Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - London
£36,943 - £44,900 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata per annum
PermanentPart time
• Provide a highly efficient medicines management service to a variety of wards within the Emergency, Acute, Medicine, Care of the Elderly and Surgery departments. • Promote a safe, efficient and cost-effective use of medicines at ward level. • Support the provision and expansion of the medicines management pharmacy technician service across the Trust • Assist in the induction, training, supervision and support of new members of pharmacy staff. • Assist in the training of healthcare staff on all aspects of medicines management at ward level. • Participate in audits relating to medicines management. • Complete medicines reconciliations within a timely manner in order to meet NICE • Assess patients own drugs (PODs) for suitability for use. • Order ‘one stop dispensing’ medications in a timely manner to promote the dispensing for discharge scheme. • Final accuracy check clinically screened prescriptions for a minimum of eight hours per month in the main dispensary or on the satellite pharmacies to maintain the accredited checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) competency. • Provide advice to patients, representatives and healthcare professionals on all medication issues in order to achieve the best outcomes for the patients. • Provide technical support to the satellite pharmacies and the main dispensary • To be responsible for own Continuing Professional Development and training development. This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic, innovative and friendly team dedicated to improving our ward based clinical pharmacy services. We are looking for someone with experience and a passion in this area of work in hospital pharmacy. You must be an enthusiastic, motivated and a patient orientated pharmacy technician dedicated to patient safety. You will work with the medicines management team to help implement, deliver and continually improve the technical and clinical support to wards and satellite units. You will need to have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. You will also need to be friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, willing to learn new skills and be committed to continuous professional development. You will be a pharmacy technician registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. This is a full time post and the post holder will be required to participate in the weekend working and late duties as per rota. 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. To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Friday 30 Oct 2026
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Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement Manager | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
The purpose of this role is to overseethe delivery and ongoing development ofTrust’spublic affairs and stakeholder engagement plan, using a range of communication channels in support of short and long term aims.This includesmaintainingthe organisation’s Trust and Reputation dashboard andstakeholder mapping across the area including by borough(s) and programmes/projects, working with senior colleagues to ensure these are relevant,maintainedand intelligence is shared with colleagues. This role will support the delivering of communications and engagement events in support of the Trust’s capital projects and commercial partnerships. This includes writing newsletters and reports, organising and hosting events, and preparing and delivering briefings. The post holderwill work effectively with external stakeholders, ensuring effective and proactive delivery of communications and stakeholder engagement activities to support keyobjectives. This includes partner organisations, particularly the Maudsley Charity,IoPPNand King’s College London, local authority officers and elected members (councillors), service users and carers community groups,local residentsand residents’ associations, other NHS bodies (e.g.NHSE, NHS trusts, Integrated Care Systems), and others including architects, developers and advisors; charitable trusts/foundations and individual donors; third sector; housing providers. The post holderwill deploy strong interpersonal skills in presentations, meetings, informal and formal settings. As well as building andmaintainingeffective stakeholder relationships, you will have good written communications skills to produce contentand reportsfor various audiences. South London and Maudsley offers the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We care for people locally insouth eastLondon, nationally and internationally where we work in partnership with a range of stakeholders in the health system, academia, voluntary and commercial sectors. Stakeholder Engagement and Public Affairs · To deliver public affairs, communications and engagement activity which builds relationships, enhances the Trust’s reputation and is in line with overall communications and engagement strategy. · To take responsibility for ensuring stakeholder relationships are maintained and proactively developed. · To produce regular stakeholder briefings working with other departments in the Trust and partners to co-ordinate content ensuring absolute accuracy. · Devise and deliver stakeholder engagement plans and strategies for key projects and/or audiences as directed. · To drive understanding and positive perception of capital projects with external stakeholders, staff and patients through effective engagement work. · To establish and maintain effective co-operative working relationships with stakeholder groups, including attending meetings and presenting and discussing reports. · Develop, write and manage new and existing stakeholder engagement products including newsletters and events (digital and face-to-face). · Devise and deliver proactive campaigns that will improve community engagement and understanding/awareness of the Trust’s mental healthcare services for local people. · To lead on key events and visits, including high profile stakeholders, working alongside partners. · To manage enquiries from stakeholders including councillors, council executives, MPs, commissioners, public, residents’ associations, ensuring timely and accurate responses. Communications and relations · To oversee the implementation of the Trust’s Stakeholder and Community Engagement plan. · To produce briefings / papers updating colleagues with the Associate Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement. · To proactively work with partners to ensure communications are consistent and timely. · To produce and/or assist in the preparation of reports; and briefings including for partners, regulatory and advisory bodies in respect of updating them on complex issues. · To establish and maintain effective co-operative working relationships with all stakeholder groups, internally and externally, at all levels. · To ensure that communications are correctly tailored for the appropriate target audiences. · To manage contracts with external suppliers ensuring value for money and working within the framework of the organisation. · Advocate on behalf of the department on the importance of good practice in communications. Information Resources · Maintain the Trust’s Trust and Reputation dashboard, with latest annual data and provide data analysis of key metrics · Undertake market research projects as necessary to explore, benchmark and measure levels of trust and the Trust’s reputation amongst its communities and stakeholders · Horizon scan the political landscape for opportunities for the Trust to raise its profile externally, including regional and national initiatives and events, within and beyond the sector and produce monthly reports · To stay up to date with national policy, new health initiatives and partner organisations’ strategies and plans and how these impact locally on the Trust. · To produce and/or assist in the preparation of reports and represent the Trust at meetings with internal and external stakeholders to deliver those reports and advise on public affairs · To prepare briefings for regulatory, advisory bodies or internal stakeholders in respect of updating them on complex issues on an ad hoc basis as requested by the Associate Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement. · To manage and maintain stakeholder distribution lists. General · This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This advert closes on Sunday 8 Nov 2026
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Business Development Support Manager | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity to join UCLH’s Research Business Development team University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK’s most research-active NHS organisations, with a strong reputation for high-quality clinical research. The Joint Research Office (JRO) is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Support Manager, with excellent interpersonal skills, relevant experience in research management, feasibility and performance monitoring. This is a key operational role supporting the delivery of UCLH’s commercial research strategy. You will work across the Trust and with external sponsors, CROs and industry partners to support the development and growth of clinical research activity across the organisation. • Lead the operational management and coordination of commercial research feasibility and EOI processes across UCLH. • Act as a key point of contact for sponsors, CROs and other external stakeholders regarding research opportunities and feasibility. • Identify appropriate investigators and research teams and coordinate high-quality responses to study opportunities. • Monitor commercial research activity, recruitment and delivery against agreed performance measures. • Analyse research data and business intelligence to identify trends, risks, barriers and opportunities for improvement. • Work proactively with clinical, research and support teams to resolve operational and delivery challenges. • Develop and maintain systems and processes for tracking feasibility, performance and research opportunities. • Horizon scan for new commercial research opportunities and support their development across the Trust. • Build and maintain effective relationships with sponsors, CROs and other industry partners. 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. An exciting opportunity to join UCLH’s Research Business Development team University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the UK’s most research-active NHS organisations, with a strong reputation for high-quality clinical research. The Joint Research Office (JRO) is seeking an experienced and motivated Business Development Support Manager, with excellent interpersonal skills, relevant experience in research management, feasibility and performance monitoring. This is a key operational role supporting the delivery of UCLH’s commercial research strategy. You will work across the Trust and with external sponsors, CROs and industry partners to support the development and growth of clinical research activity across the organisation. About the role You will provide operational leadership and business intelligence to support the development and performance of UCLH’s commercial research portfolio. A major focus of the role will be the coordination, facilitation and operational management of the research feasibility processes across the Trust. You will work with external stakeholders to identify study opportunities, match them with appropriate investigators and research teams, coordinate high-quality feasibility responses and ensure submissions are delivered within required timescales. You will also play a key role in monitoring research performance, using data and intelligence to identify risks, barriers and underperformance and working collaboratively with clinical and research teams to address these. The role offers an opportunity to make a tangible contribution to how UCLH identifies, secures and delivers commercial research, while helping to improve processes and the experience of both internal research teams and external industry partners. About you We are looking for an individual with experience of working in clinical research, research management, NHS, academia, industry or a related environment, who can combine strong operational and analytical skills with excellent stakeholder management. You will have: • Experience of working within a health research or clinical research environment. • A good understanding of clinical research delivery and the research governance environment. • Experience of managing projects and delivering against deadlines and objectives. • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data from multiple sources and use it to inform decision-making. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to different audiences. • Proven experience of building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. • Experience of developing and implementing systems, processes or service improvements. • The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently using your initiative. • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. • Experience of working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries. Experience of commercially sponsored clinical research, research business development, industry engagement or working with pharmaceutical companies and CROs would be highly desirable. Why join us? This is an opportunity to join a high-performing research environment and play a central role in strengthening UCLH’s commercial research portfolio. You will work with clinicians, researchers, research support teams, senior leaders and leading life sciences organisations, gaining broad exposure to the full commercial research pathway. You will also have the opportunity to: • Influence and improve how commercial research opportunities are identified and delivered. • Use data and business intelligence to drive research performance and improvement. • Develop relationships with leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and CRO organisations. • Work within one of the UK’s leading research-active NHS Trusts. • Develop your expertise in research business development, operational delivery and industry engagement. • Support the development and implementation of the UCLH commercial research strategy. • Contribute to projects that improve research processes, performance and operational delivery. • Develop reports, presentations and business intelligence for senior research leadership. • Support the development of external-facing information and materials promoting UCLH’s research capabilities. • Provide line management and operational support to staff within the Business Development service. • Deputise for the Business Development Manager as required. 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 Monday 16 Nov 2026
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Band 8a Senior Property Manager | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£66,274 - £73,496 per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
The individual requires a good working knowledge and skills in: · Property management · Planning and design in the context of understanding and optimising service functions and needs · Commercial negotiation of contract terms, legal and technical due diligence · Project management · Landlord and Tenant and experience in commercial leases · SLA and service charge administration · Interpreting complex data from various sources; · Drafting reports and presenting outputs · The successful candidate is likely to be MRICS qualified or equivalent. Ability to work autonomously with minimal guidance and set goals and standards for self and team.Confident and logical thinker and the ability to undertake long periods of intense concentration. Personal drive and ambition to improve personal and team performance.Highly developed analytical skills.Ability to lead and work as a team player in a flexible environment Commercially aware,Good listener, understand requirements in the context of service priorities and can clearly articulate the client vision and solution.Ability to communicate effectively at both a high political level and practical operational level including evidence of influencer behaviours Excel and financial modelling awareness.Complex report writing skills To contribute to the efficient operation of the estate to optimise value and utilization by actively managing all aspects of the property portfolio, designing and implementing property management systems and ensuring the coordinated approach to property management that delivers on Trust objectives To be familiar with policy and the service priorities that drive property strategies for the health sector and wider public sector. To appoint and manage appropriate property and legal consultants to ensure the delivery of an efficient, timely and professional property management service at all times. Professionally manage and negotiate all leases & licences entered into by the Trust whether as landlord or tenant to ensure that the Trust fulfils all obligations as appropriate and that the Trusts tenants fulfil their obligations as a reasonable tenant; appropriate action to be taken in event of breaches. To directly line manage one staff who is a Property Manager (if appropriate/required).Develop and publish property performance metrics for space utilisation, patient satisfaction, activity and value delivered from estate and annually benchmark against NHS and commercial organisations The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026
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Band 6 Case Manager – Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist | West London NHS Trust
West London Mental Health Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum pro rata inclusive of 20% HCAS
ContractFull time
Do you want to be part of a team making Hammersmith & Fulham a great place to grow old? The Community Independence Service (CIS) provides planned and unplanned nursing and therapy interventions for older residents who have had a recent deterioration in their physical health and is run jointly between West London NHS Trust and CNWL Foundation Trust across the three inner London Boroughs. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated clinician, who will be an integral member of the team. You will have excellent communication skills, experience completing person-centred holistic physical and cognitive assessments and care for people with moderate to severe frailty. You will work as part of a team and delegate work to the team coordinators and be supported by local geriatric consultants and General Practitioners and community matrons. You will have good organisational skills and be able to manage your own workload to meet competing priorities. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across the system. Working as a member of the Community Independence Service you will be skilled in completing physical observations NEWS2 functional assessments and mental capacity assessments, identifying whether the person has deteriorated and taking appropriate action including liaising with internal teams such as UCR. You will organise and chair Best Interest meetings for those who require support expressing their wishes. You will attend local Primary Care Network (PCN) meetings/Integrated care access point meetings (ICAP)to contribute to the health and social care needs of local residents, identifying cases suitable to support through the CIS Case Management caseloads. You will provide clinical and operational supervision to the health and social care coordinators in case management and deputise for the pathway leads at meetings or in their absence alongside your rapid and rehab colleagues. 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 over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. 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 Sunday 22 Nov 2026
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B5 Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPT) | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Hillingdon Hospital - Uxbridge
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum (incl. of HCAA)
PermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registered Pharmacy Technician to join the Medicines Management Team at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will provide a comprehensive, patient-centred medicines management service to designated clinical areas, supporting the safe, effective and economical use of medicines throughout the patient journey. Working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician will contribute to medicines optimisation, patient safety initiatives, discharge facilitation and the delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical care. The post holder will undertake accredited medicines management activities including medicines reconciliation, medicines transcribing, patient own drugs (POD) assessments and patient counselling. They will work closely with pharmacists, nursing staff, medical staff and other healthcare professionals to support safe prescribing, administration and supply of medicines. The role will also support dispensary services as required, including the dispensing and accuracy checking of medicines where appropriately accredited, whilst maintaining a strong focus on ward-based pharmaceutical care and medicines optimisation. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, patient own drug assessments, transcribing, discharge planning, counselling and medicines management support to inpatient wards. • Undertake accredited medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients in accordance with Trust procedures. • Obtain and document accurate medication histories using all available information sources. • Assess patient own drugs (PODs) for suitability for use during admission and at discharge. • Undertake medicines transcribing in accordance with Trust policy and competency requirements. • Assist pharmacists in implementing medicines optimisation strategies. • Identify discrepancies in medication histories and escalate clinical concerns appropriately. • Contribute to reducing medication-related risks and preventable harm. • Support continuity of care across admission, transfer and discharge pathways. • Promote the safe and effective use of medicines through patient and staff education. • Actively contribute to reducing medicines wastage and improving cost-effective use of medicines. • Facilitate the safe transfer of medicines between ward areas and ensure appropriate medicines follow patients during care transfers. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care for the people that we serve. • Undertake accredited medicines reconciliation for newly admitted patients in accordance with Trust procedures. • Obtain and document accurate medication histories using all available information sources. • Assess patient own drugs (PODs) for suitability for use during admission and at discharge. • Undertake medicines transcribing in accordance with Trust policy and competency requirements. • Assist pharmacists in implementing medicines optimisation strategies. • Identify discrepancies in medication histories and escalate clinical concerns appropriately. • Contribute to reducing medication-related risks and preventable harm. • Support continuity of care across admission, transfer and discharge pathways. • Promote the safe and effective use of medicines through patient and staff education. • Actively contribute to reducing medicines wastage and improving cost-effective use of medicines. • Facilitate the safe transfer of medicines between ward areas and ensure appropriate medicines follow patients during care transfers. • Assist with management of controlled drug returns and non-stock medicines processes. • Ensure medicines stored on wards comply with legal and local requirements. • Participate in medicines storage audits and governance inspections. • Coordinate the timely supply of discharge medicines to facilitate efficient patient flow. • Prioritise discharge prescriptions in collaboration with pharmacy and ward teams. • Communicate effectively with nursing teams regarding medication availability and discharge readiness. • Counsel patients and carers to ensure understanding of prescribed medicines and changes made during admission. • Re-label patient own medicines where appropriate and in accordance with Trust procedures. • Support patients transitioning between care settings by ensuring accurate medicines information is communicated. • Dispensing on the Ward, Ward topping up, stock and expiry date checking. • Patient Counsellin • Participate in dispensary services as required. • Dispense medicines accurately and efficiently in accordance with departmental procedures and legal requirements. • Undertake Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician duties where qualified and authorised. • Prioritise urgent requests and manage workflow effectively. • Refer clinical queries outside own competency to a pharmacist. • Support stock control and medicines supply functions. • Report medicines incidents, near misses and medication errors using Trust reporting systems. • Participate in investigations and implementation of corrective actions. • Contribute to clinical audit programmes and service evaluation projects. • Support implementation of new policies, procedures and service developments. • Monitor quality indicators relevant to medicines management services. • Maintain accurate records and documentation. • Ensure compliance with medicines legislation, GPhC standards and Trust policies. • Participate in the induction of new pharmacy and ward staff. • Assist with training, supervision and development of pharmacy assistants, medicines optimisation assistants and trainee pharmacy technicians. • Act as a Practice Supervisor or Educational Supervisor for Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Assistant(s) where appropriately trained. • Maintain personal competency through continuous professional development. This advert closes on Friday 20 Nov 2026
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Deputy Finance Manager - ARC London | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum
ContractFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the National Institute for Health and Care Research London Applied Research Collaboration, known as the NIHR London ARC, as a Deputy Finance Manager. The London ARC is a £22 million, pan-London research infrastructure partnership involving more than 20 organisations across the NHS, universities, local authorities, and the voluntary and community sector. It brings together London’s research, practice, policy,innovationand commercial capabilities within a single applied research programme. Hosted by Guy’s and StThomas’NHS Foundation Trust, the Deputy Finance Manager will provide strategic and operationalfinancial managementsupport across this complex, multi-partner programme. The postholder will lead on financial planning, budget monitoring, forecasting,reportingand financial governance, ensuring that funding is managed effectively andin accordance withNIHR requirements, Trustpoliciesand wider public-sector financial governance standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively, analysing complex financialinformationand supporting senior stakeholders to make informed decisions. The successful candidate will need strong technical accounting and analytical skills, together with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance colleagues. Interview date: 23rd November 2026 The postholder will: • Develop andmaintainrobust financial plans,forecastsand budget-monitoring processes. • Producetimelyandaccuratemonthly,quarterlyand annual financial reports for ARC leadership, governance groups, partnerorganisationsand external funders. • Monitor expenditure against budget,identifyingfinancial risks,opportunitiesandappropriate correctiveaction. • Overseepartner funding allocations, expenditure claims,reconciliationsand financial returns. • Support annual budgeting, business planning, grant applications, contractnegotiationsand funding submissions. • Prepare and process budget adjustments, accruals, recodes and other journal transactionsrequiredtomaintainan accuratefinancial position. • Develop financial models and scenario analysis to support planning, investmentdecisionsand business cases. • Provide clear financial advice and guidance to researchers, programme managers, workstream leads and senior leaders. • Maintain effective financial controls,documentationand audit trails. • Support internal and external audit processes and help implement resulting recommendations. • Identifyopportunities to improve financial processes, reporting systems and ways of working across the programme. The role requires an individual who can work effectively across organisational boundaries and build strong relationships with stakeholders. Guy’s and StThomas’NHS Foundation Trustcomprisesfive of the UK’s best-known hospitals: Guy’s Hospital, StThomas’Hospital, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital. The Trust also provides community services in Lambeth and Southwark and has a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence,researchand innovation. The NIHR London ARC conducts applied health and care research addressing the priorities of patients, communities,practitionersand policymakers. Working across organisational and sector boundaries, the collaboration aims to improve health outcomes, reduce inequalities and accelerate the translation of research evidence into practice across London’s diverse communities. Although the post is employed and hosted by Guy’s and StThomas’NHS Foundation Trust, the successful candidate will work as part of the wider London ARC partnership. The role willoperatethrough both local Trust management arrangements and the relevant London ARC leadership and governance structures. Our Trust values are: • Caring– we put patients first. • Ambitious– we innovate and strive for excellence. • Inclusive– we respect each other and work collaboratively. Financial Management and Reporting The successful candidate will: • Lead the financial management of the NIHR London ARC programme and associated budgets. • Develop and maintain financial plans, forecasts and budget monitoring processes. • Produce regular financial reports for programme leadership, governance groups, host organisations and funders. • Monitor performance against budget, investigate variances and recommend corrective action where required. • Support annual budget setting and business planning. • Ensure compliance with NIHR funding requirements, Trust policies and relevant accounting standards. • Coordinate partner funding allocations, expenditure claims and financial reconciliations. • Prepare financial returns and submissions required by funders and host organisations. • Contribute to the financial aspects of grant applications, funding proposals and contract negotiations. • Process budget adjustments and financial journals to ensure accurate reporting. Financial Analysis and Business Support The successful candidate will: • Provide financial analysis and insight to inform strategic and operational decision-making. • Develop financial models, forecasts and scenario analyses to support planning and investment decisions. • Identify financial risks and opportunities, and propose mitigating actions. • Contribute financial input to business cases and investment proposals. • Support budget holders and programme leads in managing resources effectively. • Communicate complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Governance and Compliance The successful candidate will: • Maintain effective financial controls across the programme. • Support internal and external audits and ensure agreed actions are implemented. • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, procurement requirements and funder conditions. • Contribute to the development and review of financial policies, procedures and guidance. • Maintain accurate records and robust audit trails for financial transactions and decisions. Partnership Working The successful candidate will: • Act as a key finance contact for London ARC partners and stakeholders. • Build productive working relationships across partner organisations. • Provide professional financial advice and guidance to researchers, programme managers and senior leaders. • Support financial planning, monitoring and performance discussions with partners. • Work collaboratively with finance, procurement, HR, research and business support teams across the partnership. Continuous Improvement and Professional Responsibilities The successful candidate will: • Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems and reporting. • Develop efficient reporting arrangements that support effective programme management and decision-making. • Promote high standards of financial management and governance across the partnership. • Maintain professional integrity and accountability in all aspects of the role. • Keep up to date with developments in NHS finance, research funding and public sector financial management. • Undertake continuing professional development and maintain relevant knowledge and skills. • Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of work. This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026
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Mental Health Act Team Manager | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
Previous applicants need not apply This is an existing post for an experienced and charismatic leader with sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act who will be take on the overall management of a very busy Mental Health Act office and formidable staff. As a team manager you should have an in-depth understanding of the mental health law and its implementation as you are sometime the first post of call for advice from mental health professionals, nearest relatives. Due to challenges faced and the different roles and duties undertaken by the MHAO staff, the role requires someone who is disciplined, well organised and has the ability to engage in difficult conversations. The team has recently adopted a new way of working following the centralisation of the four local offices into one location at the Maudsley hospital. The team comprises one Band 7, two Band 6s, four Band 5s and eight Band 4s covering the newly created functional workstreams responsible for receiving scrutinise patients detentions and consent, co-ordinating mental health tribunal and Associate Managers hearings. You will directly line‑manage team leaders, who in turn manage Band 5/4 coordinators and you will be working alongside the Trust MCA lead and a B7 Service Level Agreement (SLA) support manager. This role demands excellent verbal and written communication skills, as you will regularly engage with service users, carers, professionals, and external agencies, including solicitors and tribunal members. You will also contribute to the day‑to‑day supervision and appraisal of staff, as well as lead on the investigation of complaints and incidents. You will need strong leadership abilities to effectively manage and support a team of experienced Mental Health Act Coordinators. As this is a high‑performing team, you will be expected to maintain a positive, well‑organised environment that supports both staff and the individuals who use our services, along with their carers and nearest relatives. A solid understanding of clinical information systems is essential. You should be confident using databases, diaries, MHA deadline‑tracking systems, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office applications. The ability to interpret data and reports is a key requirement, as you will be responsible for providing each directorate with accurate updates on their compliance with the Mental Health Act. 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. The job description and person specification attached under documentation describes the role in detail. Please note -Previous applicants need not apply This advert closes on Monday 2 Nov 2026
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Estates Contracts, Assurance and Governance Manager | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
The post holder leads on contracts assurance, governance, performance management and compliance within Capital, Estates and Facilities Directorate. The role provides specialist advice to senior managers on estates and facilities contracts performance, risk management and governance frameworks. They will work closely with Technical and operational colleagues to provide meaningful insight from performance data, helping identify variation, drive improvement, and enhance quality of Estates Contracts across the organisation. The postholder will also support contractual performance monitoring, assurance processes, and service development. They will also support the development and monitoring of internal and external KPIs, identify underperformance, support resolution processes, and contribute to continuous improvement across services. The role includes coordinating contract meetings with key service providers, service-level agreements (SLAs), and procurement oversight, with responsibility for ensuring compliance with NHS governance standards The post holder will lead on contracts assurance, governance, performance management and compliance across the Capital Estates and Facilities Directorate. You will work closely with operational, technical and corporate colleagues to provide strategic oversight of contracts performance, compliance monitoring, risk management and assurance frameworks and report to the Senior Manager for Compliance and Technical Assurance. You will: • Lead operational contract management and supplier performance monitoring, ensuring key contractors deliver services in line with contractual requirements and agreed KPIs. • Develop and maintain governance, assurance and reporting frameworks that provide meaningful performance insight and support informed decision-making. • Lead the development of performance dashboards, compliance reports and assurance systems across Estates and Facilities services. • Act as the Directorate lead for assurance reporting relating to PAM, ERIC, PLACE, CQC and statutory compliance requirements. • Provide specialist advice on contract governance, procurement, financial performance, risk management and service improvement. • Lead assurance reviews, compliance audits and supplier performance evaluations, identifying opportunities for service enhancement and operational efficiencies. • Support procurement and tender processes, contract renewals, commercial reviews and strategic planning across the Directorate. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust 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. The Trust 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 our Trust, 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. Lead on operational contract management, ensuring third-party suppliers (e.g., Ascom, maintenance providers, estates contractors) deliver services in line with performance standards. • Responsible for operational contract management of key service providers (e.g., Ascom, maintenance contracts, and digital systems), ensuring high-quality service delivery. • Lead on the development of and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), participate in audits, and promote staff training. • Maintain the contract register and ensure key milestones (renewals, break clauses, KPIs) are tracked and acted upon. • Coordinate routine performance reviews with suppliers against SLAs, capturing actions, risks and improvement plans. • Contribute to directorate planning cycles and strategic decision making by providing expert advice on contract performance, risks and future service requirements • Collate and benchmark pricing where appropriate and escalate commercial risks promptly. • Support preparation of tender documentation and evaluation, working with Procurement; participate as a panel member as required. Please see Job description This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026
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Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician - Surgery | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£38,488 - £46,852 pa inclusive
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly, dynamic, innovative Surgical Pharmacy team dedicated to providing high quality ward based clinical pharmacy services. You can expect to see interesting surgical patient admissions and work on acute surgical wards linked to a Major Trauma Centre. The post-holder will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and high patient turnover. Surgical specialties include General (gastrointestinal), Bariatric, Vascular, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Major Trauma, Elderly surgical rehabilitation and Neurosurgery. We are looking for someone with passion in this area of work in hospital pharmacy. You will be enthusiastic, motivated and a patient focused pharmacy technician. You will work with the Surgical Pharmacy team to help implement, deliver and improve medicines management to surgical areas cross-site. You will need good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a large multi-disciplinary team. We need a friendly, approachable, adaptable individual willing to learn new skills and be committed to their CPD. You must be a registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or undergoing registration. This is a full time post and will be required to participate in the weekend working and late duties as per rota. • To assist in the provision of a high quality patient-focused medicines management service to patients of the Trust. • To help ensure that service provision is flexible and responsive to patient needs. • To support all pharmacists (including pre-registration trainees) in the provision of the service. • To help audit the service against set standards and assist in the review of service provision. • To ensure the safe reuse of patients’ own medicines to optimise cost efficiency. • To ensure the safe storage of medicines stored in patients’ lockable cabinets. • To provide medicines expenditure surveillance to ensure accurate and cost-effective use of medicines in the surgical directorates with the support of a senior surgical pharmacist. • Provide training on medicines management to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff. • To return medicines to pharmacy to reduce wastage and promote cost savings. At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Environmental sustainability Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan. 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. This advert closes on Tuesday 24 Nov 2026
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