Senior School Nurse (band 6)
NHS Jobs - London
£47,262 to £50,676 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 Staff Nurse Infusion Suite
NHS Jobs - London
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day supervision of the nursing team within the Infusion Suite. Deliver and oversee the safe administration of specialist intravenous therapies, including biologics, intravenous iron, antibiotics and other infusion treatments. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate high-quality patient care. Coordinate patient flow and support the efficient utilisation of clinic capacity. Act as a clinical role model, promoting professional standards, patient safety and evidence-based practice. Support clinical governance, quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives. Supervise, support and develop Band 5 nurses, Healthcare Assistants and student nurses. Deputise for the Department Manager or Matron where appropriate
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Senior Pharmacy Technician - Band 7
NHS Jobs - London
£58,133 to £65,261 a year
PermanentFull time
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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Pandemic Preparedness Senior Policy Advisor
Government Recruitment Service - London
£44,052 to £52,010 a year
PermanentFull time
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Ministerial, Growth and Resilience Directorate The Ministerial, Growth and Resilience Directorate includes Defra’s briefing, parliamentary and ministerial support functions as well as Defra’s Ministerial and Permanent Secretary Private Offices. It is also the centre of Defra’s resilience oversight function, which this role sits within. Policy Response and Resilience Unit The Policy Response and Resilience Unit’s (PRRU) overarching role is to provide strategic oversight and co-ordination for cross-cutting and emerging risks across Defra’s policy landscape – allowing Ministers and the department to consistently manage complex and urgent issues. The Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness team The Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness (BioPP) team exists to protect the UK from biological risks and threats, and strengthen preparedness for future pandemics by coordinating delivery of Defra’s contributions to the UK Biological Security Strategy and the Pandemic Preparedness Strategy; maintaining oversight of key workstreams across the Defra group; and working with cross-government partners to enhance integration, capability, and response—including in managing zoonotic risks across animal and human health systems. Location This role can be based at any Main Defra Policy Hub. You will be expected work in the office at least 60% of the time. Defra has a unique role in preparing the UK for future pandemics. It is likely that the next pandemic will be zoonotic in origin, and in any plausible scenario there would be widespread, significant impacts on Defra sectors (including food and water supply). This high‑profile, multidisciplinary role is key to delivering Defra’s cross-cutting pandemic preparedness work area. It encompasses policy development, scientific advice, operational planning and capability development for Defra group. The successful candidate will use robust evidence to underpin their decisions and be comfortable in engaging with technical specialists. They will build and maintain an in-depth understanding of Defra’s role and interests in preparing for future pandemics, and ensure that this is appropriately embedded within cross-government work, leveraging any opportunities for joint working that arise. The role will continue ongoing engagement with relevant Arm’s Length Bodies (including APHA, the VMD and Environment Agency) and ensure they are integrated within wider cross-Defra and cross-government work to prepare for future pandemics. This builds on relationships established in the planning and delivery of Exercise PEGASUS (a Tier 1 pandemic response exercise) and ensures that all of Defra group play their part in delivering the One Health commitments within the newly published Pandemic Preparedness Strategy. Whilst this post focuses primarily on pandemic preparedness it also offers the opportunity to engage in wider work around biological security, and has potential to support Defra’s crisis response capability. The post‑holder will need to have an understanding of the Government’s approach and priorities for pandemic preparedness, the biological security community, and One Health principles. They must be able to access and handle sensitive material confidently and autonomously, brief senior officials and ministers on highly sensitive topics, work effectively through periods of rapid change, and credibly represent the department in cross‑government fora.
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CAMHS Senior Community Support Worker
NHS Jobs - London
£34,186 to £37,389 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. Care Certificate NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or other equivalent qualification. Experience of working as a Healthcare assistant in a mental health setting. Empathy for individuals who have experienced mental health problems and ability to cope with behaviour which may be challenging at times. Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service users needs, without close supervision, and acting on own initiative, within protocols, policies and care plans. Communications skills receiving and conveying information accurately with staff and with service users and able to keep accurate records. Resilient: able to respond appropriately to potential difficult interpersonal situations or demands of the role including distress and agitation. Please note we do not offer sponsorship for these roles.
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Senior PET-CT Radiographer/Technologist
NHS Jobs - London
£39,250 to £47,740 a year
PermanentFull time
Senior PET-CT Technologist Specialist Imaging Centre, Kings Cross, London Be at the forefront of specialist imaging. Make every scan count. At InHealth, were passionate about making healthcare better. Every day, our teams deliver exceptional diagnostic services that help patients access the care they need, when they need it. As a Senior PET-CT Technologist, youll play a vital role in making that happen. Working alongside a talented and dedicated clinical team in our dynamic, fast-paced imaging environment, youll combine your technical expertise with a passion for patient care to deliver high-quality diagnostic imaging and an outstanding patient experience. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your expertise, share your knowledge and help drive excellence across our PET-CT service. If youre an experienced PET-CT professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional care and enjoys supporting others to succeed, wed love you to join us. What you'll be doing As a Senior PET-CT Technologist, youll be an integral part of our clinical team, helping to deliver a safe, efficient and patient-focused imaging service. From performing high-quality examinations to supporting colleagues and maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence, youll play an important role in ensuring every patient receives the best possible care. Clinical and technical excellence Undertake PET-CT imaging procedures in line with departmental protocols, clinical guidelines and relevant legislation, including IR(ME)R 2017, IRR 2017 and ARSAC requirements. Perform examinations in accordance with patient referrals, ensuring appropriate protocols are followed and imaging quality is maintained. Apply your clinical and technical expertise to deliver accurate, high-quality diagnostic images that support patient pathways. Carry out equipment Quality Assurance (QA) checks, identifying and addressing issues appropriately to maintain safe and effective operation. Maintain your professional competencies, registration and continuing professional development (CPD). Deliver compassionate, person-centred care, respecting each patient's individual needs, values, cultural background and spiritual beliefs. Safety, quality and clinical governance Promote a culture of safety, quality and accountability across the PET-CT service. Work in accordance with InHealth's Health and Safety policies, clinical governance requirements and operational procedures. Follow modality-specific protocols and guidelines to ensure safe, effective and consistent practice. Maintain awareness of radiation safety and your responsibilities in protecting patients, colleagues and the wider public. Contribute to the delivery of a reliable, high-quality service that continually strives to improve. Supporting an efficient service Assist with patient bookings and preparation where required, helping to ensure a smooth and efficient patient journey. Maintain accurate, timely and up-to-date information across Patient Information Systems. Ensure patient records are appropriately maintained, securely stored and handled in accordance with confidentiality requirements. Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the effective day-to-day running of the department. Developing people and sharing expertise Support placement students and colleagues in achieving their learning objectives and developing their clinical confidence. Share your knowledge, skills and PET-CT expertise to support the wider team. Take ownership of your professional development and complete all required Statutory and Mandatory training. Lead applications training across the team, helping colleagues develop their technical knowledge and make the most of our imaging technology. Contribute to a positive learning environment where colleagues feel supported, encouraged and empowered to develop. What we're looking for Were looking for a confident and motivated PET-CT professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding imaging and supporting the development of others. You'll bring: A BSc in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine or an equivalent qualification. Registration with an appropriate professional body, such as the HCPC. Experience working with PET-CT equipment in a hospital or mobile imaging environment. A sound understanding of Health and Safety policies and procedures relating to imaging equipment and radiology. Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary team. A commitment to maintaining professional competencies, clinical standards and ongoing development. Just as importantly, you'll be someone who: Takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care and high-quality imaging. Is approachable, supportive and confident in sharing clinical knowledge. Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with patients and colleagues. Thrives in a busy clinical environment and remains calm under pressure. Is proactive, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement. Enjoys supporting others to learn, grow and achieve their potential. Ready to take the next step in your PET-CT career? At InHealth, your expertise matters. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients, support the development of your colleagues and contribute to the delivery of outstanding specialist imaging services. If you're ready to bring your passion, technical expertise and enthusiasm to our Specialist Imaging Centre, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us make healthcare better, one patient at a time.
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Senior M&E Quantity Surveyor
Kier Group
PermanentFull time
We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH) to join our Kier Mechanical & Electrical team working on a Major Project in the Life Science sector. Location: LondonHours: Full-time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. This is an exciting opportunity to join Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME), our internal MEP self-delivery design and build business. You'll play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of projects, working collaboratively with project teams to deliver successful outcomes across sectors including custodial, commercial, health and science. This position offers the chance to maximise project value, drive profitability and make a real impact on complex and challenging projects. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH), you'll be working within the Kier Mechanical & Electrical team, supporting them in delivering commercial excellence across a major project. Your day to day will include: -Managing commercial resources to maximise planned gross margin through effective contract placement and control -Undertaking procurement activities including subcontract enquiries, tender reviews and order production -Valuing and measuring change, project progress and undertaking monthly cost reports and forecasts -Managing risk and opportunity reporting, producing margin improvement plans and driving profitability -Leading and motivating commercial staff, supporting their development and ensuring collaborative working relationships What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH) is great for you if: -You have demonstrable experience as a surveyor delivering projects and a clear understanding of main forms of contract (JCT, NEC etc) -You have technical understanding of MEPH services, components and how packages are broken out with associated interfaces -You bring a proactive, enthusiastic and collaborative approach, working independently whilst knowing when to seek advice -You hold a full driving licence and are competent in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat. Rewards and benefits We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier #LI-AS2
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Senior Biomedical Scientist - Histology [JR117283]
NHS Jobs - London
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST / SPECIALIST BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST WHO ARE WE? PureLab-UK, part of Circle Health Group, provides diagnostic laboratory and pathology services to support timely, accurate patient care. Circle Health Group is a leading independent healthcare provider in the UK and part of PureHealth's global healthcare ecosystem. Our laboratories combine skilled professionals, modern technology and robust quality systems to deliver safe, responsive services. WHO ARE YOU? You are an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist committed to accurate, timely diagnostic results and patient safety. You apply scientific knowledge, professional judgement and technical expertise to analyse, validate and interpret investigations within your competence. At Specialist level, you bring advanced discipline-specific expertise and undertake more complex investigations, quality activities and team development. You work collaboratively with Pathologists, clinicians and laboratory colleagues, recognising that every specimen represents a patient. WHAT DO YOU DO? Diagnostic testing and specialist practice Receive, prepare, process, analyse and report specimens using appropriate methods, techniques and equipment within your scope of practice. Perform routine investigations and, where trained and competent, complex or specialist tests; assess result validity and clinical significance. Validate and authorise results within competency frameworks; investigate unexpected, abnormal, critical or potentially erroneous results and escalate as required. Prioritise urgent specimens, maintaining accuracy, precision and appropriate turnaround times. At Specialist level, undertake advanced techniques, troubleshoot complex analytical or equipment issues and advise colleagues on specialist matters. Contribute to verification and validation of new methods, equipment and technologies, and to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Clinical communication Offer scientific and technical advice to clinicians and healthcare professionals on investigations, specimens and laboratory processes. Communicate critical or significant results under agreed procedures; refer enquiries requiring medical interpretation to the appropriate senior colleague. Work with Pathologists and multidisciplinary teams to support effective diagnostic pathways and patient management. Quality, safety and governance Follow the laboratory Quality Management System and support ISO 15189 standards and relevant UKAS accreditation requirements. Perform and review Internal Quality Control (IQC), participate in External Quality Assessment (EQA), and respond to failures or non-conformities. Contribute to audits, inspections, incident investigations, corrective and preventative actions, quality records and continuous improvement. Follow HCPC professional standards, organisational policies, confidentiality requirements, UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principles. Handle biological material, chemicals and reagents safely, complying with COSHH, infection prevention, risk assessments and health and safety procedures. Report incidents, hazards and concerns affecting patient safety, practice, quality or service delivery promptly. Equipment, specimens and information Operate laboratory instruments safely; carry out maintenance, calibration, checks and troubleshooting within your responsibilities, documenting faults and actions. Ensure accurate specimen identification, handling, storage, retention and disposal; identify unsuitable or compromised samples and act appropriately. Support specimen pathways between Circle Health Group hospitals, PureLab-UK and external providers where required. Use Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) accurately, maintaining patient, specimen and result data integrity, security and traceability. Training and service delivery Support induction, training, supervision and competency assessment for Medical Laboratory Assistants, trainee Biomedical Scientists and colleagues; at Specialist level, support specialist training programmes. Maintain HCPC registration, continuous professional development (CPD), competency records and mandatory training. Manage and prioritise workloads to meet service standards, adapting to demand and escalating capacity, staffing, equipment or quality risks. Support effective use of consumables, stock management and minimisation of waste. Participate in service improvement, automation, digital pathology, system implementation, audit, research or evaluation projects where appropriate. WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Essential Biomedical Scientist BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science or an equivalent qualification acceptable for HCPC registration, and current HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist. Practical diagnostic laboratory training and competence in relevant analytical methods, instruments and LIMS. Understanding of quality management, IQC, EQA, ISO 15189 and UKAS requirements. Ability to analyse, validate and authorise results within competency limits; recognise abnormal, critical or unreliable results and act appropriately. Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving and communication skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise in a busy service. Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to patient safety. Additional essential requirements Specialist Biomedical Scientist Significant post-registration experience and demonstrable specialist knowledge within the relevant pathology discipline. Competence in complex investigations, technical troubleshooting and providing specialist scientific advice with appropriate autonomy. Experience supporting supervision, training and competency development, together with knowledge of specialist quality assurance, audit and governance. Desirable Relevant IBMS Specialist Diploma, postgraduate qualification or equivalent specialist experience; IBMS membership. Experience in a UKAS-accredited ISO 15189 laboratory, with audits, method verification, validation or implementation. Mentoring, assessor or supervisory experience and exposure to new equipment, automation, digital systems, research or service improvement. Experience in independent healthcare or multi-site diagnostic services. WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU? You are methodical, accurate, analytical and curious, with sound professional judgement and an unwavering focus on patient care. You remain calm under pressure, investigate results that do not appear right and take responsibility for decisions within your competence. You communicate technical information clearly, solve problems, collaborate across disciplines and support colleagues' development. You challenge unsafe practice, embrace evidence-based improvements and maintain high professional standards. At Specialist level, you are a trusted source of technical expertise and lead through your knowledge and behaviour. WHAT ELSE? Responsibilities vary by pathology discipline, laboratory section, competence and appointment level. You may rotate through appropriate sections, work extended hours or support other PureLab-UK locations according to service needs and training. You must maintain HCPC registration, meet mandatory training requirements and comply with clinical governance, safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention and accreditation standards. The role may evolve as diagnostics, technology and services develop; this description is not exhaustive. HEALTH, SAFETY AND CONFIDENTIALITY Maintain awareness of the Health and Safety at Work Act and take appropriate precautions to protect staff, patients, visitors and contractors. Information about identifiable patients and colleagues must only be shared with appropriately authorised people for legitimate purposes. Unauthorised disclosure may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal. OPPORTUNITIES WITH CIRCLE HEALTH GROUP Circle Health Group is committed to inclusive opportunities and a diverse workforce. We encourage colleagues to thrive and grow professionally and personally. Our values are selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative.
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Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (Colposcopy)
NHS Jobs - London
£63,665 to £70,887 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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