Healthcare Jobs in Manchester

Min USD $17.60/Hr. Max USD $28.15/Hr. Overview Position Overview: Our Mental Health Security Clerk plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, employees, and physicians. This position is crucial in ensuring the overall safety of the unit while serving as the primary communication and information hub. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain a visible presence on the unit to enhance security and support. - Answer telephones and direct unit traffic effectively. - Enter patient orders into the electronic medical record accurately and in a timely manner. - Intervene in challenging and sometimes physical situations to ensure the safety of all individuals on the unit. Schedule: - Full-Time: 10:45 PM - 7:15 AM(With Every Other Weekend) - Weekends: Every Other Weekend If you are passionate about creating a secure and supportive environment in a mental health setting, we encourage you to apply! To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Qualifications Education: - High school diploma or GED required; an associate's or bachelor's degree is preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: - Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of job placement is required. - Successful completion of Safety First Training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter is required. Experience: - Minimum of two years of experience as a security officer, in law enforcement, or in the military is required. - One year of secretarial or comparable clerical experience is strongly preferred. - At least one year of Memorial Health security experience is preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Ability to remain calm and collected in stressful situations, utilizing rational thinking and decision-making. - Skill in managing and prioritizing multiple incidents/tasks simultaneously. - Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively interacting with a diverse range of people, including handling emotional situations. - Proficiency in applying de-escalation techniques. - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. - Physical capability to perform prolonged standing, sitting, lifting patients, and restraining patients as necessary. - Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. - Proficient with personal computers and software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. - Demonstrates initiative, self-direction, motivation, and a proven ability to work successfully with a variety of people and disciplines. - Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. Responsibilities Safety and Security: - Control entry and exit of colleagues and visitors to the unit. - Check in visitors and ensure all belongings are properly stored before granting access. - Monitor unit surveillance and cameras, alerting colleagues to potential safety issues. - Provide a visible deterrent to prohibited activities. - Report any security or safety risks to all staff. - Assist in maintaining a safe environment and report unsafe conditions. - Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, use verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disputes and diffuse potentially violent situations. - Physically manage combative or violent individuals as necessary, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. - Conduct searches of persons, patient belongings, and rooms to ensure safety. Communication: - Promptly greet others in a friendly manner. - Use AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and Greet & Feet to direct others. - Respond to questions and provide direction within the scope of the role. - Facilitate accurate and professional communication with nursing staff, physicians, patients, and visitors through various methods. - Use the Physician Profile to ensure accurate paging of physicians. Information Processing: - Prioritize stat orders and immediate needs. - Accurately process orders and input data into the electronic medical record. - Maintain accurate paper records for non-computerized items. - Refer patient/visitor concerns to nursing or customer service staff. - Direct news media inquiries to nursing or public relations staff. Medical Records Maintenance: - Assemble admission chart packs and ensure patient identifiers are on all forms. - Scan patient documents to Medical Records. - Gather and copy necessary paperwork for patient transfers to other units and facilities. - Manage sensitive and confidential patient and family information. Service Requisitions: - Collaborate with Nursing Material Specialists to ensure adequate supplies are available. - Review new supplies and equipment upon arrival, validating accuracy and placement. - Send service requisitions to interdisciplinary departments. - Facilitate equipment maintenance with Biomed or the appropriate department. Unit Operations: - Complete basic patient care tasks as directed by the registered nurse. - Serve, monitor, and collect food trays and utensils. - Respond to call lights and bed/chair alarms. - Provide direct patient observation and complete observation rounds as delegated. - Assist in safety checks upon patient admission and room checks. - Expedite timely patient admission, discharge, and transfer to facilitate flow. - Participate in quality improvement activities by maintaining logs and statistical records. - Act as a preceptor as needed. - Handle medications from the pharmacy, ensuring they are secured or delivered to licensed staff. - Assist with stocking unit supply stations. Accountability: - Comply with established policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. - Follow the chain of command. - Utilize time and resources effectively and efficiently. - Maintain cleanliness of the unit, service areas, and equipment. - Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team. - Support and participate in planned changes enthusiastically. - Accept responsibility for the timely completion of assigned tasks. Additional Duties: - Perform other related work as required or requested.

Role: Embedded Software Test Engineer - Medical Devices (V&V) Contract length: 6 months (initially) Location: Manchester - 3 days per week onsite Rate: Up to 425 per day, Outside IR35 We're recruiting a Software Test Engineer (V&V) for our client, an innovative medical device company based in Manchester currently progressing a market-ready device through FDA 510(k) approval. Following a recent scope increase in testing and documentation requirements, they need an experienced V&V engineer to take full ownership of test activity as the sole test resource on site. This is a hands-on, standalone role. You'll be working directly with the device hardware, so onsite presence three days a week is essential. This cannot be done remotely. Key Responsibilities - Develop verification and validation test specifications from the device's design history file, requirements and specifications - Break high-level design/ test requirements down into detailed sub-tests, test protocols and expected outcomes - Execute and record verification/validation testing in line with relevant standards and processes - Feed results back to the development team and support resolution of any non-conformances - Design software test plans in compliance with IEC 62304 and FDA documentation standards - Instrument and execute unit, module, integration and regression tests based on software design specifications - Work closely with Quality and Regulatory colleagues to ensure testing supports the technical file Skills & Experience required: - Strong experience of V&V activities within an embedded software environment - Embedded software development background using C/C++, sufficient to understand and define module-level tests - Experience converting requirements into structured test cases and procedures - Experience working with medical devices running embedded software - Working knowledge of IEC 62304 and ISO 13485 - Good understanding of the full software engineering lifecycle - Able to work independently and self-manage a standalone testing function Desirable - Knowledge of IEC 60601 and/or ISO 14971 Contract Details - 6 month initial contract, with potential to extend - 3 days per week onsite in Manchester - Up to 425 per day, Outside IR35 How to Apply If you have embedded software V&V experience within a regulated medical device environment and IEC 62304 / ISO 13485 knowledge, apply now or contact Chris Oddy to discuss further.

Graduate Territory Sales Manager Medical Devices (Graduate Opportunity) Territory: North England Are you a Medical, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences or Healthcare graduate looking to launch your career within the fast-growing medical device sector? Or do you have healthcare, clinical, laboratory, or customer-facing experience and want to develop a career supporting NHS healthcare professionals? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global healthcare technology manufacturer, providing innovative medical device solutions that support clinicians and improve patient outcomes. The Role of Territory Sales Manager - This is a field-based role covering North England and Scotland. - As a Territory Sales Manager, you will develop relationships with NHS Trusts, healthcare professionals, and clinical teams, supporting the introduction and adoption of specialist medical device solutions. - This is a consultative role where you will combine scientific understanding, communication skills, and commercial ability to work with healthcare professionals and understand their needs. - You will engage with a variety of stakeholders including clinicians, clinical specialists, procurement teams, hospital departments, and healthcare professionals involved in patient care pathways. - The role will involve visiting NHS Trusts, building strong customer relationships, delivering product presentations, supporting clinical discussions, and identifying opportunities to improve healthcare outcomes through innovative solutions. Full training and support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within medical device sales. Key responsibilities include: - Managing and developing relationships across NHS Trusts and healthcare organisations - Supporting customers with product knowledge, education, and clinical discussions - Identifying new opportunities and developing existing accounts - Delivering presentations and product demonstrations - Working with internal teams to support customer success - Achieving territory objectives through effective account management The Company Hiring a Territory Sales Manager Our client is a globally recognised healthcare technology and medical device manufacturer specialising in innovative solutions designed to support healthcare professionals and improve patient care. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation, they work closely with healthcare organisations worldwide. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Territory Sales Manager to support NHS customers across the region. This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation offering structured training, career development, and the opportunity to build a successful career within the medical technology sector. The Candidate for the Territory Sales Manager Role - Medical, Biomedical Science, Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related graduates - Candidates with clinical, laboratory, healthcare, or scientific backgrounds - Individuals looking to develop a career within medical device sales - Healthcare sales or customer-facing professionals looking for progression The successful candidate will have: - A degree or qualification within a scientific, healthcare, medical, or related discipline, or relevant customer-facing experience - Strong communication and presentation skills - The confidence to engage with healthcare professionals and build trusted relationships - A willingness to learn complex medical products and clinical applications - Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage a regional territory - A proactive approach with the ambition to succeed Experience within NHS environments, healthcare, medical devices, clinical settings, or life sciences would be advantageous but is not essential. The Package on Offer for the Territory Sales Manager - Basic salary up to £45,000 - Performance-related bonus - Company car or car allowance - Private healthcare - Stakeholder pension scheme - Full product and clinical training - Excellent career development and progression opportunities Ref : CPJ1862