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Engagement Officer
Job Description
The Better Health & Care Hub is seeking an Engagement Officer to support with communications, event delivery and Patient and Public Involvement/ Engagement (PPIE). Reporting to the Centre Manager, the postholder will help with the set up of the project's PPIE Advisory Group and help to implement BHCH's communication strategy, create content, and coordinate events.
Key Responsibilities
Patient and Public Involvement Support:
- Carry out a scoping exercise to identify local and national organisations (Charities, CIOs, Community Groups, Patient Advocacy Groups etc) with aims relevant to the themes of the Better Health & Care Hub.
- Develop and maintain sustainable relationships with relevant organisations to foster PPIE for the Hub.
- Coordinate the setup of the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Advisory group for the Better Health & Care Hub.
- Be the first point of contact for all PPIE queries
Communications Support:
- Produce and share content for web, articles, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Support the development of the new microsite.
- Assist with bookings, invitations, and logistics for events.
- Provide on-the-day support (registration, guest management, photography, etc.) for events.
Additional responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day administration of the Better Health & Care Hub and support the Hub Director and Operational team as required.
Hours of work will be split equally between Communications and PPIE engagement
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
Please note that the advert will close once a suitable candidate is found which may be before the 4th April
Qualifications
None
Skills
Person Specification
Essential:
- Previous experience in communications, marketing, or events.
- Previous experience in an administrative role.
- An understanding of the relevance of PPIE for academic research.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong writing, content creation, and event coordination skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Previous experience of Patient and Public Involvement/ Engagement (either as a participant or coordinator)
- A knowledge of the UK third sector
- Experience in higher education or health sectors is desirable.
Additional Details
- Location: Working from home/hybrid- based at King's College London (Waterloo or Denmark Hill Campuses as required).
- Pay Rate: 21.09 per hour.
- Hours: 5 days/week (Flexibility available).
- Length of contract: Until 31st July with potential to extend.
- Contact: BetterHCHub@kcl.ac.uk
- Some physical activity and evening work may be required for events.
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This is a full time position for a duration of 3 months. We will be paying the successful candidate between ?17.97 - ?21.62 per hour plus holiday pay depending on experience.
Qualifications
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Minimum of 2 A Levels in relevant subjects (e.g. Biology, Chemistry)
Skills
| Working knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH and GCP regulations and an understanding of the implications of compliance with the Human Tissue Act (HTA) |
| Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures |
| Experience in handling and processing human tissue in an oncology research environment |
| Experience of sample archiving and management using LIMS |
| Experience of managing databases to identify sample cohorts |
| Experience in nucleic acid extraction |
| Strong organisational skills and attention to detail |
| Ability to follow written and oral instructions |
| Ability to organise own workload and respond to changing priorities |
| Experience of using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint) |
| Ability to work both independently and as a supportive member of a team |
| Excellent written and verbal communication |
| Ability to maintain accurate and complete records |
| Ability to improve processes |
| Other |
| Friendly, positive and professional disposition to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others |
| Willingness to work flexibly in order to achieve project demands |
| Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision |
| Organised and methodical, and able to use own initiative where appropriate |
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We're on the lookout for a detail-driven Auxiliary Technician to join the CDN Fly Facility in a pioneering sustainability initiative. This role is at the heart of transforming how we work?by helping us move away from single-use plastic fly vials toward a reusable, zero-waste model.
Currently, fly vials?used to house and feed research flies?are disposed of after just one use, entering the clinical waste stream and ending up in high-temperature incineration. This not only carries a hefty cost but also significantly contributes to our carbon footprint.
By transitioning to reusable vials, you'll be part of a groundbreaking effort to slash single-use plastic in our labs, cut down on Scope 3 emissions, and move the Department?and King?s College London?closer to its Net Zero goal. If you're passionate about sustainability and keen to make a tangible impact in research operations, we?d love to hear from you.
The project will be based in New Hunts House CDN, working with the labs that use the facility and the technical manager and fly technician to determine a cleaning protocol for fly vials, test the validity of the protocol through microbiology techniques, and determine the effect, if any, of the change on the fruit flies. The student would work with wild type fruit flies to determine their reaction to reused vials that had previously been used for chemical or drug work, and in doing so will learn basic fly maintenance techniques.
Once the project is complete, the student will have created a protocol for cleaning the glass fly vials, considered the cost of moving to reusable vials, calculated the labour requirements and equipment purchases needed to make this a viable long-term solution, assess current fly protocols and suggest areas where further changes can be made. The assessment will be presented to Technical Managers and PI?s using the facility.
Responsibilities:
Facility & Equipment Maintenance:
Read all relevant literature to the project.
Develop a protocol for cleaning and reusing glass vials.
Develop a protocol in the case of glass smashing/fly escape.
Validate different decontamination methods (freezing vs autoclaving) and the energy associated with each one.
Identify equipment which needs to be purchased for the pilot and future transition.
Collect data on the baseline and after the pilot on the amount of waste saved, energy used and loss of glass vials or H&S issues.
Collate and present data on the glass pilot project.
Collect, clean, scrub, and wash Drosophila glass and plastic vials.
Operate laboratory equipment, including mixing vessels, autoclaves, dishwashers, and other relevant tools.
Organize and restock vials in trays for reuse.
Maintain a supply of chemicals and consumables for media preparation.
Assist in maintaining lab equipment and supplies.
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Assist with Drosophila-related experimental procedures when required.
Maintain accurate records of media preparation and fly stock organization.
Follow strict safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
Qualifications
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Skills
Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
Ability to operate lab equipment (autoclave, dishwasher, mixing vessels).
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Other Attributes:
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.
We?re looking for a meticulous and motivated Research Assistant to spearhead a collaborative project between King?s Sustainable Research Team (SRT) and Prof. Corinne Houart?s lab, focused on reducing wastewater in the zebrafish facility.
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As researchers, we have a responsibility to protect our planet while pushing the boundaries of science. Join us in making meaningful change?both in the lab and for the environment.
This role involves developing and designing a pilot project with the fish facility (Hodgkin building), E&F, H&S and SRT to redirect wastewater from the zebrafish tanks to an aquaponics system where nitrogen-fixing plants remove the nitrate contamination and allow the water to be recycled.
Responsibilities:
Research relevant literature.
Collect baseline data for wastewater in zebrafish facility.
Liaise with stakeholders in using the facility, estates & facilities, the Hodgkin fly facility and the SRT.
Research small aquaponic systems appropriate for a pilot project.
Research plants or other systems which may be appropriate for removing nitrites from the water.
Identify appropriate space in the zebrafish facility where the aquaponic system can be trialled.
Collect data during and after the project to understand waste savings.
Present data and costings associated with the pilot and a large scale project in the future.
Qualifications
An undergraduate degree in a wet laboratory-based science.
Skills
Skills & Qualifications:
Knowledge
Essential: wet laboratory skills including understanding of zebrafish facilities.
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Desirable: Knowledge of waste water systems.
Experience
Essential: experience of working in a zebrafish facility.
Essential: experience of collecting and analysing data.
Desirable: experience using aquaponics/hydroponics.
Skills
Essential: able to use their initiative and work independently.
Other Attributes
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills
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This is a full time position for a duration of 3 months. We will be paying the successful candidate between ?17.97 - ?21.62 per hour plus holiday pay depending on experience.
Qualifications
First Degree in biological sciences
Minimum of 2 A Levels in relevant subjects (e.g. Biology, Chemistry)
Skills
| Working knowledge of Health and Safety, COSHH and GCP regulations and an understanding of the implications of compliance with the Human Tissue Act (HTA) |
| Knowledge of laboratory health and safety procedures |
| Experience in handling and processing human tissue in an oncology research environment |
| Experience of sample archiving and management using LIMS |
| Experience of managing databases to identify sample cohorts |
| Experience in nucleic acid extraction |
| Strong organisational skills and attention to detail |
| Ability to follow written and oral instructions |
| Ability to organise own workload and respond to changing priorities |
| Experience of using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint) |
| Ability to work both independently and as a supportive member of a team |
| Excellent written and verbal communication |
| Ability to maintain accurate and complete records |
| Ability to improve processes |
| Other |
| Friendly, positive and professional disposition to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others |
| Willingness to work flexibly in order to achieve project demands |
| Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision |
| Organised and methodical, and able to use own initiative where appropriate |
| Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive data |
| Willingness to work on different sites |
Job Summary:
We're on the lookout for a detail-driven Auxiliary Technician to join the CDN Fly Facility in a pioneering sustainability initiative. This role is at the heart of transforming how we work?by helping us move away from single-use plastic fly vials toward a reusable, zero-waste model.
Currently, fly vials?used to house and feed research flies?are disposed of after just one use, entering the clinical waste stream and ending up in high-temperature incineration. This not only carries a hefty cost but also significantly contributes to our carbon footprint.
By transitioning to reusable vials, you'll be part of a groundbreaking effort to slash single-use plastic in our labs, cut down on Scope 3 emissions, and move the Department?and King?s College London?closer to its Net Zero goal. If you're passionate about sustainability and keen to make a tangible impact in research operations, we?d love to hear from you.
The project will be based in New Hunts House CDN, working with the labs that use the facility and the technical manager and fly technician to determine a cleaning protocol for fly vials, test the validity of the protocol through microbiology techniques, and determine the effect, if any, of the change on the fruit flies. The student would work with wild type fruit flies to determine their reaction to reused vials that had previously been used for chemical or drug work, and in doing so will learn basic fly maintenance techniques.
Once the project is complete, the student will have created a protocol for cleaning the glass fly vials, considered the cost of moving to reusable vials, calculated the labour requirements and equipment purchases needed to make this a viable long-term solution, assess current fly protocols and suggest areas where further changes can be made. The assessment will be presented to Technical Managers and PI?s using the facility.
Responsibilities:
Facility & Equipment Maintenance:
Read all relevant literature to the project.
Develop a protocol for cleaning and reusing glass vials.
Develop a protocol in the case of glass smashing/fly escape.
Validate different decontamination methods (freezing vs autoclaving) and the energy associated with each one.
Identify equipment which needs to be purchased for the pilot and future transition.
Collect data on the baseline and after the pilot on the amount of waste saved, energy used and loss of glass vials or H&S issues.
Collate and present data on the glass pilot project.
Collect, clean, scrub, and wash Drosophila glass and plastic vials.
Operate laboratory equipment, including mixing vessels, autoclaves, dishwashers, and other relevant tools.
Organize and restock vials in trays for reuse.
Maintain a supply of chemicals and consumables for media preparation.
Assist in maintaining lab equipment and supplies.
Support for Research & Experiments:
Assist with Drosophila-related experimental procedures when required.
Maintain accurate records of media preparation and fly stock organization.
Follow strict safety protocols and laboratory procedures.
Qualifications
undergraduate wet-lab based science degree or actively completing one.
Skills
Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
Ability to operate lab equipment (autoclave, dishwasher, mixing vessels).
Experience with Drosophila or other laboratory animals is a plus.
Ability to carry out manual handling tasks (e.g., lifting and loading vials into dishwashers/autoclaves).
Other Attributes:
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Presentation skills.
Ability to work independently and within a team.
Commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.
We?re looking for a meticulous and motivated Research Assistant to spearhead a collaborative project between King?s Sustainable Research Team (SRT) and Prof. Corinne Houart?s lab, focused on reducing wastewater in the zebrafish facility.
Zebrafish facilities, while essential to groundbreaking research, generate significant wastewater due to the need for constant water replacement, which prevents harmful nitrile build-up. This project aims to find innovative, eco-friendly solutions to reduce that waste and rethink water management in aquatic research systems.
As researchers, we have a responsibility to protect our planet while pushing the boundaries of science. Join us in making meaningful change?both in the lab and for the environment.
This role involves developing and designing a pilot project with the fish facility (Hodgkin building), E&F, H&S and SRT to redirect wastewater from the zebrafish tanks to an aquaponics system where nitrogen-fixing plants remove the nitrate contamination and allow the water to be recycled.
Responsibilities:
Research relevant literature.
Collect baseline data for wastewater in zebrafish facility.
Liaise with stakeholders in using the facility, estates & facilities, the Hodgkin fly facility and the SRT.
Research small aquaponic systems appropriate for a pilot project.
Research plants or other systems which may be appropriate for removing nitrites from the water.
Identify appropriate space in the zebrafish facility where the aquaponic system can be trialled.
Collect data during and after the project to understand waste savings.
Present data and costings associated with the pilot and a large scale project in the future.
Qualifications
An undergraduate degree in a wet laboratory-based science.
Skills
Skills & Qualifications:
Knowledge
Essential: wet laboratory skills including understanding of zebrafish facilities.
Desirable: Knowledge of aquaponics, hydroponics and nitrogen-fixing plants.
Desirable: Knowledge of waste water systems.
Experience
Essential: experience of working in a zebrafish facility.
Essential: experience of collecting and analysing data.
Desirable: experience using aquaponics/hydroponics.
Skills
Essential: able to use their initiative and work independently.
Other Attributes
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills
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