District Nursing Team Administrator | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Enfield
£30,630 - £32,346 Per annum
PermanentFull time
District Nursing Administrator – Band 3 An opportunity has arisen for Administrators in the District Nursing Service working in the borough of Enfield. Candidates will be prepared to travel around the borough providing administrative support to busy district nursing teams, as well as also being part of a busy district nursing referrals office taking calls from the public, processing referrals from hospitals and GP surgeries around the borough. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of patient information systems; have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience of working within a team. Main duties of the job 1. To take referrals and messages ensuring they are logged and passed on to the appropriate clinician in line with indicative urgency. To liaise with patients and their carers, relatives, Social Services, members of the Primary Healthcare Team and any other agencies as appropriate, maintaining confidentiality and treating all situations with sensitivity and tact. 2. To record referrals and retrieve patient information using the RiO Data Management System. 3. To scan referrals and upload them into the patient information system in an accurate and secure manner. 4. To disseminate other information to clinical teams and managers as requested. 5. North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system – consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS’s, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches. We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George’s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026
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Booking Co-Ordinator | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - Acton Ln, London
£30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement
PermanentFull time
To provide comprehensive administration services to support all functions of St Mark’s Out-patient Booking Hub in delivering an effective and timely referral management and appointment booking service for referrers and to support patients and patient carers through the patient pathway for a range of clinical services. The post holder will be required to undertake a range of tasks, including effective appointment booking, accurate data input on the relevant clinical system, processing of referrals, uploading and processing of clinical information, the use of scripts and involvement in service improvement projects on an ad hoc basis. The post holder is required to ensure that all duties are carried out to a high professional standard whilst delivering a friendly, patient-centred service. There is a long term strategy for integration of Acute and Community, resulting in all staff at the PAC being able to provide a comprehensive referral management and appointment booking service across both Community and Acute services To deal with incoming calls; communicating information to patients, relatives, and the general public in a calm professional manner consistent with Trust policies and procedures, whilst presenting a positive image of the service. To follow the Trust standard process when booking appointments for patients, ensuring that the patient is offered an appointment with an appropriate clinician and choice of location where possible, recording the appointment on the Community clinical system as per operational procedure. Retrieval of voicemail messages and emails on a daily basis, ensuring appropriate redirection or escalation in a timely manner. To send appointment notifications and reminders to patients using appropriate communication methods as outlined in the operational policy, including e-mail, letter and text messaging via the clinical system. To send discharge letters and other correspondence to patients and referrers as necessary. To escalate patient complaints to the Service Manager if the patients issues cannot be resolved. Regularly inform referrers and patients of current service waiting times and escalate any issues as necessary. To manage challenging conversations with patients when informing them of necessary appointment cancellations. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK • St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. “We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).” Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role. This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026
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Urgent Community Response Nurse | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Stanmore
£36,943 - £44,900 Per annum, inclusive of HCA
PermanentFull time
The Harrow Urgent Community Response team is an unique service that aims at providing a high quality clinical service in the patient's own home and preventing unwarranted admissions to hospitals. An opportunity has risen in the team for the position of a Band 5 Nurse which will be seen as an exciting opportunity for Junior Nurses who are looking for a community position. • To provide skilled nursing care working under the supervision of Senior Urgent Community Response Clinicians to patients in a variety of community settings and hospital A&E. • The post holder will undertake Rapid Response assessment duties involving delivery of nursing services and holistic assessments of patient’s health needs using a person-cantered approach. • This includes providing quality and seamless nursing care to patients in Harrow and being proactive in coordinating their care needs as appropriate, avoiding unnecessary admission to hospital or long-term care institutions. • In addition, the post holder will be involved in facilitating self-care for patients with long term conditions, health promotion and innovative activities and projects that enhance patient service delivery. We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment. This advert closes on Thursday 3 Sep 2026
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Patient Booking Coordinator | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£34,186 - £37,389 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
Endoscopy Admin Coordinator University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH), situated in the West End of London, is one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom and provides first class acute and specialist services both locally and to patients from throughout the UK and abroad. The Trust has an international reputation and a tradition of innovation. Our excellence in research and development was recognised in December 2006 when it was announced that, in partnership with University College London (UCL), we would be one of the country’s five comprehensive biomedical research centres. The Division of GI Services includes the medical and surgical specialities of hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB), colorectal, upper GI cancer, obesity, nutrition and vascular services. The Division is responsible for a 50 bedded ward, Endoscopy Unit and a GI Physiology Unit. We perform around 600 endoscopy procedures per week. Our administration team are vital to the smooth running of these services. The Admin Co-ordinator role is an exciting opportunity to join our administration team in the Endoscopy Unit which provides first class administration and reception services to the Division. As part of our Patient Pathway team, you will be responsible tracking patients through their care pathways, organising patient appointments and processing clinical correspondence in a timely manner. You will act as a key point of support to the Clinical Nurse Endoscopists through assisting with administrative tasks. Successful candidates will have previous administration experience and either experience of working in an NHS organisation or a desire to work within a healthcare organisation. They will be able to communicate with a range of patients and colleagues and possess excellent team working, negotiation and organisation skills. Above all they will be committed to helping us deliver excellent patient care. We offer excellent development opportunities for administration staff both within the Division and across the organisation. 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. • Co-ordinating and taking responsibility for the patient pathways within their designated sub-specialty areas. • Co-ordinating the day case admissions within the Endoscopy Unit • Providing a primary point of contact between the multi-disciplinary team and their colleagues, patients, and relatives. • Acting as a source of advice and support for troubleshooting non-routine matters or resolving initial complaints. • Supporting the clinical and administrative teams to provide a positive patient experience. • Supporting and providing cross cover for all administrative areas across the Division when required so that all areas are sufficiently staffed to provide a consistently high level of patient satisfaction. 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 Sunday 6 Sep 2026
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Junior Clinical Fellow in Forensic Psychiatry | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£49,909 - £61,825 per annum
ContractFull time
This new 10 PA post is based within the male low-secure part of the Forensic Directorate of the East London Foundation NHS Trust. It is suitable for doctors who have completed their Foundation training. The post will be based at Wolfson House ], a forensic low secure unit, (311-315 Green Lanes, London N4 2ES), with Quality Improvement as a special interest. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day care for patients on two wards, and be provided with shared office and support services at Wolfson House. The post will be divided between 8 PAs of Direct Clinical Care, and 2 PAs of Special Interest, with particular training and experience provided in Quality Improvement methodology and Change Leadership. This is a full-time position (9am-5pm Monday to Friday) with no on-call commitment. The post-holder will work at the level of a Junior Clinical Fellow, working on Loxford Ward and Woodberry Ward, and to join another Clinical Fellow and Speciality doctor in covering the unit. Clinical supervision will be given weekly. It is expected that the post holder willcomply with the statutory requirements for annual appraisal, drawing up personal development plans and revalidation as set out by the General Medical Council and the Trust. 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. Clinicalduties will include day-to-day management of inpatients, including mental state examinations, physical health reviews and reviews of medications; reviews of enhanced observations; admission assessments, reports and discharge summaries. On occasion, there will be the opportunity to liaise with prisons and courts. Attendance at ward rounds and CPA review meetings is expected, although this may be limited because of the two ward role. A core responsibility will be the preparation of reports for the Courts, Mental Health Review Tribunals, Manager’s Hearings and others as required. There will be the opportunity to participate in the treatment programmes and attend unit wide activities such as academic activity, supervision, community meetings and unit events. Two sessions a week will be committed to pursuing the EFLT Quality Improvement training methodology and the CPD accredited Improvement Leaders Programme. Guidance and supervision will be provided to join one or two strategically important projects in the service. ELFT is a national leader in quality improvement, and skills learned can be readily transferred to change management in other specialities. This advert closes on Friday 11 Sep 2026
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Macmillan SACT Nurse | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - Harrow
£45,953 - £54,254 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
PermanentFull time
Exciting changes are on the horizon for Northwick Park Chemotherapy Service, and we're looking for skilled and motivated Band 6 SACT Nurses to join our team in the Macmillan Chemotherapy Day Unit. We have an opening for experienced and passionate nurses with SACT administration experience who are eager to contribute to the development of our Macmillan Chemotherapy Day Unit. We are seeking individuals who are committed, motivated, and forward-thinking to compliment our existing team and provide exceptional care to our patients. A Chance to Grow Professionally! We value professional growth and offer opportunities to advance your career. By joining our team, you'll become part of an environment that values your skills and input, and where you can make a meaningful impact. Working pattern is 08:30 to 18:30 x 4 days a week on a rolling rota Qualifications and Traits We're Looking For: ✔️ SACT trained nurses with passion and experience! ✔️ Nurses with a dedication to providing excellent patient care. ✔️ Nurses with proven clinical and leadership skills. ✔️ Nurses with experience of administration of SACT, pre-treatment assessments and pre-treatment consultations. Take the Next Step! If you're interested in being a part of positive changes in the Macmillan Chemotherapy Day Unit, we encourage you to get in touch. Your skills and dedication can help us achieve our goals in patient care. The post-holder will provide compassionate, high-quality, patient-centred care in line with Trust values, professional standards, and NMC regulations. Working as a practitioner within the specialist area, they will support the effective delivery of a safe and responsive nursing service, contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for a defined group of patients. They will ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported through effective communication, providing both clinical and psychosocial support. In collaboration with senior colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based clinical practice in line with current research, national guidance, and Trust priorities. They will maintain clear lines of communication within the specialty team to support cohesive and coordinated care. The role also involves working collaboratively with wider healthcare teams to enhance knowledge, promote continuity of care across settings, and contribute to ongoing service development and quality improvement within the specialist area. The post-holder will safely administer SACT in keeping with local and national policy. You will act as a resource, supporting patients and their carers throughout their SACT journey from pre-treatment consultation, pre treatment assessment and treatment until discharge. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK • St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. For detailed job description and main and key responsibilities - please see Job description and Person specification of the vacancy. This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026
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Consultant in Geriatric Medicine | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - Southall
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
PermanentFull time
The post holder will hold a post of Consultant in Geriatric Medicine at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, and be based at Ealing Hospital. Our collective goal is to provide excellent care for our frail older patient in both in hospital and at home through outpatient services. We aim to treat acute illness appropriately, to enhance quality of life, to reduce disability, recognise when life is nearing its end, and to provide individualised person-centred care in the right setting at the right time The Department of Medicine for Older People (DMOP) based in Ealing Hospital and Northwick Park Hospital is a dynamic, friendly, inclusive and innovative department where Consultants are supported in their professional development and in the delivery of high-quality clinical care and service development. Resident doctor feedback indicates that they feel well supported and that they achieve their educational targets. We aspire to high standards of medical and nursing care and routinely assess aspects of this with regular clinical auditing. Mentoring is provided by the Trust’s mentor scheme for any new consultant. The Older Persons Rapid Assessment Clinic (OPRAC) is a well-established service providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment or addressing specific issues in an outpatient setting. We have a mix of virtual and face to face appointments. *JD pending royal college approval* • To provide in-patient care for patients on the Medicine for Older People wards at Ealing hospital. • To work in the frailty unit, focusing on comprehensive geriatric assessment for older people presenting to the Emergency Department and referred for urgent assessment from the community. • To contribute to outpatient care in clinics. The post holder will be expected to work with the clinical leads for DMOP and cardiology to establish a new clinic for frail people with heart failure. • GIM on call as detailed above. • To work with the rest of the clinical and managerial team to support clinical governance, including contribution to morbidity and mortality meetings, quality improvements projects and clinical audit. • To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and supervision. • To contribute to service development where relevant. • The job will include liaising with and teaching nursing staff, health care assistants, therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team. • To maintain CPD and participate in annual appraisal and revalidation. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK • St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. To view further details about the role and responsibilities, please be sure to see the attached job description. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Ocean Psychologist, Psychotherapist or CBT Therapist | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - london
per annum
ContractPart time
Ocean is offering a 0.8 WTE fixed term 12 month maternity cover for a band 7 psychologist or psychotherapist. OCEAN is a psychology-led maternal mental health service combining psychology and specialist midwifery to support women and birthing people who are experiencing moderate-severe mental health difficulties relating to baby loss, birth trauma and parent-infant separation. Ocean is a community based service, offering a range of interventions including one to one psychology, group work and indirect work with maternity services. Ocean is a service that prioritises addressing maternal mental health inequalities and developing inclusive services.Therefore, the successful candidate must be keen to embrace the privileges of working in diverse boroughs and have experience of working with women and birthing people from a range of social, religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds to deliver accessible and psychologically informed care. A significant part of this role will focusonthe provision of specialist, co produced, psychological input to women who have experienced loss and trauma on their maternal journeys.In addition to holding their own caseload, the successful candidate will contribute to screening of new referrals into the service, conduct assessments and contribute to group work where appropriate. There will also be opportunities to develop training and partnership working with local community groups, maternity staff, mental health and social services. 1. Providing psychological assessments to women and birthing people under the care of Ocean MMHS 2. Developing and delivering group and one to one interventions as appropriate for the needs of the service 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. The post holder is responsible for the provision of highly specialist, co produced, psychological input to women who have experienced loss and trauma through their maternity experience, particularly those vulnerable to poor health outcomes through poverty and other social inequalities, disabilities and physical health conditions and will also manage other psychological therapists. Psychological input includes highly specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions delivered within acute hospital and community settings as required. The characteristics of the core population receiving direct services are women who have lost a baby through recurrent miscarriage, termination of pregnancy, still birth, neonatal death, and parent-infant separation due to social care proceedings. In addition, the service will provide for women who have experienced birth trauma, whose needs can not be met by Talking Therapies services or perinatal mental health team. The core population will be women who are experiencing emotional distress that requires specialist support and psychological intervention. Work with partners may also be included where indicated by the formulation. Ocean is based in Vivienne Cohen House in Hackney and offers support to women and birthing people across East London in the boroughs of City & Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets and therefore offer provide clinics across several different hospitals and community bases in East London. This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026
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Junior sister - Community Children's Nurse | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum Inc HCA
ContractFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic children's nurse to work within our children's community nursing team. We deliver (in person) community based care to children under 6 nursing pathways: (1) Short term (wound care/IVABS); (2)Acute - Oncology, home oxygen therapy, pre term babies; (3) Long term conditions; (4) Complex disabilities; (5) Palliative; (6) End of Life care Our team works across London Borough of Newham, supporting babies, children and young people, from pre term to 19yrs old, with health needs in the community settings (home, schools and clinics). We are based within East London, and work as part of an Multidisciplinary team, including play, psychology, dietetics, as part of our community nursing service. We support professional development (including clinical skills within the role) and staff well being. · To manage a clinical caseload ensuring continued responsibility for the assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. · To work across community children’s nursing service (CCNS) nursing pathways. · To work in partnership with other community/ acute based teams, clients and services in the public, private, educational and voluntary sectors. · To be able to provide line management for junior members of the team associate to caseload, including clinical supervision and appraisals. · To demonstrate areas of specialty thereby acting as a resource for other professionals and enhancing evidence-based practice for delivery of community based nursing care for children and young people with a variety of conditions, including life limiting and complex care.. 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. • Provide high quality nursing care for children and young people in the London borough of Newham, which is planned and delivered, reviewed and evaluated within the clients home, wound dressing clinic or other appropriate setting within the community using family centered, evidence based practice. • Assess and order equipment and supplies for the child or young person to enable them to manage their condition safely in the community setting, including regular reassessments dependent on the changing needs of the child/young person. • Provide initial triage and assessment of new referrals to the service, identifying where urgent response is required and allocating to staff, based on staff logistics and skill mix. • Initiate and manage safe, effective discharge from hospital to home carrying out risk assessments of the receiving community setting. • Enable and promote independence by teaching, supporting and encouraging carers and children, including those children with complex health needs, to participate in meeting their own care needs where possible in community settings. • Initiate and manage appropriate changes in care in negotiation with children, families and professionals following review of planned care at either case review, morning handover or joint visits. • Provide emotional support to clients and families who may be facing difficult decisions, bad news or bereavement. • Communicate with families for whom English is not their first language and/or children with communication difficulties/ special needs. This involves working in collaboration with health advocates (interpreters), or using highly developed verbal/ non-verbal communication skills This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
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Assertive Outreach Practitioner | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Uxbridge
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
PermanentFull time
We are seeking motivated Band 6 practitioners to join our Assertive Outreach Team (AOT), a new, high-impact service designed to support individuals with severe mental illness who are at risk of disengaging from services and require intensive, proactive, community-based care. This is a dynamic, community-facing role, focused on engaging patients in their homes and local environments to stabilise their mental health and reduce crisis presentations. The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) role is fundamentally a patient-facing position, focused on engaging and managing individuals who are often reluctant to engage with services. Given the nature of this work, requiring proactive outreach, direct contact, and consistent face-to-face intervention, the role is not suitable for remote or hybrid working arrangements. As a Band 6 AOT Practitioner, you will: • Deliver intensive assertive outreach, including regular home visits and community-based engagement • Work with individuals who are difficult to engage or do not attend appointments, using persistent and flexible approaches • Undertake clinical assessments, risk management and care planning for a high-risk cohort • Act as care coordinator/keyworker, ensuring continuity of care • Deliver clinical interventions and support treatment, not just engagement • Work within a model based on: • Persistent engagement and relationship-building • No discharge due to non-attendance (DNA) • Proactive, flexible support to prevent crisis • Collaborate closely with CMHT/CMHH, Crisis Teams, inpatient services and partner agencies Central and Northwest London Mental Health NHS Trust is committed to involve staff at all levels in the development of the organisation. The Trust is committed to the principles of Improving Working Lives, and all managers are encouraged to follow Improving Working Lives practices. The Assertive Outreach Team (AOT) role is fundamentally a patient-facing position, focused on engaging and managing individuals who are often reluctant to engage with services. The Team is committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care. The Assertive Outreach Team offers: • The opportunity to work in a new, innovative model of care • A strong focus on patient safety, engagement and recovery • A supportive MDT environment with clear leadership and development opportunities Essential: • Registered mental health professional (RMN, OT, Social Worker or equivalent) • Experience working with complex mental health needs and high-risk service users • Strong skills in risk assessment, care planning and community-based working • Ability to engage hard-to-reach individuals Desirable: • Experience in assertive outreach, crisis or urgent care services • Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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