Senior Occupational Therapist
NHS Jobs - Harlesden
£45,953 to £54,254 a year
PermanentFull time
OT in CNWL is very fortunate in having a long-established professional structure and this includes an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. Personal and professional development is a high priority for the profession and is underpinned by our OT R&D strategy, R&D specialist groups and OT clinical networks. This enables us to invest in the development of our staff by providing excellent internal training as well as commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision. This ensures all our OTs reach their full potential at every stage of their career. Our commitment to research, audit and EBP is made possible by our strong links with local universities. We actively support the next generation of OTs through apprenticeships, student placements and the promotion of the profession as a career in schools. We are proud of the diversity in our workforce but have invested time in supporting and developing this further through our BAME OT group. Have a look at this video which was developed from the BAME OT Network and provides further information with what to expect when working as an OT with CNWL, and the support which is offered: https://vimeo.com/471449677/8b5ca18b37
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Senior Occupational Therapist
NHS Jobs - Kingsbury
£45,953 to £54,254 a year
ContractFull time
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info. 1CLINICAL 1.1 To provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate, evidence based assessments for service users within the team to establish and meet their occupational needs. 1.2 To select and use validated standardised assessment tools and routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments. 1.3 To apply clinical knowledge and expertise to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in a groups which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trusts research and development strategy. 1.4 To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work. 1.5 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientated towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing social values. 1.6 To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of occupational therapy therapeutic interventions against clear aims and objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals. 1.7 To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of cognitive impairment and mental illness in order to provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment. 1.8 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientated towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing social roles and values. 1.9 To lead on the promotion of assistive technologies and telecare within the Brent Memory Service. 1.10 To determine the impact of mental and physical health conditions on service users functional ability and undertake assessment/ make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment /aids and adaptations. 1.11 To follow local protocol and obtain recommended equipment and/or liaise with local providers of equipment to ensure provision as appropriate. 1.12 To provide comprehensive generic and OT specific assessments for clients living in the community using appropriate, evidence based, assessment tools as part of the BMS. 1.13 To be aware of medication issues in line with the CNWL OT medication management guidelines. 1.14 To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines. 1.15 To communicate with, and where appropriate joint work with, the multidisciplinary team, informal carers and people from external agencies involved in the care and support of clients on their caseload. 1.16 For practitioners to be aware of and sensitive to the safeguarding needs of children and vulnerable adults in their work, and knowledgeable both about potential indicators of abuse or neglect and about what to do if they had concerns about a childs or adults welfare. 1.17 To identify carers needs in line with CNWL policy and national requirements 1.18 To provide OT consultation to other professionals within the team 1.19 To complete the HONOS screening clustering tool and implement subsequent OT identified care package. 1.20 To be responsible for the effective use of physical resources and supplies. 1.21 To assist with routine administration and liaise with the Memory Service manager in ordering equipment and materials. 1.22 To contribute, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to the operational design and delivery of team objectives. 1.23 To participate in the implementation of annual OT Research and Development Objectives. 1.24 To adhere to policies and guidance required by CNWL directorate and occupational therapy department and professional lead 2 Communication 2.1 To demonstrate excellent communication skills and form positive therapeutic relationships using warmth and empathy and enable service user empowerment. 2.2 To ensure that up to date accurate, informative records of clinical assessments and interventions (paper/electronic records) are written and maintained in the service users notes. 2.3 To provide timely comprehensive occupational therapy reports on service users assessments and treatments. 2.4 To ensure all written OT notes, assessments and reports comply with the CNWL Trustwide and occupational therapy service standards and policies- including e-MOHO recording. 2.5 To establish and maintain effective communication networks with service users, carers and other professional and agencies in order to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to client care. 2.6 To provide and receive highly complex/sensitive, condition related or distressing/unwelcome information to service users and carers demonstrating empathy and reassurance. 2.7 To demonstrate skills and resourcefulness in communication when barriers to understanding are present, including utilising interpreters. 2.8 To support the Memory Service manager and local Head Occupational Therapist in agreed team management and professional matters. 2.9 To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior staff, support staff and students as appropriate within the BMS. 2.10 To work with local services to ensure that local and national targets are met, ensuring Occupational Therapy input into service developments. 2.11 To develop and maintain knowledge of statutory and voluntary organisations relevant to the needs of the patients and to establish and maintain contact with those agencies having particular relevance to the teams work. 2.12 To promote the role of OT within the team, representing an OT clinical perspective in all clinical meetings. 2.13 To contribute to ongoing service reviews and audits in order to develop a service that is patient centred, evidence based and needs led. 3 LEADERSHIP, SUPERVISION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3.1 To apply skills and knowledge to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice as an occupational therapist. This is a requirement of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). 3.2 To maintain professional registration through the HCPC. 3.3 To keep abreast of changing clinical practice and to undertake activities of Continuous Professional Development including identifying own learning needs and recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. 3.4 To participate in local and Trust wide OT service activities that promote and contribute to the building of knowledge and evidence base for the benefit of the professional body of occupational therapy, e.g. Link forums, R&D clinical sub groups, etc. 3.5 To participate in training and education of multidisciplinary students as required 3.6 To provide regular and qualitative supervision and appraisal for junior staff, ensuring that areas of concern are brought to the attention of the Head Occupational Therapist and Memory Service manager as appropriate. 3.7 To actively participate in clinical and managerial supervision. 3.8 To participate in performance objective setting/appraisal and develop a professional development plan. 3.9 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students for a minimum of 15 weeks per year (students on practice placement) or as directed by the Trusts Professional lead for Occupational Therapy. 3.10 To act as a practice placement educator for OT students, attending all relevant meetings and liaising with universities as appropriate
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Senior Science Technician
Teaching Vacancies - Wembley, Middlesex
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking to appoint a proactive and highly organised Senior Science Technician to support the effective delivery of practical Science across KS3 to KS5, with particular expertise in Chemistry. As a Senior Science Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the Science department by preparing practical equipment, materials and resources, ensuring laboratories are well organised and maintained, and enabling practical work to be carried out safely and effectively. You will support the day-to-day organisation of the Science preparation areas and laboratories, including stock control, ordering, equipment maintenance, chemical storage, and health and safety procedures, in line with CLEAPSS guidance and school policies. Working closely with teaching staff and the technician team, you will help to support engaging, high-quality practical Science across the curriculum. What the school offers its staff You will join an energetic school which strives to ensure that all students enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. In return we will offer: • motivated, enthusiastic and ambitious students • friendly and supportive staff • well-resourced facilities with newly refurbished classrooms • a professionally stimulating and collaborative working environment • a commitment to professional development Commitment to safeguarding Preston Manor School and its staff are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure procedure at the Enhanced level. It is an offence for any person barred from working with children to apply for this post. The School’s Application Form will only be accepted from candidates who have completed this form in full. CV’s will not be accepted as a substitute.
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Senior Staff Nurse
NHS Jobs - London
£47,951 to £56,863 a year
PermanentFull time
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.
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Senior Wellbeing Practitioner
NHS Jobs - Welling, Kent
£44,485 to £52,521 a year
PermanentFull time
SWP TRAINEE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES This is a training role within the CYP-PT programme. The SWP training is for qualified CWPs and EMHPs who have undertaken the respective Graduate or Postgraduate Certificate/ Diploma. The programme aims to extend the clinical skillset of CWPs and EMHPs by providing specialist training in a broader range of presentations as well as supervisor training for low-intensity interventions. SWPs will be responsible for: Fulfilling the course requirement (see course brochure) Working within the governance frameworks of the organisation, including, but not limited to: Clinical Governance, Confidentiality, Data Protection, Health and Safety, and use of IT Informing their supervisor/line manager and university of any university absence Being present in their site on non-university days and use site leave allowances as agreed with their site. Application Process This is a dual application process. In addition to applying for this position with us, you must also complete a KCL application for the Course Team to review. The Course Team will liaise with us on whether you meet the academic requirements for the course during the recruitment process. You will only be offered a KCL training place if you are successful in securing this post and you meet the university training requirements (such as academic background, relevant experience, visa approval). University applications close on Wednesday 25th November 2026 at 23.59 pm. However, it is strongly advised to submit an early application to prevent the delay of a decision. Applications take approximately 4-6 weeks to assess. Teaching will begin on Monday 29th January 2027 at KCL, Denmark Hill Campus. Please read the application guidance and course brochure included for full information and instructions on how to apply and what to include in your application. KCL CYP-PT Senior Wellbeing Practitioner PGDip (SWP) Jan 2027- KCL Programme Brochure.pdf KCL CYP-PT Senior Wellbeing Practitioner PGDip (SWP) Jan 2027 - Application Guidance.pdf
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Senior Media Officer
NHS Jobs - London
from £34,083 a year
PermanentFull time
Support the delivery of the organisations media relations strategy, helping to engage journalists in a timely and targeted way. This includes by delivering both proactive and reactive media activity, such as press releases, media statements, responding to media enquiries, handling broadcast requests, drafting comment pieces, and preparing lines to take. Support horizon scanning to identify emerging issues, opportunities and potential risks and contribute to plans for media engagement that can enhance the organisations profiling and advocacy work. Prepare clear and timely media advice and briefings for senior colleagues and spokespeople, escalating risks, and issues to more senior colleagues, as required. This includes preparing briefings and other materials ahead of media interviews. Support the organisation to maintain strong relationships with journalists across national and trade media, as well as press office contacts at government departments, Arms Length Bodies, think tanks, membership organisations, and patient charities. Contribute to the development of clear and consistent external facing lines by gathering, drafting and refining media materials and working with colleagues to interpret member intelligence, data insights and policy information accurately. Support media monitoring and evaluation activity, as required. Serve as communications lead for some of the organisations key work programmes, campaigns and policy topics as part of the departments account management model. Participate in the press office on-call rota so that the organisation can provide a 24/7 service to the media, members and senior colleagues. Support the development and delivery of the organisations communications agency, HealthCommsPlus. This could include providing specialist media / communications support, client account management and other commercially oriented activities, subject to business need. Assist with administrative and operational support in the department, as required. This could include supporting the director of communications with diary management, booking travel and accommodation, processing purchase orders and invoices, formalising minutes and action logs, preparing internal papers, supporting the onboarding and induction of new starters and providing logistical support at away days and other departmental events.
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Rotational Senior Pharmacist
NHS Jobs - London
£58,133 to £65,261 a year
PermanentFull time
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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Senior Support Worker
NHS Jobs - Hackney
£34,186 to £37,389 a year
PermanentFull time
Please see attached detailed job description and person specification outlining key skills, experience and knowledge for this role.
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Senior School Nurse
NHS Jobs - London
£45,750 to £49,056 a year
PermanentFull time
To develop, implement and evaluate a comprehensive school health service that is aimed to continuously improve standards of health and social care for the school aged population; and the facilitation of collaborative and multi-professional working across professional and organisational boundaries in partnership with key statutory and voluntary organisations. This will be achieved through leadership and clinical excellence for our staff and involvement, self-care and personalisation for our service users; taking into account corporate and directorate objectives within the clinical governance framework which underpins the National Service Framework and Healthy Child Programme. Job Summary The post holder will be professionally responsible and accountable for the assessment of health needs, planning and evaluation of the school health service delivery, for both individuals and groups within a defined school age population delegating casework to team members as required. They will work in partnership with schools, parents/carers and other agencies to achieve the best health outcomes for children and young people. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Deliver holistic health assessments and care plans for children and young people. Develop and maintain multi-agency partnerships at school and borough levels. Mentor and support the development of pre-registration and SCPHN postgraduate students. Lead service delivery initiatives, including drop-in sessions and allocation meetings. Promote and increase the visibility of school health services in local communities. Participate in safeguarding processes, multi-agency case conferences, and Early Help strategies. Support training programmes for schools regarding medical needs and public health initiatives. Maintain accurate electronic records using the RiO system and contribute to audit and governance activities. Engage with the ChatHealth text messaging service and other digital platforms to support accessibility. As the key health worker, the school nurse will promote the health and well being of the school-aged child so as to enable each child to reach his/her full potential in line with Newhams inclusive education policy. This will help to minimise effects of social, cultural and racial inequality. The post holder will be required to develop a specialist role in areas of school nursing practice in line with service requirements and their personal development plan. Key Tasks and Accountabilities: Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time. To undertake all responsibilities listed below: 1. Provide a service to a caseload of children as the named school nurse in appropriate settings such as school, clinic, home, youth clubs, special educational units and other educational establishments. 2. Identify and work in partnership to provide a service to vulnerable and socially excluded children who may or may not be attending school. 3. Work collaboratively within the community hubs, in partnership with children, young people, parents / carers and other agencies, e.g. education, social services, other healthcare workers and the voluntary sector to meet the needs of children and young people. 4. Complete a targeted school entry health assessment for children entering a school in Newham. This includes the screening of vision, hearing, growth, general health and any other concerns/problems as identified. 5. Work in partnership with immunisation nurses to achieve immunisation programmes targets through liaison with parents / carers, pupils, schools and the community pharmacist in line with relevant policies. 6. Plan, deliver and evaluate health promotion activities in line with the school health curriculum, public health and locally agreed priorities. 7. Offer individual support and advice to children, young people, parents / carers, teachers and other professionals. 8. Demonstrate user involvement through surveys, meetings, focus groups etc. to plan for meeting the needs of the community. 9. Identify and devise appropriate individualised health care plan for the school aged child through continuous development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. Contribute to the assessment and review of special education and medical needs. 10. Identify and provide training programmes as identified through the needs of schools. 11. Adhere to local child protection procedures. Represent health at case conferences, core group meetings and other meetings as required. Monitor the health of children who have the child protection plans and those of concern. Provide accurate reports for case conferences and participate in the decision making process for child protection. 12. Attend and participate in Team Around the School (TAS) meetings in the relevant geographical area aligned to caseload. 13. Provide reports at short notice for social services initial investigations. 14. Refer children to other agencies as appropriate and document referrals in progress notes contemporaneously. 15. Use school health profiling to develop the service to meet the needs of the school age population and to influence local policies as well as developing knowledge of local services and resources. 16. Work in partnership with the specialist clinical leads to develop and agree local service provision agreements for schools. 17. Support clinical team leaders in the provision of operational duties/ responsibilities and participate in clinical and child protection supervision. 18. Provide preceptorship / mentorship to associate school nurses and preregistration and other students. Associate school nurses preceptorship programmes will include joint Child Protection Supervision, attendance at initial child protection case conferences, supervision and monitoring of school nursing procedures as appropriate. Student mentorship will comprise of planning, teaching, and assessing 19. Provide cover for sick or absent colleagues as required. 20. Keep accurate and contemporaneous records in line with policies and NMC guidelines. 21. Ensure that all records are perused and transferred out / in as per service record keeping procedure on RiO and use the Early Help record templates as required. 22. Record statistical data for input onto the ICT system to meet data entry deadlines as required by the service. 23. Provide mental health support as tier 1 practitioners to children, young people and their families to identify concerns and where necessary refer on to other services. 24. Continuous review of induction programme to new staff which reflects the trends and changes of knowledge and guidelines. 25. Contribute to quality data collection which will be used to inform users and commissioners and improve the development of an evidence-based school nursing service. 26. Participate in audit programmes for reviewing service development. Professional Responsibilities 1. Comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (Jan 2024) and ensure revalidation every three years to renew registration. 2. Seek out and make use of research findings relevant to the work of the school nursing team so as to ensure that clinical practice within the team is evidence based. 3. Participate in clinical and child protection supervision. 4. Undertake regular review of performance with line manager to agree personal and service objectives. 5. Develop practice through continued education, which will benefit development and delivery of service and meet continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. Attend mandatory and other training. Keep an electronic record of all training. 6. Report any incidents / accidents to the line manager and complete the reporting forms as appropriate 7. Undertake other duties as required that are commensurate with the aims of this post.
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Senior Care Assistant
Avery Healthcare Group - Elstree, Borehamwood
£14.10 to £14.10 an hour
PermanentFull time
Package Description: Shift Details: 7:00 am -14:30 pm, 14:00 pm -21:30 pm 7:00 am- 21:30 pm At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be to support and work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff. Other responsibilities will include: Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation. Being involved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations. Supporting residents with their medication requirements. Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required. Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidate must: Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes. Have 2 years’ experience working in similar care environment. Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff. Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities. ABOUT AVERY At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
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