Senior Pharmacy Assistant (Dispensary) | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Isleworth
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum incl. HCAS
PermanentFull time
Senior Dispensary Pharmacy Assistant - Band 3 West Middlesex University Hospital Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust (West Middlesex Site) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacy Dispensary Assistant to join the Pharmacy Department Team at Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust l (West Middlesex Site). We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Assistant who is willing to work within a supportive Pharmacy team keen to develop the pharmacy services. The post holder must possess excellent interpersonal, problem solving and time management skills and able to work with a wide range of professionals. The successful candidate will be based in the Dispensary and will be required to work weekends and bank holidays. Previous experience of working in a pharmacy hospital is essential. • To manage stock control and be a super user for the Rowa • Training rotational assistants and other grades of staffing • Dispense medication in the Inpatient and Outpatient dispensary Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. STOCK & INVENTORY • Stock control management including putting stock away received from stores, rotating stock/checking expiries where relevant and performing stock control counts. • Ensure dispensary areas are sufficiently stocked with all sundries (leaflets, cards, bottles, bags). • Sort, count, compile and, where relevant, dispose of unsuitable medication returns. • Carry out daily monitoring of fridge and dispensary temperatures. • To release and order stock from Stores. • To be a ROWA Super user and provide training where required. • To monitor all “to follows” drugs • General housekeeping of ROWA. • Adjust stock/expired stock investigations. For more information please see the attached job description. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£38,488 - £46,852 pa inclusive
PermanentFull time
If you’re a GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician who thrives in a fast paced clinical environment and enjoys contributing to real time clinical decision making, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician (MMPT) to join our expanding clinical pharmacy team within one of the UK’s leading NHS Trusts. This role is based across St Mary’s Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, where you will play a key role in delivering high quality clinical pharmacy services at the frontline of patient care. You will work closely with Emergency Medicine, Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Elderly Medicine wards, supporting medicines optimisation and safe use of medicines in a demanding and rewarding clinical setting. As part of a forward thinking, multidisciplinary team (MDT), you will collaborate with pharmacists, doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and other allied health professionals to ensure the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. You will have a strong focus on patient education, medicines adherence, discharge planning and service development initiatives, helping to improve patient outcomes and overall hospital journeys. Please note: Interviews for this position are expected to take place on 07 october 2026. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted with further details closer to the date. • Supporting medicines reconciliation on admission • Conducting patient consultations and adherence assessment • Educating patients and staff on medicines optimisation and safe practice • Acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff and trainee pharmacy technicians • Participating in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiative We are proud to have one of the largest pharmacy departments in the UK, with approximately 300 pharmacy professionals working across our three London sites: St Mary’s, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and developmental working environment where staff are encouraged to reach their full potential. In return, we offer: •Experience in delivering medicines management services within acute and high demand clinical environments •Access to comprehensive in house training and relevant external education •Ongoing career development through mentorship, structured appraisals and personalised development plans •A thorough induction programme and continuous professional development •A friendly, collaborative and supportive team culture •Excellent support from experienced pharmacy and clinical leadership 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 Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Isleworth
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum incl. HCAS
PermanentFull time
Previous applicants need not reapply. Job summary Job title Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Band 3 Division Clinical Support Division Responsible to Section/Team Leader Accountable to Principal Technician, Procurement and Distribution Type of contract Permanent Hours per week 37.5 Location West Middlesex University Hospital Pharmacy Assistants may work in all sectors of the hospital pharmacy, invariably on rotation according to the needs of the pharmacy service. Duties include technical tasks according to relevant NVQ accreditation as well as housekeeping and other non-technical activities. Pharmacy Assistants work under the direction of section/team leaders or pharmacists in accordance with all written procedures. Pharmacy Assistants support other pharmacy staff in provision of pharmacy services and assist with limited training of relevant staff. Some sections of this job description may be more relevant than others for some individuals. Pharmacy Assistants must complete an NVQ2 in pharmacy services (if not already held) within a specified timescale. This is a rotational role in stores and distribution and will include dispensary training to allow the successful candidate to complete logs and validations for weekend working. Key responsibilities Senior Stores assistant duties To manage stock control and be a super user for the Rowa Training rotational assistants and other grades of staffing Participate in rotational duties including dispensing medication in the Inpatient dispensary Ensuring the efficient running of stores according to workload Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring. If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Roles and responsibilities 1. STORES AND DISTRIBUTION Print off or fill stock requisitions for other pharmacy locations or wards/clinical areas of the hospital/outside units. To be able to prioritise, organise and plan daily workload to meet service requirements and acting as team lead to ensure work is completed on the distribution and good receipt areas equitably Participate in the topping up of stock drugs to wards and other clinical areas against a predefined stock list. Providing feedback to ward pharmacist / MMT staff on ward stock including areas of overstock or increased need. Issue stock items to wards/clinical areas via the pharmacy computer system. Perform repetitive lifting of pharmaceutical products and transport boxes according to Health & Safety principles. Unpack, check, count, handle, book in and put away deliveries received into the pharmacy store in an accurate manner. Match deliveries received against paperwork and query any discrepancies (with the supplier or pharmacy procurement staff where relevant). Assist with stock control including expiry date checking on a regular basis Daily stock checks completed - and discrepancies are investigated, stock rotation and returns accurately. Empty returned ward boxes and return stock (via the pharmacy computer system) or dispose of unsuitable pharmaceuticals where relevant and according to procedure. Ensure all pharmaceutical products are stored securely and meet safe custody requirements. Assist in monitoring of all aspects of stores where necessary (including cold store temperatures). File all records appropriately and according to procedure. To assist and maintain procedures and contribute to the development of the service Escalate any medicines shortage issues on the wards or in stores, to the appropriate person. Monitor and investigate discrepancies. Maintain major incident box stock including expiries and change to contents when instructed Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Job Description Jan 2025 Page 15 General housekeeping and troubleshooting of ROWA For medical gas cylinders perform a physical count and report this to the purchasing office for the 2 medical gas cylinder stores on site 2. DISPENSARY Ensure dispensary areas are kept clean and tidy and shelves/other relevant areas are cleaned according to the department schedule. Ensure dispensary areas are sufficiently stocked with all sundries (leaflets, cards, bottles, bags). Filing prescriptions and other paperwork and archiving as required. Undertake labelling and dispensing duties according to procedure. Perform all necessary logging in of inpatient and discharge prescriptions and record logging out times for relevant parts of the dispensing process using Patient Tracker System. Assist in ensuring dispensary workload is managed in order, or according to priority using the Patient Tracker System. Hand out and dispense prescriptions where necessary according to procedure. Answer the telephone promptly and courteously, referring relevant calls efficiently where necessary. To have a working knowledge of all relevant pharmacy systems: JAC, TMS (Patient Tracking System) and Cerner. Dispense in the Inpatient Dispensary. General housekeeping and troubleshooting of ROWA Carry out monitoring and recording of dispensary fridge and ambient temperatures Stock control management including putting stock away received from stores, rotating stock/checking expiries where relevant and performing stock control counts. Sort, count, compile and, where relevant, dispose of unsuitable medication returns. Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Job Description Jan 2025 Page 16 3. OTHER Participation in weekend/Bank Holiday and other department rotas in accordance with the needs of the service. Participation in annual appraisals/PDP and performance review initiatives of the Trust. Undertake all statutory and mandatory training and relevant updates in accordance with Trust requirements. Participation in other training initiatives to meet individual and departmental requirements relevant to the post and the pharmacy service. Complies with all other departmental and Trust policies. Undertakes any other duties required by the section/team leaders, principal pharmacists or the Chief Pharmacist This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Senior Theatre Practitioner | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
Senior Theatre Practitioner Band 6 University College London Hospitals at Westmoreland Street University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major Teaching Hospital and Research Centre with state of the art facilities. We Currently have a vacancy within the Surgical Specialties Division. We require a dynamic and motivated Scrub Practitioner with at least 4 years’ experience at Band 5. Working as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub Operating Department Practitioner you will be required to function effectively as a member of the perioperative team to ensure the provision and development of an efficient and high quality surgical service. You will need to deliver a holistic care package which is current, evidence based and effective. You will also have a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, and be able to contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department. We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programmes. The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be currently registered as a practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. They will also be able to demonstrate experience as a scrub practitioner in Urology. We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, car leasing scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few… for more information on our staff benefits please see attached poster. We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* *UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most 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 28 Sep 2026
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Senior Clinical Fellow in Burns | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£45,715 - £69,976 per annum
ContractFull time
The successful candidates will work within the Burns Unit and be involved in both elective and emergency work. This is an un-banded post and will cover weekday activities within the burns service. This will be the first time that a Burns Fellowship is offered at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and the role will include working within a busy, dynamic, and friendly department and the fellow will be exposed to a wide variety of burns cases and their on -going reconstructive management. We encourage a learning environment, with regular MDT and departmental meetings. We will expect and encourage your involvement in audit, research and teaching and the successful candidate will present and publish such work as carried out in the Unit. This is not a training post and does not have specific Royal College or Postgraduate approval. This post would suit a senior plastics / burns trainee who would like to gain further experience in this specialist field. We would welcome applicants from the UK or overseas. FRCS (Plastics) is essential at time of starting fellowship This role will involve the supervised management of burns and plastic surgery patients in both outpatient clinics and operating theatre settings, providing specialist assessment and treatment as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will receive training in the use of laser therapy for the management of burn scars and will be responsible for presenting cases at weekly MDT meetings. Additional duties include conducting ward rounds to review inpatients and support their ongoing care, contributing to burns surgery research studies, and providing teaching, education, and support to members of the burns team. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. This role will involve the supervised management of burns and plastic surgery patients in both outpatient clinics and operating theatre settings, providing specialist assessment and treatment as part of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will receive training in the use of laser therapy for the management of burn scars and will be responsible for presenting cases at weekly MDT meetings. Additional duties include conducting ward rounds to review inpatients and support their ongoing care, contributing to burns surgery research studies, and providing teaching, education, and support to members of the burns team. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Brent UCR Senior Physiotherapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Brent
£45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in your community?Join our Brent Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality care in people’s homes. As a Senior Physiotherapist within our fast-paced service, you will provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to individuals who may otherwise require hospital admission. Working directly with patients in their own environment, you will support recovery, promote independence and help them remain safely within their community. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team responding rapidly to changing patient needs and delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Working closely with health, social care and community colleagues, you will contribute to integrated care plans and positive patient outcomes. We welcome applications from physiotherapists who enjoy working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team and are passionate about delivering exceptional community-based care. Join Brent UCR and help people stay well, independent and connected to their community. As a Senior Physiotherapist within the Brent UCR team, you will deliver high-quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation across community settings, including patients' homes, care homes and residential facilities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support admission avoidance, facilitate timely hospital discharge and promote independence and recovery. Key responsibilities include: • Delivering holistic assessments and evidence-based physiotherapy interventions tailored to individual needs. • Prescribing and advising on equipment and adaptations to support safe and effective care at home. • Contributing to care planning, risk assessment and clinical decision-making. • Supporting, supervising and developing junior colleagues and students. • Building effective partnerships with patients, carers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues. • Contributing to a flexible, responsive and person-centred service that meets the needs of the local community. 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. Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values -Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment,alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Sycamore Ward | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Whipps Cross University Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in Syringa Ward at Whipps Cross. This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers or those new to care. Individuals that are new to care will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as: • Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs) • Assisting with personal care and mobility • Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs • Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening) • Simple wound dressings • Strong team working and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients. An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients. The post holder will work withinSycamore Ward which is an Elderly Medical Ward and a dementia-friendly ward. The ward has a 24 hour responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to 27 patients. Sycamore Ward prides itself on delivering excellent patient-centred care and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team Barts Health has a diverse and busy service that may require staff to be flexible in their working. The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work which may include nights and weekends. The post holder will be an integral part of a team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the ward manager. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority. This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates willbe requiredto complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass will they be invited to a formal interview. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. 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 knowledgerequired. This advert closes on Friday 2 Oct 2026
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Band 6 Senior Staff SCRUB Nurse - East Wing Cardiac Theatres
NHS Jobs - London
£47,951 to £56,863 a year
PermanentFull time
Independently manage a group of patients within the specialty whilst working as part of the multidisciplinary team, delivering individualised and personalised direct patient care. Demonstrate appropriate practice and specialist advice in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products. Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the speciality. To interpret information and take appropriate action and to lead others to do the same. Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines. To provide guidance, leadership and support to staff in monitoring the planning, delivery and evaluation of individualised care. Is accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC/HCPC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence. Ensure safe and effective care for complex patients requiring advanced clinical skills, and responsible for carrying out specialist nursing procedures to area. Ensure that sensitive patient records are stored appropriately. Ensure staff take precautions to minimise the risk of cross infection in relation to the safe disposal of body fluids including blood. To be an effective communicator with patients/carers/families regarding disease treatment and management. Facilitate a high quality, cost effective specialist service through monitoring and audit and other quality initiatives agreed by the Trust. Identify and intervene where circumstances contribute to an unsafe environment for patients and staff. To bring instances to the attention of the Sister/Charge Nurse for the area. Ensure that the learning environment and specialist training is appropriate for both pre and post registration learners and participate in the development of appropriate programmes. Contribute in the Trusts clinical supervision programme for staff. To assist the Sister/Charge Nurse in developing a culture that is challenging, rewarding, stimulating, compassionate and supportive. To act as mentor/assessor to unqualified staff and to provide advice, education and support to a team of nurses. Utilise research findings in the delivery of specialist patient care, developing new ways of working and to disseminate relevant information to staff. Provide a leadership role model and demonstrate specialist knowledge and high standards of clinical practice and provide support or advice when necessary. Maintain accurate records of the clinical service and ensuring that confidentiality of information is adhered to. Organise own work and manage own caseload and practice, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self and other staff members. Take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture. To create an environment that fosters good communication between patient and health care professionals, that meets individuals needs.
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Senior Integration Specialist | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - Harrow
£63,665 - £70,887 pa inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS ROLE. A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the Digital Services Systems Development department for a Senior Systems Integration Specialist. The post holder will design, develop and maintain interfaces using Intersystems Health Connect integration engine. You will have strong technical skills with experience of relational database management, HL7, Webservices/XML. Having skills in AWS and GitLab would also be advantageous. You will not necessarily have worked within the NHS and may have gained experience elsewhere. An adept facilitator and articulate communicator, you will liaise with suppliers to deliver data integration across the Trust. Working closely with colleagues in Operations, IT and other Trust counterparts, you will be required to investigate underlying data integrity issues limiting Trust operational objectives and have proven problem solving skills that deliver solutions. Alongside these requirements you will advise on strategic technical developments to help support operational and clinical areas and work closely with system administrators to deliver the Trusts IM&T strategy. Previous applicants need not apply. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS ROLE. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the TIE, an IT system that is critical to the delivery of patient care in all areas of the Trust, is managed in a way that is fully compliant with Trust IM & T Policies and National Information Governance Toolkit Standards. All system integration, managed through the TIE, must follow industry standard processes to ensure the quality of the data and the system availability is not compromised. In supporting the TIE, the post holder will ensure that: · Policies and procedures are documented, followed and a schedule of regular review is planned and undertaken · Actual and potential security incidents are appropriately reported · Data quality incidents are appropriately investigated · Associated action plans are completed in a timely manner, meeting required specifications · The system maintains high availability and all system interruption is recorded. The post holder will be responsible for providing Subject Matter Expertise as the technical lead for the Data Migration and Interfacing elements of Trust projects. This will include ensuring the completion and sign off of data mapping, data transformation and testing of the migration. The post holder may be required to develop IT system software, web services and websites and must maintain a good knowledge of industry standards and technology. 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. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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Senior Staff Nurse - Emergency Department | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£47,951 - £56,863 pa Inclusive
PermanentFull time
Calling all A&E superstar nurses come and join our phenomenal dedicated teams at St Mary's Hospital Paddington! We are recruiting nurses with Emergency department experience who want to further their career in a fast paced, lively and renowned department. We are avid supporters of our whole nursing team and recognise the contribution, motivation and competencies that our Band 6 team bring to every shift. We also support individuals to improve and develop their leadership and management skills, encouraging them to be fully rounded nurses who bring a large range of skills to our patients’ bedsides from a broad portfolio of experience. We encourage internal rotations based solely on individual aspirations as well as supporting staff through every step of their emergency care career pathway. We see the importance in providing the highest standard of care to our patients and therefore encourage our team to take up the opportunities of learning advanced skills, completing the Advanced Life Support course, as well as the Trauma Nursing Core course and our Emergency Capital Nurse course accredited by King’s College London. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in all areas of the department, supported by the band 7 team. • Carry out planned care for a group of patients without supervision • Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care • Assist and advise staff, both registered and unregistered in the delivery of patient care • Maintain accurate clinical observations of the patient and act accordingly. Management Responsibilities • Plan, organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet patient needs. Manage effective flows of patients within Emergency Services to meet NHS targets • Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment • Demonstrate an awareness of the economical use of resources and contribute to the overall control of the ward or departmental budge Teaching and health education • Assess the needs of patients, relatives and carers and provide them with information as requested • Assist in the teaching and development of nursing assistants, students and junior staff, helping them to achieve their learning outcomes • Act as a role model and mentor to nursing assistants, pre-registration students nurses undertaking supervised practice and return to nursing programmes, and junior nurse 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. 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 6 Oct 2026
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