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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Switchboard Operator | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - Harrow
£30,630 - £32,346 PA
PermanentFull time
The post holder is the first point of contact to London North West Hospitals for the public through operation of the Trust’s switchboard. As such this is an important role involving being an ambassador for the Trust. The post holder will work as part of a small team providing switchboard services to the public and to Trust staff. They will work on their own initiative and make immediate decisions, answering calls and dealing with each query in a professional manner. The post holder will also answer emergency calls in a timely manner e.g. medical crash teams, on-call staff, fire services, alarms, etc. • Answer and transfer incoming calls promptly and professionally using the computerised switchboard. • Provide a courteous, empathetic and supportive service to callers, including distressed, bereaved or non-English-speaking callers. • Maintain accurate directory databases and on-call rotas. • Operate paging and bleeping systems, using appropriate medical terminology when communicating with clinical staff. • Respond to general enquiries regarding clinics, visiting times, accommodation, directions and Trust services. • Connect and monitor international calls for Trust staff. • Log and escalate out-of-hours Estates calls and other service requests to relevant on-call staff. • Handle GP and District Nursing enquiries and relay information to appropriate clinical teams. • Activate and programme bleeps as trained. • Respond efficiently to emergency situations including cardiac arrest, trauma, fire, bomb threats, obstetric emergencies and major incidents, following Trust procedures. • Monitor and report fire panel, medical gas and other emergency alarms. • Initiate 999 calls when required. • Act as a contact point for lone worker alerts. • Test emergency communication systems, bleeps and emergency phone lines, reporting faults and ensuring service readiness. • Attend mandatory and developmental training to maintain knowledge and service standards. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK • St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. “We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).” To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
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Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for experienced and newly qualified band 5 Operating Department Practitioners/Anaesthetic Trained Nurses to join our Children’s and Obstetric Theatres services at the Royal London Hospital. We have 4 Children’s theatres and 2 Obstetric theatres at the Royal London Hospital covering a diverse range of both elective and emergency work in a variety of specialties including major trauma, via the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). Our paediatric elective work includes a range of clinical specialities; ENT, Dental, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Plastics, General and Neonatal Surgery, Ophthalmology. As part of your development you will have the opportunity to work in our adult inpatient theatres on a three month rotation. During the rotation you will gain invaluable trauma experiences and increase your knowledge and skills. As an Anaesthetic Nurse/ODP in children’s and obstetrics theatres you will also be rotated to work in our paediatric recovery areas, allowing our department to work together as one team. We have a welcoming, well-established team where excellent standards of care are delivered. We understand the rights to privacy and dignity and we always put patients first. The Royal London’s Theatre units are committed to building a dynamic, flexible and enthusiastic team to help develop our services and achieve the Barts Health vision for the future. You will be an enthusiastic and a motivated Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse with Anaesthetic Training, with a passion for Trauma Care and with a commitment to own professional development, ideally with an experience of working in a busy theatre environment. Provide skilled assistance to the anaesthetist during operating procedures as required.This is an anaesthetic post, registered nurses without this training will not be eligible to apply. You will be committed to developing your professional competence and building your skills portfolio through experiential learning and education to maximise your career prospects. If you seek a challenge, you will be joining our team at an important time of change as we continue our initiatives to improve our patients’ experience at Barts Health. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. 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/s below. This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026
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Merton SW19 - Cleaning Operative - Weekends - Permanent - 8hrs - £12.71p/h
Cleaning & Support Services Ltd - London
from £12.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
We need a self motivated individual who can work on their own initiative to assist cleaning a distribution outlet in Merton Industrial Estate SW19. The job will involve cleaning offices, canteen areas, washrooms and general internal areas. The shift is: Saturday & Sunday - 4hrs per day = 8 hrs per week. Start time is flexible from 6am. You should have experience of commercial cleaning in offices and warehouses, window cleaning and know how to use a mop bucket. You must live locally to the site or have your own transport. You must be punctual and have the desire to succeed in a challenging environment. Please call Dawn on 07540 690678 or send your CV to the email address provided. Please quote Merton in your communication. "We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment."
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Bank Materials Management Operative | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - London
£15.89 Hourly rate includes: Basic pay + Inner HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay
PermanentFull time
The Materials Management Operative is a customer-facing role requiring a strong customer service work ethic and commitment to being always proactive and positive. The role will require working in a team, operating the Trust’s goods inwards / outwards systems for delivering goods to Wards and Departments. The post holder will be expected to assist customers who come to the Main Stores, checking goods received against delivery documents and picking and packing supplies as per requisitions received from Services within the Trust. To work as part of Materials Management team to carry out: Receipting and distribution of all goods ordered. To review stock levels and manage stock inventory in line with clinical activity, and scan, order and put away as per the schedule. This role requires the post holder to be physically fit. This is a broad summary of the role detailing key areas of operation and responsibilities – further detail will be provided in the Main Duties and Responsibilities section, below, which provides more granular detail. Monday to Friday (7.5 hours shifts) , Core hours are between 7-5 The post holder will be in daily contact with ward and service managers and staff within the hospital Procurement – Clinical Specialists, Contracts Team, Customer Services Divisional team engagement Ward review meetings H&S to include Major Incident Finance – e-Financials Systems Team, Accounts Payable. Other hospital services including Facilities, Estates All levels of Trust staff External (if applicable) The post holder will also be in regular contact with the goods receiving staff and NHS Logistics teams Suppliers (inc. couriers) External NHS bodies as relevant Members of the public Other NHS Organisations and other Public Services We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Operating Department Practitioner/Anaesthetic Nurse | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Hackney London
£38,488 - £46,852 pa. incl.
PermanentFull time
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 5 Operating Department Practitioner / Anaesthetic Nurse to join our Theatre team and play a vital role in providing safe and effective care to patients undergoing surgical procedures at Homerton. This is an exciting time at Homerton, we have just opened our two new Day Surgery Theatres and have recently gotten a second Da Vinci Robot for theatres. The role will cover both Main and Day Surgery Theatre suites. We are looking for applicants who are committed and motivated to provide excellent care to the patients of City and Hackney and join part of the Multidisciplinary Team. **This advert may close earlier than the closing date due to a high number of applicants** The role is to provide safe, high-quality and evidence-based post-operative care to patients in recovery, while contributing to team leadership and effective management. The post holder will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care independently, maintaining dignity, privacy, confidentiality and compassionate communication. They will act as a positive role model and expert resource, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and following professional and Trust standards. Responsibilities include prioritising workload, supporting timely theatre starts, admissions and discharges, managing risks, reporting incidents, maintaining staffing, and contributing to service improvement, clinical governance and CQC standards. The post holder may undertake leadership duties, support staff development, mentor students and junior staff, and contribute to teaching, research, audit and evidence-based practice. They will maintain professional development through reflection, appraisal and training. They must follow infection prevention, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality and equality requirements, including hand hygiene, PPE and aseptic practice. Current NMC/HCPC registration and mandatory training must be maintained. The service operates Monday to Saturday, including rotational weekend working. Staff are expected to demonstrate responsibility, respect, safety, personal care and inclusion while delivering safe, personalised, patient-centred care. 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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Bank Materials Management Operative | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - London
£15.89 Hourly rate includes: Basic pay + Inner HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay
PermanentFull time
The Materials Management Operative is a customer-facing role requiring a strong customer service work ethic and commitment to being always proactive and positive. The role will require working in a team, operating the Trust’s goods inwards / outwards systems for delivering goods to Wards and Departments. The post holder will be expected to assist customers who come to the Main Stores, checking goods received against delivery documents and picking and packing supplies as per requisitions received from Services within the Trust. To work as part of Materials Management team to carry out: Receipting and distribution of all goods ordered. To review stock levels and manage stock inventory in line with clinical activity, and scan, order and put away as per the schedule. This role requires the post holder to be physically fit. This is a broad summary of the role detailing key areas of operation and responsibilities – further detail will be provided in the Main Duties and Responsibilities section, below, which provides more granular detail. Monday to Friday (7.5 hours shifts) , Core hours are between 7-5 The post holder will be in daily contact with ward and service managers and staff within the hospital Procurement – Clinical Specialists, Contracts Team, Customer Services Divisional team engagement Ward review meetings H&S to include Major Incident Finance – e-Financials Systems Team, Accounts Payable. Other hospital services including Facilities, Estates All levels of Trust staff External (if applicable) The post holder will also be in regular contact with the goods receiving staff and NHS Logistics teams Suppliers (inc. couriers) External NHS bodies as relevant Members of the public Other NHS Organisations and other Public Services We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment. This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026
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Bank Materials Management Operative | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - London
£16.14 Hourly rate includes: Basic pay + Inner HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay
PermanentFull time
The Materials Management Operative is a customer-facing role requiring a strong customer service work ethic and commitment to being always proactive and positive. The role will require working in a team, operating the Trust’s goods inwards / outwards systems for delivering goods to Wards and Departments. The post holder will be expected to assist customers who come to the Main Stores, checking goods received against delivery documents and picking and packing supplies as per requisitions received from Services within the Trust. To work as part of Materials Management team to carry out: Receipting and distribution of all goods ordered. To review stock levels and manage stock inventory in line with clinical activity, and scan, order and put away as per the schedule. This role requires the post holder to be physically fit. This is a broad summary of the role detailing key areas of operation and responsibilities – further detail will be provided in the Main Duties and Responsibilities section, below, which provides more granular detail. Monday to Friday (7.5 hours shifts) , Core hours are between 7-5 The post holder will be in daily contact with ward and service managers and staff within the hospital Procurement – Clinical Specialists, Contracts Team, Customer Services Divisional team engagement Ward review meetings H&S to include Major Incident Finance – e-Financials Systems Team, Accounts Payable. Other hospital services including Facilities, Estates All levels of Trust staff External (if applicable) The post holder will also be in regular contact with the goods receiving staff and NHS Logistics teams Suppliers (inc. couriers) External NHS bodies as relevant Members of the public Other NHS Organisations and other Public Services We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment. This advert closes on Thursday 22 Oct 2026
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Estates & Facilities Helpdesk Operative | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Carshalton
£15.66 Including HCAS Outer Pro Rata (not Agenda for change)
PermanentPart time
As an Estates and Facilities Helpdesk Operative, you will provide a central point of contact for estates and facilities services, accurately logging, prioritising and coordinating requests in line with Trust procedures. The role plays a key part in supporting a safe, compliant and efficient healthcare environment, directly contributing to high-quality patient care and staff experience. **** Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change*** The Helpdesk Operative will act as a key point of contact for Estates and Facilities services across the Trust, responding to calls, emails and system requests in a professional and timely manner. The role involves accurately logging, prioritising and allocating work to the appropriate teams, including Estates, Portering, Cleaning and Catering, while monitoring progress against agreed SLAs and escalating delays where required. You will also support the coordination of reactive and planned maintenance requests, provide updates to wards and departments, monitor emergency communications, and work closely with supervisors and operational teams to ensure services run safely and efficiently across the Trust. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire. We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve. The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and issupported by over 500 volunteers. Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. ***Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change*** This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Scrub Nurse (BAND 5) - Operating Theatre | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton
£37,259 - £45,356 per annum
PermanentFull time
The Royal Marsden is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground-breaking research, complex major surgery and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies. At the Royal Marsden we have a distinct set of values that define what we are and how we behave. Our values encompass showing kindness and compassion and putting our patient care first, offering ideas for improving the quality and safety of services and supporting others in new ways of working, taking responsibility for personal and team performance and priorities and striving to ensure quality of services and make the best use of resources. We have seven modern theatres in Chelsea which includes three robotic theatres, and two theatres in Sutton. We cover a wide range of specialties, including Sarcoma and Melanoma, Upper and Lower GI, Plastics, Head and Neck, Gynaecology, Urology and Breast, using a wide range of surgical techniques. Our theatres scrub team is trusted, skilled, hardworking and supportive, and we’re looking for a motivated and experienced scrub nurse or experienced scrub ODP who can demonstrate leadership qualities and a real interest in high quality perioperative care to join us. • To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which have been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift. • As a member of the theatre team to perform all the tasks of a registered theatre nurse/ODP including resuscitation, scrub and circulation following all checks and procedures as laid down in National and Trust theatre policy. The post holder is expected to carry out all the relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise underqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment. • To be responsible for the safe use of complex scrub equipment (diathermy, laparoscopic etc) To demonstrate sound knowledge base of safe decontamination processes and practices, particularly relating to the safe decontamination of flexible scopes and sterilisation of instruments. • Support senior staff and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the theatre team. Provide high quality, individualised, evidence-based care to patients/clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi-professional team, in line with the local and national targets. 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. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification • To complete the first level assessment of the patient's needs and document these on the care plan, planning, delivering and evaluating programmes of care from admission through to discharge/transfer. • To gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and their families. To develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met. • Using the information obtained from nursing history assessments and from subsequent observations, to identify the patient's individual nursing problems and needs, and to plan and implement care. • To set goals for the resolution of each of the identified nursing problems, and to help the patient achieve these goals through appropriate care planning. • To document and evaluate care given and discuss progress, condition and treatment with colleagues, alerting the Sister/Charge Nurse of the patients’ changing health care needs. • To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care. • To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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