Total 8 Others job vacancies in Barow In Furness, LA14 4LF

• Serves as the BLM senior cost engineer responsible for coordinating, planning, and overseeing the BLMs cost estimating program.
• Prepares thorough and accurate cost estimates and reviews cost estimates by others for all phases of design (Schematic, Design Development, and Construction Drawings) and Construction as well as Operations and Maintenance.
• Develop detailed policy, procedures, criteria, technical references, and guidelines for BLM use in preparing, feasibility and engineering estimates for facilities and their associated equipment.
• Advises and collaborates in the development of the bureau’s short and long-range plans for BLM assets, including costs for sites, roads, bridges, dams, radio towers and structures.
• Serves as project manager on engineering design and construction projects.
• Incorporates and enters cost models/schedules using automated systems/computer programs (such as excel, access, lotus, and others) into the Bureau-wide automated system and project management data systems.
• Leads Value Engineering program for the BLM, all projects over one million dollars.
• Develops, coordinates and conducts Bureau-wide seminars and training courses (in classroom and on-line settings) in the application of cost estimating, life cycle cost estimating and Value Engineering.
• Holds responsibility for annual updates to all global adjustment factors including Location, Remoteness, Wage Rate, Taxes, Historic Preservation, and Inflation.
• Visits proposed work sites to investigate conditions and circumstances.
• Reviews schedules, plans and specifications, obtains a general outline of requirements and/or performs site investigations of conditions to determine the feasibility of construction as planned.

Starting at $103,409 Per Year (GS 13)

A Vacancy at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Successful candidates will join a Diabetics and Endocrinology Department at a time of rapid growth and service development across the whole local health system including primary care, secondary care and community care.

The successful candidates will be a ‘generalist with a special interest model’ of placing ward based acute and sub-acute ward based general internal medicine as a core function while maintaining a specialty interest. The candidate will be welcomed into a well organised department providing a wide range of services in ward based General Internal Medicine and specialty and sub-specialty level services in Diabetes and Endocrinology. We work collaboratively and supportively together and are always looking to improve the care for our patients.
1. To provide a safe, effective and efficient service to enable the best possible care to patient
2. To perform administrative duties including those associated with the care of patients, the day-to-day running of the department, coding and mandatory returns, as well as the collection of other data as required by the Commissioners for performance management.
3. To participate in the development of the service, working to the service specifications and providing input into strategy and planning to the Service Director and management team as required.
4. To carry out all duties at the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work.
5. To cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absence, on a reciprocal basis.
6. Any other duties that may be required from time to time

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journals Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated Kings Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last six years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

We would love you to join us.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer to the job description attached.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

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As Director of the Acquisitions Division the incumbent will be responsible for providing the day-to-day management, planning, leadership and oversight of a full range of acquisitions and contract administration activities.The incumbent will provide managerial leadership, technical direction and oversight for OIG Acquisitions Division as follows:

• Directs all contracting and procurement activities;
• Provides advise and technical information;
• Advises, guides and collaborates with OIG senior-level management officials to develop and formulate acquisition plans and policies;
• Directs the planning and execution of pre-award and post-award contracting functions;
• Directs the procurement of equipment, supplies and services and the award, administration and close-out of contracts;
• Develops and administers the small and disadvantaged business program;
• Serves as a technical expert and senior Contracting Officer for OIG with unlimited signatory authority;
• Represents the Agency in non-litigation dealings with GSA, GAO, OMB, Congress and other organizations with oversight authority for OIG; and
• Assumes the full range of supervisory responsibilities for staff members directed by this position.

Starting at $143,736 Per Year (GS 15)

Serves as Program Manager and functions as a program expert to assist with assigning and conducting analytic tasks, allocating resources and staff time; preparing and managing budgets and budget-related reporting activities; managing procurement, contracting, and business functions; providing program and analytical expertise; presenting analytic findings and results to OIG and OMP management and external customers; and assisting the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) with broad level administration and planning. The incumbent may be required to serve as affiant in adjudicated case work as well as authority on programmatic methods, techniques and services.

Facilitates and manages assignments of analytic work requested by OIG components and external customers that is performed by staff to assist these agencies in performing HHS and federal oversight activities. The incumbent also may determine the soundness of proposals and initiatives in meeting program objectives and making efficient use of resources; interpret program, policy, contractual, financial planning and analysis information; prepare plans, budgets, comparative studies, performance management and measurement activities; perform other administrative and managerial activities; and identify analytic, policy, and information technology infrastructure issues related to OIG operations of the assigned program. In addition, the incumbent provides a full range of options on which to make decisions with OIG senior management, staff, and Departmental officials to implement necessary action.

Advises the Deputy Inspector General and OMP management on major program planning, information technology, and policy considerations. The incumbent makes appropriate recommendations, to agency budget and program officials to gain acceptance of the proposals, which may substantially impact resources, as well as support or change program emphasis. The recommendations carry considerable weight in influencing final decisions of a policy nature. The incumbent assists with developing data briefings for senior OIG management for press conferences, OMB hearings, and meetings with other HHS components on crosscutting topics with governmental impact.

Starting at $143,736 Per Year (GS 15)

"The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Project Specialist is responsible for assisting the Project Manager (PM) in initiating, establishing, guiding, and controlling one or more DSC design/construction projects from inception through completion.
• Incumbent uses knowledge of the NPS organization, Denver Service Center operations, financial, and scheduling processes as well as professional discipline skills to help guide project formulation, and development through to completion of projects that are within quality, budget, and schedule commitments.
• Incumbent will be responsible for writing scopes of work; developing Government estimates; assisting in the negotiation of task orders and construction contracts; coordinating contracted efforts; providing quality assurance of contracted products; and closing out compliance, pre-design, design, and construction management efforts provided by numerous external contractors performing professional services on major, simple to highly complex, multi-phased projects for the Denver Service Center, and the National Park Service (NPS)
• If deficient work is encountered, the incumbent works expeditiously with the A/E and or Construction Management (CM) firm to resolve all outstanding issues. Incumbent serves as the primary or alternate Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on assigned projects.

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

This position is remote.

This rewarding opportunity is ideal for you if:

• You're excited to serve as Patent Classifier responsible for resolving issues with the technology centers regarding questionable classification determinations.
• You have developed the expertise to conduct quality assurance reviews of initial classification on assigned unpublished patents by reviewing and monitoring classification work performed by contractor(s), other USPTO personnel, and/or Artificial Intelligence.
• You're looking forward to serve as a project manager to perform a variety of classification projects and/or assignments to support the Classification Quality and International Coordination's mission.
• You have the ability to assist in the development and long-term maintenance of USPTO and international search systems and tools (e.g., International and Collaborative Environment). .

Starting at $151,676 Per Year (GS 14)

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria,Virginia.This position is remote per agency and business unit discretion/policy. This position is eligible for a range of telework options, ranging from full-time remote and telework from anywhere in the fifty United States and Puerto Rico to working on-campus in Alexandria, VA.

Every office within the USPTO contributes to the agency's mission of furthering innovation. In doing so, OGL prides itself on delivering legal advice to clients that is fast, right, and aware. OGL attorneys work closely with clients, and get involved early in projects, in order to ensure that important agency work is accomplished successfully with any legal issues appropriately handled. In order to maintain consistent high-quality service, OGL promotes an environment of continuous improvement, high standards, and collegiality. We look forward to meeting applicants who share these values.


The individual selected for this position will…

• Thrive as part of a diverse and talented office that advises on complex and interesting questions that are frequently on the cutting edge of acquisition law issues.

• Excel at providing legal advice on procurements within the USPTO. Specifically, review and provide guidance on all tasks associated with source selection and contract administration, to include: market research, statements of work, contract specifications, solicitation packages, claims/disputes, and other contract documents for clarity and legal sufficiency.
• Thoughtfully analyze proposed and existing USPTO policies and procedures concerning source selection, supply chain risk, and contract administration.
• Enthusiastically research and analyze applicable laws, regulations, and guidance relating to federal procurement, to include the unique USPTO procurement authorities as outlined in the Patent and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (PTOEA) and the Patent and Trademark Office Acquisition Guidelines (PTAG); and provide interpretations of those laws and regulations to the USPTO General Counsel and other USPTO officials and personnel.
• Zealously represent the USPTO in litigation involving USPTO contract awards or disputes. Act as the Attorney of Record for USPTO bid protests filed before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and assist the Department of Justice (DOJ) when protests are filed at the Court of Federal Claims. Represent USPTO in contract appeals filed before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) and assist DOJ when appeals are filed before the United States Court of Federal Claims or the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
• Considerately provide training to the Office of Procurement or other business units as needed on matters such as: source selection, contract administration, conflict of interest, procurement integrity, Small Business Administration acquisition rules/guidance, suspension and debarment, Foreign Ownership and Control, and supply chain risk.

• Impress with top-notch oral and written communication skills, creative problem solving, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to continual improvement.
• Be a flexible teammate, willing to support OGL's other general law functions as needed by providing legal advice and litigation services in other disciplines.

Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)

Providing General surgical services to King’s Mill and Newark Hospital with two dedicated inpatient wards at King’s Mill to cover all aspects of General surgery. A Day Case Unit and Surgical Assessment Unit provides 24 hour care for surgical admissions and emergencies. Several dedicated General surgical theatres and an emergency theatre shared with other surgical specialties.

We are a committed and enthusiastic department with Consultants providing surgical cover and a special interest, as well as general surgery. The General surgical Consultants have good working relationships with Gastroenterology Consultants and surgical colleagues at the regional gastro-oesophageal and hepatobiliary/pancreatic cancer (Nottingham University Hospitals) centres and colorectal surgery at NUH.

The spectrum of benign UGI/HPB is mostly biliary and anti-reflux related. We have strong links with the regional tertiary referral UGI and HPB units in Nottingham with regular clinics and joint multidisciplinary meetings. We have a local ERCP and EUS service run by Gastroenterology.

This appointment supports the expansion of our surgical same day admission unit, with a plan for this to be extended beyond an initial 6 months. The applicant will be fully integrated in to the unit with active involvement in the on call rota (currently 1 in 10 but expected to increase with this role.) Involvement in the hot cholecystectomy service is advantageous and endoscopic/advanced laparoscopic skills are welcomed.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients
• To share best practice and promote team working within the General Surgical department and GI multidisciplinary team
• Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME)

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. We are working closely with partners in health and social care through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership to take collective responsibility for managing resources, delivering NHS standards, and improving the health of the population we serve.

We put the patient at the centre of everything that we do, and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically led organisation.

In the past four years our staff engagement scores have been the best for Acute Trusts in the Midlands.

Please see Job Description for a full list of themain responsibilities.
• Full time post in UGI/HPB and general surgery at Consultant level.
• Involvement in general surgery on call rota 1:10.
• Benign UGI/HPB currently is mostly biliary and anti-reflux related.
• Strong links with the regional tertiary referral UGI and HPB units in Nottingham with regular clinics as well as joint multidisciplinary meetings.
• We have a local ERCP and EUS service which is currently run by Gastroenterology.
• Support in the expansion of our Surgical Same Day admission Unit
• Involvement in research and management welcomed.


This advert closes on Sunday 15 Dec 2024

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