Rapid Response Senior Practitioner | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - st giles
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAs
PermanentFull time
**PLEASE NOTE THE ROLE DOES NOT REQUIRE THE PSTS TRAINING** The post holder will work within the Primary Care Mental Health Team (PCMHT) providing a Rapid response to urgent referrals to service users referred to Southwark Community Teams. The Rapid response post will triage and assess service users in crisis and if necessary, refer on to acute services i.e. Home Treatment team. The Rapid response service will also ensure that all referrals to the PCMHT do not exceed the twenty-eight day wait for assessment and will work closely with PCMHT staff, the GP’s in Southwark and other referring agencies. Key Responsibilities: To liaise with professional bodies as required in matters relating to staff within the team. To ensure that all relevant good practice guidance is reflected within the working practice of the team. Investigate serious incidents and complaints as directed by the Clinical Service Lead/ Head of Care Pathway. To ensure that lessons learned and from serious incidents are disseminated and any recommendations made are incorporated into operational policy to improve the service. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training. SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich. CLINICAL To offer preliminary assessments that require rapid intervention. To provide comprehensive and ongoing assessment to service users deemed to be high risk. To participate in daily referral screening meeting to identify rapid response referrals. To participate in the team duty rota To liaise closely with crisis services and emergency out of hours services. To provide evidence-based care as outlined in NICE guidance. To participate in the team duty rota. To provide cover for GP Connect from 5-7pm To ensure that all referrals are accepted within the target twenty days’ time frame. A full awareness of key performance indicators (KPI) targets ensuring that the rapid response service meets key KPI’s. TRAINING & SUPERVISION To attend regular clinical and management supervision and appraisal To contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service. To undertake the mentorship of students working in the service PROFESSIONAL Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice/ Codes of Conduct according to the employer and regulating and professional bodies (NMC/HPC) Ensure client confidentiality is maintained at all times Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with manager. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives Maintain accurate and timely written records GOVERNANCE: To devise and implement action plans and monitoring to support clinical and corporate governance requirements. To implement systems to provide risk analysis that identifies and quantifies financial and non-financial risks, and supports the service in formulating management plans to minimise the risks, perform regular reviews and feed into the Trust Risk Register and Risk Management This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Nov 2026
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Senior Staff Nurse | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
Are you an experienced surgical nurse looking to develop your career within a specialist elective head & neck surgery ward? T14 North is an inpatient elective surgery ward specialising in the care of Head & Neck, ENT and Maxillofacial surgery patients. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Staff Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have relevant Band 5 clinical experience and a strong interest in inpatient surgical nursing. You will play a key role in delivering high quality patient care while supporting the day to day running of the ward. You will be committed to supporting and developing nurses and healthcare assistants, promoting professional standards, and contributing to the teaching and mentorship of junior colleagues and students. The role requires the confidence and capability to take charge of the ward when required, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills. This role provides opportunities to enhance your clinical knowledge, develop leadership experience and access a range of educational and professional development programmes. The Senior Staff Nurse role is a ward based leadership role involving the provision of high quality nursing care, and assisting in leading and supporting the nursing team. You will have clinical responsibilities including providing care for an allocated group of patients. This will involve all medication administration, nursing assessment and observation, acute care, provision of personal care and assistance with all care needs. Taking charge of the shifts will also be a key aspect of the role alongside providing support, education and leadership to junior staff and student nurses. 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. We have a strong multidisciplinary approach working closely with the therapists, clinical nurse specialists and the surgical teams. Clinical excellence and high standards are at the heart of the care we provide as is teamwork and respect. This setting offers huge potential to develop your nursing career the on the job learning is unparalleled thanks to the variety of surgical cases and the guidance and mentoring of our expert team. We have an excellent practice development team within the surgical division who will provide support and development to you and the team. 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 Wednesday 18 Nov 2026
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Senior Rhinology Fellow | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£76,582 per annum + London Weighting
ContractFull time
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint an Rhinology Fellow who has a commitment to high-quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. Informal enquiries about the post are welcome. Please contact Mr Prem Randhawa (prem.randhawa@nhs.net) Consultant Rhinology, Facial Plastics and Skull Base Surgery; or Nadeem Bashir (nadeem.bashir@nhs.net) General Manager, Surgical services at RNEDHEDH The full shift working pattern is arranged across a rota cycle of 14 weeks This post provides advanced rhinology, facial plastics and skull base surgery. This would suit a post-CCT trainee who would like to gain more experience in the above fields. Previous extensive operative experience in this area would enhance the training opportunities for the successful applicant. This post is not recognised for training by the SAC in Otolaryngology but applications for recognition of training will be fully supported. The fellowship has accreditation from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. This provisional job plan is subject to agreement and change. The post holder will, under the clinical supervision of Mr Prem Randhawa, be responsible for the provision of specialist ENT services to the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. This will include: a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics they attend b) Actively participate in the departmental research c) To carry out specialist Rhinology lists in the event of theatre availability due to consultant leave d) Ability to educate and carry out surgical training to specialist rhinology trainees 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. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application 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 23 Nov 2026
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Senior Otology Fellow | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£76,582 per annum + London Weighting
ContractFull time
University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint an Otology Fellow who has a commitment to high-quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training. This is a 12 month fixed term contract. Informal enquiries about the post are welcome. Please contact Mr Azhar Shaida (ashaida@nhs.net) ENT Consultant and Clinical Lead for Auditory Implants; or Nadeem Bashir (nadeem.bashir@nhs.net) General Manager, Surgical services at RNEDHEDH The full shift working pattern is arranged across a rota cycle of 14 weeks This post provides advanced otology and auditory implant surgery. This would suit a post-CCT trainee who would like to gain more experience in the field of otology and auditory implants. Previous extensive operative experience in this area would enhance the training opportunities for the successful applicant. This post is not recognised for training by the SAC in Otolaryngology but applications for recognition of training will be fully supported. This provisional job plan is subject to agreement and change. The post holder will, under the clinical supervision of Mr Azhar Shaida, be responsible for the provision of specialist ENT services to the Royal National Throat Nose and Ear Hospital. This will include: a) Diagnosis and treatment in the specialist clinics they attend b) Actively participate in the departmental research c) To carry out specialist Otology lists in the event of theatre availability due to consultant leave d) Ability to educate and carry out surgical training to specialist otological trainees 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. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application 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 23 Nov 2026
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Senior Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - LONDON
£66,274 - £73,496 per annum incl HCA
ContractFull time
The East London Community Forensic Service (ELCFS) is seeking a Senior Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. The ELCFS offers support for service users as they leave the inpatient Forensic Directorate to reintegrate and re-establish lives in the community. Borough based multidisciplinary teams include Psychiatrists, Social Workers, CPNs, Psychologists, OTs, Family Therapists, Arts Therapists, Drugs and Alcohol Practitioners, Peer Support Workers and Carer Peer Support Workers The overarching aims of the ELCFS are 1. to provide inreach support to help service users move safely towards discharge and so reduce length of stay in secure care, and 2. to provide enhanced support in the community, to promote sustained recovery and quality of life in the community, reducing recalls to hospital There are various components to the ELCFS model, including: developing service user skills; support in accommodation; accessing education and employment; addressing substance misuse; access to psychological and recovery focused therapies; working with carers; peer mentorship; and the development of care pathways and system relationships. There is a strong focus on service user involvement and collaboration with community organisations. We would welcome applications from those with relevant experience at Band 7 as a development opportunity In addition to direct psychological intervention, both individual and group, the role also involves a significant amount of MDT working, including leading on psychological formulation and risk meetings. Band 8a Psychologists across the service are responsible for the supervision and line management of qualified psychologists, other therapists in the team, as well as peer support workers, trainees and students from training courses with established links to the Forensic Directorate. Psychologists are involved in service development and take up strategic roles in relation to service objective as required. Psychologists will be required to utilise research skills in audit and engage in other research and development activities. There are teaching and training opportunities and established links with University courses across London. 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. Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Syringa Ward | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Whipps Cross Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work on Syringa Ward at Whipps Cross Hospital. 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 teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients. The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse. 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. 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 where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. The 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. This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026
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Senior Speech and Language Therapist: Paediatrics | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£47,951 - £56,863 pa inclusive pro rota
PermanentPart time
This job role focuses on providing a specialist SLT service to Paediatric inpatients with disorders of feeding, swallowing and communication as part of the Acute Paediatric SLT team and to the Neonatal MDT Outpatient Feeding Clinic based at St Mary’s Hospital (SMH) and Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital (QCCH). The post holder will be a Speech and Language Therapist with specialist skills in the field of paediatric dysphagia. The clinical role will include working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide a specialist service to infants and children both as in- and outpatients. The SLT will provide input to a caseload of infants and children with complex and possibly long-term feeding/swallowing and communication disorders on the acute wards at St Mary’s Hospital, including the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and neurorehabilitation. They will ideally have experience in independently carrying out videofluoroscopy assessments, although VFSS competencies can be developed and supported as part of the post to support the videofluoroscopic swallow study service for in- and out patients. The post holder will be able to manage their caseload and workload independently and be able to make independent clinical decisions concerning caseload management. • To manage a caseload of inpatients within the speciality of Acute Paediatric dysphagia and to produce case notes and reports reflecting specialist knowledge and skill underpinned by current evidence-based practice. • To provide specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, advice, goal setting, intervention plans, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning in the above area. • To develop and maintain skills and knowledge through personal study, journal club and designated training courses defined by the Personal Development Review framework objectives. • To work independently, accessing supervision and appraisal within a Performance Development Review Framework at pre-determined intervals with the supervising clinician. • To maintain close links and liaison with the Paediatric and Neonatal multidisciplinary teams across sites at ICHNT. To attend appropriate ward rounds/meetings and case conferences and communicate specialist information to members of the MDT. • To contribute to the development and delivery of audit projects appropriate to the post’s clinical commitments, in conjunction with other speech and language therapists. • To have working knowledge of and adhere to all relevant national and local professional and clinical guidelines. • To operate within ethical, legal and moral frameworks and be accountable for own professional actions, recognising own professional boundaries. 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 Monday 26 Oct 2026
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Senior Diagnostic Rotational Radiographer | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 p.a. inc. HCA
PermanentFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and enthusiastic person to join our team of Band 6 radiographers at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. As one of the most successful and highly regarded teaching hospitals in the NHS we are able to provide enviable opportunities for you to develop your career. We offer exposure to a fantastic combination of routine, varied and often highly specialised experiences. Our radiographer rotation includes, St Thomas’, Guy’s, Evelina London Children’s Hospital and Guy’s Cancer Centre. We have an impressive array of high-tech equipment but our greatest asset is our highly skilled, patient focussed and friendly team. Our ethos is about mutual support and shared achievement, developing our staff and services to provide exemplary levels of care to our patients. Our sites are located in stunning central London locations giving you every opportunity for both social and professional rewards. We are looking for talented and ambitious Band 6 radiographers to support the expansion of our Imaging Departments and the introduction of additional imaging capacity across our modalities. As a Band 6 radiographer you will enhance your current skills and be supported to develop further skills in CT and Interventional Radiology whilst also gaining valuable experience in supervision and leadership. Face to face Interviews will take place week commencing 7th December Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best-known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have over 23,500 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs. We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients. Attached you will find the job description and person specification documents which provide more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026
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Senior Content Validator - iAL - Information Technology (WIT11&WIT13) - Fully Remote
Pearson - London
PermanentFull time
As we continue to transition to a digital environment, we know that it's essential to revisit and update our approaches to assessment delivery. Our aim is to create a more modern assessment delivery system that sets us up for the future, supports our Senior Associates better in their role by building associate capacity across the system, further supports our customers, and delivers the best outcomes for learners. As part of a programme of modernisation, we are taking the opportunity to update our senior associate roles and responsibilities, across our qualifications. We would like to offer you the opportunity to apply for the following role. Senior Content Validator iAL Information Technology (WIT11&WIT13) About Pearson At Pearson we're committed to a world that's always learning. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology, and each other to surpass these boundaries, we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations, personal and global. We are the UK's largest awarding body and offer qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in a range of General and Vocational courses. Purpose The Senior Content Validator (External Assessment) is there to ensure our assessment materials are fit for purpose across the qualifications. This role will oversee the content production process and should make sure they have adhered to key documents such as the writers' guides and assessment strategy. Core Services and Expectations When carrying out your role, please be mindful that you represent Pearson and that you should always maintain your professional integrity. Therefore, it is essential that you: • Act at all times in a way which will not bring Pearson, its employees, and its representatives into disrepute. • Read all Pearson policies and guidance prior to undertaking contracted activities. • Respect the confidentiality of centres and learners. • Attend any and all meetings or training sessions provided, relevant to your role, where requested by Pearson. • Adhere to deadlines given by Pearson and ensure that all work is carried out to the best of an individual's ability. • Remain respectful and advocate for others to ensure and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, in a professional manner when carrying out services on behalf of Pearson. • Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson software, relevant malware, appropriate virus protection software, a suitable internet connection, and a personal, secure email account. • Communicate with Pearson and its centres in a timely manner when carrying out all designated responsibilities. • Raise any concerns if you suspect or are made aware of any malpractice, maladministration, and/or safeguarding issues. Role Specific Services and Expectations As well as Pearson's core services expectations, there are also role specific services and expectations that you must consider and be able to provide. These include: • Ensuring assessment materials comply with the Global Content Policy and fully support accessibility, Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and sensitivity guidelines. • Being accountable in ensuring all applicable assessment materials are of high quality and are reviewed for all unit(s)/module(s)/component(s), where applicable and within the qualification, ensuring all units have a comparable level of demand. • Advising on subject specialist matters throughout the production process and feedback where necessary. • Ensuring the committee adhere to the production schedules and turnaround requests, keeping Pearson informed of your availability. • Providing feedback on enhancements from past series or known errors that may impact current content assessment materials and ensure these are implemented. • Providing feedback when errors are identified/escalated during the production process and support any investigations on how errors were introduced. • Overseeing, to ensure that all facts (including spelling) within the question paper and support material, are accurate and in context, meeting the level of demand and the questions are clear, fit for purpose, and error-free. • Complying with the demands of the current specification as far as duration of the paper, reading/preparation time, number of questions/items, and all other aspects are concerned, and that the rubric is clear and reflects these requirements. • Reviewing, reporting, clearly marking up on comments and ensure all comments have been actioned, as and when required, throughout the production process. • Providing feedback on drafts at each stage and lead sign-off meeting(s) where required. • Being accountable in ensuring that all associated materials are updated at each stage throughout the production process. • Overseeing the final sign-off of the final assessment materials. Experience and Qualifications required: Experience: As a representative of the company, you will be expected to have experience in, or be able to demonstrate the ability of the following: • Excellent communication skills. • In-depth knowledge and understanding of the specific content area (e.g., assessments and curriculum development). • Proven ability to provide and co-ordinate training. • Proven track record of leading quality assurance activities. Qualifications: Qualifications required to apply for your chosen role at Pearson will depend on the qualification you are delivering. Please contact Pearson ahead of your application if the requirements are not clear. General Qualifications (e.g. GCSE/A LEVEL) • Degree • A UK recognised teaching qualification. Please note upon successful application Pearson may ask you to provide proof of the qualifications required.
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Senior Staff Nurse | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
PermanentPart time
As a Senior Staff Nurse you will be responsible for ensuring that patients’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care, in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centered approach and will accommodate individuals’ equity, diversity and rights by ensuring that both your own and others’ practice is in the best and proper interests of patients. You will hold continuing responsibility for the management of the ward and will support the division bed manager and ward sister in facilitating patient bed allocation and effective unit coordination. Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration. To participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to junior nurses and members of the wider multidisciplinary team. Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement. 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 Wednesday 18 Nov 2026
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