Professional Lead for Pharmacy Technician Practice | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£88,250 - £100,355 pro rata
PermanentPart time
Shape the future of Pharmacy Technician practice at one of the UK's leading NHS organisations. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Pharmacy Technician leader to become our first Professional Lead for Pharmacy Technician Practice. This newly created, highly strategic role offers a rare opportunity to influence the future direction of Pharmacy Technician practice across one of the largest and most progressive pharmacy services in the country. As the Trust's senior professional lead for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers, you will drive professional leadership, workforce transformation, advanced practice development and professional governance across acute, specialist, community and system-wide services. You will play a pivotal role in delivering our Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation Strategy, developing innovative models of care and enabling technicians to work to the full extent of their skills and expertise. Working alongside senior pharmacy and organisational leaders, you will champion excellence in patient care, professional practice, education, sustainability and inclusion, while helping to shape the future pharmacy workforce. We are looking for an inspirational registered Pharmacy Technician with significant leadership experience, a passion for developing others and a track record of delivering transformational change. If you are ambitious for the profession and ready to make a national impact, we'd love to hear from you. Reporting to the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, this role provides strategic leadership and professional oversight for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers across Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will lead the development of professional practice, workforce capability and governance, ensuring the profession is equipped to meet future service needs and maximise its contribution to patient care, medicines optimisation and organisational performance. As a senior member of the Pharmacy Directorate Leadership Team, the post holder will influence strategy, service transformation and workforce development across a diverse and complex organisation. Key responsibilities include: • Providing strategic leadership for Pharmacy Technician practice across the Trust. • Leading professional governance, standards and scope of practice development. • Driving workforce transformation and advanced practice development • Developing career pathways, leadership programmes and workforce capability. • Influencing service redesign, innovation and new models of care. • Leading strategic programmes relating to sustainability, inclusion and reducing health inequalities. • Building effective partnerships across the Trust, health system and professional networks. • Representing the Directorate at local, regional and national level. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and most respected NHS organisations in the UK, providing specialist and local services across Guy’s Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Harefield Hospital and community services. Our Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation Directorate is recognised nationally for its commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, education and research. We support a diverse range of acute, specialist and community services and are delivering an ambitious strategy focused on healthcare excellence, operational productivity, population health, workforce development and sustainability. With significant investment in our workforce, digital transformation, technical services and medicines optimisation programmes, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can thrive, develop and make a meaningful difference to patient care. As part of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to influence the future of pharmacy services, work alongside outstanding colleagues and contribute to improving healthcare for the populations we serve. The post holder will provide professional leadership for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers across the Trust and be responsible for the development of safe, effective and innovative professional practice. Responsibilities will include: • Leading the development and implementation of professional standards, governance arrangements and competency frameworks for Pharmacy Technician practice. • Supporting the development of advanced, specialist and extended scope roles, ensuring appropriate training, credentialing and professional oversight. • Working with pharmacy teams and multidisciplinary colleagues to identify opportunities to optimise workforce utilisation and improve patient care. • Providing expert professional advice on Pharmacy Technician practice, professional standards, workforce development and service transformation. • Supporting the delivery of education, training, leadership development and career progression opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Support Workers. • Leading and supporting quality improvement, service development and transformation programmes across pharmacy services. • Promoting a culture of professional accountability, innovation, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice. • Contributing to medicines optimisation, medicines safety, operational productivity and sustainability initiatives across the Directorate. • Developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS organisations, professional bodies and system partners. • Representing the Directorate on relevant Trust, regional and national groups, committees and networks. • Providing direct leadership to designated staff and professional leadership to the wider Pharmacy Technician workforce. This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
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Lead Midwife for Maternity Inpatient Services | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£75,328 - £86,114 p.a. Inclusive of HCA
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior midwifery leader to provide clinical and professional leadership, expert clinical advice and management support to ensure that midwifery care is delivered to the highest standard across Inpatient services at St Thomas Hospital . The main duties and responsibilities of the role are the proactive and visible leadership and management of all resources across key areas of the midwifery service. The Lead Midwife will be responsible for the teams within and the operational management and oversight of all Inpatient areas at St Thomas Hospital. These areas include; Hospital Birth Centre, Maternity Theatres and Enhanced care, Postnatal ward, Transitional Care Unit, Antenatal Ward and the Westminster Private Maternity Suite. The lead midwife will provide direct line management and support to 3 Matrons who oversee each area. Women Services lies within the Evelina London Women's and Children's Clinical Group As the only NHS Trust in London with women’s and specialist children’s services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high-quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. Our directorate provides high quality care to patients across South East London, as well as delivering a range of specialist services both nationally and internationally. We treat approximately 40,000 gynaecology patients, and deliver 6,400 NHS births and 350 private births a year. We have one of the largest NHS IVF units in the UK, which includes our flagship Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis services. Alongside our clinical services, we are integrated with colleagues at Kings College London, delivering a significant programme of research and development. • Leadership and operational management of the specific clinical areas. • Communication with a variety of stakeholders in the service , including service users, vaccination and screening teams, along with primary care and service managers of community estates • Service improvement in the areas within the portfolio to work in line with the maternity strategy and Good to Outstanding Programme • Be responsible for the safety and quality of care provided in the clinical areas • Support , educate and develop the teams within the service This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026
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Associate Clinical Lead Mental Health | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum plus HCAS
ContractFull time
Are you a passionate and experienced mental health professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Join one of England’s top-performing and most inclusive NHS Trusts as our new Associate Clinical Lead – Mental Health as a fixed 1 year term contract. At Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are proud of our commitment to delivering world-class care, supporting our diverse workforce, and leading innovation in healthcare. As part of our Corporate Nursing division, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting mental health services across our Trust. About the Role As Associate Clinical Lead, you will: • Provide expert guidance on mental health legislation including the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act. • Act as a key liaison between hospital teams and mental health services. • Lead and manage RMNs (Bank and Agency), ensuring high-quality, consistent care. • Support staff in assessing mental capacity and making DoLS referrals. • Reduce delays for patients awaiting mental health beds and escalate issues appropriately. • Be a visible clinical leader, supporting staff and advocating for patients. 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 are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed." 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. What We’re Looking For • Registered RMN with post-qualification study. • Extensive experience in acute mental health care and autonomous practice. • Strong knowledge of legal frameworks and safeguarding. • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. • A commitment to professional development and inclusive care. Why Join Us? • Be part of a Trust that values kindness, openness, and development. • Work in a supportive, inclusive environment with award-winning staff wellbeing initiatives. • Access to a wide range of development programmes and flexible working options. • Contribute to innovative projects through CW Innovation and research leadership. This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Groups Lead, Band 8a - Maternity Cover | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£66,274 - £73,496 -
ContractPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist / CBT Therapist to join a high performing and creative management team within Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies (THTT). We are part of East London NHS Foundation Trust which has been named one of the HSJ Top 10 best places to work in healthcare, HSJ Provider Trust of the Year and graded as ‘Outstanding’ by our regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We believe that staff who feel valued by the Trust and are truly engaged in the organisation deliver better outcomes for our patients. This Trust is clinician-led and provides the highest possible level of clinical expertise throughout its services. We have set ourselves the mission to improve the quality of life of all we serve and have embarked on an ambitious Quality Improvement Programme to transform the culture of the Trust to one of continuous improvement, delivered through participation of all staff and with service users, carers and families at the heart of our efforts to improve. The primary purpose of this role is to manage the group service provision within Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies, by ensuring sufficient capacity; managing group waiting lists and reviewing and introducing new clinical group offers. The role would be to lead on the delivery and supervision of group-based interventions across modalities and steps of care, and focus on maintaining clinical effectiveness of groups through face to face and digital platforms. The role would need to ensure that group-based interventions are delivered in a client-oriented and culturally sensitive way. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. • Under the supervision of the Deputy Clinical Lead, to co-ordinate and develop the provision of group-based interventions and digital therapies. This will include waitlist management, being the clinical point of contact and liaising with colleagues to provide appropriate packages of care to Tower Hamlets residents. · Provide specialist clinical supervision (for individual and group-based interventions) in individual and group formats to therapists with varying degrees of experience · Provide line management to a team of HI therapists and PWPs · Provide case management to a team of HI therapists/ PWPs and support them to deliver on performance and recovery targets. · Support the management team to meet key performance indicators · Contribute to service developments and support the interface with other providers including secondary care psychology services. • As directed by the service’s senior management, liaise with colleagues in and outside of THTT to support the roll out of the IAPT expansion target into LTCs. · Provide a clinical service to step 3 clients and to complete a small number of triages. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Children's Specialist Nursing Service Lead | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - London
£66,274 - £73,496 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
Are you an experienced children’s nurse leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and improving services for children and young people with additional and complex health needs? We are looking for a compassionate and inclusive leader to provide senior clinical, professional and operational leadership across our Children’s Community Nursing Service and associated services including Special School Nursing, Paediatric Palliative Care and Child Development Nurse Specialists. This is an exciting opportunity to shape services that make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families. You will lead the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based and child- and family-centred care, while supporting service improvement, workforce development and strong clinical governance. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations, you will help ensure children receive high-quality care in the right place and at the right time. The role combines strategic leadership with operational management offering the opportunity to influence service development, improve outcomes and support staff to thrive. You will champion quality, inclusion and continuous improvement, ensuring services remain responsive to the needs of diverse communities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, who are motivated to improve the experiences of children, young people and families. The post holder will: • Provide visible clinical and professional leadership across community children’s nursing, palliative care, complex care and special school nursing services. • Lead and support nursing and support worker teams, ensuring effective workforce planning, recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, wellbeing, learning and performance management. • Maintain high standards of clinical governance, safeguarding, risk management, incident reporting, complaint management, audit, evidence-based practice and quality improvement. • Oversee operational performance, including activity, access, workforce and financial management, identifying risks and implementing timely actions to support safe and effective services. • Lead the development and improvement of services, pathways and policies to meet the needs of children and families. • Build strong partnerships with children, families, education, social care, acute and specialist services, commissioners and wider stakeholders. • Promote a culture of inclusion, collaboration and continuous learning that supports excellent outcomes for children, young people and families. We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Lead Pharmacy Technician Moorfields Private | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum pro rata including HCAS
ContractFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 6 pharmacy technician to join our Moorfields Private team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Previous ophthalmic pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in providing a pharmacy service within clinical services as well as operational running of pharmacy dispensary services would be essential. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. • The post holder will carry out the role of Lead Pharmacy Technician in Moorfields Private and assist in the provision of high quality, patient focused, safe, effective and efficient Clinical Pharmacy Services for Moorfields Private outpatients, laser, day-case and paediatric patients. • They will act as line manager to Pharmacy Technicians and/or Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and will be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of day-to-day operational activities and medicines management initiatives. They will provide specialist Pharmacy technical input into medicines optimisation contributing towards both operational and strategic developments. • The post holder will oversee and support the training of rotational Pharmacists on aspects relating to the technical and operational tasks within Moorfields Private (MP) Pharmacy and contribute to the education, training and development of the Pharmacy technical workforce. • The post holder will support and work with the Moorfields Private Pharmacy Operations and Development Manager and the Moorfields Private Specialist Pharmacist on service developments and improvements including services provided to the private patients in the Richard Desmond Children’s Eye Centre (RDCEC) to ensure that Pharmacy services meet the needs of the users. • The post holder will be required to act as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) as stated in departmental procedures. What’s in it for You? At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future. You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering: • Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement) • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme • 24/7 independent counselling support • Career-long learning and development opportunities • Excellent transport connections • Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes • Free Pilates classes • Full support and training to develop your skills And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet. Dispensary and Clinical Services 1. To oversee the development of the technical Pharmacy service throughout Moorfields Private (MP) at City Road/Bath Street and the management of the MP Pharmacy dispensary at Bath Street on a day-to-day basis to ensure that a safe and efficient service is provided to patients. 2. To supervise the management and prioritisation of the work processes in the MP pharmacy at Bath Street and to ensure adequate cover is in place at all times to maintain an efficient service, including late shifts and Saturday rotas where applicable. 3. To oversee the supply and distribution of Emergency Resus Medication to all MP wards and clinics. 4. To provide support for other technical staff in developing specific Standard Operational Policies and Procedures for their area of responsibility within the MP Pharmacy in conjunction with Specialist Pharmacists in MP. 5. To ensure adherence to legislation in relation to supply of medicines. 6. To ensure that all processes and procedures relating to Controlled Drugs stored within the MP Pharmacy are adhered to at all times. 7. To contribute to the development of supplementary Patient Information Leaflets and procedural documents relating to the use of unlicensed medicines. 8. To ensure medication safety at all times and that all patients are counselled by appropriately trained members of staff on effective and safe use of their medicine. 9. To ensure that all medication incidents are recorded on the Trust Safeguard system by staff operating in MP Pharmacy and support the MP Pharmacy Operations and Development Manager in the investigation, review and closure of these incidents. 10. To implement initiatives resulting in cost-effective use of resources, resulting in improved patient care, and more efficient service. 11. To provide training to all relevant staff on technical procedures within the MP Pharmacy. 12. To communicate effectively with all MP Pharmacy staff regarding any medicines management or technical Pharmacy service-related matters. 13. To maintain good working knowledge of all ophthalmic pharmaceutical product developments and new products. 14. To provide information and feedback to the Moorfields Private Pharmacy Operations and Development Manager and the Moorfields Private Specialist Pharmacist with regards to operational and clinical service provision and to provide analysis of data that can be used for strategic development of the service. 15. To participate in the development and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the service. 16. To resolve, advise on and respond to patient complaints, emergency and non-routine Dispensary and Technical Pharmacy service situations within MP pharmacy. 17. To respond to all patient related complaints in a professional and prompt manner providing support to staff working within MP Pharmacy, addressing patients personally and responding promptly to all verbal and written complaints, carrying out any necessary investigations, drafting a written response to the patient for review by the Moorfields Private Pharmacy Operations and Development Manager and to implement any immediate actions required to avoid replication of the issues arising. 18. To ensure the correct management of stock in MP Pharmacy and clinical areas within outpatient clinics and at ward level. 19. To act as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Medicines Management Technician as per service requirements and needs. 20. To generate invoices and manage invoice queries for outpatients and/or discharge prescriptions using Compucare system. 21. To collect prescription charges following relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 22. To reconcile the contents of the Pharmacy Card machine with the Finance department staff on a daily basis. 23. To support the implementation of new medicines management strategies and be involved in projects or initiatives that seeks out new opportunities for delivering medicines management across Moorfields Private. 24. To ensure that quality monitoring systems are in place and that these are being used correctly and reported through agreed channels, and that appropriate actions are developed and implemented. 25. To undertake medicines quality management audits, prepare reports and action plans and to raise non-conformance to medicines related standards and support the development and tracking of mitigation plans. 26. To help audit the service against set standards and assist in the review of the service provision within MP Pharmacy. Education and Training 27. To liaise with the Lead Pharmacy Technician for Education & Training to ensure implementation of any E&T programmes for MP Pharmacy Technical staff. 28. To act as an NVQ assessor to support the E&T Lead Pharmacy Technician in the training of Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) and Assistant Technical Officers/apprentices within the MP Pharmacy. 29. Act as a role model and provide educational and training support for new members of staff, e.g. pre-registration Trainee Pharmacists, Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technicians (ACPTs), Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and pharmacy students. 30. Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). 31. To co-ordinate and contribute to the training of other members of the multidisciplinary team within outpatient clinics and at ward level. Staff Management 32. To be responsible for recruitment and selection of dispensary technical staff and assistants. 33. To act as direct line manager to Pharmacy Technicians and other technical staff working within Moorfields Private Pharmacy and to be responsible for their appraisals, sickness absence and performance management and all related procedures for these groups of staff. 34. Assist in the supervision of all aspects of work by junior staff to ensure that procedures are carried out according to local policy and with due regard to the GPhC standards of conduct, ethics and performance. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Lead Specialist Pharmacist, Rheumatology | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - Harrow
Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
PermanentFull time
In this key role, you will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team and be responsible for leading and shaping high-quality clinical pharmacy services in rheumatology across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Rheumatology team, leading on medicines optimisation, high-cost drug management, clinical governance, workforce development, service transformation and patient safety initiatives The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills, be adaptable, and lead a team with strong problem-solving and time management abilities. Applicants must be currently registered with the GPhC as a pharmacist and have completed the clinical pharmacist diploma. An independent prescribing qualification is essential. Development Opportunity This post is advertised as a substantive Band 8b position. However, applications will also be considered from candidates who do not yet meet all the Band 8b criteria but can demonstrate the potential to develop into the role. Candidates appointed through this route will be appointed at Band 8a and will progress to Band 8b upon successful completion of an agreed Rheumatology Lead Pharmacist Competency Framework and formal gateway assessment. Progression will be competency-based and not time-based. The successful candidate will join our Pharmacy team and will lead on the development and delivery of a specialist rheumatology pharmacy service across the Trust, including liaising with primary care colleagues. Provide expert advice on the management and monitoring of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, biosimilars, and other rheumatology therapies. Lead and run pharmacist-led outpatient clinics to monitor treatment efficacy, safety, and patient adherence. Oversee and coordinate pharmaceutical care for Rheumatology inpatients and act as the pharmacy lead for complex and high-risk patients. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, primary care colleagues and homecare providers to optimise patient outcomes. Lead on development and implementation of Rheumatology prescribing pathways, guidelines, SOPs and governance processes. Identify and deliver education and training to pharmacy staff, medical teams, and nursing staff within the specialty. Monitor, manage and report on Rheumatology medicines expenditure and identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost optimisation Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and research initiatives to support innovation and best practice. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in rheumatology medicines and NHS policy 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 Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Principle Clinical Psychologist & Pathway Lead | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Enfield
£72,719 - £83,505 Per annum including HCAS
PermanentFull time
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to the role ofPrinciple Clinical Psychologist & Pathway Lead – Autism & ADHD Neuro Pathway Servicesat part time hours to provide high level managerial oversight and service to all patients and staff within the Neurodiversity team located at Cedar House, within our St. Michael's Community Hospital site. The weekly hours for this role will be agreed at interview. The successful candidate will work as part of the neurodiversity Enfield team for Children 0-6. This is a multidisciplinary team which is designed to provide a needs-led, family-centred approach for children under the age of six with neurodivergent learning needs. Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. The successful applicant may not work in Paediatrics upon completing their apprenticeship should no vacancies be present. The Neuro-development Pathway (NDP) Lead will manage daily operations, planning, and performance of the NDP Team, ensuring service delivery is efficient, evidence-based, and focused on the needs of service users and carers. Collaborating with the Senior Management Team (SMT) and other Team Leaders, the post holder ensures timely treatment by motivated staff, promoting safety and success for children and young people. The role involves building strong community connections, optimizing resources to meet patient needs, and adhering to commissioning priorities from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and stakeholders. The post holder will oversee referral, assessment, and patient allocation processes, working with senior managers, clinical leads, and team members to meet performance targets and implement improvements as necessary. Additionally, the NDP Lead will offer clinical assessment and intervention as required. Reporting to the Service Lead and Head of Service, they will monitor clinical recording systems (Rio) to manage patient flow, assessment bookings, outcomes, and waiting times. This role includes leading weekly huddles, team meetings, and participating in relevant meetings to ensure patient flow is managed and escalated when needed. The post holder will also ensure adherence to the Standard Operational Policy, addressing pathway pressures appropriately. North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system – consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS’s, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches. We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George’s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Take a tour of our hospitalhere A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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MHST Specialist Practitioner/ Team Lead | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - Croydon
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive HCAs (Outer)
PermanentFull time
The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) is an early intervention programme funded by NHS England with the aim of improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people in the community in response to the government’s Green Paper for Young People’s Mental Health. The practitioner in this role will focus on providing day to day clinical oversight and support for the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), alongside senior leadership. · The role will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the MHST, providing high quality, safe and responsive specialist mental health services to children, young people, parents/carers and professionals provided in accordance with Children and Young People’s mental health training principles, in partnership with service users and partner agencies, working as part of a multi-agency system. The post holder may have supervisory responsibility/co-responsibility for EMHP clinicians within the MHST and will also work as part of a senior’s team, supporting the Team Leaders and Clinical Service Leads with the new pathway. The post is currently being recruited to within the existing service structure. The service may be subject to a future procurement process, and any subsequent changes will be managed in accordance with NHS employment policies and relevant legislation. As the MHST Specialist Practitioner/ Team Lead, you are responsible for leading a small team of Education mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) and CAMHS practitioners as well as playing an important role in managing the delivery of the three functions of the MHST: · Delivering evidence-based interventions for mild to moderate mental health issues · Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing · Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services to help children and young people get the right support and stay in education. Croydon MHST is a friendly and supportive team who have developed a close partnership with local schools in providing low intensity interventions, creating workshops and groups and adapting services to meet the needs of schools, young people and families in Croydon in line with CYP-IAPT principles. Key Responsibilities: Clinical and Client Care • Enhance accessibility to mental health services for children and young people in Croydon schools. • To provide specialist psychosocial assessments, formulations and interventions for clients in the MHST team. • Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices about the intervention. • To support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and their families in the self-management of presenting difficulties. • To work in partnership with families to provide culturally appropriate psychological interventions with carers or families of referred clients when required. • To assess and monitor risk and draw up appropriate risk management plans. • To act as care co-ordinator sharing responsibility for the oversight of cases within the MHST that require step up to Specialist CAMHS. • Provide support for EWP’s and others in using CYP IAPT compliant routine outcome measures. • Ensure clear objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with EWP’s on a regular basis as part of their continuing professional development. • To develop and help deliver workshops, groups for children and young people in schools. • To provide consultation and where appropriate training to other professionals in schools who come into contact with children, young people and their families/carers referred with moderate, complex and severe mental health problems Contributing to team or service clinical functioning • To contribute to the effective working of the team or service and to a psychologically informed framework for the service. • To contribute to the team or service’s delivery of accessible and acceptable services to diverse local communities. • To be proactive in challenging discrimination and support the development of culturally competent services. • To advise other members of the service on specialist psychological care of clients. • To liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals concerned with clients in order to develop and review care plans. • To utilise theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members. • To work in partnership with schools and colleges to develop and deliver activities related to their whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. • Contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. Policy and service development • To implement policies and procedures in own area of work, and to propose improvements or beneficial changes. • To contribute to service development through undertaking and participating in appropriate projects related to the MHST Team. • To contribute to the consultation and engagement of service users in planning and delivering services which meet the needs of local communities. Care or management of resources • To take care of, and use carefully, the Trust’s equipment and physical resources. • To ensure that the post-holder has sufficient resources by estimating future needs and requesting or ordering supplies as needed. Management and supervision • To support the (trainee) EWP’s in the assessment and formulation of cases suitable for the Guided Self Help interventions. • To provide clinical supervision to EWPs and/or Band 6 CAMHS practitioners working within school settings. • To contribute to the recruitment of EWPs and training. • Attend MHST senior management meetings and contribute to service development. • Manage relationships with stakeholders, including school senior mental health leads and head teachers. • Management and oversight of the team’s clinical casework, including referrals and allocation. • Management and oversight of the team’s whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Teaching and Training • To undertake teaching and training within the MHST. • To develop and deliver training for schools, universal and targeted services. • To contribute to the development of the knowledge and skills base within the MHST service by maintaining an active awareness of current developments and by implementing knowledge gained in training to practice. • To disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles. Record-keeping and Information Governance • To ensure that all information generated by own work is recorded as required by Trust policies and local procedures. • To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry. Research and development • To initiate, undertake, support and supervise regular complex service evaluation and audits • To initiate and carry out appropriate research where appropriate. • To initiate and implement the development of outcome measurement and assessment and assist other staff in the implementation of same. Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development • To receive regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior clinician according to Professional and Trust guidelines. • To ensure own Continuing Professional Development in line with professional and Trust Personal Development Plan requirements and professional ‘Standards for Continuing Professional Development’. • To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current developments in professional and clinical practice and of relevant legislation and policies. • To comply with the trust and professional ‘Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics’ and ‘Standards of Proficiency’, and ensure professional development in line with these. • To adhere to Professional Practice Guidelines and Trust policies and procedures. General • To travel to as appropriate and across the Trust when required. • To be aware of risk relating to aggressive and challenging behaviour amongst the client group, and follow trust policies relating to its management. • To respond appropriately and professionally to emotionally distressing situations and to support others involved in such situations. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Lead Pharmacist – Cancer Services | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
st georges nhs trust - London
£66,274 - £73,496 Per annum pro rata inclusive of HCAS (inner London)
PermanentFull time
This is an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced, high calibre pharmacist looking to further advance their career and develop leadership, clinical and prescribing skills within Cancer services at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a ‘can do’ positive attitude. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior pharmacist to make a difference and ensure the best outcomes for our cancer patients. The post holder will work to ensure the continued provision and development of high quality, comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to patients as well as influence senior managers and clinicians within the Cancer Division. We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further. The Pharmacy Service at St George’s is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 300 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education. • Act as a Senior Pharmacist for Cancer Services. • Deputise for the Team Leader and represent the team within the organisation and across interface boundaries. • Work as an expert pharmacist for cancer services, contributing to advanced decision making. • In conjunction with the Team Leader, manage and implement services designed to improve the pharmaceutical care to patients and extend the boundaries of clinical practice. • Identify and support the facilitation of CIPs within the relevant directorate and participate in financial reporting and drug budget management. • Progress service improvement initiatives through multi-disciplinary working to ensure safe and timely provision of medicines. • To participate in clinical audit, research, risk management and clinical guideline development. The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. They should possess a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent and have the relevant hospital pharmacy experience. Experience of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team is essential. The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George’s University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams. St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4’s ‘24 Hours in A&E’ programme. *****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role***** This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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