Total 181 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Durham, DH1 5RD

The primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the compliance activities for the healthcare system and to ensure a standardized and effective approach to compliance using the compliance framework, Compliance and Integrity standards, processes, and resources set forth under the Compliance Program national guidelines and associated documents within the VHA health care system and any functions aligned under the VHA health care system.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Developing, recommending, and implementing Compliance and Integrity program goals for operational units within the local health care system.
• Developing detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the life cycle of the programs/projects.
• Participating in regular information planning sessions, maintain productive interaction with staff, report on the status and progress of work accomplished to date, and monitor work in progress.
• Exercising oversight of implementation of the Compliance and Integrity program within the local health care system to ensure it is effective.
• Implementing national Compliance and Integrity controls, solutions, and programs at the local health care system.
• Developing and implementing internal controls and solutions, in partnership with risk owners, to manage and mitigate key risks that may adversely impact local health care system objectives, compliance with regulations, or overall reputation within the local, VISN, or national landscape of the agency health care system.
• Providing a written review of the effectiveness of the Compliance Program at the end of each fiscal year.
• Establishing and maintaining the "tone at the top" within the local health care system for Compliance and Integrity.
• Providing regular communications to local health care system staff on the importance of Compliance and Integrity.
• Drafting guidance and direction regarding program management and reporting.
• Performing local health care system-wide reviews of internal controls over prioritized risk areas and determine adequacy in preventing compliance failures.
• Participating in meetings with internal staff and representative operational units within the local health care system to determine compliance program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs.
• Understanding local strategy, local needs, and risks of the local health care system.
• Analyzing and prioritizing local risks by working closely with management to develop a proactive strategy to mitigate compliance risks.
• Maintaining a strong presence within the healthcare system through rounding and providing education and guidance at every level of the healthcare system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as resident and program engineer consisting of the planning, design, and overseeing of major healthcare system projects
• Oversees Professional Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Construction contracts to ensure the contractor is in compliance with all contractual requirements
• Provides engineering support to the assigned healthcare system and is responsible for maintaining construction specifications and drawings, maintaining technical reference library of codes, standards, and other regulations
• serves as a healthcare engineering advisor, engineer consultant, engineer designer, contract administrator, project manager, construction coordinator, and instructor
• responsible for performing the duties of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on professional design and construction projects
• serves as the Integrated Project Team (IPT) Chairperson, comprised of diverse and multidiscipline professional team members, consisting of internal and external stakeholders
• maintains COR certification to oversee the administration of Facility Engineering Service's Architect/Engineer and Construction Contracts
• Conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning and design for the medical facility spanning initial strategic planning, concept development, design, construction, and effective implementation of complex buildings, utilities, and medical support systems.
• Manages healthcare engineering project design and administers construction in accordance with VA policies and procedures, VA Design Guides, VA Design Manuals, VA Master Specifications and related industry codes and standards.

Works on both animals and cell culture based models using a variety of cellular physiology and molecular biology methods including FACS, ELISA, immunoblotting, microscopy, RT-PCR, and gene expression arrays.

Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data for research purposes; compile, analyze, document and draw tentative conclusions from experimental results.

Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required.

Review laboratory methods manual, scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments.

Work Schedule: Full-time (Without Compensation)

Role: HSE Advisor
Scope: WTG Installation
Location: Remote - Frequent Trips Offshore
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12-Month + Likely Extensions
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday + Weekend work required
Rates: £600 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Clearance: BPSS (DBS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Proof of Right to Work in the UK

This role will focus on supporting our client's Offshore Wind Farm Projects, ensuring that the project is delivered safely and efficiently.

The HSE Advisor is responsible for driving the implementation of the HSE management system and practices to ensure HSE standards and requirements are achieved throughout the construction project.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting and assisting the client's delivery team in the delivery of our client's Offshore Wind Farm with main focus on the Offshore WTG Installation, Onshore Converter Stations and Onshore Infrastructure, to achieve compliance with project goals, company standards, statutory responsibilities associated HSE and related works management.
• Provide the project manager with any reports or statistics required
• Report directly to the project manager and HSE Manager
• Review of contractor RAMS and other relevant documentation so as to ensure compliance, with the CDM Regulations, Client duties
• Supporting the development of local procedures and/or standards for HSE aspects related to work processes or asset.
• Prepare internal or review contractor's formal reports, i.e. SEARS /Accident Investigation, High Potential/Near Hits, Internal audit reports and daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, 6 monthly and yearly HSE reports. Lead incident investigation where required. Formally communicate learnings from incident investigations.
• Active monitoring of site health and safety and work with other client disciplines and contractors to implement improvements
• Active monitoring of contractor's monthly safety observations and assist in trend analysis with the contractors
• Develop HSE drills with the contractors and assist in the implementation of any improvements arising from the drill
• Support and actively encourage a positive culture throughout the site and project

Requirements:

• NEBOSH / IOSH or Degree Level in Health & Safety
• Offshore Wind Experience, specifically WTG Installation
• Full GWOs (5-Modules)
• Offshore Medical & Chester Step

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

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs normal, repetitive functions of operations, observations, inspections, tests, repairs, and preventive maintenance on the Air Conditioning Plant and Boiler Plant.
• Observes, inspects, performs necessary test, measures key temperatures, pressures, humidity, and resets control points as conditions require.
• Controls and operates, through the Control Center, functional components of mechanical exhaust systems, auxiliary air conditioning systems, heated and chilled water circulating systems.
• Monitors and controls, through the Utility Plant Control Room, generator indicator panel, alarm enunciator panel exhaust systems, supply air, room temperatures, and HVAC conditions.
• Makes chemical test of water systems for the Boiler Plant and Air Conditioning Plant.
• Reports by telephone to responsible authority any situation such as fire or system and/or equipment malfunction that may affect care and treatment of patients.

Duties (at the Full Performance Level) include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as resident and program engineer consisting of the planning, design, and overseeing of major healthcare system projects
• Provides engineering support to the assigned healthcare system and is responsible for maintaining construction specifications and drawings, maintaining technical reference library of codes, standards, and other regulations
• serves as the Integrated Project Team (IPT) Chairperson, comprised of diverse and multi discipline professional team members
• Maintains COR certification to oversee the administration of Facility Engineering Service's Architect/Engineer and Construction Contracts
• Conducts capital asset and infrastructure planning and design for the medical facility spanning initial strategic planning, concept development, design, construction, and effective implementation of complex buildings, utilities, and medical support systems
• Manages healthcare engineering project design and administers construction in accordance with VA policies and procedures, VA Design Guides, VA Design Manuals, VA Master Specifications and related industry codes and standards
• Performs healthcare engineering project construction management and post project activities while ensuring continuity of building and utility services for medical facility operations
• Assists in the provision of a continuing education program for clinical staff and maintenance personnel addressing the principles and application of building and utility systems in the delivery of health care
• Assists in development and implementation of the environment of care program that meets current Joint Commission, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), NFPA, and VA requirements, particularly as it relates to construction safety and infection control

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Issues work orders to all Engineering shops based on written, verbal, telephone, and electronic work order requests.
• Serves as primary contact for emergency and routine repair calls for Engineering.
• Produces monthly reports to document utility system failures, utility system user errors equipment failures, equipment users errors, life safety work orders initiated, and life safety work orders completed.
• Maintains an established program of preventive maintenance (PM) on buildings, roads, building service equipment, expendable equipment, and non-expendable equipment.
• Codes all new equipment to be Included in the PM program.
• Serves as an IFCAP (Fiscal Control Point Clerk) for purchasing request.
• Serves as a Medical Center Key Custodial for facility.
• Assignments involve all areas of Engineering including plant maintenance, preventive maintenance, projects, safety, equipment repair, utilities, and biomedical equipment.
• Serves as a timekeeper.

The Psychiatric Acute Recovery Center (PARC) is 28 beds for care of patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses. The major diagnosis reasons for admission include the following: psychoses, substance abuse and dependence disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), organic disorders and neuroses. Patients are provided therapeutic modalities, to include electro-convulsive (ECT) therapy and rehabilitative services that include group therapy or education, one-to-one education and/or counseling and medication management. The interdisciplinary team meets each week to discuss care planning and discharge needs of patients. Allied health team providers provide psychological testing and counseling, social services, vocational counseling, and recreational therapy. The nursing needs of patients are evaluated using the nursing process and care is individualized through interdisciplinary approaches of care. Care is focused on providing a protective environment for those requiring protection from self-injury and/or injury to others resulting from identified diagnoses and psychiatric illnesses. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants provide nursing care.

Nursing staff members from psychiatry additionally provide nursing support in psychiatric outpatient clinics. One of these clinics, the Mental Health Acute Care Clinic (MHACC) serves as a walk-in outpatient clinic, which provides patient assessments, coordination of care, completion of clinical reminders with health education and counseling, assistance to veterans and their families with crisis calls.

Four Most Common Patient Problems Requiring Nursing Care:
1. Psychosis
2. Substance Abuse
3. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
4. Neurosis





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: PART-TIME NIGHTS ONLY, 8-12 HOUR SHIFTS, MON-FRI-EVERY OTHER WEEKEND
Telework: NO
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: NO

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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Caronda Slocum, caronda.slocum@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications, or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
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)
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Duties:

An MT/CLS at this level develops, performs, evaluates, interprets, correlates, and validates the accuracy of laboratory procedures and results. Testing procedures are performed on a variety of biological specimens using manual or automated techniques and require a broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. The work performed is in a variety of primary laboratory disciplines, such as reference laboratory, chemistry (including endocrinology and toxicology), urinalysis, coagulation, hematology, immunohematology (blood banking), bacteriology, molecular biology, flow cytometry, genetics, immunology, mycology, parasitology, serology, and virology. Such positions include requirements to monitor quality control systems and measures; collaborate in the diagnosis and treatment of patients; and provide education for laboratory and other healthcare professionals, and others in the medical center setting including the public. This position will also work closely with the Transfusion Service Supervisor in overseeing the Phlebotomy department. Pertinent areas of responsibility to this department will include: education, training, scheduling, procedural updates, incorporation of regulatory standards into current practice, process improvement for the QA/QI team and team building skills for a productive work environment.

Duties include:

• Modifies or adapts new methods or techniques to improve or expand services.
• Develops protocols for performance of tests, phlebotomy applications and evaluation of results.
• Ensures that phlebotomy practices, laboratory tests and procedures are consistent with accrediting agencies, standards and requirements.
• Recognizes methodology limitations such as linearity, interference, sensitivity, and specificity and considers these when drawing conclusions about the validity of testing results.
• Performs validation/method verification studies for new systems.
• Consults with healthcare providers on logical protocol to follow in attempting to confirm the diagnosis or risk assessment of a patient.
• Provides advisory services to phlebotomists, technicians, technologists, and other specialists.
• Assists in writing procedures and other documents as directed.
• Coordinates the laboratory competency program.
• Records and evaluates workload testing systems.
• Establishes performance improvement measures to align with Quality Assurance Committee goals.
• Ensures a productive and encouraging work environment for staff to perform and excel in their professional skills.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Supervises all areas of food production and service including food preparation, nourishment, tray delivery and retrieval
• Takes corrective action for any problems that might arise on the floors pertaining to food service
• Receives and inspects deliveries and requisitions all supplies needed in all food service areas
• Prepares performance ratings/competencies for all employees under their direct supervision
• Discusses work performance and problems with employees, monitors tardiness and attendance, provides guidance and makes necessary adjustments in assignments when necessary
• Carries out the responsibilities of the position within general instructions, standard procedures and established policies
• Ensures subordinates complete the tasks to which they are assigned and explains work requirements to meet food service schedules
• Establishes priorities for daily operations in the event of emergency situations; defines the standards of quality and quantity to be met
• Serves as a member of the in-service training team by providing individual and/or group instruction for employees
• Provides guidance and assistance for lower grade employees in making decision when assembling patient trays and utilizing correct foods to be served on modified diets
• Maintains inventory of food service supplies and equipment
• Conducts quality assurance monitors and sanitation reviews
• Supervises the delivery and retrieval of patient trays which includes interacting with members of the multidisciplinary team
• Performs other related duties as assigned

The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as required by this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate to this position. The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position.

This is a developmental performance level position in Sterile Processing Service as a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Technician). In this position, the incumbent will provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center. The term supply item refers to disposable and reusable items for patient care including instrumentation (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.), reusable medical equipment (suction machines infusion pumps, etc.), surgical trays and sets and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the Preparation and Decontamination areas of Sterile Processing Service.

This is a developmental performance level MST position. Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions. Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, EtO and high-level disinfecting reprocess or, may processors, may prepare operating room case carts utilizing surgery schedule. Removes soil, blood, tissues fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing.

Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME). Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center. Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes. May be required to prepare operating room case carts. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. MSTs
receive guidance from more experienced staff members and SPS management.

Preferred Qualifications
Hospital Experience in Sterile Processing and Decontamination

Preferred Certification(s)
SPD Technician Certification.


Work Schedule: 8 - hour tours between the hours of 0730 and 2000
Telework: No
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

The incumbent will have knowledge of the processes for Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) as required by this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain current knowledge of the Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) which document the processes and procedures for cleaning, disinfection, sterilization and preparation of RME appropriate to this position. The incumbent will be able to demonstrate their ability to utilize an acceptable proficiency in the use of RME appropriate to this position.

This is a developmental performance level position in Sterile Processing Service as a Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing Technician). In this position, the incumbent will provide sterilization, preparation, supply items and reusable medical equipment decontamination and distribution support for the medical center. The term supply item refers to disposable and reusable items for patient care including instrumentation (scissors, forceps, retractors, etc.), reusable medical equipment (suction machines infusion pumps, etc.), surgical trays and sets and various other items that could be processed or assembled through the Preparation and Decontamination areas of Sterile Processing Service.

This is a developmental performance level MST position. Receives contaminated critical and semi-critical RME in decontamination area and may receive noncritical equipment in the decontamination area as well.
Disassembles the RME and determines the correct cleaning method, such as but not limited to ultrasonic cleaners, mechanical washers, cart washers and chemical cleaning/decontamination agents as determined by manufactures instructions. Inspects, prepares, assembles and determines the correct method and packaging for sterilization such as but not limited to steam, Sterrad, Steris, EtO and high-level disinfecting reprocess or, may processors, may prepare operating room case carts utilizing surgery schedule. Removes soil, blood, tissues fragments, body fluids and other contaminants by wiping, soaking, rinsing and scrubbing.

Inspects packages for indications of proper sterilization, assembles basic sets and trays used throughout the medical center including those used in the operating room. Performs segments of work pertaining to the decontamination, sterilization and inspection of reusable medical equipment (RME). Completes segments of work pertaining to the assembly of basic sets and trays for use in the medical center. Operates equipment involved in sterilization processes. May be required to prepare operating room case carts. Performs and documents daily operational checks and records for all sterilization equipment. MSTs
receive guidance from more experienced staff members and SPS management.

Preferred Qualifications
Hospital Experience in Sterile Processing and Decontamination

Preferred Certification(s)
SPD Technician Certification.


Work Schedule: 8 - hour tours between the hours of 0730 and 2000
Telework: No
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

The Registered Nurse Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for facilitating educational activities related to CPRS, VISTA, and BCMA, and RQI. Responsible and accountable for the development and delivery of Patient Care Service staff development and education programs. Responsible for the orientation of new employees, evaluation of their progress in the orientation process, and for developing and implementing teaching strategies for the various staff needs. The unit-based Clinical Nurse Educator will assume responsibility for the initiation and completing annual staff competencies for 60+ staff in the Emergency Department.

The Clinical Nurse Educator will actively participate in, and lead workshop/continuing education programs designed for career advancement as well as function in classroom teaching environments, clinical arenas, and as a group facilitator during training and implementation of changes in nursing practice and procedure. Participation and leadership in new grad and student internship programs. The Clinical Nurse Educator employs and engages a broad range of in-depth knowledge and skills in education theory and application, career development, leadership, and program management. Proficient in addressing dynamic issues such as globalization, practice environments, evidence-based practice, and nursing and healthcare technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years successful nursing practice.
• Prior teaching experience including formal and informal educational programs or equivalent.
• Documented excellence and experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Documented evidence of successful professional nursing practice in progressively complex positions/levels.
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills (written and oral communication) and collaboration with other disciplines.
• Documented leadership in committees, councils, or programs at service or organizational level.
• Documented evidence of leadership and involvement in professional nursing organizations related to staff development and/or continuing education.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Conducting an equipment management program that meets current The Joint Commission (TJC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements. The breadth of technology is less than is typically present at a tertiary care and/or university-affiliated institution.

2. Assuring the provision of a continuing education program for clinical staff addressing the principles and application of medical instrumentation used in the delivery of healthcare. This requires skill to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of individuals, including technical and professional clinical staff, to communicate technical information.

3. Managing a recall and safety alert program for medical devices, including medical device incident investigations to assure compliance with patient safety goals, Safe Medical Device Act (SMDA), and TJC requirements.

4. Advising clinical and administrative staff on medical engineering technology including existing and emerging technology addressing viability, long-term suitability, compatibility, and/or safety while keeping abreast of changes in technology and utilizing information gained in the solution of biomedical engineering problems.

5. Assisting with capital asset and infrastructure planning for medical equipment spanning initial concept, installation, and effective implementation of complex medical equipment.

6. Functioning as the subject matter expert in the field of biomedical engineering who directly supports specialized clinical technology including service, system administration, training, and quality assurance at a medical center.

Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Compressed/Flexible:Not authorized
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year). Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
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)
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 00000
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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