Provide general teaching laboratory support including the setting up and clearing away of equipment, consumables and reagents
Prepare materials and reagents (e.g. stock solutions, agar plates etc.). This will require the accurate use of measuring devices such as balances and pH meter and sterilisation equipment such as serialisation ovens and autoclaves
Assist in the preparation of more complex reagents and biological materials
Recording and signing out materials and equipment for student loan
To be responsible for ensuring that equipment is accurately calibrated prior to classes starting and that all requirements are in place
To complete equipment function tests, maintenance and calibration. Equipment may include water baths, rotary evaporators, pH meters, microscopes, data loggers, electrophoresis equipment etc.
To identify simple faults and troubleshoot equipment during classes
Setting up of IT equipment
Receive deliveries (equipment, consumables and hazardous substances) and delivery documentation. Ensure deliveries are safely unpacked and that hazardous substances are stored according to regulations and that temperature sensitive deliveries are stored in appropriate fridges/freezers
Assist with the organisation and housekeeping of storage rooms, this may involve bringing equipment required for the day’s classes to the front of the store for easy access etc.
Carry out specified techniques, tests or experiments as directed
Identify simple problems and resolve and recognise when to refer issues to your manager
Maintain accurate records and draft routine documentation related to your duties
Ensure the health, safety and cleanliness of immediate work area, by encouraging staff and students to comply with all basic University/College Health & Safety policies and reporting any issues to your line manager, technical manager, laboratory manager or College Safety Advisor as appropriate
Confirm that all required assessments are in place, approved and up to date
Carry out regular maintenance processes as appropriate and ensuring records are maintained
Report any breaches or non-compliance with health and safety procedures to the Line Manager, Technical Manager, Laboratory Manager or College Safety Advisor
Ensuring waste disposal is carried out correctly for laboratory, recycled and general waste
Adopt a proactive attitude to assisting with and implementing carbon reduction and energy saving measures
Assisting with stock level control and informing Line Manager when replacements are required
Receipt and correct storage of consumables and chemical reagents
Reporting any problems with equipment or services to the line manager or colleague as appropriate
You will treat everyone with dignity and respect, supporting equality and valuing diversity
You will complete any other duties as may be reasonably required by either the Line Manager or Technical Managers
Training:You will undertake a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship with an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' training provider, CSR Scientific Training, which will include:
Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Laboratory TechnicianOn-the-job competency trainingTheoretical knowledge - BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (if required)
The majority of your learning will be completed online once a week with some face-to-face practical sessions/exams in Birmingham (if BTEC is included).
Upon successful completion, apprentices can apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician, RSciTech, with either the Institute of Physics, Royal Society of Chemistry or Royal Society of Biology.Training Outcome:On completion of this apprenticeship or further in your career, you may be able to progress into one of the following roles:
Specialist technician
Technical assistant
Teaching Laboratory Technician
Research Laboratory Technician
Workshop Technician
Senior Technician
Team leader
Technical Support manager
Employer Description:A world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Birmingham makes important things happen. Delivering groundbreaking research and excellent research led teaching.
People are at the heart of what we are and do.
The University of Birmingham is proud to have been a part of the City of Birmingham and the wider region for over 100 years, and we are equally proud to be recognised as a leading global university. We want to attract talented people from across the city and beyond, support them to succeed, and celebrate their success.
We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop through our sector-leading Birmingham Professional programme which provides all professional services staff with development opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. With almost 5,000 professional services jobs in a wide-range of functions in Edgbaston and in our campus in Dubai, there are plenty of opportunities for you to be able to develop your career at the University.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
The University is situated in leafy Edgbaston and there are excellent transport links to our beautiful campus, including main bus routes and a train station on site. On campus we have a state-of-the-art sports centre with pool, shops, places to eat and drink, our own art gallery, museum, and botanical gardens.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - typically 9am - 5pm, but they will be required occasionally to support activities outside these hoursSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
General duties including:
Phlebotomy
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Chaperoning
Blood Pressure checks
Diabetic foot checks
Teledermatology
Samples
Supporting the nursing team with various health promotion programmes
Monitoring and stocking of clinical rooms
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs / nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
Act within the limits of own competence and within agreed ways of working, following the relevant local and national standards, policies and protocols used in the workplace
Monitor the health and well-being of individuals in your care
Assist individuals to maximise their independence
Contribute to the daily running and administration of an effective and efficient service or team
Use communication methods and techniques to overcome barriers and meet individuals’ wishes, preferences and needs
Promote the health and wellbeing of individuals
Record, report and store information related to individuals
Maintain own and others’ safety at work
Maintain and further develop your own skills and knowledge
Contribute to the quality of services by participating in improvement activities
Training:
You will undertake the Healthcare Support Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will be at HESTA Hull where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
Day release
Healthcare support worker/Skills England
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed
You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a healthcare assistant of the future
Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate
Employer Description:Central Surgery and our branch site are contracted to deliver NHS services as per the GMS contract. We are also a dispensing Practice
We have:
17000 patients
9 Gp’s (of which 5 are partners)
A team of 8 Nurses/Nurse Associates/HCA
4 Advanced Clinical Practitioners
Dispensary Team
Additional Network roles, inc Physio’s, Mental Health Nurse, Social Prescribing Link WorkerWorking Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Bookkeeping: Assist in the processing and entering of all incoming and outgoing invoices into the accounting software and allocating to open projects
Credit Control: Sending statements to customers and chasing debtors when required
Petty cash management: Ensuring receipts reconcile, and complete monthly tracking
Expenses claims: Processing & reconciling company credit card expenses
Order processing: Liaising with the production team to raise and track customer and supplier orders through the MRP software
Liaising with freight agents to arrange the import and export of goods internationally
Assist in the management of the MRP system through the processing of production route cards and stock management
Supporting the finance team with producing monthly and quarterly financial reporting
Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support to the accounting department, such as filing, data entry, and scanning
Training:The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.
The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, Leicester or Nottingham (depending on the apprentices’ location) through day release.
AAT Modules are as follows:
Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Management Accounting Techniques
Financial Accounting:
Preparing Financial Statements
Business Awareness
Tax Processes for Business
Training Outcome:Opportunity for a full-time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme.Employer Description:About
EPS (UK) Ltd was founded by Brian Mckean (Snr) in 1985 as Brian Mckean Associates and changed it's name to EPS (UK) Ltd in 2007. For 35 years we have supported switchgear manufacturers, DNO's, and rail networks on complex projects around the world. Operating from a 12,000ft manufacturing facilility in the UK we design, manufacture, and assemble magnetic actuators, circuit breakers, switchboards, and 25kV containerised substations for prestigious clients on innovative and bespoke projects.
As the global patent holder for the Mag-Latch bi-stable magnetic actuator we have supported internationally renowned switchgear manufacturers like ABB in their development of the FSKII+ single pole circuit breaker (used extensively on the UK rail network), the ABB VM1 breaker used on UK MOD vessels, and the actuator is used at the KEMA High Power test laboratory No 6 in Arnhem, Netherlands. EPS (UK) is proud to have assisted clients in their development of some of the most reliable medium voltage circuit breakers in the industry, increasing their reliability and performance with our maintainance-free actuator.
Brian Mckean founded Switchgear Substation Alliance (SSA) in 2015 to deliver the CP5 framework to design, assemble, and deliver 25kV traction substations for the North-West Electrification Project in the UK. EPS (UK) are proponents of SF6-free switchgear and are proud to have designed Containerised Air Insulated Switchgear solution used for rail electrification in the UK.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, between 7:30am to 4:30pm. Friday, 7:30am to 11:30am.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
