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  • Pharmacy Technician
    Pharmacy Technician
    10 hours ago
    £15–£18 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Job Context and Summary: Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice is part of an exciting programme of transformation to develop a new model of care which addresses our ambition to deliver person-centered, coordinated care in our Practices. The Clinical Pharmacy in General Practice model is supported by the direction of national policy including the Five Year Forward View and GP Forward View where there is a need to better utilise the role of pharmacy within primary care to pro-actively help patients stay safe and well and out of hospital as well as helping to reduce the demands on general practice. Pharmacy technicians play an important role, complementing clinical pharmacists, community pharmacists and other members of the PCN multi-disciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians are different to clinical pharmacists as they are not able to prescribe or make clinical decisions, instead working under supervision to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines. The purpose of the role is to lead improvements to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients to get the best from their medicines by switching medications to agreed and approved protocols, improving repeat prescribing processes in General Practice, including promotion of repeat dispensing and online ordering, minimising clinical risk and aiming to reduce wasted medicines. In addition, the post holder will be responsible for encouraging the development of better understanding of the principles of medicines optimisation throughout the practice teams and promoting good practice in line with therapeutic developments. This will involve assisting the PCN in achieving national requirements, NICE implementation and utilisation of medicines optimisation initiatives. Job Specific responsibilities- Clinical: • To develop and maintain medicines related communication to all Practice staff, • To assist with the development and review of medicine audits, • Provide a contact for patients and colleagues with medication queries., • Liaise with Clinicians and staff to resolve prescribing queries Technical and Administrative: • To adhere to strict confidentiality policies at all times. Person specification: Qualifications and Experience Essential : • Professional registration with GPhC., • BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmaceutical sciences., • Experience of working as a qualified, registered pharmacy technician in primary care, community or hospital pharmacy. Desirable: • Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).

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  • Assistant Cafe Manager
    Assistant Cafe Manager
    9 days ago
    £13–£15 hourly
    Full-time
    Hounslow

    G’day Mate! Urban Baristas is a specialty coffee company originating from Australia, known for its commitment to quality coffee and the vibrant Australian brunch culture. With several cafes across London and our roastery in Bethnal Green, we strive to create exceptional coffee experiences for our customers. We believe in fostering a positive work environment and supporting the professional growth of our team members. Join us as we continue to expand and deliver outstanding coffee and service to our valued customers. Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and talented individual to join our team as an Assistant Manager in the Specialty Coffee Industry. As the Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the overall operations and management of our specialty coffee shop. You will assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and maintaining a positive and engaging work environment. If you have a passion for specialty coffee, a strong work ethic, and excellent leadership skills, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities: • Assist the Store Manager in all aspects of daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, inventory management, and leading the team., • Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service, maintaining product quality, and resolving customer concerns or issues promptly., • Train, mentor, and motivate staff members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment., • Collaborate with the Store Manager to develop and implement operational strategies to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability., • Monitor and maintain stock levels of coffee beans, supplies, and merchandise, placing orders as necessary to ensure product availability., • Oversee the quality and consistency of coffee preparation, ensuring adherence to company standards and providing guidance to the team., • Assist in organizing and coordinating special events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to drive customer engagement and increase sales., • Uphold strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and hygienic work environment., • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new brewing techniques, and emerging coffee products, and share knowledge with the team. Requirements: • Previous experience in the specialty coffee industry or a similar role is necessary, with a strong emphasis on specialty coffee knowledge and skills., • Strong passion for specialty coffee and a deep understanding of brewing techniques, coffee origins, and flavour profiles., • Proficiency in espresso extraction, including grind adjustment, dosing, and tamping techniques., • Skill in creating and pouring latte art designs, showcasing attention to detail and craftsmanship., • Proven leadership abilities with the ability to effectively train, motivate, and develop a team., • Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour., • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment., • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure., • Knowledge of inventory management, and point-of-sale systems., • Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays., • A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a strong commitment to teamwork., • Food handling certification and knowledge of health and safety regulations is a plus.

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  • Support Worker
    Support Worker
    20 days ago
    £12.21 hourly
    Full-time
    Uxbridge

    Job Purpose To provide high-quality learning, personal and wellbeing support to adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. The post holder will support service users to access education, community activities and life-skills programmes, promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes in line with the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values. Ethos, Vision, and Values The post holder will: • Demonstrate and promote the Centre’s ethos, vision, and values, • Maintain a strong belief that students can and do achieve, • Respect service users as individual adults with rights, dignity, and autonomy, • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusive practice, • Act as a positive role model at all times Main Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Support • Engage with service users during lessons and break times, promoting independence and communication, • Follow guidance from the Class Lecturer and Senior Teaching Aide to reinforce learning and support individual targets and destinations, • Prepare learning environments for internal and external activities, ensuring resources are available and cleared appropriately, • Create learning resources under guidance using Microsoft Office 365 and specialist software following training, • Encourage progression towards employment, community participation and independent living, • Promote self-reliance, self-regulation, and increased self-esteem, • Support a wide range of curriculum activities, including community-based learning, swimming, sports, and trampolining., • Promote the use of ICT in learning, including tablets (iPads) and internal systems, • Following training, support the consistent use of hi-tech communication aids and assistive technology, • Record service users progress using written observations, photographs, and videos, contributing to ongoing and end-of-term evaluations, • Support basic skills programmes for individuals and small groups, including in community settings, • Provide physical support where required, including mobility, wheelchair use, personal and intimate care and responding to emergencies Positive Behaviour Support • Support service users with a range of needs, including behaviours of concern, • Understand, implement, and contribute to Personal Support Plans (PSPs), • Collect, record, and share relevant data as requested, • Support participation in meaningful activities by:, • Ensuring at least one activity is always available, • Encouraging participation in essential but less preferred tasks using motivation and rewards, • Introducing new activities to broaden choice, • Supporting skill development for increased independence, • Maintaining a balanced and varied programme of activities Safe, Consistent and Predictable Environments • Use strategies such as visual timetables and social stories, • Support structured routines and informed choices, • Identify and reduce environmental factors that may contribute to challenging behaviour, • Support service users to cope with unfamiliar or challenging environments Nursing, Medical and Personal Care • Support service users’ health and wellbeing by following individual care and medical plans, • Undertake basic first aid and administer PRN medication (e.g., EpiPen) following training, • Provide personal and intimate care with dignity, respect, and sensitivity Therapy and Physical Support • Support manual handling needs in line with individual guidelines, including walking support, wheelchair use and hoists, • Implement individual programmes under guidance from the Integrated Services Team, including:, • Communication guidelines, • Eating and drinking plans (following training and sign-off), • Physiotherapy programmes, • Contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions regarding service users progress and provision Safeguarding, Compliance and Professional Responsibilities • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all service users and report concerns in line with safeguarding procedures, • Follow key documentation including Risk Assessments, Care Plans, PSPs, and Behaviour Support Plans, • Adhere to Health and Safety policies at all times, • Participate in training and professional development, • Promote and follow all Centre policies, including Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Health & Safety, • Work flexibly, • Undertake other duties of a similar nature as required by the principal

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  • Warehouse Supervisor
    Warehouse Supervisor
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Harmondsworth

    We are looking for an experienced warehouse supervisor to manage and oversee all warehouse activities, ensure efficient processes, and maximize warehouse productivity. The warehouse supervisor's responsibilities include supervising employees, maintaining a Health & Safety environment, coordinating logistical processes, ensuring the quality of goods, and preparing relevant documentation. To be successful as a warehouse supervisor, you should be experienced in optimizing warehousing processes and be an effective team leader. An outstanding warehouse supervisor should be dependable and have excellent organizational and time management skills. Warehouse Supervisor Responsibilities: • Supervising warehouse staff and daily activities, • Managing, evaluating and reporting on warehouse productivity., • Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of goods and materials., • Ordering supplies and maintaining suitable inventory levels., • Checking orders, bills, items/freight received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy., • Maintain the warehouse premises in tidy and clean order, • Maintaining records, reporting relevant information and preparing any necessary documentation in relation to shipments and freight due to be Inbound/Outbound the warehouse., • Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations., • Performing a daily inspection of the warehouse grounds., • Coordinating and maintaining fleets and equipment., • Communicating and coordinating with other departments and customers., • ETSF and General storage warehouse stock checks Supervisor Requirements: • Previous experience as a warehouse supervisor or a similar supportive position., • Has a valid Forklift Operator Licence and a minimum of 2 years of Forklift operating experience, • Valid UK Driving Licence – picks ups from LHR of freight back to NGT warehouse if required, • Previous experience working in a Bonded warehouse facility and being familiar and compliant with ETSF procedures, • Working experience and knowledge of Customs procedures for Import/Export, • Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and supervision., • Time management skills and the ability to delegate, • Excellent leadership and organizational skills., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software, preferably in ASM Sequoia software or other relevant Customs software platforms, • Problem-solving skills and a can-do attitude, • Developing positive relationships with colleagues and team members and supporting the UK Head of Operations in attaining the businesses goals, • Establishing and maintaining the trust and support of colleagues, managers and teams, • Maintaining personal hygiene to a standard expected of yourself and your colleague's Corporate Identity- provide a suitable professional image by:, • Obtaining and processing information to enable appropriate decisions to be made, • Ensuring accurate storage and prompt retrieval of information, • Ensuring individuals, teams, colleagues, managers and clients are advised of appropriate information, • Ensuring good verbal and written dialogue with internal and external contacts/users, • Have excellent communicative skills with staff, peers, and Clients, • Telephone skills Miscellaneous Ad-hoc asks: follow instructions from company management for practical assignments. Shift work: this role involves a weekend shift depending on Company's work arrangement. You will be given days off during the week when the weekend shift is needed or paid overtime. Working on Bank holidays is required Flexible Working Hours: due to the nature of the work with international stakeholders, you may be required to adapt to flexible working hours and ensure maximum work efficiency per the business's needs and demands to perform your role successfully. Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Employee mentoring programme, • On-site parking, • Private medical insurance, • 8-hour shift, • AM shift 09:00-18:00, • PM shift 12:00 – 21:00, • Overtime, • Nationwide Driving Licence (required), • Forklift Operator Licence (required) Work Location: In person Expected start date: as soon as possible

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