Total 2,265 Quality Assurance / Control job vacancies

Cyber Risk & Compliance Lead
Permanent
Edinburgh/Hybrid
£61,626 - £72,684

Everything we do at the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) aims to create the right environment for colleges and universities to thrive.

The Scottish Funding Council is Scotland’s tertiary education and research authority. Our ambition is to make Scotland an outstanding place to learn, educate, research, and innovate – now and for the future. So, naturally, we have a clear focus on recruiting the best people and developing them throughout their career. We invest around £2 billion every year, and our funding enables colleges and universities to provide life-changing opportunities for over half a million people. 

We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but also people who will connect with our guiding principles which include working in partnership, championing diversity, and supporting sustainability for future generations.

By fostering our guiding principles, we are very proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. We are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds: we want our colleague base to reflect the people and communities that we serve.

The role

As the Cyber Risk & Compliance Lead at the Scottish Funding Council, you will champion our cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the protection of our operations, data and technologies in alignment with UK-specific cybersecurity standards and frameworks. This role is critical in maintaining the SFC’s reputation for excellence and integrity in the funding of education and research across Scotland.

Key accountabilities

• Develop and implement a cyber risk management framework tailored to the specific needs and challenges of the SFC, focusing on the protection of financial data, personal information of students and staff, and sensitive research data.
• Ensure full compliance with Scottish and UK data protection laws, as well as adherence to specific regulations relevant to our organisation and our internal and external audit obligations.
• Collaborate closely with academic institutions, research bodies, and government agencies to align cyber security practices and foster a culture of shared responsibility and leading practices in data protection and risk management.
• Lead the review and enhancement of policies, procedures, and controls governing data security, risk assessment, and compliance within the funding council’s operations.
• Conduct targeted cyber risk assessments and compliance audits, providing strategic insights and recommendations to the SFC’s senior management and governing board.
• Act as a principal advisor on cyber security matters, offering expert guidance to support the council’s strategic initiatives in funding education and research.
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and advancements in cyber security technologies and practices, ensuring the SFC remains proactive and responsive in its cyber risk and compliance strategies.

Skills & experience

Essential Requirements:

• Proven track record in cybersecurity risk management, with a strong understanding of the UK cybersecurity landscape, including Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 frameworks.
• Familiarity with the NCSC’s guidelines and recommendations for public sector organisations.
• Experience in managing cybersecurity compliance projects within the UK, including the attainment of Cyber Essentials certification.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor a team and drive cybersecurity awareness across an organisation.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging effectively with a range of stakeholders on complex cybersecurity issues to ensure change is adopted and sustained.

Professional Certifications:

• Holding or working towards UK-recognized cybersecurity certifications, such as those offered by CREST or Cyber Essentials Plus, is highly desirable.
• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer would be beneficial.

Other

Location
SFC offers hybrid working for its employees. This means that whilst the role is based at our Edinburgh office, there is substantial opportunity to work from home most of the time. As a rule of thumb SFC expects that a minimum of three days a month in the office (on average) will achieve the benefits of its hybrid approach, however it is for the employee and their line manager to agree the balance between home and workplace working - determined primarily by business need. Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.

Key Rewards and Benefits

• Normal full-time hours of work are 35 per week. We will consider flexible working arrangements. A flexi-time system is in operation.
• Annual leave entitlement of 26.5 days pro-rata, rising to 30 days pro-rata after 4 years’ continuous service. Public and privilege holiday entitlement of 11.5 days pro-rata.
• A flexible approach to hybrid working, giving you flexibility to work from home for some of the time while also maintaining regular in-person contact with colleagues.
• Annual pay review: approved within the framework of the Scottish Government’s Public Sector Pay Policy and negotiated with our recognised trade union, Unite. Salaries are reviewed annually in April for employees who commence employment prior to 1 October in the preceding year.
• Eligibility to join the Civil Service Pension Scheme. With its low member contribution rates and generous employer contributions, this gives you a secure, inflation-proof pension for life with no investment uncertainty. Details of contribution rates together with further details of the pension benefits are available on the Civil Service Pensions website. There is also the option of a Partnership pension account.
• Support for continuous professional development.
• Support for health and wellbeing, including generous occupational sick pay, free access to confidential advice and support through our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, Special Leave (paid and unpaid), a contribution to learning outside work through our Lifelong Learning Fund, free winter flu vaccination, and access to occupational health support.
• Support for travel to and from work, including a salary sacrifice cycle loan scheme, cycle storage and shower facilities, an interest-free loan for bus or rail season tickets and free office car parking for employees on a first-come basis.

The Selection Process

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter. The selection panel will use this evidence to assess your application against the selection criteria in the Person Specification section above. It is not mandatory to provide a cover letter but it can be beneficial to provide further evidence of your suitability against the essential skills. In your CV please also set out your educational and professional qualifications, and career history, with key responsibilities, dates and achievements. Please provide reasons for any gaps.

Expected Timeline:
Your application will be reviewed by a Reed Recruitment Specialist who may invite you to an initial telephone screening call. The call will last up to 30 minutes, giving you an opportunity to discuss your relevant experience, the role and The Scottish Funding Council in more detail.

Should you application be progressed, the selection panel will assess your application by considering the evidence you have provided in your CV / Cover Letter. Please ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification for the role. The selection panel will then select the shortlist of candidates to take forward to interview stage.


Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our pre-employment process, we will ask you to provide relevant documentation to show that you are eligible to work in the UK and a Basic Disclosure Scotland certificate. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role; we do not offer sponsorships. We also take up references as part of this process. Expenses will be reimbursed for Basic Disclosure check. This will only be requested if you are appointed into the role.


Disability Confident
If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats, please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help. If you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please give details when prompted at the appropriate stage in the online application process.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Safety and Quality Reporti ng Officer supports the administration of safety, quality and care documentation systems to produce and meet the organisations reporting and analytics requirements, as well as being the subject matter expert for the systems across Multicap Group (Multicap) and its subsidiary entities. This role is part-time looking at 22.8 hours per week.
 
The primary focus of this role is to work closely with the GM Safety and Quality to maintain and continuously improve Multicaps systems that support organisational wide safety, quality and risk frameworks.   
 
The position will also provide support for other safety and quality functions such as assisting in the development of policies and procedures and delivery of training programs to support incident management, feedback management, continuous quality improvement and risk management. 
 
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:  

D ata reporting, analysis
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SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER   The Senior Quality Engineer will assist the Quality Manager in ensuring Quality Assurance and Quality Compliance on the nominated zone of works. In particular, the Senior Quality Engineer will assist in establishing, managing and maintaining quality systems and records including but not limited to lot identification and non-conformances. The Senior Quality Engineer will also participate in, and conduct internal audits and continuous improvement activities as required.  

Complies with company policies and directives as amended from time to time.
Assist the Quality Manager to maintain the quality management system on the Project and ensure that the quality management system complies with the ISO 9001 requirements in the geographic area under your responsibility.
This include, but not limited to, the following:















Ensure








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Posted: 09/04/2024

Closing Date: 07/05/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth Airport

Job Category: Logistics, Supply & Transport


Arc Infrastructure manages and develops transport infrastructure assets that support growth and create jobs in WA. Rail is at the heart of our business, and the 5,500km rail network is the backbone of freight transport in Western Australia from the diverse Midwest across to the fascinating Goldfields and Yilgarn regions through to the stunning South West and Great Southern. Were committed to working with industry, our customers, partners and communities to find new opportunities that will support and strengthen our rail network for the benefit of WA.

Job Description


The Opportunity
We are currently looking for an experienced Signalling Tester to join the Projects Team at Arc Infrastructures Perth Airport Office.
 


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Hospitality Training Network ( HTN ) is seeking an eager and dedicated Butchery Apprentice to join the team with (the host)!
What youll get is a nationally recognised certification that can take you around the world.
It all starts here, so read on heres some of the benefits:

Earn a full-time wage as you learn and gain your recognised Qualification:  Certificate III in Meat Processing
Tailored and flexible training from skilled professionals
Specialist mentoring and support with check-ins every 6 weeks and always available contacts
Opportunity to build your experience at more than one employer!

Location:
 
(Information about the host)
What's involved:
As the Apprentice Butcher, you will have the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills within the Butchery industry assisting in the below tasks, but not limited to:

Work closely with the
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We have an opportunity for a Control Room Operator to join our team in Gladstone. You would be based at our Fishermans Landing site, the largest integrated cement plant in Australia.
As a Control Room Operator, you will monitor, adjust and record the sites central control system, ensuring safe and uninterrupted operation of the plant. You will play a key role in helping the site team to achieve production targets, compliance and product quality, maximising operational efficiency.
You will be a pivotal part of a safety culture, leading from the front and driving continuous improvement which includes taking part in training, work instruction development and challenging the status quo in a positive manner.
This is a shift position on a 12-hour rotating roster working collaboratively within a shift team.
About the role:
As a  Control Room Operator (internally known as Production Process


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Exciting opportunity to join our Candidate and Compliance Team

We are seeking to appoint a Recruitment and Compliance Officer as part of the established team based in our Head Office. You will be part of a forward thinking, progressive company who strive to ensure staff are well supported and given every opportunity to progress and develop.

About the role

Carrying out registration meetings, from initial contact with candidates through to completion of all safeguarding and compliance checks
Ensure all candidate compliance checks valid and updated
Deal with personal information in line with company policies and guidance
Full time, 40 hours per week (holiday entitlement 25 day per year)
Salary £24,000 - £26,000 pa
About the person

Impeccable attention to detail
Good communicator with excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
Able to work as part of a team and independently
Willing to work, as required, from our other branches
Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment effectively and efficiently
Capable of prioritising own workload to ensure targets met
Ability to plan, allocate and evaluate workload
Maintain a positive approach
Requirements

Degree qualified or relevant experience
Minimum of 2 years Recruitment/Resource/Education Experience
Excellent office skills and computer literate
Well organised
Customer/candidate focused
Interested in this job?
Please ‘Apply Now’ or forward your CV to karen@academicappointments.co.uk
You can contact our Head Office on 0113 390 1000 for more information

Academic Appointments is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
Policies, including our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, can be found on our website.
Academic Appointments Limited acts as an employment agency and employment business

Stork require a Plant Inspector or a Line Work Inspector who has knowledge of CUI in a refinery environment. Good technical knowledge of the factors that affect CUI with the ability to create work scopes using operational and design data to locate, inspect and categorise CUI. Leading a multi-disciplined team is also desirable (LTD Company considered).

Tasks and Responsibilities as Line Work Inspector:

Contract Delivery

Plan and carry out pre-surveys of equipment and where necessary identify preparation for inspection and Non Destructive Examination (NDE) requirements.

Carry out Inspection of plant and pipework within the limitations of the Storks issued Letter of Authority (LoA) in compliance with the Written Scheme of Examination or equivalent as well as Stork and client procedures.

Interface with NDT team to provide clarification on NDT inspection techniques in order to meet integrity objectives.

Review inspection reports, isometrics, vessel general arrangements and P&ID drawings.

Manage and report on the status of all in progress inspection, integrity and corrosion monitoring Liaise with planning personnel to maximise opportunistic inspection of vessels, plant and equipment at the request of the client.

Give technical advice in order to ensure ad-hoc inspections are completed and integrity of units are fully assessed.

Maintain up to date knowledge of innovative NDT techniques.

Maintain assurance of UKAS accredited NDT techniques and any knowledge of integrity threats.

Support NDT personnel and other inspection, integrity and corrosion sponsored contractors in the prioritisation and planning of work.



Reporting and Compliance

Create workpacks including donating relevant NDT techniques to meet integrity objectives.

Carryout detailed scoping activities, WSE creation/review /approval/ anomaly reporting and inspection reporting

Give input to periodical audits of NDT Inspection to ensure compliance to procedures.



People Management

Establish and monitor project team working methods.

Carry out briefings/Tool Box Talks to all Inspection/ NDT Personnel

Ensure that the personnel selected for the scope of work are trained, qualified and competent to carry out the task.

To advise projects on the training and competence assurance of the job.

To support the company to recruit and development of a suitable and competent workforce.

Attend pre-project briefs



Specific Requirements for the Line Work Inspector:

Education & Experience

Corrosion under insulation (CUI) knowledge and experience

ASME Level 2 Plant Inspector or API 570/510 (or working experience specific to include pressure vessel and piping inspection)- desirable

HNC/HND qualified in an appropriate Engineering Discipline

Site Safety Passport

Professional Body Membership / Engineering Council status

Experience of ‘in-service’ plant inspection and NDT.

Proven ability to work without supervision and to provide effective supervision to others



Role:Line Work Inspector (CUI)
Location: Cheshire
Duration: 12 months+



COMPANY INFORMATION

Stork, a Fluor company, is an expert provider of maintenance, modification and asset integrity services to the global oil and gas, chemicals and process, metals and mining, power, and manufacturing industries. We are dedicated to improving asset performance, safety and cost efficiency for our Clients throughout the complete asset life cycle.



With a team of 19,000 employees in over 100 countries, we serve more than 4,000 Clients across 6 continents.



Stork is dedicated to reducing risk, assuring safety and reducing environment impact through our award-winning value driven HSEQ platform; Safer together Whilst safety will always remain our core value, the platform not only communicates on Safety but also on Health, Environmental and Quality issues too. We are committed to our transparent, employee-led approach to HSEQ.



One Team, One Stork



As one Stork, we treat all people with dignity, respect each other’s perspective and share knowledge and resources to achieve excellence, deliver value and grow individually and collectively.



We are fully committed to the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination and value the difference that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation. Stork recognises that providing equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and promoting a culture of inclusion and flexibility to our employees is vital to our success.



From school leavers and university graduates to transitioning military veterans, we provide career opportunities with targeted development programmes.



Going above and beyond for our wider community



Stork is dedicated to ensuring we are a socially and environmentally responsible employer and undertake a range of activities to give back and support the communities in which we live and work – from various charity work to working with schools as part of Developing Young Workforce.

**Stock Control Coordinator **

**£25,000 - £26,000**

**Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 5.15, Friday 8.30 to 4. **

**Bromsgrove**

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**Outline of Role**

The Coordinator will gather, record and evaluate data to ensure the team have all the updated information to carry out projects.

**Main Responsibilities**


* To manage inventory levels
* Tracking stock levels and ordering additional stock as needed
* Overseeing shipments and monitoring any delays
* Arrange for stock to be booked into warehouses
* Maintaining purchase and pricing reports
* Maintaining proper storage and security of materials
* Liaise with warehouse and factories
* Performing regular inventory audits
* Following budget guidelines to keep costs within expectations
* Maintaining databases and data imports/exports
* Improving working practices and flows to improve efficiency
* Conducting analysis of data from a range of sources to provide business insight
* Placing of purchase orders
* Continual liaison with Project managers/Account managers and Project coordinators
* Organise transport

**Skills Required**


* Organisation skills
* Communication skills
* Negotiations skills
* Stock controller experience
* Excellent in Microsoft programs( Especially Excel)
* Attention to detail

**Knowledge/Experience Required**


* Knowledge of WMS preferred
* ** Data entry experience**

**Benefits:**

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

- A days birthday leave to be taken within your birthday month

- Opportunity for hybrid working

- Opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday

- Ability to participate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme

- Ability to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Healthshield cash plan with discounts on high street stores

- Free external financial advice offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances

- Enhanced family friendly pay

- Free tea, coffee and fruit on all sites

ARC are recruiting for an electrical tester in Peterborough to start WC 20th May.

Rate: £24ph

Location: Peterborough

REQUIREMENTS:

ECS / JIB

2391 or 2394 / 2395

Own PPE & tools

Domestic experience

Job: 1st and 2nd fix flats

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR ARC

• Working with one of East Anglia/South leading Recruitment agencies with 16 years within the marketplace who recruit for many of the region’s leading companies.

• In a recent survey 96% of our clients stated ARC are their preferred agency labour supplier.

• Paid annual leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday) • Weekly pay – with a 1 hour pay resolution guarantee.

• Pension contribution (after 3 months continuous service).

• On-going assignments

• Free access to our Health Assured scheme for you and your family.

• Access to Free online training.

#INDME22

My client is looking to make a positive difference in the industrial, marine, and offshore sectors' journey towards a sustainable and innovative future. Their vision is to be an organisation driven by meaningful external and internal relationships. They will continuously invest in those relationships to ensure their clients achieve their goals and create a positive environment where personnel are empowered and can develop their careers. They work in the power generation sector, and this role will focus on the environmental compliance of waste-to-energy assets.

Your role is crucial in ensuring the waste-to-energy site adheres to its Environmental Management System (EMS) while actively engaging in health and safety practices. As an Environmental Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing the environmental processes to ensure compliance with regulations and optimise the efficiency of site activities.

Your responsibilities include.

Auditing the EMS records
Overseeing environmental
Compliance
Auditing health and safety protocols
Liaising with contractors
Facilitating updates to the EMS.
Maintaining a robust EMS through audits and enforcement,
Contributing to the site's operational efficiency, environmental sustainability, and safety standards
This role will require travel to visit sites throughout the UK.

Environmental compliance and EMS auditing
Conduct regular audits of the Environmental Management System (EMS) records to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
Identify areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance EMS effectiveness through audit findings.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop corrective and preventive actions based on audit results.
Ensure audit reports are accurately documented and communicated to relevant parties for corrective action implementation.
Collaborate with consultants to understand the requirements and timelines for completing permit improvement conditions.
Health & safety oversight
Work closely with the operational and maintenance contractor to enforce health and safety protocols aligned with the sites.
Review and provide input on contractor's health and safety procedures to ensure consistency with regulation requirements.
Conduct regular inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
Contractor Communication and Coordination:
Role Profile

Serve as the primary point of contact for communication with the operational and maintenance contractor regarding environmental, health, and safety matters.

Collaborate with contractors to ensure their activities align with EMS requirements and contribute to environmental and safety goals.

Address any non-compliance issues or deviations from EMS procedures through effective communication and corrective actions.

Schedule and monitor the required stack emission testing across the sites.

Liaison with environmental consultants

Coordinate with environmental consultants to review regulatory changes, industry standards, or organisational requirements.

Provide relevant data and information to consultants for environmental reporting requirements.

Participate in meetings and discussions to address environmental issues, lead CAR actions, implement recommendations, and ensure continuous improvement.

Reporting and documentation

Maintain accurate records of EMS audits, including findings, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.

Prepare and submit reports on environmental audit results and compliance status to management.

Collaborate with the company’s environmental consultants to prepare regulatory environmental reporting.

Monitor and analyse audit data to identify trends, assess EMS effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Operate and monitor assessment preparation and documentation.

Collate relevant information together from EMS records, audit findings, compliance reports, and other sources for operating monitor assessments.

Ensure all necessary documentation and data are organised and accessible for assessment purposes.Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to address any identified gaps or deficiencies prior to assessments.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, occupational health & safety, or related field.

Proven experience in environmental compliance management, EMS auditing, and health & safety oversight.Strong understanding of environmental regulations, EMS standards (e.g., ISO 14001), And health & safety protocols.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.

Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.Good understanding and experience in preparing for Operator Maintenance Audits (OMA).

Oversight of site-based waste managers and operatives Maintain site risk registers, with a particular focus on Insurance and compliance.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Location: Stirchley, Birmingham.
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 Per Annum, Depending on Experience.
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 6pm.


About The Role:

The company are looking to recruit a reliable, highly motivated individual who can work well in a team but who also can work independently and be self-motivated in a busy Environment. Some administration skills and invoicing experience will be a distinct advantage.

Whilst this is an ideal opportunity for a full time MOT tester we also deal with Tyres, Air Conditioning and General Servicing & Repair work for the General Public.
This is a great opportunity for a fully qualified Car Mechanic / Vehicle Technician with MOT licence to join this company. You will enjoy the first-class facilities and progression within the company. We have a very respectful and friendly working team and environment.

Candidate Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 / Equivalent or Time Served experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience of MOT testing.
• Full UK driving license.
• Own hand tools preferable.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

MOT TESTER AND VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Basic Salary: £35,500 OTE £40,000
Location: Edgware

Our client is seeking an experienced Level 3 Qualified MOT Tester and Vehicle Technician to join their friendly busy team. As MOT Tester and Vehicle Technician you must be flexible and hard working to deal with fluctuating work loads.

Responsibilities of an MOT Tester and Vehicle Technician
·Flexible approach as Vehicle Technician work needed when MOT Testing is quiet.
·Testing tyres, wheel alignment, exhausts, batteries, basic and advanced suspension and brakes.
·Service and resolve the most challengingly complex faults sometimes in time sensitive conditions.
·Keep accurate records, meeting demand in quality and safety standards
·Maintaining a good level of efficiency without compromising quality
·Ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

Skill and Qualifications of an MOT Tester and Vehicle Technician
·Valid MOT Licence Class 4
·Ability to work as part of a team
·A genuine commitment to delivering first-class customer service
·Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent)
·A time conscious and positive individual

Please contact Kelsey White @ Auto Skills and quote job number: 47500

Quality Improvement Lead

Corporate –Milton Keynes University Hospital

Band:7£43,742 - £50,056 Per annum, pro rata if part time

Hours:37.5 per week

The Quality Improvement Lead is responsible for system improvement projects across the Trust and supporting staff in the delivery of programmes through coaching, mentoring and teaching. Using a range of information, they will identify quality priorities and establish programmes which deliver measurable change. Working on Trust wide projects, the post holder will be responsible for achieving results, ensuring changes are tested an implemented effectively and in line with the Trust’s values and objectives.

To lead on Trust wide and system improvement projects and support staff in delivery of programmes through coaching, mentoring, and teaching.

Use a variety of information to identify quality priorities, (from SIs, patient experience, best practice, audit, GIRFT etc), and establish projects and programmes of work to deliver measurable change, which is shared within and outside the organization, working with the Divisional Teams to delivery measurable change. Lead on teaching QI methodologies and use of Appreciative Inquiry to explore change and opportunities to ensure an environment of continual learning and improvement Working on Trust wide projects, the post holder will be responsible for achieving results. Ensuring changes are tested and implemented, overseeing data collection as well as planning and monitoring of the project.

The post holder will ensure the integration of key clinical, managerial and operational processes. To work to establish and grow the Improvement Network within the Trust and ICS to facilitate and encourage an environment and culture of continual improvement, through use of tried and tests approaches (Appreciative inquiry, QI) Ensure projects deliver results in line with the agreed objectives, in a way that reflects the Trust’s values and objectives.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
• To be responsible for identifying and delivering Trust wide Quality and Improvement projects, and those within the ICS
• Provide expertise in improvement, and support staff through coaching, facilitating and mentoring to enable them to identify and deliver quality improvement projects and programmes using appreciative Inquiry and QI methodologies for delivery.
• Use QI methodologies to support the delivery of measurable

Please refer to the attached vacancy documents for more information.


This advert closes on Tuesday 7 May 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.


An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our Clinical Effectiveness and Assurance team. We are seeking a highly competent and experienced person with a high level of interpersonal, organisational and administration skills to be our Clinical Effectiveness and Assurance Support Officer. The ideal candidate will have significant experience of working within an administrative role in a busy environment supporting teams in the delivery of their work programmes.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

**Please be advised that interviews are proposed to take place in week commencing 3rd June**

A flexible working pattern is needed to coincide with the accessibility of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ3 in business administration or equivalent. A sound knowledge of MS Office packages, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook, is required in order to support the delivery of the work programmes. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team to inspire trust and confidence is essential.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal which they will use to liaise with a wide range of professionals across the organisation. The role will also incorporate responsibilities for supporting the Clinical Effectiveness Co-ordinators, Assurance Manager and Head of Clinical Effectiveness and Assurance in developing policies, procedures, guidelines and infrastructure systems, to ensure the organisation is able to meet its statutory and regulatory and NHS requirements. The ideal candidate will provide high level administrative support to the Clinical Effectiveness and Assurance team to ensure an effective service is provided. Other responsibilities include working closely with the Resuscitation team to collect data required to comply with the requirements of the National Cardiac Arrest Audit.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence®designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
1. Facilitate all internal communication processes in relation to clinical effectiveness and assurance activities, ensuring all enquiries are effectively managed and successfully resolved within a prompt timescale.
2. Liaise and effectively communicate at all levels using written, oral and electronic methods to publicise activities; using tact and sensitivity to deal with difficult issues as
3. Liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders to enable the delivery of a timely and comprehensive clinical effectiveness and assurance programme.
4. Provide high level administrative support to the Clinical Effectiveness and Assurance team, by assisting with aspects of activities including project design, data collection, analysis, programme evaluation, report preparation and dissemination of outcomes, as instructed and in line with the grade and nature of the
5. Carry out ad-hoc analysis of data as requested by staff throughout the Trust ensuring an understanding of the data provided and advising of its appropriate use as needed.
6. Develop and sustain systems and processes to allow the Trust to monitor and measure its assurance against external standards including CQC registration.

For further details please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Friday 17 May 2024