Special School Nurse | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Southall
£45,953 - £54,254 Per annum including HCAS
PermanentFull time
We are looking to recruit aSpecial School Nurse (Band 5 or 6)to provide specialist health care support for children and young people with medical needs for the Ealing Special schools. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic staff who are able to work to work autonomously and provide leadership for HCA's . Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have the enthusiasm to join the well established team and support transformation? Currently the Special School Nursing Team are based in the schools, working Monday to Friday 8.00-16.00, Term Time Contract/Full time. You will be responsible for providing an excellent, high quality service to the children of Ealing who have additional needs and support one or several of the special schools in Ealing. Your work will entail working closely with children, their parent/carers and key partners to improve health outcomes and support children with special needs to achieve their full potential within all settings; at home, community and at school. Good communication and working relationships with the school staff and school leadership team is an essential part of the role. We welcome applications from children's or learning disability nurses with experience or interest in working with children with additional needs. Together with job satisfaction, we can offer training, support and clinical supervision. If you want to join a team where your contribution is valued and where you have the opportunity to make a real difference in peoples lives, then we would like to hear from you. Candidates are welcome to arrange informal visits to the special schools in by contacting Emma Lynch. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Special School Nurses work closely with the people who use our services and their families. Families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Special School Nurses are expected to be kind and responsive, but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by: • keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessments • ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and procedures • ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process We believe that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working well together and in partnership with other teams and services to provide seamless care. Special School nurses work as part of a team and you will contribute to the success of the team by being an effective role model to healthcare assistants/ support workers/school staff and students to ensure they are working to the standards which the people using our services deserve. This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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Specialist Clinical Psychologist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - London
£66,274 - £73,496 per annum pro rata inc HCAS
PermanentPart time
To provide a highly specialist psychology service to patients of Clinical Health Psychology with long-term conditions such as HIV, and problems in relation to sexuality and sexual health including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes. To triage, assess and either refer appropriately or treat a diverse range of patients with HIV, HTLV and/or concerns relating to sexuality, gender, sexual health or sexual function, offering individual or group treatment as appropriate, using evidence based treatment modalities flexibly and appropriately according to patient need. To record treatment sessions, to measure and record outcomes and carry out audit to improve services To contribute to the department in offering suggestions re innovations and procedures and by offering support to colleagues To supervise trainees or Assistant Psychologists where appropriate Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter. Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual. Empowerment: We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles. We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow. Partnership: We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve. Job Purpose: · To provide a highly specialist psychology service to patients of Clinical Health Psychology with long-term conditions such as HIV, and problems in relation to sexuality and sexual health including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes. · To contribute to enabling other staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to create a psychologically safe environment. · To provide clinical supervision and consultation as appropriate, functioning as a specialist in Clinical Health Psychology, especially in the above areas · To undertake service evaluation, audit and research. · To work as an autonomous professional within BPS and HCPC guidelines and codes of conduct, and guided by principles and policies or procedures of the service, taking responsibility for interpreting policies within defined parameters. · To agree outcomes/results with clinical/professional lead and to decide how they are best achieved. This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Deputy Lead Sonographer | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - London
£63,665 - £70,887 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
PermanentFull time
An exciting oppoturnity has arisen for a highly motivated sonographer to undertake a band 8a role which will allow the right candidate to expand their knowledge and skills in day to day management of an ultrasound department, and enable them to make a real difference and improvements for all staff. Includes 15% Retention and recruitment allowance. To manage one of the Imaging Modality services of the Community Diagnostic Centre and Ealing Hospital Ultrasound Departments on a day-to day basis, to undertake Imaging and be responsible for the training of other radiographers and where necessary students. Line Management responsibilities and to assist in the day-to-day running of the Radiology Department. It is a job requirement to coordinate and where reasonable, meet waiting targets relevant to the area. To on lead on issues relating to clinical governance and equipment maintenance for the modality. Undertake clinical work and maintaining high standard of work of own and other members of staff. Deputise and provide support for the Clinical Lead Sonographer. Maintain and supervise waiting list targets for the modality. London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK • St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
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MBT Practitioner / Community Practitioner | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
per annum incl. of HCAs pro rata
ContractPart time
Lewisham Personality Disorder Service (LPDS) is looking to recruit a Band Band 7 or Band 6 MBT practitioner for a one-year fixed term post. This may be a secondment from elsewhere in the NHS. The aim of the post is to deliver individual MBT in order to reduce a long waiting list of assessed patient. It is an opportunity to join a well-established and effective MBT team of MBT therapists, contributing towards a treatment programme consisting of individual and group MBT. Specialist supervision is provided, and the role would suit someone withan interest in this patient group wholikes working as part of a team and is wants to practice MBT. Support for MBT in the wider organisation is excellent with Trust wide special interest groups and strong links to the Anna Freud Centre. In terms of career progression, it will enhance your intervention skills working therapeutically with personality disorder or other mental health difficulties in collaboration with other teammembers. You will either by MBT trained, or training will be provided during supervision to enable you to pursue MBT after this initial experience. The post is suitable for a qualified clinical or counselling psychologist, or a mental health worker (eg CPN, OT, practitioner psychologist, social worker) with good NHS mental health experience. If you are Band 6, you would be employed at Band 6. If you are already accreditedas an MBT therapist or psychological therapist, you could start at Band 7. Your job would be delivering individual mentalisation based therapy as part of our MBT team. We would support you in learning MBT. You would be involved in supervision groups with other members of the existing five-strong MBT team. The service is forpeople with a disorder.There are11wte clinicians:psychologists, psychotherapist,psychiatrist,occupationaltherapist(SUN lead),and employment worker.We aimtohelp our patients todevelop toimprove mental well-being,social and occupational functioning,increase theirstability andqualifyof life, reducetheuse of emergency services andhospitaladmissions. The serviceprovidesMentalisation Based Treatment (MBT) and Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), andsupports theCMHTsintheir work. Contact Christopher Reeve Mates (MBT lead; Christopher.Reeve-Mates@slam.nhs.uk)orLinda Amoakohene (Linda.Amoakohere@slam.nhs.uk)foraninformal discussion. Aboutourlocation: The team will bebasedinthe Wallace Medical CentreinDeptford, SE8. Lewisham is one of four main boroughs inSLaM. Ita multicultural,multi-ethic borough,containingdeprived and well-off areas. 1. To deliver Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) in individual and group therapy with accredited MBT training and weekly supervisionprovided.. 2. Ensure that potentialrisk is being assessed within a culture of positive risk taking and report concerns in line with Risk Management Policy. 3. Keep up-to-date documentation and administration. 4. Comply withpolicies,proceduresand guidelines. 5. Undertake other relevant duties asrequested. This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026
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Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£57,528 - £64,750 per annum
PermanentFull time
Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist – Sickle cell and Thalassaemia This permanent post provides a highly specialist psychology service, aligned with the Trust’s World Class Care Values, for inpatients and outpatients with sickle cell and thalassaemia. The role involves delivering specialist psychological assessment and intervention, and offering advice and consultation to MDT and ward colleagues, as well as liaising with other services involved in patient care. The post-holder will provide consultation, supervision, training and clinical case discussions to the MDT, particularly the clinical nurse specialists. They will work autonomously within professional guidelines and Trust policies, taking delegated responsibility for the governance of psychological practice within their area. This includes contributing to service development, quality improvement and project work supported by data collection for regional reporting. The role also requires the use of research and audit skills to support policy and service development within the sickle cell and thalassaemia teams. The post-holder will interview, recruit (where appropriate) and supervise Band 7 psychological therapy staff, trainees and assistant/undergraduate psychologists. They will also offer supervision to other professional groups within the MDT and contribute to Trust-wide and regional meetings, as agreed with the site lead and Psychological Professionals Lead. Working alongside the red cell lead psychologist, the post-holder will support the delivery of a high-quality specialist clinical psychology service for patients across the red cell pathway at North Middlesex University Hospital. Key responsibilities include providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy, and offering advice, guidance and consultation on psychological care to non-psychology colleagues. Appropriate support will also be given to partners, carers and families involved in the patient’s care. The post-holder will work within professional guidelines and Trust procedures, exercising autonomous clinical responsibility where required. They will apply evidence-based psychological knowledge and research skills to support audit, research and agreed service development activities. The role includes supporting staff caring for patients with red cell disorders across all clinical areas, including the haematology day unit, hyperacute unit, inpatient wards, emergency department, community hub at the George Marsh Centre, St Ann’s Hospital and multidisciplinary clinics, as well as running specialist clinical health psychology clinics. Routine daily use of personal computers and NMUH clinical IT systems is required. North Middlesex University Hospital provides care for around 500 patients with red cell disorders primarily sickle cell and thalassaemia. The multidisciplinary red cell service operates as a Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team (SHT) within the East of England Network, liaising with the UCLH Haemoglobinopathy Co-ordinating Centre (HCC). NMUH is located on the border between Haringey and Enfield at the most deprived areas of both boroughs, having very high levels of social and economic deprivation with associated high levels of physical and mental health problems. NMUH has been selected as a site to trial a hyperacute unit where patients with sickle cell disease can bypass emergency care to avoid delays and to receive prompt specialist urgent care. This trial is being conducted as part of an NHSE sickle cell disease quality improvement programme. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Willesden
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
PermanentPart time
We are pleased to offer a part-time (22.5 hours per week) Band 6 permanent post within the Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) in the London Borough of Brent. We are a dynamic and welcoming team, focused on providing high standard patient-centred care with emphasis on continuing service development and excellent links with our community multidisciplinary team and the local acute SLTs. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and innovative Speech and Language Therapist to complete our Adult SLT Team. This is a newly established Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) post, providing specialist domiciliary and outpatient assessment, management and intervention for adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing impairments, with a particular focus on clients residing in community care homes. You will have a rewarding experience working with patients across the area of Brent, a vibrant multicultural London Community. You will have the opportunity to engage with service development such as research, audits and QI projects, for which CLCH also offers comprehensive training and support. In our team we emphasise a supportive team environment. As such, your clinical development will be a priority and you will receive regular supervision including 1:1, peer supervision, appraisal and continuing professional development opportunities both internal and external. You will also have opportunities to support the development of junior colleagues and SLT students. Key duties in this role include: • To prioritise and manage a highly complex mainly neurological caseload independently making differential diagnosis & clinical management decisions on the basis of evidence from assessment frequently weighing up complex clinical management decisions in the context of conflicting clinical indicators. • To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of client’s communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, at work and other relevant settings • To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by developing and implementing Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Treatment evidence-based practice programmes providing thorough evaluation of clinical outcomes. • To use clinical judgement and specialist skills to evaluate deterioration in client’s health status, communicating effectively to the appropriate professionals in a timely manner • To demonstrate skills in motivating clients and /or carers to engage in the therapeutic process. • To develop clear multidisciplinary clinical protocols based on best practice. To demonstrate high level of clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures. • To actively participate and take a lead on SLT Triage for new referrals as required. 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. **Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.** This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Stanmore
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
PermanentPart time
We're delighted to offer abrand-new 30-hour Band 6 Speech and Language Therapistopportunity within our welcomingHarrow Adult Community Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) Service. InMay 2024, our team achievedQuality Development Unit (QDU) status, recognising our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous service improvement. In this role, you'll providedomiciliary and outpatientassessment and therapy for adults withdysphagia and communication difficulties, including those with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. You'll manage a varied specialist caseload, contribute to service development projects, and support the supervision and development of junior colleagues. Based acrossHoneypot Lane Health CentreandAlexandra Avenue Health Centre, you'll work within a supportive multidisciplinary team with strong links to our Acute Speech and Language Therapy Service, Harrow Dietetics Service and wider Rehabilitation Team, offering excellent opportunities for collaboration and professional development. If you're looking to develop your clinical expertise, contribute to innovative service improvements and make a real difference to patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you. The successful post holder will be part of the SLT team that will offer support and supervision, but they will be expected to work autonomously in client’s homes, nursing homes and outpatient clinics. - This will be with support from the wider multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be committed to improving patient experience at all times. - We will provide a lot of opportunities to engage in service development, including research, audits and QI projects. - A framework of regular supervision including 1:1, peer supervision, and appraisal is in place. - We will also support your continuing professional development with training opportunities both internal and external. 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. We require a 0.8wte Speech and Language Therapist with experience of working with adults with acquired and progressive neurological conditions. You will be competent in both dysphagia and communication, and you will be keen to learn and to develop your assessment and rehabilitation skills. The role requires someone who is a team player and patient-centred with excellent communication skills. Having a driving license is also desirable to this role. For more information about the role, please see the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specifications. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Tissue Viability Advance Nurse | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - London
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)
PermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivatedBand 7 Advanced Tissue Viability Nurseto join our specialist Tissue Viability Service within the North Central Division. Working closely with the Specialist Lead, you will support the day-to-day delivery of the Tissue Viability service, providingexpert assessment, management and evaluation of complex woundsacross a range of community settings, including complex wound clinics, patients' homes and nursing homes across Barnet. You will provide clinical leadership, promote evidence-based practice and support the wider multidisciplinary team throughspecialist advice, education and supervision. The role will also contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development, helping to drive high standards of tissue viability care and improve patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse with a passion forcomplex wound care and tissue viabilityto develop their advanced clinical and leadership skills within a supportive specialist team. To support the Tissue Viability Team in the provision of a comprehensive advisory tissue viability service for patients, as an experienced clinical professional, empowered to make high level clinical decisions and who has high standards of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills (including assessment and diagnosis of tissue viability and related conditions). • To be responsible for the deployment, day-to-day management, supervision and co- ordination of designated junior staff. • Work with the specialist lead in the development and provision of training and education in all areas of Tissue Viability, working with key partners to support cascade education. Educational Priorities to include Leg ulcer and Pressure ulcer management and prevention. • Supporting the specialist lead in service development and the Transformation agenda whilst still maintaining clinical competency in the field of Tissue Viability. • To support and act as a resource for Tissue Viability Nurses and the wider health community including nursing and therapy. • To lead the provision of specialist advice, for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of tissue viability conditions, including related exacerbations, including advanced tissue viability techniques, and to develop specialist knowledge to be able to advise staff, patients and carers. Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours! We can offer you: • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role • Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) • Flexible working options • Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits **Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.** Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£33,262 - £36,027 per annum inc HCAs
PermanentPart time
Band 4 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant SCYPS Newham, East London Foundation Trust We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapy assistant to join our Speech and Language Therapy Service. · Do you want to make a difference? · Do you want to develop your skills in an innovative team? Our Speech and Language Therapy service works with children to support communication development and language enrichment, as well as eating drinking and swallowing difficulties. We work with children who have difficulties with communication, many of whom are Autistic and have multiple, complex needs. The role includes: Supporting the Speech and Language Therapists during assessment and intervention of children's communication skills Delivering speech and language therapy groups, training for other professionals and parent workshops Supporting the Speech and Language Therapy team with any administrative tasks such as making resources including communication books and visuals Independently running therapy intervention programmes and training sessions in community settings or on virtual platforms Supporting the delivery and expansion of the well-respected SLT service commissioned directly by education settings If you have excellent interpersonal skills, awareness and sensitivity to the needs of clients from a range of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds and are willing and able to work flexibly, we would like to hear from you. 1.The post holder will work under the direction of qualified speech and language therapists across the Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service. 2.The post holder will be required to carry their own caseload where they will carry out treatment programmes devised by the clinician. The post holder will accept an agreed range of clients and manage a delegated caseload in an appropriate environment e.g. person’s home, community settings, schools. 3.The post holder will be required to work closely with the client to carry out therapy techniques and treatments, to demonstrate these to clients and carers. The post holder will be required, to carry out detailed observations and feedback the client’s response to therapy interventions. 4.The post holder will work alongside and under the supervision of SLTs to research, plan, organize, deliver and evaluate groups and individual therapy for clients aged 0 – 18 years, working closely with parents and carers. 5. The post holder will be required to make/develop and demonstrate resources that support the therapy activities, support delivery of training by the therapy team and will demonstrate safe and effective use of equipment. 6.The post holder, following essential training, will work alongside SLTs to plan, organize, run and evaluate training sessions and parent workshops. 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. We will offer you: Monthly supervision with a named supervisor A friendly and supportive team Training opportunities The chance to work within a multi-disciplinary team 1. To have a sound understanding of the role of SLTs and use this knowledge to assist them in the planning and delivery of SLT services to clients and families/carers attending sessions. This involves creating communication books and resources to facilitate the use of AAC. 1. To work independently in a variety of settings carrying out intervention packages and programmes, writing reports and updating clinical notes. 1. To assist in SLT assessments (example: by actively observing children and writing formal notes), group sessions (example: co-lead or make resources) and education setting inputs (example: assist with training nursery staff). 1. To use initiative and take the lead in researching, planning, organising and running groups (example: booking venue, reading literature on a specific developmental age) in the community, with a specific focus on promotion and development of children’s language, general communication abilities and modelling low and high tech AAC. Groups could be children’s therapy groups or groups for training parents/carers with or without their children present. 1. To work alongside and under the supervision of SLTs to design and deliver individual and / or group therapy sessions for children (0 to 5 years) who are experiencing difficulties with eating, drinking and swallowing. To help parents/carers, who are also present at these sessions, to help learn to create enjoyable and non-stressful experiences around food. 2. To work alongside the Clinical Leads and School Cluster Leads to support our traded service delivery and expansion This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Deputy Head of Digital Assurance | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£66,274 - £73,496 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
As a member of the Digital Assurance team within Digital Services, you will be responsible for the Operational delivery of services and staff within your team.Driving efficiency, good practice and a passion for every customer getting an excellent service must be a key driver. Being a senior figure in the Digital Services department, you must be able to adapt yourself to the different services that you line manage. Maintain service for customers and continually improving that service.A proactive worker thinking outside the box to maintain or reinstate service for customers driving efficiency. Career Progression pathways and development opportunities: We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in conjunction with the BCS membership. Being a Senior technology professional, you will be required to mentor and coach other members of the Digital Services department for career development. You will work closely with all elements of the Digital Services to deliver the best outcomes of the service and for customers. Offering a “can do”, proactive approach to service delivery and ultimately delivering for the service needs. You will be a member of, and not limited to, the Digital Services Department Business Continuity team. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of: • Customer Excellence • Service Reporting both internal to Digital and the wider Trust • Communications • Process and Policy • End-User Education • Reporting and Monitoring • Supplier Management • Asset Management • Quality Assurance and Contracts • Operational Responsibilities for the Digital Assurance Teams Flexible working: As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 8amto 6pm,giving you the very best of good work life balance. Digital Assurance falls within the Digital Services umbrella, which follows the ITIL standard of Service Management, empowering technology and process to ensure the customers have the best possible end result. Locations: The Digital Assurance team are based across the various sites: Maudsley Hospital (headquarters) Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range restaurants. St Pauls St Pauls is located within the Bromley area and is less than 10 minutes from the train stations (Bromley South, Bromley North and Shortlands) It is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Bromley Park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range restaurants. Bethlem Royal Hospital Bethlem Royal Hospital is based in a beautiful setting in over 200 acres of green space in the London Borough of Bromley, South East London. The hospital has easy access to nearby main roads and have offers free parking. The site is within walking distance from of Eden Park and West Wickham overland stations. Key Responsibilities: • Be accountable for the leadership and direction of the trusts Digital Services Administration Team, Digital Partners, Asset, Quality and Contracts team and underlying teams and the Trust Switchboard, to achieve the Service levels in place delivered through Digital Assurance. • To establish service performance KPIs to monitor the service availability and capacity of systems and external suppliers and regularly report on performance levels to the senior management within the Digital Services Department. • Maintain and document services in accordance with Trust systems writing policies and procedures for staff and services • To investigate new systems and technologies, recommending strategic ideas for new solutions that lead to efficiencies for the organisation. • To advise the Digital Services team as needed in an efficient and effective manner for Digital Services Projects that have client administration and request fulfilment. • To maintain continuity of service on a 24 hour, seven day week, 365 days a year basis, ensuring communications operate within specified tolerance levels and that in the event of a disaster all services can be re-established quickly. • Be a proactive supportive and forward-thinking member of the Digital Assurance Team. • To provide managerial leadership, support and development for the Team, ensuring that targets and expectations, both internal and external are met, including maintenance and development of appropriate technical, professional and quality standards. • To ensure strong business support processes are in place and fully adopted for incident and problem management and to act as the central point-of-contact for service escalation, ensuring senior Digital Services management are kept fully informed. • Manage the staff and that come under your line management responsibility in line with trust policies and procedures. • Be a proactive challenger and continually improve your services and the delivery to customers aligning to Customer Excellence • Implement documentation, including procedural process review to improve the Asset management, Contracting, administration and switchboard functions, including assessment of impact across or within services outside of the functions. Ensuring they are available in an accessible central repository. • Manage the day-to-day relationship and request fulfilment with the users of the Trust • Responsible for empowering, coaching and motivating the teams to deliver service. • Promote and champion the use of industry good practices in the fields of service support and customer satisfaction. • Support and integrate Digital Assurance initiatives into Digital Services and across the Trust • Other activity from time to time as required to support the operation of the Digital Assurance function • Define and enforce the adherence to team and trust standards, policies and procedures. • Maintain service excellence whilst continuously driving improvements in Digital Services service quality. • To investigate new systems and technologies, recommending strategic ideas for new solutions that lead to efficiencies for the organisation The above indicates the main duties of the post, which may be reviewed in the light of experience and developments within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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