Total 2,209 job vacancies in Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7EY

• Provides comprehensive assistance and liaison services to and for victims of family violence and educating personnel.
• Screens victims of child abuse, neglect, and spouse abuse, evaluates their needs, and provides them with information about domestic violence, safe and confidential ways to seek assistance.
• Coordinates with case manager in developing appropriate plan of assistance/intervention.
• Assists in conducting support groups for victims.
• Confers with medical staff and state representatives to exchange facts and to identify need for protective child services.
• Attends various committees and councils to promote healthy family function to include Case Review Committee (CRC).
• Conducts unit briefings on installation Family Advocacy Program policies.
• Responsible for management of funds to include developing the annual budget for the Family Advocacy Program (FAP).

Starting at $102,163 Per Year (GS 12)

• Cut, trim, color and/or shape hair into various haircuts and/or hairstyles.
• Use tools to perform barber services.
• Clean and sanitize tools.
• Maintain working area.

Starting at $29.30 Per Hour (WG 7)

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• Administer Special Park Uses permits
• Educate, interpret, and inform visitors about resources, conservation, laws, and regulations
• Coordinate, track, plan, and facilitate entire permitting process for park visitors and staff, including the billing and payment process, and field monitoring for special use permit activities.

Starting at $18.96 Per Hour (GS 5)

The Program Assistant serves as the resource person for intermediate level data analysis and administrative leadership and coordination in the development, implementation, evaluation, interpretation, revision, and when necessary, corrective actions for many applicable administrative functions, activities, operations and services for the Office of Chief of Staff.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Interacts with clinical leadership and their administrative staff in support of clinical committees and programs and tracks follow up actions and reporting materials that are directly under the Deputy Chief of Staff.
• Collects clinical program and patient care data via VISTA, VSSC, and ProClarity Cubes to analyze Access, Physician Productivity, SAILS, VACC, etc.
• Prepares draft reports, charts, briefing slides based on data collection and guidance from the DCOS, and HSS for Clinical Programs.
• Assists with tracking and planning of continuing educational activities in collaboration with the Medical Center Education Service; works with administrative staff to maintain records and documentation of all mandatory training requirements for all staff directly under the DCOS supervision.
• Maintains competency files and personnel folders on employees and clinical service chiefs under DCOS.
• Coordinates functional statements, position descriptions, performance standards and competencies under the guidance from the HSS/DCOS.
• Responsible for systems maintenance of annual performance appraisals for all GS employees, Title 38 proficiency evaluation cycle, and Executive Career Field employees.
• Performs cost analysis of expenditures and advises the SNCOS and the COS for the special projects and programs for any additional funding requirement.
• Monitors consultant costs and utilization for all clinical services in coordination with Fiscal Service.
• Coordinates with clinical service administrative staff and HR to ensure annual consultant agreements are in place and the utilization of consultants meet within the salary agreement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for ADHOC telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Assistant/PD02994-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $52,214 Per Year (GS 7)

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The duties of this occupation include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and initiate treatment programs which apply current Physical Therapy practice and research findings as needed or indicated by the patient population being served.
• Read and interpret written consults/prescriptions.
• Document appropriately and in a timely manner in patient's electronic record.
• Provide patient/family education as needed.
• Assign and supervise subordinate Physical Therapy staff, trainees, and volunteers in the delivery or support of treatment and education to patients and caregivers.
• Promote a safe, clean, and well-organized environment for patients and staff.
• Attend continuing education courses and seminars to remain current with advances in the field and to meet continuing education requirements of VA CT Healthcare System and Connecticut State Licensure.
• Provide education and training to PM&R and other facility staff as directed.
• Attend PM&R education and training sessions (in-services) as required.
• Actively participate in student training as required following standards set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association and VA.
• Work with PM&R leadership to develop Performance Improvement (PI) monitors in care of the Orthopedic patient.
• Participate in PI data collection, peer reviews, and preparation of reports in accordance with VA and The Joint Commission guidelines.
• Schedule patient visits to ensure quality Physical Therapy treatments are delivered most efficiently and effectively.
• Document evaluations, goals, treatment plans, and rehabilitation potential, using standard format in patient's medical record as required by PM&R, The Joint Commission, and VA CT Healthcare System standards.
• Ensures that subordinate Physical Therapy staff and trainees maintain appropriate documentation.

Work Schedule: Full Time 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible:Not Available
Telework: Ad Hoc , determined by the agency policy and service line needs.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 689-F07940
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $121,485 Per Year (GS 13)

• Receives and screens incoming telephone calls and refers them to the appropriate staff when unable to resolve issue and/or concern demonstrating professional code of conduct and effective/polite communication to provide exceptional customer service.
• Maintains the Chief Nurse's schedule via outlook calendar and reschedules appointments needed/required by Chief Nurse.
• Schedules and plans meetings including space and auto-visual reservations, notifying attendees, preparing agendas, arranging meeting rooms, transcribing, and distributing minutes.
• Responsible for transcription, routing, distribution, maintaining files, and uploading to Share Drive any minutes and/or documents from designated Nursing Service and/or assigned meetings within the overall Nursing Service.
• Prepares, routes, and tracks internal and external correspondence and documents and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Tracks all proficiency/performance reports, emailing NMs reminders of upcoming due dates and reporting reminders monthly in Chief Nurse/NMs meetings. Identifies ways to streamline and improve processes related to time management and record keeping ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant - Nursing Mental Health/PD23063A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $55,924 Per Year (GS 7)

Responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the specialty treatment program and for coordinating and evaluating all activities within the specialty treatment program.

Responsible for the administration, scoring, and interpretation of a wide variety of psychological testing instruments and procedures, including objective and projective instruments of personality assessment; intelligence tests; and tests and inventories of interests, aptitude, criminality, and achievement.

Plans and performs both individual and group psychotherapy on a regularly scheduled basis. Also conducts a wide variety of interviews and crisis intervention sessions on an as-needed, unscheduled basis.

Answering special requests for evaluation by institution staff (or in some cases the involved inmate) following observed bizarre behavior or thoughts, insomnia, somnambulism, psychosomatic complaints, suicidal preoccupations, depression, situational crises, long-term disciplinary and segregation cases, dangerousness, or use of illicit drugs.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12-13)

Accounting Support - 40%
Incumbent monitors and controls by timely recording, coding, balancing, and scrutinizing for inaccurate accounts. Incumbent monitors accounting systems to track, reconcile and report on agency operation and maintenance funding and/or appropriations for which the agency has legislative oversight responsibility. Incumbent interprets various appropriations, allotment restrictions, accounts and financial reports for operating officials/management and advises them of the proper appropriations or funds chargeable, proper documentation and method to be used for obligation of funds. Advises and/or performs professional financial accounting duties when necessary. Develops accounting procedures and resolves technical problems in executing a computerized, integrated accounting system. Reconciles accounts with manual and computer subsidiary accounts. Responsible for ensuring the validity of reconciliations of the various subsidiary accounts to the general ledger control accounts, evaluating the validity of the general ledger control of subsidiary accounts and the classification or reclassification of any transaction made to conform to good accounting practices.

Supervision - 30% The incumbent provides technical and administrative supervision to a unit of (5) employees who make up the Accounting Section on the Fiscal Service organization chart. This area consists of (2) GS 9/11 Accountants who work as Payors and Obligators, (1) GS 7 Voucher Examiner, (1) GS 7 Lead Cashier, and (1) GS 6 Cashier. The incumbent oversees the daily operation of the unit, ensures that agency policies and priorities are being followed; develops performance standards, and evaluates work performance of subordinates. The incumbent gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager; effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases. The incumbent interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to unit positions; identifies and provides for training needs; and finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work within the area of authority. The incumbent carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and program activities.

Reporting Systems - 30% Incumbent monitor's financial subsidiary reports for accuracy; recommending corrective action when necessary. Helps develop workload measures and standard operating procedures for the accounting section. Monitors the monthly reconciliations and accounting reports. Provides advice and guidance to managers because of monthly reviews. Provides recommendations to improve productivity, cost-effectiveness, and quality of process. The incumbent will assist the Assistant Financial Manager in administering a reporting system which will provide management and operating officials with necessary financial and statistical data to make day-to-day decisions. The incumbent will ensure the accounting department continues operation in a completely automated accrual type accounting system comprising of the following: Inventory and expense accounting, capital asset accounting, supply fund accounting, deposit fund accounting, budget accounting. cost accounting, trust fund accounts, intra-agency accounting. construction accounting and various appropriated funds.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Accountant/PD240760
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (GS 12)

Position Description #NGD2182P01

This position is located in the Operations Section of a Base Communications Unit, Mission Support Group, in an Air National Guard Wing. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. This position is responsible for providing voice, data, wireless, Communications Focal Point (CFP) and information security services provided to the Wing, supported Geographically Separated Units, and Tenants. The incumbent specializes in one or more of the major information technology (IT) and/or communications systems/functions managed and maintained by the Unit - network infrastructure, wireless systems, voice systems, and CFP operations. The purpose of this position is to serve as a customer support specialist performing work involving analytical and evaluative duties related to classified and unclassified information technology networks and/or cyber system with primary knowledge requirements of information processing methodology, information technology, telecommunications systems, computer capabilities, processing techniques, IT trouble ticket management, and data communications.

Description of Duties:

1. Manages the assigned IT/communications environment with privileged access at the network level for the Wing, Geographically Separated Units (GSU), and Tenants. Plans, coordinates, installs, and continuously analyzes system design, hardware and software. Develops, recommends, and installs solutions and upgrades to ensure availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of all components of the assigned system.

2. Serves as a focal point for ensuring functionality and operability of the assigned IT/data systems/functions, voice and wireless systems to support mission requirements of Wing, Geographically Separated Units (GSU), and Tenants. Optimizes the functionality and performance of hardware and software systems and ensures availability, integrity, efficiency, and reliability of system/functional resources while managing the communications focal point coordination and workload distribution duties.

3. Provides customer technical assistance and support for all users. Provides ongoing technical support to customers to ensure proper functional use of equipment and programs and to preclude undue interruptions to IT and communications services.

4. Determines customer requirements and assists customers by recognizing and analyzing trends and providing instruction and orientation services. Identifies and documents system requirements for specific needs of customers. Conducts in-depth analyses of system usage, user complaints, traffic interruptions, hardware and software capabilities, and other relevant factors.

5. Conducts feasibility studies to identify and analyze system failures and analyzes data to determine if trends exist which forecast the need for future replacement or modification of system hardware and software.

6. Coordinates frequency needs with command level spectrum management office to maintain current allocations and obtain new authorizations. Secures operating authority, and ensures minimal interference by ANG radio frequency (RF) operations.

7. Installs, maintains, and repairs hardware devices supporting a broad range of information and communications systems. Uses detailed knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, and practices with sophisticated diagnostic equipment and complex diagnostic software to identify and resolve internal system and network conflicts.

8. Adheres to management control plan requirements by conducting self inspection and staff assistance visits. Resolves identified discrepancies.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Starting at $82,764 Per Year (GS 11)

Position Description #NGD1184000

This position is located in the logistics section of a Battalion (Bn) or Squadron (Sqdrn) size unit of the Army National Guard. The purpose of this position is to function as the primary assistant to or to function as the senior logistics full time member of the organization. Under the direction of the Officer in Charge (OIC), Logistics Officer, or Commander, this position oversees and ensures the accomplishment of work performed in the area of logistics.

Duties and Responsibility:

1. Incumbent is responsible to provide technical guidance to subordinate units, the headquarters logistics section, or other staff sections concerning logistics and maintenance management. May provide supervision and guidance to full time personnel in the logistics section of the organizational headquarters. Schedules and provides proficiency training for logistical personnel within the command. Plans and provides guidance for the implementation of current and future equipment authorization documents. Performs oversight and random reviews of subordinate unit expendable/durable requisitions.

2. Assists in the development of command logistics policies. Consolidates and inputs unit level logistics feeder information into the organizational readiness report. Prepares logistics plans for scheduled training and deployments. Coordinates for the receipt and issue of billeting, equipment, and supplies for training.

3. Is the Commander's primary technical specialist regarding food service operations. Reviews and forwards subsistence requests and consumption reports. Responsible for adjusting the scheduled meal menus. Reviews AT and IDT food service records and issues necessary guidance to logistical and food service personnel. Coordinates for higher level food service assistance. May be required to serve as a member of a food service menu board. Forecasts, prepares requests, and coordinates receipt of bulk and package petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL).

4. May be required to coordinate with local officials, service organizations, etc., for a variety of purposes: armory security coordination with police, rental of the armory, organizational participation in celebrations, and to provide public information about the National Guard. May attend meetings as a representative to coordinate employer and civic support for National Guard activities.

5. May be required to support recruiting activities to assist in maintaining the organization at authorized strength by establishing personal contacts and maintaining effective working relationships with strength management personnel and key leaders of the community. May coordinate the equipment requirements to support school activities such as "career days" for the purpose of informing individuals and groups of the benefits of belonging to the National Guard.

6. May plan, organize and assign work to employees engaged in logistical work assigned at the command level. Provides technical assistance and guidance to organizational logistics employees. Revises assignments or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 7)

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinates for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs.
• Hears and resolves grievances and employee complaints, reviews serious disciplinary cases.
• Ensures police staff are properly trained to operate a variety of equipment and/or security systems.
• Interprets security policies and procedures and provides guidance to senior facility leadership, other service chiefs, program managers, and others within the medical center's catchment area.
• Keeps facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborates with leaders to address concerns, resolve program issues and resource needs.
• Serves as designated liaison, subject matter expert and consultant with federal law enforcement agencies such as the Office of the Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Division (OIG-CID), FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, state and local law enforcement agencies, etc.
• Assists in the development and modification of new Veteran-specific policies and procedures with focus on improving relationships between Veterans and Police.
• Responsible for the protection of the civil rights of all individuals while on VA controlled property.
• Assists with developing and implementing procedures for the detention or arrest of individuals suspected of violations committed against criminal laws.
• Plans, directs, and updates the crime prevention program and exercises direction and control of investigations into criminal activities.
• Manages the procurement and accountability of equipment and firearms used.
• Performs related duties as required.

Designated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.
Work Schedule: Standard tour is Monday-Friday. Actual work hours to be determined at time of selection. Schedule may be adjusted to support facility needs.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Security Officer/PD99955S

Starting at $97,979 Per Year (GS 12)

Main PurposeWork to the direction of the Practice Manager in supporting the medical, nursing and administrative teams in administrative activities to provide high quality and patient care services to meet the needs of the practice population. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1. General The person carrying out this role should:- 1.1 Establish and maintain timely, appropriate and organised ways of working during the working day 1.2 Establish and maintain productive working relationships with the Practice Team. 1.3 Carry out duties in a quiet, timely, efficient, professional and respectful way. 1.4 Work closely with duty clinician to support and maintain first contact assessment way of working 1.5 Achieve and maintain core competencies 1.6 Obtain daily brief from Team Leader, Patient Care Adviser Team or Practice Manager at start of shift 1.7 Establish and maintain daily operational links with the all clinical staff 1.8 Carry out appropriate duties to maintain adequate patient services during surgery hours (Monday, Wednesday 7am 6pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8am 6pm) 1.9 Maintain code of confidentiality at all times 1.10 Establish and maintain good working links with the Practice Manager. 1.11 Carry out general Patient Care Adviser duties which form the basis of the core competencies essential for this role;- 2. Patient Contact The person carrying out this role should:- 2.1 Meet and receive patients and help deal with their needs 2.2 Have a good working knowledge and understanding of the following:- New patient registration process Appointment booking for all Primary Care Health Professionals and knowledge of accessing appointments in Secondary Care Note preparation, sorting and coupling and thinning of Lloyd George files Be aware of and adhere to the weekly task rota All aspects of incoming/outgoing mail and shuttle Receipt and despatch of PCSE packet Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly administration tasks Appropriate administration tasks Electronic pathology system Sick note, appliance and equipment requests Repeat prescription service Electronic prescribing Hospital transport and 999 ambulances Preparation of stationary Preparation of repeat prescriptions Electronic mail Long term condition recall Signposting/Care navigation 2.3 Have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety legislation 2.4 Have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act. 3. Training and Personal Development The person carrying out this role should:- 3.1 Participate in the Practice and Personal Development Plan including annual appraisal 3.2 Undertake Beeston Village Surgery or NHS IT training as and when required. 4. Meetings 4.1 Attend Practice meetings as and when required 5. Confidentiality and Record Keeping The person carrying out this role should:- 5.1 Act at all times with regard to the confidentiality and sensitivity of issues to do with patients, their care and treatment. Confidentiality of both patient and practice information must be protected and maintained in accordance with Practice Policy. 5.2 All contacts that you have with patients must be recorded 6. Additional Responsibilities 6.1 The Lead Clinician can determine any additional duties that may be required so long as they do not exceed the level of responsibility expected for the grade of post. 6 To comply with the following: - Practice Policies and Procedures Health, Safety and Fire Regulations

This is an opportunity to gain experience in Psychiatry at Core Trainee level within Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust is keen to support the on-going development and career progression of these doctors who will work closely with their clinical supervisor. Similar to core trainees they will be allocated an educational supervisor who will provide pastoral support and offer career guidance. Duties will include junior psychiatry and medical input into the inpatient units and community psychiatry experience (depending upon the actual post). Protected time is built into FY3 Doctor timetables to attend the weekly academic teaching programme which is currently mostly held online. There is also an active monthly FY3 peer group which all the FY3 doctors are encouraged to attend. Doctors are able to discuss cases, share experiences and work towards their appraisals. The sessions are generally facilitated by an experienced senior doctor.

For full job description please see attachment. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY As a specialist biomedical scientist you will be a fully competent member of the department. Normally working as part of a team, you will be expected to perform a wide range of specialist clinical technical investigations. At other times you may be required to work alone and independently, for example when working on-call. Working in different sections of the department you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations. Within the team you may be required to organize the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate highly complex information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organizations. You will be required to attend MDT and other user meetings where appropriate. Post holders will be involved in R&D and may lead projects, under supervision, where appropriate. The post holder will assist in the day to day running of the laboratory or a particular section of the laboratory, under supervision/delegation of the advanced biomedical scientist. This will involve QC and EQA authorisation, training, risk and incident assessment and investigation and HR procedures. The post holder will be expected to have an awareness of budgets and resource responsibility. In order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have successfully studied for an accredited degree in biomedical sciences, or other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). You will have developed a range of competencies and specialist knowledge in all aspects of the discipline through extensive practical experience, in house training and structured study through the IBMS specialist portfolio programme and will continue to develop your skills and knowledge subject to the requirements of continuous professional development (CPD). In addition, basic computer skills and use of various laboratory and Trust based databases are essential to carry out your work. The post holder will have undertaken all mandatory training required for their role and be willing to attend training to facilitate learning in areas such as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical/ Scientific /Technical Perform a wide range of complex technical procedures. These will include the safe and effective use of highly complex laboratory equipment. Your level of knowledge and understanding of these procedures will be consistent with that to allow you to recognise system failures and errors. You will understand the need to report adverse events in the event of such errors and failures using appropriate laboratory and Trust policies. Use of LIMS to enter, manage, retrieve, interpret, validate and authorise complex patient information and results. To be an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service and a high quality laboratory service. To work independently when and as required by the service, for instance when working alone in the provision of the emergency on-call service or providing urgent results. The postholder as a specialist scientist within their field will be guided by principles and broad occupational policies/SOPs within the confines of the Quality Management System. To work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures Communication of complex, clinical technical information to users of the service to users of the service in a manner that is in accordance with departmental procedures. This may include providing specialist clinical technical advice to clinical teams Have knowledge and understanding of current national legislation and guidelines relevant to the speciality To undertake specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease Under direction of the team lead co-ordinates effective workflow management with prioritisation of samples received within specialist area Development and validation of in house quality control material and reagents in conjunction with section leadership. To participate in equipment testing, validation and adaptation as a function of service development To operate, maintain highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently. Use specialist expertise for complex trouble shooting and resolution of technical equipment failure and analytical processes. This job requires a high degree of dexterity and precision when manipulating small tools such as pipettes, handling very small volumes of clinical material or when preparing microscope slides for examination by others. In order to achieve the required turnaround times the work must be performed with both speed and accuracy Leadership and Management To provide leadership and contribute to general departmental management, for instance, by producing rotas, assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables, HR responsibilities including actively participating in line management, attendance management, recruitment and departmental appraisal scheme. The postholder will be responsible for the day to day management of a group of staff and the supervision of qualified staff or students. To plan and prioritise the designated workload within a laboratory section and assist in the organization of tasks undertaken by other scientists and support workers To demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate and complete relevant training and competency paperwork To take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work Actively supports and encourages individual and team development To deputise for more senior staff where appropriate Leads waste reduction incentives for designated area Contributes to management reports Supports collaborative team working across all sections. Quality / Training To be involved in the production of laboratory documentation such as SOPs, risk assessments and training records Supports a robust programme of training and competency assessment within the area of specialist responsibility, ensuring that procedures are only undertaken by staff with the requisite knowledge and skills at all times To contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members including staff and departmental meetings Participate actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes. Your level of knowledge and understanding will allow you to recognise when expected levels of quality have not been met. Manages key performance indicators in specialist area. This includes supporting section lead in the monitoring and performance of IQC and EQA. Support appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory Contributes to audit completion in specialist area Contributes to H&S compliance and audits in specialist area Contributes to QMS compliance/alignment in specialist area Conducts incident investigations and risk management including Datix Monitoring of results to identify any unexpected trends in assay performance Supports with research, development and evaluation of new methods/instruments/tests, including verification of new technologies/tests in specialist area Leads continuous service improvement in specialist area Leads service continuity plans for specialist area Leads implementation of corrective actions from audits Maintain patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to protect sensitive information that is related to patient care. Observe the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample labelling and adverse event reporting. To maintain registered status as a biomedical scientist with the Health Care Professions Council Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition you will be made aware of any suitable actions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety. Such hazards include fire, manual handling, breaches of security, controlled and uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials. Other To gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes including CPD. The post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to enable participation in the delivery of 24 hour Pathology service. This entails contracted participation in a 24/7 rota and / or the out of hour rota. The post holder will be required to work cross site locations (LGI & SJUH) if the service requires it. Any other duties commensurate with grade following discussion with line manager

This advert has attached Assignment Briefs/ information relating to roles currently vacant. However, please be aware that this recruitment may also be used to fill other positions that become vacant after the time of advert, for which Assignment Briefs or team information are not available. This will be limited to roles where the competencies to be assessed and requirements for the role are appropriately similar.