Total 2 Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in Bristol, Avon, BS1 2DP

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a talented Teacher of Science to join a highly effective team in our successful school close to the heritage city of Bath.

The successful candidate must be able to teach Science across Key Stage 3 & 4.

Further information can be found on the School website.

ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

To apply: Please refer to the details on the School website.

What the school offers its staff

At St Laurence School we regard our staff as our most important resource. Our 2014 Investors in People report noted that:

There is a strong belief that St Laurence School is a ‘great place to work’. Everyone clearly has a high level of pride in working at the school and in what is being achieved. They feel this way because of the inspirational leadership, strong teamwork, supportive management, pleasant environment and of course, the students.

The science team comprises nine full-time and four part-time science specialist teachers with responsibility for teaching Years 7 to 13. The department is led by the Director of Science, assisted by the Heads of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There are 12 dedicated laboratories, 3 of which are part of a new build with an additional classroom space in the new block. The standard of equipment and resources is very high. All full-time members of the department have lessons timetabled in their own laboratory and work with a dedicated technician. There are five part-time technicians.

• Further information can be found on the School website

Commitment to safeguarding

St Laurence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Main responsibilities : To deliver (including reporting) an ABPI, Toe pressure and TCP02 service as specified by Vascular Scientist without direct supervision. To perform AAA ultrasound scans following strict protocols and guidelines without direct supervision of a Vascular Scientist. To monitor patients response to specific investigations and feedback to Vascular Scientist as required To organise own workload within delegated clinical assessment sessions To use a range of verbal and non-verbal tools to communicate effectively with patients and carers to facilitate the execution of investigations. This will include patients who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating e.g. patients who may be dysphasic, deaf or blind, depressed or aggressive To communicate effectively verbally and non-verbally with Vascular Testing colleagues as necessary and other members of the Multi Disciplinary Team To demonstrate safe use of equipment to patients for execution of exercise test To work within Departmental, and Trust guidelines and policies To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient investigation records To participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with the agreed objectives and personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies, plus service needs To mentor the Vascular Science Assistant and participate in staff appraisal scheme as an appraiser as appropriate To deliver in-service training sessions as appropriate To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit, research or monitoring of service To undertake basic/simple wound dressings as required To assist the Vascular Scientist on call deliver an efficient inpatient and emergency vascular ultrasound service within NBT To assist the Vascular Testing department deliver an efficient outpatient service by monitoring Dashboard and preparing rooms and patients for investigations, organising porters and directing patients as required To be responsible for monitoring of stock levels and requesting/ordering of stock and equipment on regular basis To undertake administrative tasks, assisting with audits and research research and compiling databases To undertake as directed any housekeeping duties e.g. cleaning of equipment, tidying work areas, restocking rooms