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Location: Somerset Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Temporary (Ongoing) MedGen Healthcare is seeking compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Mental Health Healthcare Assistants to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with complex mental health needs.This role involves

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist Team Manager- Infectious Sciences Location: Taunton Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum + Performance bonus Job Type: Full Time, Permanent We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist Team Manager to join our Infectious Sciences team at Southwest Pathology Services. This role would particularly suit an individual who is keen to expand their experience in teaching, mentoring, and operational management, especially if these opportunities are limited within their current role. They must have strong quality management experience and a proven ability to drive continuous improvement within laboratory quality systems and processes. Someone who can identify opportunities for service improvement, strengthen quality management practices, and support the department in maintaining high standards of compliance and patient care. Excellent organisational and IT skills are essential, along with the resilience to work effectively within a busy and evolving service. The role involves lone working during evening and weekend shifts, therefore the successful candidate must be confident working independently and making decisions autonomously when required. Although based within the Infectious Sciences laboratory (including Bacteriology, Parasitology, Virology, Molecular and Mycology), there is a requirement to rotate within all areas, subject to completion of suitable training. There is also an expectation that you will participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, weekend working on rotation and bank holiday rotas. Main Duties of the job: To be able to rotate through all areas of a Laboratory in Infectious Sciences as required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training), to perform all designated duties in accordance with local working practices, to maintain high Professional standards and conform to Health and Safety regulations. To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations autonomously to provide patients results within agreed quality standards of service delivery and turnaround times under the supervision of senior staff. • Work independently, implement and propose changes to procedures for own work area. May be a lead specialist., • To continue with personal development through academic and/or practical experience., • To provide professional leadership and training to Basic Grade, Trainee BMS, Associate Practitioners (equivalent grades) and Medical Laboratory Assistants., • To maintain the standards of conduct required by the Health Professions Council to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist., • To provide technical advice to clinicians as to the appropriateness of tests and timescales., • To assist and carry out duties as directed in Health and Safety, audit, training, incident reporting and quality assurance/quality control The department operates 7 days per week with rota for weekend working, on-call and bank holidays- all these have pay enhancements. About you: Essential criteria • MSc Degree, accredited by the Healthcare Professions Council and IBMS., • HCPC Registration, • Completed IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology/Virology or equivalent (if registration post 2004), • Management qualification to ILM level 3 or relevant experience Desirable criteria • IBMS membership About us: Formed in 2012, Southwest Pathology Services (SPS) is a joint venture between SYNLAB UK & Ireland and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. The partnership serves a population of around 500,000 and delivers services to the Trust and more than 100 GP practices, delivering on over 9 million tests annually. The department is an IBMS accredited training laboratory and has full UKAS accreditation. Originally, there was a single site at each hospital with both undertaking similar urgent and non-urgent tests. There is a well developed central 'hub' laboratory in Taunton with an 'essential services laboratory' at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital to provide urgent testing. The department have regular continual professional development seminars and as part of HCPC registration be expected to maintain an up to date CPD portfolio. There is a healthy training budget to allow local/distant attendance at Congress/seminars/symposiums. All staff commencing on SYNLAB Hospital terms and conditions are subject to a 6-month probationary period and may be entitled to a joining bonus. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Biomedical Scientist, Biomedical Technician, Biochemist, Microbiology Specialist, HCPC Registered Specialist, Biomedical Laboratory Specialist, Microbiologist may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Join a Care Provider That Truly Values You Every Minute, Every Shift Health Care Assistants Night Shifts Pay: £17.00 per hour Shifts: 10:00 pm 8:00 am (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday) Are you a compassionate and understanding carer looking to make a real difference in someones life? At MCS Healthcare, we are looking for dedicated Health Care Assistants to support a young client living at home with their family in Radstock. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide consistent, person-centred care to an adolescent with a learning disability and epilepsy. About the Role You will be supporting a young person in a family home who requires reassurance, structure, and consistent support, especially at night. The client may display behaviours that challenge when feeling overwhelmed, so carers should remain calm, patient, and supportive at all times. We are looking for someone who is: Empathetic, patient, and understanding A good listener who can respond calmly to needs Confident in supporting behaviours that may challenge Able to build strong rapport with the client and family What Youll Be Doing Providing personal and emotional support Supporting and managing behaviours that may challenge in a calm and safe manner Monitoring wellbeing and ensuring safety overnight Supporting with epilepsy care Promoting comfort, dignity, and reassurance at all times What Were Looking For At least 1 year of care experience A caring and professional approach Willingness to learn and follow care plans Experience in learning disabilities or similar settings (preferred) The client is based in Radstock This role requires consistency and commitment to building trust Please note: We do not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. JBRP1_UKTJ

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Taunton and Surrounding Areas Salary: £93 – £110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications) Start Date: September 2026 About the Role Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils within mainstream primary schools across Taunton and the surrounding areas from September 2026. We are looking for individuals interested in a mixture of flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term placements, and long-term opportunities, supporting children with a range of additional learning needs within inclusive classroom environments. You will work alongside class teachers and SENCOs to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual targets. This is a highly rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in children's educational journeys while gaining valuable experience within local primary schools. Key Responsibilities Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities Support pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and learning needs Help pupils remain focused and engaged during lessons Encourage independence and promote positive learning behaviours Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning needs and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets where applicable Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, parents, and external professionals Assist with personal care where required, following appropriate training and school guidance Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment What We're Looking For Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential Experience in schools, childcare, youth work, care, or support work is advantageous A patient, caring, and resilient approach Strong communication and teamwork skills A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs Ability to adapt to different classroom environments and individual pupil needs Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through Connex Education Right to work in the UK Why Join Connex Education? Competitive daily pay rates Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies Flexible work to suit your availability Free access to our SEND Toolkit for professional development Funded qualifications including Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching & Learning, Level 4 HLTA and Level 5 TEFL Career progression opportunities through our Care to Classroom conversion course Wellbeing support and refresher training for working in modern educational settings A supportive and welcoming team with a dedicated education consultant Earn a £200 referral bonus for each TA or Teacher we sign up via you! Apply Today Whether you're seeking flexible supply work or a longer-term role supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream primary schools, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to the team to find out more on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for further information. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. All candidates are assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check