Job Description: Head of Transformation and Development (7973) | Temporary 12-month contract to cover maternity leave | 37 hours per week| £64,089 to £71,512 per annum | (Grade N) |Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Wymondham Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is proud to serve a dynamic county rich in history and heritage. We're on an ambitious journey of continuous improvement and reform, and we are seeking an experienced, strategic and visionary leader to join us as our Head of Transformation and Development on a 12-month maternity cover secondment of fixed term contract. This key leadership role is at the heart of change across the Service - providing clear direction, strategy and coordination for NFRS's transformation programme. You'll ensure that improvement plans are robust, joined-up and aligned with our vision, Norfolk County Council's strategic ambitions, HMICFRS recommendations and the national fire reform agenda. You'll lead the development and delivery of an integrated and future-focused transformation framework, driving real and sustained change across key areas such as systems, technology and estates. Working closely with senior leaders and partners, you'll ensure our programmes are well-resourced, delivered on time, and provide a strong foundation for long-term success. As a visible and collaborative leader, you will play a key role in stakeholder engagement - ensuring that external partners and commissioned services are integrated into our transformation journey. You will also shape the future of the Service by leading the development of strategic plans, including contributing to our next Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2026-31. What you'll lead on: Designing and delivering a coordinated transformation and improvement framework Aligning our work with national reform, HMICFRS findings, and NCC's corporate priorities Managing strategic programmes in areas such as estates, digital transformation, and organisational systems & wellbeing Leading the development of new strategies that support the CRMP and long-term service goals Ensuring effective stakeholder and partner engagement across all transformational activity Supporting inspection readiness, performance improvement, and continuous organisational learning What we're looking for: A credible and strategic leader with experience of delivering complex transformation programmes Someone who can align local improvement with national reform and corporate strategy A proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and large-scale change initiatives Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills Knowledge of fire and rescue services, public sector reform, or similarly complex environments is desirable For an informal discussion, please contact Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Anthony White These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: ' A for Fire Service and Social Care Workers * Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions. Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job Before you apply, we recommend reading the full to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our here. Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email. We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position. Redeployment closing date: Monday 31 March 2025 at 23:59 All other applicants closing date: Monday 7 April 2025 at 23:59 Norfolk County Council. Location : Wymondham, Norfolk, United Kingdom

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Quality Assurance Assistant to join our Pharmacy Quality Assurance Team. As part of the pharmacy team, the post holder will be working closely with the QA technicians in the provision of a quality control/assurance service to Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and other customers. We are looking for candidates with at least 1 years’ experience working in a laboratory or clean room. Experience of some microbiological analysis, and pharmaceutical clean room environmental monitoring would be advantageous. The post holder must be able to work well within a team and in an aseptic environment. The job requires good communication and IT skills, flexibility and willingness to travel to external sites for customers visits. Full valid driving license and access to car are essential. Concentration at all times to minimise risk of errors. Ensure safe working practices and a safe working environment at all times. Working in busy environments such as NHS aseptic units, in a commercial unit or in the quality control laboratory. Position requires some physical activity – lifting and travel between sites. Availability for flexible working hours with early or late start when required. Ability to work in a controlled environment i.e. cleanrooms. Use of precision instruments such as microscope, active air samplers, anemometer, airborne particle counter, water bath. Working with hazardous substances such as chemical reagents, cytotoxic or mutagenic substances, microorganisms and culture media. Working according to the department’s Standard Operating Procedures. Computer systems knowledge - Windows/Word/Excel. Ability to communicate and work in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Christiano Silva Job title: QA Team Lead Email address: christiano.silva@nhs.net Telephone number: 01296316758 Working hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 - 16:00). Location : Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom

Job summary We are seeking a junior Clinical Engineer (EBME) to work within a dedicated team at Watford Hospital, working with varies medical devices to a high standard. This can be a physical job with some mental challenges. Main duties of the job To carry out Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM), breakdown/repairs and assembly of devices. Report writing and database management. Degree in Science, Engineering, or HNC with equivalent qualification or professional experience would be needed. About us With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year inc HCA Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 360-G-7048 Job locations Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Job description Job responsibilities Working as part of the clinical engineering team you will be required to work on electrical or mechanical medical equipment and assisting the senior/specialist engineers in the everyday running of a busy department. You will be required to work from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Full details will be discussed at interview. Job description Job responsibilities Working as part of the clinical engineering team you will be required to work on electrical or mechanical medical equipment and assisting the senior/specialist engineers in the everyday running of a busy department. You will be required to work from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Full details will be discussed at interview. Person Specification Education Essential Degree in Science, Engineering, or HNC with equivalent qualification or professional experience. Desirable Degree in Clinical Engineering or Technology Relevant manufacturers' courses. Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of the repair, calibration and safety testing procedures for Electronic /Electromechanical/Mechanical equipment. Good understanding of the principles of inventory management including Record keeping and database maintenance. Desirable Knowledge of individual manufactures equipment (certified) Knowledge of EPR systems and device connectivity requirements Understanding of the process to review equipment related risks and enquiries' Able to produce reports from excel/word and a management database system Experience Essential Able to demonstrate skills in working in a workshop environment Desirable Experience of working according to workshop practices and procedures and computer systems Experience in electro-medical engineering to Include preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, acceptance testing. Experience in dealing with Field Safety Notice issues Person Specification Education Essential Degree in Science, Engineering, or HNC with equivalent qualification or professional experience. Desirable Degree in Clinical Engineering or Technology Relevant manufacturers' courses. Knowledge Essential Good knowledge of the repair, calibration and safety testing procedures for Electronic /Electromechanical/Mechanical equipment. Good understanding of the principles of inventory management including Record keeping and database maintenance. Desirable Knowledge of individual manufactures equipment (certified) Knowledge of EPR systems and device connectivity requirements Understanding of the process to review equipment related risks and enquiries' Able to produce reports from excel/word and a management database system Experience Essential Able to demonstrate skills in working in a workshop environment Desirable Experience of working according to workshop practices and procedures and computer systems Experience in electro-medical engineering to Include preventative maintenance, servicing, inspection, repair, calibration, quality control, acceptance testing. Experience in dealing with Field Safety Notice issues Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Watford General Hospital Watford WD18 0HB Employer's website http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Watford General Hospital, WD18 0HB Watford, United Kingdom

Overview of the job This is an administrative role based within the Probation Service (PS) Directorate in HMPPS. The job holder reports to the designated Line Manager and supports the provision of business specific and transactional office-based activities. The job holder works collaboratively with other team members to provide reception duties and a range of administrative support services. The job holder may be expected to support a number of teams/functions within the operational area and is to offer support and cover during periods of absence, for which training will be provided. The job holder must promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in the performance of the post in a way that embraces Equality and values Diversity. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. NB: Core Hours include regular unsocial hours (evenings and/or weekends) as determined by the business need. Summary To provide an effective and efficient first point of contact with all visitors, telephone callers and undertake administrative functions in accordance with service policy and procedures. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • To be first point of contact for Probation Service and greet people on probation and visitors professionally both face to face and via telephone and email, logging their arrival and departure, ensuring the appropriate member of staff is notified and issue visitor passes and security fobs as necessary. • Through observation and situational awareness to use tact and diplomacy to diffuse potentially violent situations and recognising where additional support is required, be that internal management or external security/policing presence, and to be alert to conversations that might indicate a safeguarding/risk issue and take appropriate remedial action such as emailing the Probation Practitioner and updating Delius. • Answer all enquiries, while on Reception, relating to basic information about the Probation Service and local Person on Probation support services such as the provision of food banks, referring more technical enquiries to an appropriate manager. • To deal with all logistics for a building including managing all mail items, ordering PPE and office stationery, meeting room equipment, taking delivery of items and ensuring they get to the right destination and managing room, hot desk and car parking bookings, support and service meeting rooms including preparing for events and event registration as required. • To pay bus fares/travel warrants to people on probation and handle day to day petty cash including collection and transport of petty cash and travel warrants between Probation properties. • To assist in maintaining Health and Safety and security aspects of the building, including acting as key holder, operating the physical security of the building, the testing of fire alarms, testing panic alarms, monitoring CCTV and assisting evacuation measures and where necessary to act as Fire Warden/First Aider and in the absence of a line manager to support risk assessments where trained. • To log building faults and incidents and keep a log of maintenance and repairs escalating issues through the appropriate channels and making decisions (within guidelines) on the urgency of the faults in order to maintain the security of the building. In the absence of the Senior Admin Officer escorting contractors and visitors around the building. • Where necessity arises to support the case administration of Person on Probation by providing a confidential and high-level administrative support service to operational teams, to include: o Process and update computer based and manual files and filing systems o Use a range of computer software in providing comprehensive administration support o Produce a range of documentation and correspondence o To access databases for information as necessary and input information as required o Scanning and archiving data, some of which is sensitive and highly confidential The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.. Location : Blackburn, Lancashire

Job summary Regional Hyperacute Rehabilitation unit is looking to recruit an Associate Practitioner to complement and join our nursing team. The post holder will work under supervision and on their own initiative delivering care to patients with complex neurological injuries. If you enjoy rehabilitation nursing, have excellent communication skills and are committed to delivering high standards, this could be an ideal opportunity for you. The applicant must have a Foundation Degree/Assistant Practitioners Course and experience in neurological care and/or rehabilitationThe successful applicant would be working as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team specialising in Neuro-Rehabilitation. Providing holistic, patient centered, goal oriented rehabilitation programs to patients with a variety of neurological conditions. Educational support for the role exists both in house and externally. By joining us you will have the opportunity to help us achieve our goals and in return we will commit to your ongoing development to support your ongoing career progression. Main duties of the job The post holder will be involved in the delivery of nursing care with the level of knowledge, skill and competence beyond that of a traditional healthcare assistant. Working under indirect supervision, as part of the nursing team, the post holder will have responsibility for delivering nursing care to patients within a delegated caseload. To participate in multidisciplinary working and the development, implementation and evaluation of the delivery of health care services. Work within a scope of practice under the direction or supervision of the registered Nurse within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies. Work under indirect supervision following the written care plans and care pathways devised by the registered nurse, in order to deliver nursing care and support to patients and relatives/carers. To accept clinical responsibility for managing a delegated caseload as appropriate to grade and experience. Demonstrate self- directed development and practice. Works co-operatively with others in the ward in ensuring good inter-disciplinary team work. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £31,081 to £33,665 a year per annum including HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-7699MS-F Job locations Northwick Park hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education / Qualification Essential Completed a Nurse |Training Qualification Care Certificate / level 5 Associate Practitioner Desirable Nursing associate qualification Experience Essential Previous Healthcare experience at band 3 Previous work as an overseas nurse Work in a health care setting Desirable work in the NHS Skills and Abilities Essential Able to communicate both in written and oral IT literate teamplayer Desirable Excellent IPR Ability to seek advice Person Specification Education / Qualification Essential Completed a Nurse |Training Qualification Care Certificate / level 5 Associate Practitioner Desirable Nursing associate qualification Experience Essential Previous Healthcare experience at band 3 Previous work as an overseas nurse Work in a health care setting Desirable work in the NHS Skills and Abilities Essential Able to communicate both in written and oral IT literate teamplayer Desirable Excellent IPR Ability to seek advice Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park hospital Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Northwick Park hospital, Watford Road, HA1 3UJ Harrow, United Kingdom