Deputy Manager and Nacwo - Exeter, United Kingdom - Agenda Resource Management

Agenda Resource Management

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Exeter, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit a Deputy Manager and NACWO to provide support for the day-to-day management of a biomedical services unit.

You will be maintaining animal husbandry and supporting the operational needs of a multitude ofresearch projects.

In your role you will assist in ensuring that the requirements of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 are met and that the highest standards of animal welfare.

Basic Requirements:

Institute of Animal Technology qualification level 3 or above is desirable
Current or previous holder of a Home Office Personal Licence
Experience of working in a rodent BSU facility and managing transgenic colonies is advantageous
NACWO qualification or willingness to work towards NACWO qualification
Excellent knowledge in the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 198
Excellent knowledge of rodent husbandry
Experienced in writing and reviewing Health and safety documents including
SOP's, risk assessments and COSHH assessment
Able to train, guide, and develop new users and members
Plan, prioritise, and organise work and have a high level of communication skills
Experience working with students is desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with the Senior BSU Manager/ Head of Biological Services to help ensure that the University is always fully compliant with ASPA and that there is an excellent culture of care within the facilities
Actively using personal license under Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 including transgenic breeding, basic anaesthesia/ surgery and procedures (with training as required)
Maintenance and coordination of breeding colonies with Licence Holders (PPL/ PIL), setting up breeding pairs, sexing and weaning animals and monitoring pregnancies
Supporting the set up and maintenance of behavioural research equipment
Line manage and train technical staff to ensure:
Good animal care practices are always adhered to
Maintenance of breeding colonies and meticulous unit records of rodent breeding programmes
Excellent housekeeping, storage, and equipment maintenance
Be an active member of the University's AWERB and Named Persons group and attend BSU and / or other User meetings where appropriate.
Organise and/or participate in prestudy meetings with Users in the design, scheduling and supporting (i.e. the methods of planning) of research experiments
Take responsibility for ensuring that appropriate COSHH, risk assessments, standard operating procedures and local rules are developed, implemented and regularly reviewed
Management the Out of Hours cover and staffing rotas to ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for year round (365 days) outofhours cover. Participate in this cover including weekend and publicholiday rota
Maintain and purchase consumables and equipment and evaluate new techniques and equipment that may be of use to enhance the effectiveness of research carried out.
Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people we will conduct a full and comprehensivebackground and preemployment screening as an essential part of the recruitment process._