We are looking for a team player with good communication and organisational skills, who is flexible in their approach to work. The post holder will: Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination and delivery of the SCC operating protocol. This includes compliance against the national spec and localised system SOP(s) as per ICB / MLCSU governance. Chair routine system calls with ICS provider representatives and have devolved authority from ICB to initiate contact with providers as necessary. Ensures that all providers and SCC teams are maintaining contemporaneous notes and that objectives are SMART-based, accountable and delivered (or non-delivered by exception). Visible point of contact for SCC Room Operators to escalate any real-time or emergent risks or concerns. The SCC Operational Manager will interpret any quantifiable or considered risk analysis and decide on a recourse to the most appropriate action to maintain patient safety. Tactical system management of provider critical incidents and accountable to the ICB SRO or the DOC who will enact strategic system management on behalf of the ICB. Establish lines of communication with ICS providers ensuring seamless escalation as per OPEL 4 Framework or other surge protocol. Can devolve point of contact to SCC as required which includes preparing and facilitating handover to the DOC. Be responsible for the running of the System Control Centre Be responsible for building a combination of subject matter expertise and operational skill to enhance effective service delivery. Be responsible for implementing all national and local guidance and ensuring system assurance is established through clear actions and pre-set targets Support the wider urgent care team to deliver against national and local priorities as set out in the NHS E policy to improve and transform urgent and emergency care for the population of LSC, driving better outcomes, improved operational performance and value or money in planning and commissioning. Be required to work five days across the seven-day period, covering 08:00-20:00 or 18:00 as a part of a rota. Work closely with a range of managers and directors for system delivery to balance risk across the system in times of escalation If you require any further details regarding this vacancy please contact: Jennifer Butterworth - 01772 952363 or jennifer.butterworth1@nhs.net

A Vacancy at NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit.


Lancashire and South Cumbria System Coordination Centre (SCC) are looking to recruit an additional Operational Manager to join their developing SCC. If you are currently working within healthcare or have previously worked within healthcare and looking for a new challenge and are passionate about working at a system level to improve and coordinate urgent care, this is the role for you.

The SCC Operational Manager will work with the Senior Managers to lead the team working in the Integrated Care Board (ICB) / MLCSU SCC. The role is responsible for delivering operational leadership via the SCC to ensure system level coordination of responses across Lancashire and South Cumbria to maintain flow across UEC pathways.

Please note: this service is planned to transfer from Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) to Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (LSC ICB) on 1stDecember 2024. Therefore due the recruitment timescales it is expected that the successful applicant will be employed by LSC ICB on appointment





The SCC is responsible for coordinating the flow of urgent care across the Lancashire and South Cumbria and operates 7 days a week, covering the core hours of 0800 to 1800. The Operational Manager role is an exciting opportunity to become involved in working to improve urgent care flow at a system level , working closely with colleagues across the area to operationalise the 5 year strategy for urgent and emergency care.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to cover these hours on a seven day rota, and with the expectation for significant on site presence with the majority of weekday shifts worked on site at County Hall in Preston.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is part of the NHS family, both ‘of’ and ‘for’ the NHS and are pivotal in supporting major improvements in health and wellbeing for organisations across our partner Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and their populations. We are integral to the healthcare systems we work in partnership with, and our philosophy is to face every new challenge and opportunity together with our partners.

The System Co-ordination Centre (SCC) is the Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) system wide single point of contact for NHSE, Region, ICB and all system providers for all system improvement activities and queries and is operational 7 days a week 0800 to 1800, or when the system deems it necessary.

Our mission is to be a great place to work, to be great people to work with, striving to be better tomorrow than we are today.

MLCSU recognise that you deserve to develop your unique skill set. We encourage our staff to adopt a culture of learning to continually evolve and develop the organisation.

MLCSU is committed to our process of redeployment at risk members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

We are looking for a team player with good communication and organisational skills, who is flexible in their approach to work.

The post holder will:
• Have overall responsibility for the day-to-day co-ordination and delivery of the SCC operating protocol. This includes compliance against the national spec and localised system SOP(s) as per ICB / MLCSU governance.
• Chair routine system calls with ICS provider representatives and have devolved authority from ICB to initiate contact with providers as necessary. Ensures that all providers and SCC teams are maintaining contemporaneous notes and that objectives are SMART-based, accountable and delivered (or non-delivered by exception).
• Visible point of contact for SCC Room Operators to escalate any real-time or emergent risks or concerns. The SCC Operational Manager will interpret any quantifiable or considered risk analysis and decide on a recourse to the most appropriate action to maintain patient safety.
• Tactical system management of provider critical incidents and accountable to the ICB SRO or the DOC who will enact strategic system management on behalf of the ICB.
• Establish lines of communication with ICS providers ensuring seamless escalation as per OPEL 4 Framework or other surge protocol. Can devolve point of contact to SCC as required which includes preparing and facilitating handover to the DOC.
• Be responsible for the running of the System Control Centre
• Be responsible for building a combination of subject matter expertise and operational skill to enhance effective service delivery.
• Be responsible for implementing all national and local guidance and ensuring system assurance is established through clear actions and pre-set targets
• Support the wider urgent care team to deliver against national and local priorities as set out in the NHS E policy to improve and transform urgent and emergency care for the population of LSC, driving better outcomes, improved operational performance and value or money in planning and commissioning.
• Be required to work five days across the seven-day period, covering 08:00-20:00 or 18:00 as a part of a rota.
• Work closely with a range of managers and directors for system delivery to balance risk across the system in times of escalation



If you require any further details regarding this vacancy please contact:

Jennifer Butterworth -01772 952363 or jennifer.butterworth1@nhs.net


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

The Digital Department is a leading innovator in healthcare, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions to our patients. We are seeking an experienced Senior SQL Database Administrator to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of driving technological excellence and operational efficiency.

The Senior SQL Database Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining our on-premise and cloud based SQL databases, ensuring their performance, security, and availability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database administration, experience with Azure SQL, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed individual to join the Database Administration Team to provide professional expertise ensuring the Trust's Microsoft SQL estate is reliable, resilient and secure.

Applications from job share partners are welcome and other forms of flexible working will be considered for all posts.

We welcome applications from people regardless of age, disability (especially people who have experience of accessing mental health, or Learning Disability Services or caring for someone who has accessed mental health services or Learning Disability Services), ethnicity, gender, religion or belief or sexual orientation.

The post holder will be responsible for providing professional technical expertise to ensure LSCFT’s Microsoft SQL and Azure SQL database environments are reliable, resilient and secure. Administering, maintaining and supporting both on-prem and cloud based SQL Databases and servers. Monitoring database performance, implementing changes and applying new patches and versions when required. Managing database security, backups and recovery processes. Identifying and resolving performance issues in both on-prem and cloud based databases. Optimising queries, indexes and database configuration for maximum efficiency. Conducting regular performance tuning and capacity planning. Implementing and maintaining database security measures to protect sensitive data. Ensuring compliance with data governance and NHS regulatory requirements. Performing regular security audits and vulnerability assessments. Developing and maintaining automation scripts for database administration tasks. Utilising tools and technologies to automate routine database maintenance and monitoring. Designing and implementing disaster recovery plans. Conducting regular testing of backup and recovery procedures.

The individual will need excellent communication and organisational skills, and have the ability to work on your own initiative. Work closely with development and IT teams to support application development and deployment. Provide technical support and guidance to team members and stakeholder.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

Mobile Warehouse Stock Checker - Preston - £24,082

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Preston to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break
• Shift patterns 5 days out of 7 days, shifts between 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Pinnacle Group are looking for a dedicated Mobile Cleaner to provide high standards of cleanliness across our sites. You will be joining our Mobile Cleaning teams based from our office in Derby and travelling to sites across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Your role will involve traveling to different sites ihousing sites (sheltered accomodation, extra care and general needs council estates) to perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waste management. You will need to be reliable, flexible, and capable of working independently. If you take pride in your work and enjoy maintaining clean, safe environments in a dynamic setting, we would love to hear from you.

This will be on ongoing assignment leading to a permanent contract and the hours will be 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Driving company van to and from sites.
• Cleaning of internal communal areas such as lifts, stairwells, landings, kitchens etc.
• Sweeping of hard surfaces and litter picking of soft surfaces.
• Cleaning windows within easy reach.
• Reporting required repairs and maintenance to the manager.

Key requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of one year.
• Experience of cleaning services and cleaning equipment.
• Physically fit and able to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

Our offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers

• Maternity/paternity packages
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Additional Annual Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Childcare Assistance
• Season Ticket Loans
• Sick Pay Schemes
• Personal Development Plans
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

Mobile Warehouse Stock Assistant - Preston - £24,082

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Preston to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break
• Shift patterns 5 days out of 7 days, shifts between 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Mobile Warehouse Stock Auditor - Preston - £24,082

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Preston to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break
• Shift patterns 5 days out of 7 days, shifts between 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Mobile Warehouse Stock Operative - Preston - £24,082

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Preston to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break
• Shift patterns 5 days out of 7 days, shifts between 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Mobile Warehouse Stock Checker - Preston - £24,082

Own Car is Required

The position

• This full-time permanent position,you will be responsible for driving around the region based in and around Preston to complete audits on deliveries.
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus 30 min unpaid break
• Shift patterns 5 days out of 7 days, shifts between 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm, 10pm-6am
• Working Environment: Ambient
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport is essential

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Mobile Accuracy Checker, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering our customer store is accurate.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of multiple supplier deliveries at customer store level.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock arriving at stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - based around the store delivery window
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• You will be confident in their ability to add and subtract without the use of a calculator.
• Full Driving License and access to your own transport
• All work may require prolonged periods of standing and all employees will be required to kneel, bend and squat in order to access and work with low and ground level stock.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Pinnacle Group are looking for a dedicated Mobile Cleaner to provide high standards of cleanliness across our sites. You will be joining our Mobile Cleaning teams based from our office in Derby and travelling to sites across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Your role will involve traveling to different sites ihousing sites (sheltered accomodation, extra care and general needs council estates) to perform cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and waste management. You will need to be reliable, flexible, and capable of working independently. If you take pride in your work and enjoy maintaining clean, safe environments in a dynamic setting, we would love to hear from you.

This will be on ongoing, temporary assignment and the hours will be 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

Who we are

Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.

We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Driving company van to and from sites.
• Cleaning of internal communal areas such as lifts, stairwells, landings, kitchens etc.
• Sweeping of hard surfaces and litter picking of soft surfaces.
• Cleaning windows within easy reach.
• Reporting required repairs and maintenance to the manager.

Key requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum of one year.
• Experience of cleaning services and cleaning equipment.
• Physically fit and able to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

Our offer

The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve.

As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.

We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers

• Maternity/paternity packages
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Additional Annual Leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts
• Childcare Assistance
• Season Ticket Loans
• Sick Pay Schemes
• Personal Development Plans
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential –

• Successful and recent experience of teaching Computer Science to high-attaining students
• Successful experience of teaching A-level Computer Science
• Ability to set and achieve high standards for themselves, colleagues and students.
• Ability to manage student progress and achievement and complete all relevant documentation.
• Have an awareness and understanding of current developments in their subject area
• Ability to create effective rapport with, and inspire the confidence of, external partners such as teachers at other schools, employers, and university departments.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to enthuse and innovate.
• Ability to create effective rapport and a constructive relationship with students and staff, both in and out of school.
• Ability to relate to and inspire students to develop their talents.
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to learn new systems quickly and use them intelligently.
• The depth of knowledge and the mental agility to allow flexibility in lessons
• An excellent classroom teacher
• The ability to deliver your primary subject to university entrance standards.
• Able to display a high level of management skills

Desirable –

• Experience of collaborating on curriculum development and course design (Head of Department role only)
• Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating effective outreach activities (Head of Department role only)
• Expertise in analysing student data (Head of Department role only)
• Success in preparing students for university entrance, including supporting UCAS applications
• Experience of using innovative pedagogies, including ICT, group work, formative assessment, research projects etc.
• Involvement in delivering CPD (Head of Department role only)
• Knowledge of research-based pedagogy

What the school offers its staff

Why work at Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

We are a happy and thriving school committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the school as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including:

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff.
• Pro rata to 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff.
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme.
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme.
• Free use of the on-site gym.
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships.
• Flu Vouchers.
• Staff savings scheme.

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note candidates’ suitability to work with children will be explored at interview and confirmed through references for the appointee.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Eden Boys' School, Preston

Eden Boys’ School, Prestonis a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in 2015 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. Our Ofsted grading remains ‘Outstanding’ following our most recent inspection in May 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

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.

Summary

Job Description for Technical Delivery Manager:

NNL is where you'll experiment to help solve global challenges. As part of our Waste Management & Decommissioning capability, your work will impact the lives of generations. By finding new ways to avoid, reduce, store and treat nuclear waste, and drive down the cost of decommissioning, you'll help to deliver cleaner energy and influence our nation's energy future. You'll face new challenges every day, working in unique locations on ground-breaking projects. Whichever area you specialise in this is a place to do great science for a good cause.

NNL is looking for a high calibre, motivated and experienced individual to be part of the Effluent, Environmental and Decontamination Chemistry management team and support the delivery of customer funded work by the laboratory team based at the NNL Preston facility. The team is part of the Waste Management and Decommissioning (WM&D) capability within NNL, which delivers commercial R&D to help solve a wide range of challenges in the nuclear industry. The team covers a broad range of laboratory-based projects and activities focussed on the development of innovative characterisation and decontamination technology and ideas that can be deployed within radioactive environments. The size of the laboratory-based team is expected to grow in the coming years and there is the need to increase the number of personnel with the authority and accountability for management of experimental laboratory operations in this area.

NNL is looking for an experienced scientist with an aptitude and enthusiasm for management and a willingness to learn a new skill set and gain experience in a management role, to join a growing team and deliver an exciting programme of work for our customers. This role will give you the opportunity to develop your management skills while still delivering high quality technical work.

The role will directly support the Capability Leader with the management and development of the area, along with providing technical capability to support delivery of customer funded research project. The post holder will work closely with the Technical Leads, to ensure the team are mobilised for effective project delivery.

They will also produce the required safety and compliance documentation to support those activities, undertaking the required training to be able to work safely and effectively in our unique laboratories at the NNL Preston Laboratory, applying their knowledge to some key projects and programmes.

Main Responsibilities for Technical Delivery Manager:

• Carry out the day-to-day line management activities for a small number of the Technical Team (principally Performance Management and Development Reviews and training, etc.).
• Support the Capability Leader in the delivery of the WM&D EHSS&Q Improvement and Assurance Plans and local Capability Strategy.
• Liaise with project managers to ensure effective planning and scheduling of team projects.
• Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure all enabling activities are planned and delivered effectively (including equipment maintenance, preparation of permissioning documentation, procurement of equipment and consumables).
• Lead the development and application of appropriate technical and managerial processes and systems in their working area.
• Work alongside Technical Leads to develop project scopes and estimates based on customer requirements.
• Develop, define and carry out experimental work programmes to meet agreed objectives (dependent on experience).
• Provision of technical advice and guidance issues appropriate to their working area.
• Oversee the work of others and provide coaching to develop the skills and abilities of others for the benefit of the company.
• Act as Area Owner for specific areas of the facility, taking "ownership" of those designated areas, ensuring that the "look and feel" lives up to NNL's values and expectations and be the single point of contact for stewardship of that area.

Essential Criteria for Technical Delivery Manager:

• Minimum undergraduate degree in a relevant scientific subject; preferably Chemistry.
• Experience of developing the scope of technical development projects to meet customer requirements.
• Experience of taking a lead role in successfully delivering technical development projects to meet customer requirements.
• Experience of taking a customer focussed approach to project delivery, with a pro-active approach to troubleshooting and the ability to actively engage with stakeholders to identify solutions to operational issues.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience of supervising and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Experience of working in an operational environment (laboratory or plant).
• Demonstrable commitment to achieving high levels of safety and quality.
• Demonstrable commitment to own personal development and seeking out and sharing new knowledge.
• Demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years' worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Technical Delivery Manager:

• Line management experience.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institute.
• Experience of working in the nuclear industry.
• Experience in the fields of decontamination and / or radiochemistry would be an advantage, alternatively experience in a related field with evidence of the ability to quickly assimilate new technical knowledge.

Why join us?

NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.

We also offer a range of employee benefits:

• Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.
• NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.
• Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
• Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK
• Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.
• Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.
• Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
• Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.
• Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.
• Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).

About The Company

NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Agency Notice

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Director of Nursing & Quality post within the Specialist Network to support the delivery of high quality care and professional practice within the Specialist Network.

Working with the Director of Nursing & Quality, the role focusses on supporting the delivery of the Nursing and Quality objectives within key areas including Clinical and Professional Practice, Clinical Governance, Risk, Performance and Improvement. The successful candidate will have drive and enthusiasm to continue to take this forward at pace in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Quality and the Professional Practice leads and the wider SLT.

The role will include the operational leadership of a number of key aspects of the Director of Nursing & Quality portfolio and provide visible professional and clinical leadership within the Specialist Network. This is a fast paced role which will require extensive clinical and leadership experience. If you have the passion to drive the delivery of high quality care and continually improve clinical practice then this could be the role for you!

For informal enquiries please contact Jacquie Shenton Director of Nursing and Quality, Jacquie.Shenton@lscft.nhs.uk

Interviews will be taking place on 19th September 2024.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024