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Company description: Amey Group Information Services Limited Job description: The Opportunity We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Ecologist to join our Consulting Sustainable Solutions team. With shared office space in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth, we welcome applications from Ecologists across Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to all ecology related activities on a variety of road contracts in Scotland, including the South West Network Management Contract for Transport Scotland, a variety of active travel schemes (e.g., AMIDS Renfrewshire), and the North Angus Growth Opportunity. As an Ecologist in Scotland, you will be responsible for supporting the development and growth of the team in Scotland, which may also include leading on ecology specific business development opportunities. The role Our Ecologists play an important part within the Sustainable Solutions team and alongside our clients. As an Ecologist you will provide effective support and assistance to your Senior Ecologist on a variety of ecological schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior Ecologists. The role will also include ecological support to regional and national projects to a wide range of public sector clients (Amey currently works with clients in the highways, rail, local authority, central government, aviation and waste sectors). Responsibilities include: To work in a team, producing technically sound deliverables for Ecological commissions Preparation and checking of documentation as part of the production of scheme deliverables that satisfy the criteria of quality, cost and programme. Liaising with client and supplier representatives at peer level, attending progress meetings, and responding to queries Managing a small, locally based single discipline technical team and taking responsibility for delivery of their workload. Contributing to the preparation of bids and general working winning function Drive effective health and safety practices within the team. What you will bring to us: Developed experience and expertise within the Ecological field, probably gained in an Ecologist role or equivalent Expertise in protected species surveys, holding atleast one European protect species survey license. Bat licence is highly advantageous EPS Mitigation licence application experience and Protected species licence holder or working towards same (notable species: bats & dormice) Experience in Invasive species survey and management Comprehensive knowledge of ecological processes and survey methodologies Able to produce technically sound ecological solutions, complying with all relevant technical standards, wildlife legislation and client requirements Ability to apply ecological management theory and principles to clear understood situations Experience in undertaking project related tasks associated with health, safety and welfare, e.g. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations Good understanding of risk assessment, experienced in the management and communication of hazards and risks on projects and ensure appropriate risk mitigation has been applied Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject or demonstrable equivalent further learning such as Ecology, Zoology, Botany, Biology or Environmental Science Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)or equivalent What we can offer you: At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including: Pension Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday Bank Holidays Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. Your Career at Amey Consulting At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset. You'll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You'll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one. Application Guidance Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
With the expansion of the Randox Health team we are currently looking to recruit a phlebotomist based at our Edinburgh Clinic. The successful applicant will join a multi-disciplinary team and play an active role in providing an exceptional service to clients. This role will be responsible for ensuring customers they have an excellent experience while in the clinic, taking blood samples from both private and corporate clients, ensuring they feel comfortable at all times. The phlebotomist may also be required to travel to client sites to take samples. For this position, as you may be in contact with live blood samples, you must be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or be able to get it following a successful interview stage. In line with Care Quality Commission guidelines, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Shift times: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 07.40 to 16.20. Wednesday and Thursday from 07.40 to 16.20 or 10.20 to 19.00. These alternate from Week 1 Monday to Friday, and Week 2 from Tuesday to Saturday. The Role: Perform full client appointment, including taking blood, urine, personal measurements, such as weight, height, BMI, pulse etc and logging these on to the relevant computer systems (Patient information Systems/PIS) on-site and off-site locations. Accurate labelling of specimens and completion of laboratory request forms. Use of centrifuge to prepare blood specimens when required. Transportation of posting (Via courier) of samples adhering to Company policy of chain of custody in samples. Update the PIS system recording client details and measurements. Travelling offsite to events, private and corporate appointments, representing the company at all times in a competent and courteous manner. Be comfortable in upselling. Randox Health is a private health facility, where both product knowledge and value of testing could be required. The accurate completion of company forms and documentation. Deliver opportunistic Randox Health promotion using opportunities such as new client health packages. Support clints to adopt health promotion strategies that promote clients to live healthily and encourage principles of self-care. Recognise, assess and refer clients presenting with health needs to the appropriate professional (GP surgery, AE) as per Randox Health Procedures, in association with RH Expert/GP's guidance. High level of IT literacy. Randox Health use a range of IT systems and require a phlebotomist who is fully IT literate to log client data, update several computer software systems, and update and complete daily tasks and forms. Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure clients are fully informed and consent to procedures. The Candidate: Essential: Phlebotomy certificate of competence/equivalent training. High Level of IT literacy Flexibility with working hours, as required by the business. Valid UK driving Licence. Desirable: Experience in private healthcare setting Proficient in using all Microsoft packages. About Randox Health: For almost 40 years Randox has been at the forefront of clinical diagnostics, dedicated to improving health worldwide with our disruptive technology and innovative diagnostic solutions. This experience and expertise powers each of our state-of-the-art Randox Health clinics. A mobile service enabling certified Randox Health staff to visit clients at their convenience is also available. At Randox Health we encourage individuals to adopt a personalised, preventative approach to their health and well-being, ultimately helping them to live healthier for longer. Using Randox revolutionary technology we measure hundreds of health biomarkers, generating unrivalled data that when combined with our complex algorithms can predict future health concerns and identify early signs of illness even before symptoms arise. This empowers individuals to act sooner to prevent or delay disease onset - moving from a model of sickness management to true preventative healthcare. Our unique biomarker tracking service allows you to establish a health baseline from which you can track and monitor improvements over time. In early 2020, Randox were one of the first to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, developing a pioneering diagnostic test for COVID-19 in just a few weeks. Our rapid COVID-19 testing service is trusted and used by a variety of private companies, individuals, and by the sports industry, and in the UK Government's National COVID-19 Testing Programme.