working within a busy Music environment and a willingness to work with a wide range of students with different skills and ambitions.
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 29th November 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

Contribute to the delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy service Use EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record system Manage stock appropriately and contribute to stock management Accurately dispense prescriptions whilst minimising patient waiting times Maintain accurate records Ensure the safe and accurate issue of prescriptions Act as an accuracy checker Purchase, receive and store medicines Assist in dispensing and planning prescription deliveries Work effectively as part of the team to meet company targets Offer suggestions to improve working processes Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals and patients Participate in quality and/or clinical audit projects Contribute to the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures Provide cover for other Pharmacy Technicians, across sites, as appropriate Promote and maintain strong working and customer relationships with key stakeholders Maintain professional standards Observe confidentiality requirements Support the implementation of local and national medicines-related guidance Supervise the routine work of other staff and assist in activity/workload planning Provide leadership and act as a role model Carry out CPD and maintain GPhC Registration Train, coach and mentor new and existing members of the team Work within the Companys business and strategic plans

Contribute to the delivery of a safe and effective pharmacy service Use EMIS pharmacy stock control and patient medication record system Manage stock appropriately and contribute to stock management Accurately dispense prescriptions whilst minimising patient waiting times Maintain accurate records Ensure the safe and accurate issue of prescriptions Act as an accuracy checker Purchase, receive and store medicines Assist in dispensing and planning prescription deliveries Work effectively as part of the team to meet company targets Offer suggestions to improve working processes Maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, health professionals and patients Participate in quality and/or clinical audit projects Contribute to the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures Provide cover for other Pharmacy Technicians, across sites, as appropriate Promote and maintain strong working and customer relationships with key stakeholders Maintain professional standards Observe confidentiality requirements Support the implementation of local and national medicines-related guidance Supervise the routine work of other staff and assist in activity/workload planning Provide leadership and act as a role model Carry out CPD and maintain GPhC Registration Train, coach and mentor new and existing members of the team Work within the Companys business and strategic plans