Band 3 Health care assistant - Pre-Operative assessment
st georges nhs trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 per annum
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Help patients feel prepared, informed and reassured before surgery As a Healthcare Assistant in our Pre-Operative Assessment team, you'll play an important role in ensuring patients are fully prepared for their procedure while delivering compassionate, person-centred care. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, carrying out clinical observations, supporting assessments, performing diagnostic tests and helping patients feel informed and reassured ahead of surgery. Please note that this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. As part of our Pre-Operative Assessment team, you'll: • Support patients attending pre-operative assessment appointments • Record and monitor observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height and weight • Carry out MRSA screening and other routine investigations • Perform ECGs, blood glucose testing and other clinical procedures following training and competency assessment • Support patients during examinations and investigations • Provide health promotion information and practical guidance before surgery • Assist with admission documentation and patient assessments within agreed parameters • Escalate concerns promptly and work closely with registered nurses to ensure safe, effective care • Help maintain a clean, safe and organised clinical environment We're looking for someone who: • Holds an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and a Care Certificate • Has at least six months' experience working as a Healthcare Assistant • Has experience of phlebotomy, ECG recording, blood glucose monitoring and MRSA screening • Is confident communicating with patients, relatives and colleagues • Can work independently while knowing when to seek support • Has strong organisational skills and can prioritise a busy workload • Demonstrates kindness, professionalism and a genuine commitment to patient care You'll be joining a supportive and experienced team dedicated to providing outstanding care and ensuring patients have the best possible experience before surgery. In return, you'll benefit from: • Opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills • Ongoing training and professional development • Support to achieve your career goals • A welcoming and inclusive team environment St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. To perform accurate patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse. To request and undertake MRSA screening for all elective surgical patients. To check routine investigation results including MRSA and urine MCS. To transport, as required, clinical specimens, blood and blood-products as per Trust policy. To support and reassure patients during clinical procedures or treatment. To escort patients to and from other areas within the Trust e.g. X-Ray dept, transport lounge Within agreed parameters will identify the need for further clinical investigations including ECGs, spirometry and blood glucose testing. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Multi-skilled Operative (Building) | West London NHS Trust
West London Mental Health Trust - London
£33,262 - £36,027 Per Annum Inclusive + RRP £4,700 pro rata
PermanentFull time
If you have applied for this role within the last 6 months please do not apply The Estates Department is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Multi-Skilled Operative (Building) to join our dynamic team at West London NHS Trust. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the trust's estate is compliant, safe, and fit for purpose. You will play a crucial role in making sure that our buildings and infrastructure meet the Trust's current and future clinical and operational needs. - Repair and maintenance of the Hospital’s infrastructure and building fabric, fixtures and fittings. - Carrying out reactive maintenance, routine planned maintenance and new work activities to building fabrics, fixtures and fittings, and related building works. - Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, Trust standards, policies and procedures. - Using post holder’s specific trade skills and knowledge, install, repair and maintain the Hospitals’ building fabric, fixtures and fittings, finishes and decorations. A Recruitment & Retention Premia (RRP) payment of £4,700 gross per annum pro rata applies to this position in addition to annual salary, subject to review every financial year. West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached 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 Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Multi-skilled Operative (Plumber) - RRP £4,700 pro rata
NHS Jobs - Southall
£33,262 to £36,027 a year
PermanentFull time
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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Bexley Care Operational Manager | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£63,665 - £70,887 pa inc
PermanentFull time
***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post*** This role will be employed through Oxleas on behalf of the Bexley system to support neighbourhood delivery. The role will lead on the implementation of the priorities as set out in the Bexley Wellbeing Partnership Neighbourhood Plan and support the development of the three Local Care Networks with their delivery plan – with a particular focus on improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities. This role will be responsible for the leadership, management and performance of the Bexley Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, comprising primary care, Oxleas physical and mental health services, adult social care and voluntary sector partners. The post holder will lead the delivery of high-quality, integrated health and social care services that support people to remain independent and receive care closer to home • The post holder will provide strategic and operational leadership and oversight of neighbourhood multidisciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of integrated health and social care services. · Ensure delivery of safe, effective, person-centred services through robust care pathways and partnership working. • Hold services to account for performance against agreed quality, access, activity and outcome measures. · Lead service improvement and transformation programmes that improve patient outcomes, experience and operational efficiency. · Identify, manage and resolve complex operational issues and risks, implementing sustainable solutions in partnership with clinical and managerial leaders. · Coordinate demand, capacity and resource planning across neighbourhood partners to support effective service delivery, patient flow and system resilience. · Provide operational assurance to senior leaders regarding service performance, delivery of neighbourhood objectives and implementation of agreed operating models. Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: • We’re Kind • We’re Fair • We Listen • We Care Management responsibilities · Lead the delivery of integrated, place-based care across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless working across health, social care and voluntary sector partners. · Work collaboratively with communities and system partners to deliver a neighbourhood model focused on prevention, independence and population health outcomes. · Develop and embed a person-centred, outcome-focused team culture aligned to population health approaches. · Ensure staff access mandatory training and continuing professional development aligned to service and system priorities. · Maintain effective communication, engagement and feedback mechanisms through governance and team processes. · Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring financial control, cost efficiency and sustainable service delivery. · Ensure optimal deployment of workforce and resources to meet demand safely and efficiently. · Deliver against performance, quality and contractual targets, using data to monitor trends, identify risks and drive improvement. · Use data and insight to support demand management, capacity planning and service optimisation. · Develop and maintain robust governance systems, ensuring high standards of risk management, record keeping and safe service delivery. · Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are embedded and consistently applied for adults and children. · Lead the management of complaints, incidents and risks, ensuring timely resolution and embedding learning into practice. · Ensure continuous quality improvement through learning from incidents, complaints and service feedback. · Produce reports providing analysis and assurance on performance, risk and service delivery. · Contribute to policy development, service improvement and transformation across the neighbourhood and wider system. · Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational requirements, including health and safety, data protection, equality and safeguarding. · Provide line management and leadership for designated staff, including recruitment, appraisal, performance management, capability management and professional development. · Exercise delegated authority for operational and financial decision-making within agreed organisational limits, ensuring appropriate use of resources and delivery of agreed objectives. Leadership · Provide visible, inclusive leadership across integrated neighbourhood services, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and organisational objectives. · Lead the development of service objectives and transformation plans, with clear outcomes and measurable impact. · Build and maintain strong system relationships with partners, commissioners and stakeholders to support integrated working. · Champion co-production and engagement with clinicians, staff, service users and carers in the design and delivery of services. · Embed a culture of continuous improvement, audit and evidence-based practice aligned to NICE guidance and best practice. · Work collaboratively with senior leaders to maximise workforce contribution, governance and service delivery. · Provide leadership and challenge across organisational boundaries to ensure delivery of agreed neighbourhood objectives Clinical/Professional · Provide leadership alongside clinical and professional leads to ensure neighbourhood services are safe, effective, person-centred and aligned to agreed clinical and professional standards. · Ensure clinical, professional and quality risks are identified, escalated and addressed through appropriate governance arrangements. Communication Communicate complex and sensitive information clearly to staff, partners, residents and senior stakeholders, adapting style and approach to different audiences. Establish effective communication and engagement mechanisms across neighbourhood teams, primary care, adult social care, voluntary sector partners and wider system stakeholders. Use negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills to support collaborative decision-making, resolve issues and maintain shared focus on agreed outcomes. Prepare and present clear reports, briefings and updates for governance meetings, senior leaders and partnership forums. · Influence, negotiate and build consensus across organisational boundaries where priorities, resources or professional perspectives may differ. Policy Development Lead the development, review and implementation of neighbourhood-specific policies, protocols and operating procedures, ensuring these support integrated working across partner organisations. Interpret relevant national, regional and organisational policy guidance, translating it into practical operational arrangements for neighbourhood teams. Support the development of memoranda of understanding, service agreements and escalation processes where these are required to enable safe, effective cross-organisational working. · Lead implementation of national policy, integrated care strategies and local priorities, translating these into operational delivery models across neighbourhood services. Research Use evidence, benchmarking, population health intelligence and service evaluation to inform decision-making, service redesign and continuous improvement. Support research, innovation and best practice initiatives that contribute to improved outcomes, experience and value across neighbourhood services. This advert closes on Sunday 18 Oct 2026
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Clinical Research Operations Coordinator | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inc
ContractFull time
Clinical Research Operations Coordinator -Band 6 We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Research Operations Coordinator to join our Clinical Services (CSD) Research Support team. You will be responsible for coordinating departmental approvals, reviewing research protocols, supporting study delivery, costings and invoicing CSD research activities The Clinical Research Operations Coordinator will work as a key member of the Clinical Services Division (CSD) Research Support team, working for various clinical specialities including: Pharmacy - Imaging & MRI - Nuclear Medicine PET - Radiotherapy - Pathology Clin. Psychology - Radiopharmacy - Therapies As part of the wider team, this post is an exciting post balancing research governance, delivery and performance analysis. The Clinical Research Operations Coordinator will be expected to be the centre point of contact in CSD during study set up, liaising with various teams from study delivery teams, departmental leads, research governance, sponsors and CROs. The post-holder will support clinical duties undertaken by the senior research practitioner. This will involve direct patient-facing responsibilities as part of the new research delivery initiative. The post holder will have a strong understanding of the research life cycle, support query resolution and follow the principles of GCP at all times. The post holder will also provide support with study costings and financial management of CSD research activities, including reporting, analysis and forecasting. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. 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. This advert closes on Friday 23 Oct 2026
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Biobank Operations Manager | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Chelsea
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum
ContractFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Biobank Operations Manager to join our friendly team. The successful applicant will have extensive experience within a Biobank or research lab environment and be confident in all aspects of sample management. Experience of managing staff and oversight of facilities and equipment is essential. Excellent interpersonal, motivational and communication skills are required for this role. The post will be cross-site (Chelsea and Sutton) and cover a 7 month career break only. As the Biobank team looks to expand, the most suitable candidate for the post of Biobank Operations Manager, will have some experience and knowledge of 1 or more areas covered within Biobank teams remit. Namely research tissue banking, lab and facilities management and/or sample hosting/management services. The post holder will: • Lead the Biobank team working within Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and our Academic partner Institute of Cancer Research at both Chelsea and Sutton sites. • Ensure the seamless delivery of the Biobank areas of work, with oversight and management of members of staff within the department across both sites. • Provide leadership, drive, and innovative solutions to maintain governance support in the department and promote access to human tissue for research. • Work directly with senior management to aid the Biobank Manager to design, develop and deliver the long-term strategy of the biobank to enhance governance and actively seek collaborations. • Ensuring the collection of human samples is undertaken in accordance with the Human Tissue Act (HTA), and proactively support staff to progress their responsibility within the Biobank. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. • Overseeing the collection and processing of blood and tissue samples from multiple clinical units and studies across the institutions. Overseeing the accuracy and quality assurance of the data held within the biobank, and on the STIMs system, to ensure consistency and compliance is met when recording and tracking each patient sample through the tissue bank or the Trust’s large clinical trial portfolio, as is deemed appropriate. • The development of guidelines and standard operating procedures within the Biobank, as well as other relevant documentation to facilitate the most efficient transition from clinical teams to the Biobank team as appropriate. • Develop and implement tracking systems for all samples coming through both locations of the department. Ensure all Biobank processes and procedures meet with the Trust/ICR SOPs, Human Tissue Act (HTA) requirements, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) UK Regulations for the department portfolio of commercial and academic trials. • Lead and have oversight of projects within the laboratory setting and be responsible for biobank team in the collection and processing of clinical samples (tissue and blood) from multiple units and sites across Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research. • Lead the bio-specimen management ensuring good handling, processing, storage, governance and quality control of specimens. • Lead the development and updates of the biobank documentations including laboratory manuals, guidance documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs) in adherence with the current legislation on HTA, GLP and GCP in regard to all tasks undertaken for biological specimen handling, processing and storage. • Responsible for the data and quality management of all data under the biobank, in accordance with GCP, IG and QA guidelines and ongoing quality control procedures. • Overall oversight to ensure integrity of samples is maintained and samples are transported to an appropriate storage facility in a timely fashion. This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Multiskilled 7.5 tonne driver/ flt driver/ warehouse operative
HR GO Recruitment - Canvey Island, Essex
£30,000 to £32,000 a year
PermanentFull time
MULTISKILLED 7.5 TONNE DRIVER/WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT OPERATIVE NEEDED. Pay - £30k - £32k per annum Location - Canvey Island SS8 Hours - 8am-4:30pm - 1 hour break Shift - Mon - Fri HRGO Recruitment are currently seeking a reliable and hardworking Multi-Skilled Forklift Driver / 7.5 tonne Driver / Warehouse Operative / Handyman for our well-established client based in Canvey Island. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, team-focused environment where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of duties including counterbalance and reach forklift operation, 7.5 tonne lorry driving and deliveries, warehouse responsibilities, stock handling, general site maintenance, and basic handyman tasks. Key Responsibilities: Operate counterbalance/reach Forklift. Putting orders together in the Warehouse. Metal Cutting. Using guidelines to build items. General organisation and tidying of warehouse. Driving of 7.5 tonne lorry - typically 2-5+ deliveries a week carrying no more than 3 tonnes. Assisting with stock control. Requirements: Full clean UK drivers license - min. 6 points, no DD or DDR's. Valid counterbalance and reach Forklift licence. (no in house licenses) Good understanding of health and safety regulations. Ability to follow guidelines and work independently. Hands-on, organised individual open to picking up new tasks to support the wider team. Interested? Call HRGO East London 01708220023 to speak with Yasmine. Please create a candidate account at www.hrgo.co.uk before calling.
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Operations Manager / Service Manager / Supported Accommodation (AWDO-P15196)
AWD online - SE13 6JZ
from £45,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Operations Manager / Service Manager / Supported Accommodation Join a senior leadership team overseeing a London portfolio of supported accommodation services, driving quality, safeguarding and operational performance. The role suits an experienced manager from supported housing, homelessness, mental health or social care. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Supported Housing Manager, Supported Accommodation Manager, Housing Operations Manager, Housing Services Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Support Services Manager, Care Operations Manager, Social Care Operations Manager SALARY: up to £45,000 per annum LOCATION: Lewisham, South London JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW This is an opportunity to shape safe, person-centred services across a multi-site London portfolio. The Operations Manager / Service Manager will lead operational performance, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Working with senior leaders, the Operations Manager / Service Manager will develop managers, oversee safeguarding, housing management, risk and resident outcomes, and strengthen consistent practice across services. The Operations Manager / Service Manager will support mobilisation, improvement projects, stakeholder relationships and resource use while deputising for senior operational leadership when required. DUTIES Your duties as the Operations Manager / Service Manager include: • Operational Leadership and Service Delivery: Lead an allocated portfolio, develop managers and maintain effective communication across services and support functions • Quality Assurance and Performance: Monitor KPIs, contractual requirements and outcomes; complete visits, audits and compliance reviews; report trends, risks and improvement actions • People Leadership and Development: Oversee supervision, appraisal, training, employee relations, recruitment, retention and workforce planning • Resident Support and Housing Management: Oversee person-centred support, risk management, referrals, occupancy, resident involvement, housing management and move-on planning • Safeguarding, Risk and Incidents: Ensure safeguarding systems are applied, oversee investigations and escalation, maintain risk records and embed learning • Resources and Financial Oversight: Support budgets, staffing, expenditure, resident monies, value for money and operational sustainability • Partnerships and Governance: Work with commissioners, providers and professionals while maintaining accurate records, data protection and reporting standards • Safety, Property and Projects: Oversee health and fire safety, business continuity, property standards and improvement projects, and provide on-call and senior cover CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL • Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care, Housing, Leadership or a related discipline, or substantial equivalent experience • Significant management experience within supported housing, homelessness, mental health or social care services, including oversight of multiple services or operational areas • Experience leading managers and multidisciplinary teams, with safeguarding adults, complex risk management, quality assurance, performance improvement and investigations • Experience working with local authorities, commissioners and external partners, plus recruitment, supervision, appraisal, coaching and staff development • Sound knowledge of supported housing, housing management, safeguarding, relevant housing and social care requirements, people management and person-centred support • Leadership, communication, report writing, analytical, risk assessment, organisation, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills • Competent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic case management systems • Empathy and kindness with professional boundaries, regular travel between services and willingness to join the out-of-hours on-call rota • Commitment to community, empowerment, respect and compassion DESIRABLE • Experience in Exempt Accommodation • Degree in Social Care, Housing, Sociology, Psychology, Health, Management or a related field • Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or equivalent) • Experience of service mobilisation, contract management, organisational growth or business development, plus budget and financial performance management • Knowledge of supported housing regulatory oversight, Trauma-Informed Practice, Psychologically Informed Environments, Recovery Models, Stages of Change, Systems Leadership, welfare benefits and supported housing funding • Ability to contribute to strategic planning, service design and organisational development • Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P15196 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Lewisham, South London. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
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MSK Clinical and Operational Manager | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - Stratford
£63,665 - £70,887 Per Annum Inc HCA
PermanentFull time
his is an exciting opportunity for an experienced MSK Physiotherapist to provide clinical leadership within the MSK Orthopaedic Triage and MSK Physiotherapy services. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while contributing to the ongoing development, transformation and standardisation of MSK pathways across North East London. Working as part of a multidisciplinary and integrated MSK service, the post holder will support the delivery of effective clinical pathways, promote collaborative working across primary, community and secondary care, and contribute to the development of a responsive, patient-centred service aligned with current NHS priorities. The role will provide clinical leadership and professional support to the Physiotherapy team, including clinical supervision, appraisal, mentorship, workforce development and the delivery of in-service education and training. The post holder will be expected to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, shared learning and clinical excellence. A key element of the role will be supporting service standardisation across North East London, working collaboratively with clinical and operational colleagues to promote consistency in clinical practice, pathways, governance and quality improvement. The post holder will contribute to the development of sustainable MSK services that improve patient outcomes, enhance access and support the delivery of care in the most appropriate setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical and leadership skills, a commitment to developing others, and the ability to work effectively across organisational and professional boundaries. They will be confident in supporting service change and will bring a proactive, collaborative and forward-thinking approach to the continued development of the MSK workforce and wider service. Please note: Previous applicants need not apply. We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking MSK Physiotherapist to provide operational, professional and strategic leadership across the MSK Orthopaedic Triage and Physiotherapy services. This Band 8a role will work closely with the existing ESP and Physiotherapy teams, clinical and operational colleagues, and wider system partners to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, responsive and sustainable MSK services. The post holder will lead service performance, workforce development, capacity and demand, quality and governance, pathway redesign and continuous improvement, while supporting the delivery of organisational and wider NHS priorities. The role is predominantly operational, with a limited clinical commitment, and will require an individual who can provide strong visible leadership while maintaining clinical credibility within advanced MSK practice. The successful candidate will be confident in leading change, managing competing priorities, using data and intelligence to drive improvement, and working across professional and organisational boundaries. Experience of advanced MSK practice, including injection therapy, ultrasound/sonography and independent prescribing, would be desirable, but the primary focus will be on operational leadership, service transformation, workforce development and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred MSK services in an evolving NHS landscape. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. • Overall operational leadership of the MSK outpatient service across sites/localities • Ensuring safe, effective, efficient, and high-performing service delivery • Managing patient flow, access, triage, waiting lists, and capacity • Delivering KPIs including RTT pathways, productivity, and activity targets • Coordinating service planning and demand/capacity modelling • Ensuring robust administrative systems for referrals, appointments, and data capture • Advising senior leadership on operational pressures and risks • Line management of senior clinicians, clinical leads, ATPs, psychologists, and wider MDT staff • Recruitment, retention, workforce planning, and vacancy management • Managing appraisals, supervision, probation, and performance reviews • Oversight of sickness absence, disciplinary, grievance, and capability processes • Developing workforce capability, succession planning, and staff wellbeing • Supporting role redesign and workforce transformation • Creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture • Leading governance, quality, and patient safety frameworks • Managing incidents, complaints, risks, and learning actions • Ensuring compliance with:• Trust policies • CQC standards • NICE guidance • Infection prevention and safeguarding requirements • Leading audits, quality improvement, and service evaluation • Embedding evidence-based practice and outcome measures • Leading service redesign and transformation programmes • Developing and implementing MSK service strategies • Supporting integration across:• Primary Care Networks • Community services • Acute trusts • ICB/system partners • Leading working groups and policy development • Supporting prevention of hospital admissions and community-based care pathways • Identifying service gaps and implementing improvement initiatives • Managing delegated budgets alongside finance teams • Monitoring expenditure and contributing to balanced budget delivery • Supporting Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs) and recovery plans • Oversight of equipment purchasing, stock control, and resource allocation • Assessing financial viability of service developments • Supporting business cases and capital bids • Monitoring service performance dashboards and trends • Analysing data relating to:• waiting times • demand • outcomes • staffing • productivity • Producing governance and contract reports • Escalating risks and implementing recovery actions where needed • Driving continuous improvement initiatives • Leading training programmes and CPD across the MSK workforce • Providing expert specialist advice across teams • Supporting students, junior staff, assistants, and MDT colleagues • Ensuring clinical supervision structures are robust • Promoting advanced practice and evidence-based care • Influencing professional standards and clinical strategy This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Temporary Staffing Operational Lead | Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Croydon Health Services - Croydon
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum incl HCAS
PermanentFull time
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and motivatedTemporary Staffing Operational Leadto support the delivery of a safe, effective and compliant temporary staffing service across the Trust. This is a pivotal leadership role within our evolving Temporary Staffing service, focused on operational excellence, workforce sustainability and value for money. As the Temporary Staffing Operational Lead, you will: • Provideday-to-day operational leadershipfor the Trust's Temporary Staffing team across Bank and Agency staffing services. • Support the delivery of asafe, compliant and efficient workforce supply model, helping services maintain safe staffing levels and continuity of care. • Lead initiatives toincrease bank utilisation, reduce agency reliance and improve performance against key staffing KPIs. • Provide expert advice and support to managers on temporary staffing, workforce planning, agency controls and compliance requirements. • Oversee workforce systems, operational reporting, governance processes and supplier relationships to ensure high standards of service delivery. • Support the Temporary Staffing Manager in delivering service improvement, transformation and strategic workforce initiatives. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,600 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people. Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough. Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff. If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you. At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. ***Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification*** This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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