Kitchen Assistants – London. From £13 per hour - £14 per hour DOE
Alpha Resource Consulting Ltd - City of London
On-siteTemporaryFull time
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants for our clients in London and greater London arears. If you have a passion for great food, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you! About the Role: As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the chefs in delivering top-quality, hearty pub food while ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly.
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Kitchen Assistants – London. From £13 per hour - £14 per hour DOE
Alpha Resource Consulting Ltd - London
On-siteTemporaryFull time
We are looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants for our clients in London and greater London arears. If you have a passion for great food, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you! About the Role: As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the chefs in delivering top-quality, hearty pub food while ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. Your responsibilities will include: • Assisting with food preparation and basic cooking tasks • Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy, and well-organised • Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment • Ensuring all health and safety standards are met • Supporting the chefs and wider team during busy periods
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Female Care Assistant for an Elderly Woman FT/PT @ £15.80/hr in N17 London
UKCIL - London
£15.80 to £15.80 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Female Care Assistant for an Elderly Woman FT/PT @ £15.80/hr in N17 London Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: c740a1ed A Personal Assistant is required to look after a 73 year old elderly woman, who has Alzheimer’s disease. The Person has a complex medical history and requires either an experienced carer or someone who feels confident managing a person who has a combination of physical care needs and has limited capacity and comprehension. Despite being a dementia patient the Person is settled and calm and does not present challenging behaviour. You will be supervised by the Main Carer and daughter of the Patient and will be required to look after the Patient in their home. Typical duties of the role will include: • Monitoring the health of the Patient and reporting any concerns, changes in behaviour, or presence of symptoms to the Main Carer. • Cooking or preparing meals and feeding or assisting the Patient with eating. • Assisting the Patient when using the toilet and bathroom. • Keeping the Patient company. • Encouraging the Patient to exercise outdoors or indoors. • Carrying out suitable activities in the home to occupy and engage the Patient • Accompanying the Patient and family when attending medical appointments. Please note: the role involves physical care and is not suitable for individuals who are unable to support the Patient with toileting, dressing and washing, as well as pushing the Patient in a wheelchair. Weekly Hours: 15-40 hours PT/FT available Hourly rate starting from: PAYE £15.80/hr Self-employed £18.19/hr Work Schedule: Monday- Sun 11am-6pm (Please note that this is the range not the exact hours you would be required to work. The exact hours would be agreed with the successful candidate Further Information and Requirements You must respect the privacy of the Patient and their family. You must maintain a professional approach and not divulge any information gained during your employment, such as health conditions, finances, or personal circumstances. We expect the carer to respect personal possessions and to use any equipment only after being trained. The carer is required to update the Main Carer with any changes in their own health that may affect the Patient’s health, wellbeing, or safety. You are required to have the right to work in the UK You have the option to work within a PAYE or Self-employed contract Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Social + Leisure activities Self Employed Training Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling First Aid Dementia care Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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Assistant Cost and Management Accountant | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£38,488 - £46,852 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
The Joint Research Office (JRO) is responsible for managing a large, internationally recognised portfolio of research activity. An exciting opportunity has risen within the R&D finance team to join as an Assistant Cost and Management Accountant to provide a comprehensive financial management support to the Research & Development Directorate. We are looking for a highly motivated, committed and reliable individual with experience of working within a Finance department. You will be: • Technically competent • Have great attention to detail abilities • Excellent communication skills • Experience in Accounting packages – Oracle • Microsoft skills such as – Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint • Ability to work in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders including clinicians. • First degree or studying towards CCAB/CIMA/ ACCA professional Accountancy qualification. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026
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Data Manager / Research Assistant Psychologist | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£34,186 - £37,389 per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Data Manager / Research Assistant Psychologist for a Wellcome funded research study, SloMo2. SloMo is a digitally supported, cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis that improves fear of harm from others (or paranoia). The SloMo2 study is investigating if SloMo therapy can be delivered by real world clinicians, by conducting a clinical investigation of its implementation, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness in three NHS Trusts. The postholder will join a friendly study team that is led Dr Amy Hardy. The post will be supervised by Dr Katie Taylor-Ryan, Study Coordinator and Dr Sarah Swan, Therapy Lead. The postholder will work alongside a lived experience researcher, and liaise with routine care psychological practitioners to facilitate data collection, promote uptake, and for provision of technical support. • To provide data management and reporting support for the SloMo2 study, ensuring data integrity and completeness. • To support research delivery in line with Good Clinical Practice through quantitative and qualitative data collection, safety monitoring, and Patient and Public Involvement. • To support SloMo as a therapy service through provision of technical support, liaison with therapists, and assistance to the Therapy Lead. • To contribute to team functioning and project management through effective communication, organisation, and use of supervision. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust(SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training. SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. The postholder will be primarily responsible for managing and cleaning databases for the SloMo2 study, as well as producing reports for the team and regulatory bodies, as required. You will assist in the checking, cleaning, and quality maintenance of databases, working with the SloMo2 study team. Recruitment to SloMo2 commenced in October 2023 and has been successful to date, with plans to continue until March 2027. Therapy data collection will continue until September 2027. Tasks will include liaising with and assisting Research Assistant Psychologists and Therapy Leads with data entry, quality, and cleaning across the three study sites to prepare for the study ending. You should be enthusiastic about database management with relevant skills, and have a keen eye for detail. You will receive training in managing the existing study databases, and will be expected to develop processes to optimise data entry and management. You will be trained in Information Governance and have a good understanding of data integrity and confidentiality. The postholder will also assist in the running of the study in the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and there may be opportunities for therapy delivery dependent on previous experience. Tasks include liaison with multidisciplinary teams and therapists; study promotion; managing referrals; overseeing participant recruitment and informed consent procedures; data collection of quantitative (i.e. implementation, clinical, service use, technical and safety) and qualitative (i.e. service user experience of therapy) outcomes; and technical support. The postholder will join weekly group supervision with the Research Assistant Psychologists from other sites, regular line management supervision, and regular opportunities for reflection and learning with Lived Experience Researchers across sites. The postholder will be responsible for working in accordance with the National Institute of Health Research principles of Good Clinical Practice. The post will suit an individual with an interest in data management, psychosis, digital mental health, and/or implementation of psychological therapies. We strive to be an inclusive research team, and we welcome applicants from a diverse range of communities to apply for the post, including people from diverse ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and/or who identify as having a disability, lived experience of a mental health problem, or as being neurodivergent. Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the key responsibilities for this role. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Senior Rotational Assistant Technical Officer (Pharmacy) | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 p.a. inc.
PermanentFull time
We are looking for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly, forward thinking Pharmacy Team. The Pharmacy Department has exciting development opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to join our expanding team of Pharmacy Assistants. If you wish to be part of a dynamic and innovative Pharmacy team, and start or continue a career in Pharmacy, join us as a Band 3 Dispensing Assistant. We are an innovative forward thinking department entering an exciting new phase. A series of in-house developments are underway, giving the opportunity for successful candidates to be involved in dynamic projects which offer professional progression. You will have a friendly and approachable personality, be willing to work as part of a team and committed to providing the best possible service for patients. You will need to be self-motivated with good communication & interpersonal skills. To qualify for this position, you will require NVQ L2 in pharmacy services or equivalent and good IT skills. This is a full-time post and the post holder will be required to work weekends and Bank Holiday as part of a rota. ****Closing date is indicative only and this vacancy may close without notice when sufficient applications have been received**** • 4 months rotation in each of the following rotations, Dispensary Services and Distribution/Stores. Working closely with the section heads to assist in the safe, efficient running of each section including Audits, and quality improvement projects to ensure high and effective standards are maintained. This is a supervisory role where training and mentoring of Apprentice Technical Officers is required • Accurate dispensing of prescriptions, covering the Pharmacy hatch interacting with patients and healthcare professionals. • Pharmacy audits and training & supervision of apprentices • Carrying out daily stock checks in the hospitals ‘out of hours drugs room using the Pharmacy robotic cabinet • To assist in the sorting and checking of all returned pharmaceuticals prior to recycling or disposal • Ward top up and the supply of medicines to wards and clinical areas • Processing of ward/department stock requests in accordance with GDP • Processing of community orders to offsite clinics • Receipting of Pharmacy orders • General housekeeping e.g. filing, replenishing sundries, loading the Pharmacy robot Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Assistant General Manager (Haematology) | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
As Assistant General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operational leadership of our Haematology Service, one of the most specialised and dynamic areas within the Cancer Services Division. Working across a diverse portfolio of services spanning both malignant and non-malignant haematology, including stem cell and bone marrow transplantation, coagulation disorders and red cell disorders, you will help shape the delivery of outstanding patient care for some of the most complex and vulnerable patient groups in the NHS. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated leader to develop their operational management career within a highly respected multidisciplinary team at the forefront of haematology care. The role combines operational oversight with strategic planning, workforce leadership and the delivery of transformational service improvement initiatives. You will work closely with senior clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals and corporate colleagues to drive service performance, improve patient experience and support the development of innovative models of care. Success in this role will depend on ability to build strong and effective relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, including consultants, specialty registrars, clinical nurse specialists, ward teams and senior managers. - Lead the day-to-day operational management of a specialist Haematology Service within the Cancer Services Division. - Support services across malignant and non-malignant haematology, including stem cell transplantation, coagulation and red cell disorders. - Contribute to the delivery of high-quality care for complex patient groups. - Combine operational leadership, strategic planning and workforce management responsibilities. - Lead and support service improvement and transformation projects. - Work collaboratively with a wide multidisciplinary team, including clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals and corporate colleagues. - Drive service performance, patient experience and innovation in care delivery. - Build strong relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation. - Provide visible, approachable leadership in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. - Gain experience in complex operational challenges, strategic decision-making and service development within a nationally recognised haematology service. - Management of complex HR cases University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. You will be a visible and approachable leader, capable of influencing at all levels, managing competing priorities and leading change within a fast-paced and rewarding environment. In return, you will gain exposure to complex operational challenges, strategic decision-making and opportunities to contribute to the future direction of a nationally recognised haematology service. Lead the operational management and strategic development of a specialist Haematology Service within the Cancer Services Division, supporting a broad portfolio of malignant and non-malignant haematology services, including stem cell transplantation, coagulation and red cell disorders. The role combines operational leadership, workforce management and service planning to ensure the delivery of high-quality care for patients with complex needs. Responsibilities include driving service performance, patient experience, innovation and transformation initiatives, while managing complex HR matters and workforce challenges. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders across the organisation, the postholder provides visible and effective leadership, contributes to strategic decision-making, and supports the continued development of a nationally recognised haematology service. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* *UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - Romford
£30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum Inclusive
PermanentFull time
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to patient care every day? We have an exciting opportunity to recruit to Pharmacy Assistant posts to join our friendly and dedicated teams at King George Hospital and Queen’s Hospital. What will you be doing? As a Pharmacy Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring patients receive the medicines they need safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: • Dispensing medication for inpatients and outpatients, including controlled drugs. • Managing stock, receiving and checking orders, monitoring expiry dates, and keeping the dispensary organised. • Reception duties, receiving prescriptions and assisting patients and staff. • Supporting wards with top-up services and medicines supply. What we’re looking for • Someone hardworking, accurate, and methodical, with great attention to detail. • Excellent communication skills and confidence working with the public. • Someone with a good attendance record • Experience using computers and working in a pharmacy setting (hospital experience is ideal, but community pharmacy experience is welcome). Both sites provide full 7-day working and this post will involve some late, weekend and Bank Holiday shifts. You are required to hold a GPhC approved/accredited Level 2 pharmacy qualification appropriate to the role, in order to meet regulatory requirements. Don’t have it yet? We will still consider your application, if successful, you may join as an apprentice while you complete the qualification – please see the special conditions within the job description for further information. Interested? For more details, contact: • Helen Little, Dispensary Manager, Queen’s Hospital helen.little8@nhs.net | 01708 435000 ext 2855 • Claire Boswell, Dispensary Manager, King George Hospital claire.boswell2@nhs.net | 0208 970 9078 To carry out pharmacy duties for the provision of a high quality, responsive, patient orientated service, including the dispensing of medicines for inpatients and outpatients, stock management and medicines supply to patients and wards. Duties include reception tasks such as receiving in prescriptions and dealing with adhoc queries from members of the public as well as nursing, doctor and other healthcare staff, training of junior staff and ensuring compliance with SOPs. The role requires accuracy, adherence to safety standards, and effective communication with colleagues and patients. We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission. We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care. We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Theatre Support Assistant- WMS | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£31,066 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
Make a difference at UCLH Are you a naturally caring person who loves to make a difference to others no matter how small that difference might be? Are you the type of person who respects other people, treats them fairly and accepts them for who they are? Do you like getting things done? And are you known for being hard-working and reliable? Here’s what one of our Health Care Assistant says about the job: “For me the job means putting yourself out there for patients and the team – truly caring about what you do and the impact you have". Based in the Marylebone area, UCLH at Westmoreland Street Hospital is looking to recruit a Theatre Support Assistant to work in the Theatres/ Recovery Unit. We are looking for individuals who are available to work full-time and flexible (including evenings and shift work). You will be expected to integrate quickly with an established team of staff to deliver quality care. If you are shortlisted, our recruitment and selection process for all candidates is as follows: You will be invited to attend an assessment Centre, whereby you will undertake an hour-long numeracy and literacy test. If you pass this test, you will be invited for a personal interview with the Theatre/ Recovery Lead Practitioners. This process helps you identify whether we are the right employer for you and helps us identify if you are the right candidate for us. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital • Eastman Dental Hospital • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040 For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Band 3 Advanced Physiotherapy Assistant | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 p.a. inc HCA
PermanentFull time
The current vacancy is within the Older Persons physiotherapy team based on the Older Persons Unity at St Thomas' Hospital. This ward treats a variety of patients, most of whom are 65 years old and older and present with varying degrees of frailty. This role will allow the successful candidate to work closely with physiotherapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team and to further develop their skills in rehabilitation. Physiotherapy Department Information The physiotherapy department employs around 300 staff to provide physiotherapy services to the frontline directorates at Guys, St Thomas’ and Evelina Children’s hospitals as well as Lambeth and Southwark Community Health services. Job Summary To assist physiotherapists in providing a high standard physiotherapy service to patients within the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and to undertake duties to support the smooth functioning of the physiotherapy department and service by: § Assisting the physiotherapist to carry out delegated physiotherapy duties § Treating own delegated workload of patients and maintaining associated patient records § Ensuring equipment is cleaned and available to the physiotherapy team in a timely fashion § Assisting in the administration and clerical duties of the department The current vacancy is within the Older Person’s Unit at St Thomas’. Key Relationships Key relationships will vary dependent on which clinical area you are working in. However, this will always include the other physiotherapists and support staff working in the area. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities. We have around 23,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs. CLINICAL Patient Care § To carry own caseload of patients with a medically stable condition as delegated by the physiotherapist. § To provide competent treatment to patients within set clinical protocols. § Able to work with minimal or no immediate supervision of a physiotherapist or registered nurse. § To use own clinical judgement and knowledge in regards to progressing and/or making minor modifications to treatment programmes within agreed clinical protocols and parameters. § To assist with the care of patients including preparing drinks, supervising drinking, toileting, dressing and undressing. § To assist the physiotherapist with individual treatments and exercise programmes § To be able to recognise change in the condition of a patient with guidance from physiotherapists and to watch the patient response to any treatment undertaken. § To monitor the reaction of patients to specific physiotherapy techniques undertaken. § To demonstrate an awareness of clinical risk and ability tomanage clinical risk within own caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to physiotherapy, ensuring safety and security at all times. § To comply, at all times, with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and to take responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others in the working environment § To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling § To demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for physiotherapy treatment of patients. § To be able to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner. § To attend mandatory annual training (Fire, Manual Handling and Adult Basic Life Support) Management Physical resources § To be responsible for competent use and maintenance of all equipment used, to report defects in equipment in a timely manner. § To undertake routine and general light cleaning/tidying tasks within departmental clinical areas. § To undertake some administrative tasks particularly related to record keeping, filing, supplies, errands and message taking in consultation with physiotherapy staff. § To prepare and clean equipment used in treatment. § To maintain stocks of walking aids and other equipment in the department. § To report all complaints and accidents immediately to a member of physiotherapy staff. Human resources § To be responsible for non-clinical induction of assistants and students as required. Information resources § Responsible for maintenance of accurate electronic health records using POMR system and use of computerised data collection and records. § To have excellent IT skills, utilising multiple different platforms such as excel, word and online note systems. Planning and Organisation § To organise and prioritise own delegated work tasks and activities being flexible to the needs of the service as directed by the physiotherapist. § To assist the physiotherapist in the planning of activities or programmes. Communication § To be able to motivate and persuade patients through effective communication skills, with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills § Ability to communicate information where there may be barriers to communication and or understanding i.e. patients with cognitive impairment, non-English speaking patients; use of interpreters; excess noise or lack of privacy; tracheostomised patients § To liaise with ward staff and physiotherapists as appropriate § To be responsible to and report regularly to either the physiotherapist or senior physiotherapist in the clinical area of placement. § To liaise with other physiotherapists or health professionals as necessary with regard to patient care. § To liaise with managers, other administrative and support staff as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the department. § To attend any meetings and seminars/case conferences as deemed appropriate by physiotherapy staff, including staff meetings and assistant meetings. Education § To participate in the Performance Review Scheme. § To participate in the assistant and Department in-service education programme. § To be responsible for personal CPD, and ensure that this is reflective in clinical practice. § To utilise and be responsible for the completion of the PTA competency document. Research Quality and Audit § To participate in the department’s ongoing audit programme as required. Effort § To carry out assessments and treatments, with moderate to intense physical effort on a daily basis. § To comply with the Trusts Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidelines § To work in an environment where the work patterns may be disrupted by frequent demands from patients, clinical staff, students and administrative support staff § To sensitively deal with distressing or emotional circumstances regarding patient care such as realistic expectations of rehabilitation outcome or distressed relatives § To support junior when indicated in the management of challenging patients § To deal with patients suffering from illnesses or pain states that may lead to anxiety and aggressive behaviour As part of the physiotherapy department’s commitment to meeting patient needs and delivering excellence we provide a 24hours, 7 day service. It is therefore essential the post holder be able to work their hours flexibly and contribute fully to both existing and new rota’s. The Older Person’s Unit Band 3 is expected to work 5 days per week (Mon-Fri), with the occasional weekend day. The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties after discussion and training if necessary. This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Sep 2026
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