Total 33 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies in Oxford, OX3 7LJ

QI Fellow Renal Medicine

We are delighted to announce a Quality Improvement fellow post at the Oxford Kidney Unit (OKU) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. There will be an opportunity to extend this for up to 24 months subject to satisfactory progression. Applicants wishing to apply for less than full-time contract arrangements will be considered. The start date will be dependent on successful negotiations with the employer, but an anticipated date would be as soon as possible in September 2024. The interview is likely to be held in August 2024. This exciting opportunity is available to higher specialty trainees (ST) in renal medicine who already hold a training number in the UK. The fellowship is also suitable for post-CCT renal trainees looking to develop a special interest in quality improvement.


The post holder will spend part of their time working with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London, supporting the wider development of improvement activities. Please see the attached job description for further details.


Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the OKU. For further inquiries, please contact Dr Udaya Udayaraj, Consultant nephrologist, OKU; PA Dimitra.kiakou@ouh.nhs.uk Telephone number +44 (0)1865228680; Dr Andrew Rochford, Improvement Clinical Director, Care Quality Improvement Department, Royal College of Physicians- PA anne.yates@rcp.ac.uk Telephone number +44 (0)151 318 1863.


Applications submission deadline: 26th July 2024

This exciting opportunity is available to higher specialty trainees (ST) in renal medicine who already hold a training number in the UK. This placement would be undertaken in time out of programme (OOP). The fellowship is also suitable to trainees post-CCT looking to develop a special interest in quality improvement. This post is subject to the Oxford University Hospitals NHS trust employment contract. It is anticipated that the successful post-holders will spend 4.5 days WTE leading quality improvement projects and 0.5 days WTE working within the Care Quality Improvement Department of the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Trainees will contribute to renal on-call cover as part of the resident hospital at-night team in the Churchill Hospital.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.



COVID-19:The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information atOxfordshire County Council Websitewhere you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Appointees will be guided on the appropriate choice of QI projects to fit in with the OKU’s agenda for quality improvement and patient safety, and RCPs programme priorities. Flexibility will be given to the QI project depending on the interests and experience of the individual post holder. There will be opportunities to support and mentor other junior doctors and allied health care professionals with audit and QI projects within the department and create wider linkages through RCP. QI and leadership training will be provided through mentorship from Dr Udaya Udayaraj, Consultant nephrologist, OKU, and Dr. Andrew Rochford, Improvement Clinical Director, RCP. The appointee will join a wider community of QI practitioners at Oxford University Hospitals, benefiting from and contributing to the Trust’s Award-winning QI Hub programme of structured teaching, mentorship, and workshops on QI methodology. Access to RCP resources and subscriptions to other online QI resources such as the IHI will be facilitated.

The post has clinical commitment being resident on call (1:10) as part of the hospital at-night team providing cover for inpatients in renal, surgical, and other medical specialties at the Churchill Hospital site. The resident cover includes crash bleep responsibility at the Churchill site overnight and calls for renal advice from across the region. The appointee will be working alongside eight renal trainees, including six with national training numbers and a post-CCT fellow. The post will have an affiliation with the RCP. The appointee will spend 0.5 days strengthening their QI skills and knowledge and leadership skills by working on internal, regional, and national projects led by the Improvement team at RCP, London. They will also contribute to RCP improvement resources. Although these sessions can be undertaken remotely, it is anticipated that the post holder will be expected to attend some of the sessions in person at the RCP in London and Liverpool. Postholders will also be encouraged and supported to present posters and/or oral presentations at conferences and events and write up their QI project for peer-reviewed publication.

Please refer to the attached JD for further information.


This advert closes on Friday 26 Jul 2024

QI Fellow Renal Medicine

We are delighted to announce a Quality Improvement fellow post at the Oxford Kidney Unit (OKU) on a 12-month fixed-term contract. There will be an opportunity to extend this for up to 24 months subject to satisfactory progression. Applicants wishing to apply for less than full-time contract arrangements will be considered. The start date will be dependent on successful negotiations with the employer, but an anticipated date would be as soon as possible in September 2024. The interview is likely to be held in August 2024. This exciting opportunity is available to higher specialty trainees (ST) in renal medicine who already hold a training number in the UK. The fellowship is also suitable for post-CCT renal trainees looking to develop a special interest in quality improvement.


The post holder will spend part of their time working with the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), London, supporting the wider development of improvement activities. Please see the attached job description for further details.


Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the OKU. For further inquiries, please contact Dr Udaya Udayaraj, Consultant nephrologist, OKU; PA Dimitra.kiakou@ouh.nhs.uk Telephone number +44 (0)1865228680; Dr Andrew Rochford, Improvement Clinical Director, Care Quality Improvement Department, Royal College of Physicians- PA anne.yates@rcp.ac.uk Telephone number +44 (0)151 318 1863.


Applications submission deadline: 26th July 2024

This exciting opportunity is available to higher specialty trainees (ST) in renal medicine who already hold a training number in the UK. This placement would be undertaken in time out of programme (OOP). The fellowship is also suitable to trainees post-CCT looking to develop a special interest in quality improvement. This post is subject to the Oxford University Hospitals NHS trust employment contract. It is anticipated that the successful post-holders will spend 4.5 days WTE leading quality improvement projects and 0.5 days WTE working within the Care Quality Improvement Department of the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK. Trainees will contribute to renal on-call cover as part of the resident hospital at-night team in the Churchill Hospital.



Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk



The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.



Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.



COVID-19:The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information atOxfordshire County Council Websitewhere you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Appointees will be guided on the appropriate choice of QI projects to fit in with the OKU’s agenda for quality improvement and patient safety, and RCPs programme priorities. Flexibility will be given to the QI project depending on the interests and experience of the individual post holder. There will be opportunities to support and mentor other junior doctors and allied health care professionals with audit and QI projects within the department and create wider linkages through RCP. QI and leadership training will be provided through mentorship from Dr Udaya Udayaraj, Consultant nephrologist, OKU, and Dr. Andrew Rochford, Improvement Clinical Director, RCP. The appointee will join a wider community of QI practitioners at Oxford University Hospitals, benefiting from and contributing to the Trust’s Award-winning QI Hub programme of structured teaching, mentorship, and workshops on QI methodology. Access to RCP resources and subscriptions to other online QI resources such as the IHI will be facilitated.

The post has clinical commitment being resident on call (1:10) as part of the hospital at-night team providing cover for inpatients in renal, surgical, and other medical specialties at the Churchill Hospital site. The resident cover includes crash bleep responsibility at the Churchill site overnight and calls for renal advice from across the region. The appointee will be working alongside eight renal trainees, including six with national training numbers and a post-CCT fellow. The post will have an affiliation with the RCP. The appointee will spend 0.5 days strengthening their QI skills and knowledge and leadership skills by working on internal, regional, and national projects led by the Improvement team at RCP, London. They will also contribute to RCP improvement resources. Although these sessions can be undertaken remotely, it is anticipated that the post holder will be expected to attend some of the sessions in person at the RCP in London and Liverpool. Postholders will also be encouraged and supported to present posters and/or oral presentations at conferences and events and write up their QI project for peer-reviewed publication.

Please refer to the attached JD for further information.


This advert closes on Friday 26 Jul 2024

About the Role

Base Location: Oxford

This role is mobile and predominantly field based. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be within commuting distance to one of our SSEN Depots listed above.

Salary: £31,339 - £35,892 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

As a Utility Arboriculture Surveyor, you will be responsible for surveying the overhead power line network, identifying vegetation encroachments, and designing tree cutting solutions that remove the vegetation safely, effectively and in line with company procedures. This may include ENATS 43-08 maintenance, ETR132 resilience work and general enquiries.

- Comprehensive vegetation encroachment surveys of our overhead network.

- Accurate reporting and documentation of findings.

- Preparation of key documents for work teams to carry out set tasks.

- Consent organisation and negotiation with 3rd parties.

What do I need?

We're looking for well organised, highly skilled individuals who have a keen eye for detail and are keen to make a difference. Ideally you will be safety driven, have a high level of self-organisation and be generally proactive in your approach. The role is key to our team working efficiently and provides a direct link between our customers and our workforce.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Utility arboriculture knowledge and experience.

- Excellent personal organisation and communication skills.

- IT literacy not limited to the Office 365 suite of applications.

- Full, clean, manual driving license.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. Youll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Kim on

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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Why Oxford City Council? The answer is simple – because you want a building and construction role in a world class city, where you will make a difference. A difference, not only to the community you serve but also to your personal development. And, you get to work on a diverse range of build projects that include large scale developments and numerous historical building works within the world famous Oxford colleges; an opportunity that few other employers can offer.

We are now investing in our Building Control Team so that we can compete and win work by delivering excellent customer service. We have a new improved salary package designed to attract the best Building Control Surveyors to give us the competitive advantage we need to retain and grow our business.

As a Building Control Surveyor your role will be to ensure that Building Regulations, associated legislation and statutory requirements are followed when domestic, mixed use and commercial buildings are designed, constructed, altered, extended or converted. You will be part of a team that delivers results while providing excellent customer service and dealing with a wide range of applications and associated construction projects.

Interested in this fantastic opportunity? Read on and apply now. We would love to hear from you.

About us
Our ambitious leadership team and dedicated staff are working hard building a world class city for everyone. Oxford City Council has accelerated plans to build more affordable and council housing in the city. We provide services to help reduce inequality and improve the health and wellbeing of Oxford’s residents and are taking a lead on reducing emissions and increasing biodiversity to become a net carbon neutral city of the future.

We are a supportive and collaborative bunch of people working towards shared goals, where new ideas and initiatives are valued. We strive to deliver service excellence, take accountability for our actions and communicate with honestly and respect. There has never been a more exciting time to join us! Help us to build successful places in which to live and work and build a fairer, greener city in which everyone can thrive.

Many of our roles offer flexible or hybrid working.
We offer generous holiday 28 days a year with an additional 4 days after 5 years’ service
We are committed to supporting career development opportunities and learning and development
An above average pension offering
Plus other great benefits

How to apply
More information is available on the role profile document. Please read this document to ensure that you meet our requirements. More information about working for the Council, our values and vision, is available on our web site.

Applications should be made via our online application system (no CVs please).

For further information and how to apply online, please visit www.oxford.gov.uk

If you are unable to access our website please call 01865 252848.
Note: For roles that require a DBS Certificate (Enhanced and or Barred List check), candidates are required to supply their complete work history. If you are making an application using a CV please ensure you explain any gaps in your work history.
We usually do 1st interviews online but please let us know if this is not an option for you. For hybrid roles the successful applicant will be expected to work from home. You should ensure that you have reliable and secure wifi access; a suitable workspace and are prepared to undertake distance learning and training.

Closing Date: 04 June 2024
Late applications will not be processed
Interview Date(s): To be confirmed

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Reza Saneie-Khansari on 01865 335838 or email rsaneie-khansari@oxford.gov.uk

We are an equal opportunity employer:
We are striving to become a more inclusive employer and to represent the communities that we support. We have policies in place to ensure that every applicant and employee can flourish and succeed. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applicants from ethnic and minority communities. All applicants will be given fair consideration for work and will not receive less favorable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic.

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Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details and information regarding this role SCW is committed to our process of redeployment of 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.

A leading manufacturing firm in North Oxford are looking for an Aviation Safety and Quality Manager who will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of Aviation Safety and Quality Departments across the organisation.

The role requires occasional travel within the UK and worldwide locations and security clearance.

Main responsibilities

The Aviation Safety and Quality Manager is responsible for management of the Company's Aviation Safety and Quality Department including:

• Liaising with the UK CAA, BCAR, EASA, FAA and Military Regulators.
• Overseeing the Design, Production, Maintenance, Training and CAMO Approvals (21J,21G, 145, 147 and Part CAMO, BCAR and Military equivalents).
• Managing the Quality Management System (ISO 9001, EN9100, 9110, 9120 and AQAP 2110, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• To develop, deliver and maintain a risk-based audit program to cover all regulatory requirements in the required period, carried out as planned and on time, to show full compliance with the regulations.
• To ensure non-conformities and non-compliances are addressed in a timely manner by the relevant departments and the verifying of corrective actions.
• To ensure that the assessment of sub-contractor and contracting companies is conducted and acted upon.
• To ensure that the assessment of all suppliers is conducted and acted upon.
• To ensure the notifying the Accountable Manager of any discrepancies, regulatory changes, quality escapes, notifiable findings that affect is communicated in a timely manner.
• To ensure the records of training and experience of maintenance, pilots and design employees are maintained and the issuing and control of authorisations is carried out correctly.
• To ensure the amending and monitoring of the Quality Manual, expositions, handbooks and procedures is carried out and meets the required level of compliance with the appropriate regulations.
• To control and maintain the Company document control system.
• To ensure that audits carried out by customers and NAA regulators prove a high level of compliance and findings are addressed within the prescribed time requirements.
• The Quality Manager is responsible for a team of Quality Auditors who are delegated responsibilities and are competent and appropriately authorised.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• It is a requirement for the role that all applicants must have a considerable amount of experience within the aviation industry - specifically in aircraft Design, Production and Maintenance.
• Extensive experience as Form 4 holder Quality Manager, previously accepted by UK CAA.
• Good knowledge of Civil and Military Aviation, Design, Production & Maintenance, with a greater than standard knowledge of the regulations, and in addition the ISO 9100 suite.
• Attention to detail with an investigative and enquiring mind-set.
• Lead Auditor trained and a comprehensive track record in successful delivery.
• Knowledge of budget and financial planning.
• Proven track record of managing a team.

Desirable

• The ability to change approach and the ability to offer alternative solutions and a general sense of optimism.

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level in English, Maths, Science and/or a recognised engineering Qualification (HNC etc.).
• Qualifications in Aviation Safety and Quality (Quality Diploma or similar).
• Formal civil and military regulatory training (UKCAA/ EASA 145, Part CAMO, Part 21J & 21G, Part 147, Aviation Safety (SMS)and military equivalents).
• Maintenance error investigative techniques.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Formal People Management Qualification
• Computer skills courses (Google Suite, Envision, SAP, etc.)

About you

• A proven leader within quality with a track record of developing and implementing successful strategic quality improvement initiatives.
• Can communicate sensitively over difficult issues.
• Negotiating skills.
• Ability to influence decision making process across all levels while being solution-focused.
• Have the ability to developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

• Due to the nature of this position, you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance
• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations

They offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits. The working hours are Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm, possible hybrid working so you need to live in Oxfordshire and drive.

Benefits offered:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
• 25 days holiday rising to 29
• Pension: Company contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
• Share Incentive at company discretion.
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
• Technology (employee purchase scheme)
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
• Health-care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Quality Engineer

If you are seeking long term contract work in Automotive Manufacturing and are an experienced Quality Engineer, we have an immediate start available now!

The right candidate will demonstrate experience in working with OEM's and have experience in working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and suppliers.

You will need to bring your manufacturing process knowledge and leadership skills to efficiently manage suppliers and achieve product process maturity, capability, and ongoing efficiency improvements.

Duties include but are not limited to

• As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluation and nominating new suppliers, steering supplier launch and quality departments to develop and manage the pre-serial activities in line with the companies group project milestones.
• You will be responsible for the approval of parts quality prior to launch and in serial production.
• To manage critical supplier concerns, ensuring the supplier is adhering to the standards and targets set by the company.
• Responsible for problems associated with your supplier scope and conducting root cause analysis to determine long and short-term solutions in a timely manner and escalating issues as appropriate.

Skills and experience required.

• Apprenticeship and/or Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline would be beneficial.
• A strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production quality control methods and systems, quality management systems, tools, and processes.
• OEM Experience or similar
• Language skills would be an advantage to support international supplier contacts.
• An Ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions, with the confidence to make and enforce decisions within pressurised situations.

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply online immediately!

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUHFT) is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children’s Hospital, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women’s Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, North Oxfordshire.

We have an exciting opportunity to work for OUHFT as the Head of Integrated Quality Improvement. This is a key strategic role where you will provide visible leadership, and be responsible for leading and driving the development and delivery of the Integrated Quality Improvement Programme across the organisation.

Working to the Director of Clinical Services, the successful candidate will also be responsible for the design, development and delivery of a Trust-wide education programme on quality improvement methodologies. You will work at the heart of a complex set of relationships and accountabilities and will be expected to develop strong collaborative relationships across the organisation and local health and social care systems.

The successful candidate will lead the Integrated Quality Improvement Team, ensuring that quality improvement facilitation and project support is provided to build a continuous improvement culture.



Our collaboration with the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University underpins the excellence of the care that is provided to patients, from the delivery of high-quality research, bringing innovation from the laboratory bench to the bedside, to the delivery of high-quality education and training of doctors, nurses, allied health and other professional staff.

The main duties of the role include:
• Leading and driving the development and delivery of the Integrated Quality Improvement Programme
• Coach and lead senior managers across the Trust to oversee and ensure the delivery of the Integrated Quality Improvement Programme
• Provide leadership on the development of a strategic, Trust-wide approach to continuous improvement
• Provide expertise to clinical divisions to help them ensure appropriate services are in place to secure the delivery of strategic and operational service objectives and standards


This advert closes on Monday 8 Apr 2024

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Quality Engineer

If you are seeking long term contract work in Automotive Manufacturing and are an experienced Quality Engineer, we have an immediate start available now!

The right candidate will demonstrate experience in working with OEM's and have experience in working with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, and suppliers.

You will need to bring your manufacturing process knowledge and leadership skills to efficiently manage suppliers and achieve product process maturity, capability, and ongoing efficiency improvements.

Duties include but are not limited to

• As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluation and nominating new suppliers, steering supplier launch and quality departments to develop and manage the pre-serial activities in line with the companies group project milestones.
• You will be responsible for the approval of parts quality prior to launch and in serial production.
• To manage critical supplier concerns, ensuring the supplier is adhering to the standards and targets set by the company.
• Responsible for problems associated with your supplier scope and conducting root cause analysis to determine long and short-term solutions in a timely manner and escalating issues as appropriate.

Skills and experience required.

• Apprenticeship and/or Degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline would be beneficial.
• A strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production quality control methods and systems, quality management systems, tools, and processes.
• OEM Experience or similar
• Language skills would be an advantage to support international supplier contacts.
• An Ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions, with the confidence to make and enforce decisions within pressurised situations.

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply online immediately!

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Quality Engineer

Seeking contracting work in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry? Looking to be a part of a well-established company and brand? We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our prestigious clients on a long term contact basis.

The right candidate will demonstrate experience in work with OEM's and demonstrate experience working with multi-disciplinary team and suppliers and bring manufacturing process knowledge and exceptional leadership skills to efficiently manage supplier to achieve product process maturity, capability and ongoing efficiency improvements.
You will need to have excellent communication skills, are flexible in your approach to work and are used to problem solving under pressure.

Duties include but are not limited to

• As part of a multi-disciplined team, you will be responsible for identifying, evaluation and nominating new suppliers, steering supplier launch and quality departments to develop and manage the pre-serial activities in line with the companies group Project Milestones.
• You will be responsible for the approval of parts quality prior to launch and in serial production.
• To manage critical supplier concerns, ensuring in series the supplier is adhering to the standards and targets set by the companies process partners.
• Responsible for problems associated with your supplier scope and conducting root cause analysis to determine long and short-term solutions in a timely manner and escalating issues as appropriate.

This position will offer the candidate £21.88 per hour.

Skills and experience required.

• Apprentice and/or Degree (or equivalent) in a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering discipline would be beneficial.
• Experience in Original Equipment Manufacturing / OEM's/
• Language skills would be an advantage to support international supplier contacts.
• A strong knowledge of Manufacturing processes, production quality control methods and systems, quality management systems, tools, and maturation processes.
• An Ability to take ownership of problems and find solutions, with the confidence to make and enforce decisions within pressurised situations.

If you feel you are a fit for the role, please apply with your full CV, if you have any questions please contact Vibe Recruit on 01869321322.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

To work with the Quality and Safeguarding Lead and Senior Clinical Pathways Manager to develop robust clinical governance structures and arrangements and advise services within the network the vision on clinical governance and patient safety. To provide reports on clinical governance, risk and CQC compliance, quality, and patient safety to the CAMHS Tier 4 and HOPE (Adult Eating Disorders) Provider. To manage the coordination of the complaints, patient safety incidents and CQC assurance processes across the network and ensure that action plans where required are implemented and monitored. To analyse the outcomes of patient safety incidents and investigations; patient experience surveys; complaints and concerns investigations. To maintain the CAMHS Tier 4 and HOPE (Adult Eating Disorders) Provider Collaborative risk registers and highlight medium and high risks to the CAMHS Tier 4 and HOPE (Adult Eating Disorders) Provider Collaboratives Clinical Governance meetings making sure that actions are in place to mitigate them. To provide clinical leadership to the workforce and other professionals within the team in relation to complex case situation/s as required. To contribute to the operational planning, and implementation of policy and service development in relation to quality improvement across the CAMHS Tier 4 and HOPE (Adult Eating Disorders) Provider. To attend all forums/meetings that are appropriate, including representing the CAMHS Tier 4 and HOPE (Adult Eating Disorders) Provider Collaboratives at meetings with partner organisations and other agencies. To act as a champion for patients and their interests. To work with providers and partners to share intelligence and identify areas of good practice expertise. To contribute to the development and maintenance of robust and reliable mechanisms and processes for monitoring standards of clinical quality, patient safety and patient experience across the specialised commissioned services.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed information on the role and responsibilities. Candidates not meeting the essential criteria listed in the person specification may be offered a band 5-6 progression, more information can be found in the 5-6 progression job description.

ISO Compliance Manager required to be responsible for implementing, maintaining and delivering quality and compliance.

You will have a technical, manufacturing or engineering background and experience in a quality or compliance role relating to standards in medical devices both in the UK and the EU. Ideally with high tech design and manufacturing.

ISO13485, MDD, MDR experience and understanding of medical devices is essential.

Role responsibilities

Maintaining ISO-9001 and ISO-13485 Quality Manuals, procedures and related documentation.

Understanding of the MDD and MDR regulations.

Liaison and management of Notified Body audits.

Management and data provision to provide customers with compliance certification relating to various international requirements such as Li-Po & Li-Ion battery compliance, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, TSA, FDA, CE, Certificates of Origin.

Management of internal records relating to compliance and quality throughout the design/production/manufacturing process.

The IPCN is a specialist clinical practitioner with oversight of a broad range of infection prevention and control issues. They will provide advice, education, and support on all aspects of infection prevention and control to the diverse range of departments and staff. They will be competent in the delivery of training and audit programmes. To lead, facilitate, support, and monitor the development and implementation of Infection Control Surveillance and audit projects in line with the Infection Prevention and Control annual programme, whilst reflecting National directives. The post holder will assist in the analysis of data and the preparation of results for reporting and dissemination of data by working with the multidisciplinary teams. The post holder will be an employee of the OUHFT and may be required to work at any of the four sites within the trust.

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Infection Prevention and Control is at the top of the agenda at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We currently have a fantastic new opportunity for aband 6 children’s registered nurseto come and work in an established and forward-thinking team. We recognise that children are not just small adults and we really want a children's nurse to join our team to provide that missing link for us.

We are looking for someone who firmly believes in improving safety for patients and staff. The role will challenge and develop the many skills you already have whilst creating and identifying a new set. Although you may not have previous Infection Prevention and Control experience, this can be taught, and nurtured in a safe and supported environment, but you must possess excellent communication skills, critical thinking and ingenuity is essential.

Working in this team will also support you to work autonomously to create quality improvement projects in IPC, using your creative and leadership skills whilst having support from the team to allow you to achieve these goals. Personal development is important to the Oxford IPC team so you must be interested in your future and the future of our IPC team.

If you are interested, we would very much like to meet you informally to discuss the opportunities and breadth of this IPC role.

The post holder will be expected to:
• Provide specialist advice and expertise to support the prevention, surveillance, and control of infection across OUHFT.


• Assesses patients; plans, implements, and monitors care; provides advice. This may be carried out in a specialist area and/or using specialist nursing skills


• Provides day-to-day supervision and/or clinical supervision to other


• Contribute to the day-to-day maintenance and further development of a high quality, proactive, responsive, and accessible infection prevention and control service.


• Assist in developing and reviewing specialist infection control policies and protocols, in order to promote and maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and control practice that is evidence and research based.


• Provide training and education to increase awareness of infection prevention and control issues amongst all disciplines and grades of staff within the Trust.


• Contribute to the Annual Infection Prevention and Control work programme on behalf of the Infection Prevention & Control Team (IPCT).


• Create quality improvement projects across a wide range of settings to support best evidence practice.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

The IPCN is a specialist clinical practitioner with oversight of a broad range of infection prevention and control issues. They will provide advice, education, and support on all aspects of infection prevention and control to the diverse range of departments and staff.


• They will be competent in the delivery of training and audit programmes.


• To lead, facilitate, support, and monitor the development and implementation of Infection Control Surveillance and audit projects in line with the Infection Prevention and Control annual programme, whilst reflecting National directives.


• The post holder will assist in the analysis of data and the preparation of results for reporting and dissemination of data by working with the multidisciplinary teams.


• The post holder will be an employee of the OUHFT and may be required to work at any of the four sites within the trust.


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