Discharge Coordinator | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - Tooting
£47,951 - £56,863 pro rata per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
PermanentPart time
This is an exciting time to join one of the integral departments of the Acute and Urgent Care (AUC) Service Line at South West London & St George’s as we are looking at new ways to improve the quality of the care as we promote effective patient flow. The Discharge Coordination Team is a dynamic team that supports wards with: • Promoting purposeful admissions by agreeing a plan on admission with an estimated discharge date • Tackling barriers to discharge, preventing avoidable delayed discharge and transfer of care. • Timely escalation of issues leading to increased length of stay to the service line, ICBs and Local Authorities. Discharge Coordinators work in conjunction with internal and external partners in supporting proactive discharge planning and timely discharges in line with expected dates of discharge. They focus efforts on behalf of individual patients at heightened risk of delayed transfer of care (DToC) from inpatient wards and provide accurate information/updates into the trusts daily discharge and pathway meetings. This part time role is an admin and clerical band 6 role and we are looking for a highly motivated Nurse, OT, social worker or experienced non-clinician to be part of a team that will help the service line to provide the best care for our patients by ensuring timely access to relevant services through pro-active assessment of needs and barriers. The post holder will cover either Tolworth or Springfield Hospital wards. You could be based in any of those 2 sites. The post holder must be adept at prioritising the activities that will provide the most efficient, effective and safe discharge pathway and escalate any conditions that will prevent this from happening. They will be able to work closely alongside the ward consultant, ward manager and wider MDT. They will be confident at building relationships, develop and foster relationships with staff across the acute and urgent care pathway and with partner agencies and will proactively manage these relationships so that staff can count on reliable and knowledgeable support and information about discharge processes. The successful post holder will have a good knowledge of community services and referral processes to ensure smooth discharges. Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together.We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Discharge Coordinators are responsible for coordinating and prioritising action from the MDT and partners to ensure that:- 1. Barriers to Discharge and Estimated Dates of Discharge forms are completed and updated in line with clinical reviews 2. Intervening early to remove barriers to prevent patients becoming delayed transfers of care. 3. Highlighting potential “B” list) DTOC patients to expedite discharge planning and prevent them becoming “A” list (reported) DTOCs. 4. Updating Borough DTOC meetings on patients who are A and B list Delayed Transfers of care 5. Verification of purpose of admission and expected length of stay 6. Establishment of scope for discharge within 24 hours and work to expedite discharge: Invoking a rapid review by a Consultant (arranging temporary accommodation from budget to permit early home treatment (not exhaustive). 7. Support carer engagement triggering Carer’s Assessments as required, and to work closely with carers and relatives in the interests of supporting timely discharges. 8. Pre-empt and resolve arising barriers to discharge i.e. keys, other agency support to discharge. 9. Promote ‘conditions based discharge’ so that discharge takes place once agreed conditions are met. 10. Ensure early liaison with Community Teams of pending discharges to HTT or direct to community teams. 11. For detained patients to consider short periods of section 17 leave or the use of Supervised Community Treatment where appropriate in line with legislation and least restrictive principles. 12. To develop effective relationships with local authorities, housing providers, tenancy support teams and benefit agencies specific to Boroughs 13. Pre-empt, accelerate homelessness unit input / liaison. 14. Introduce HTT involvement at the right point to commence facilitated early discharge by HTT. 15. Investigate cases that are about to pass / have passed projected milestone dates recorded for passing key stages in the acute care pathway i.e. discharge review, discharge plan in place, discharge. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Band 6 Manual Handling Trainer | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
This role requires to work across all sites that come under the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Under the supervision of the Manual Handling Advisor this post will assist in the development of the Manual Handling training service; supporting the Lead Manual Handling Advisor to provide a comprehensive manual handling service to the Trust. • Lead in the delivery of training programs in Manual Handling practices to all staff. Training will take place in both the classroom and on-site settings and will include Patient and Object handling sessions. • Provide professional advice on safer Manual Handling practices, training, Clinical Governance issues, and Manual Handling equipment under the supervision of the Manual Handling Advisor. • Assist the Manual Handling Team in maintaining excellent communication internally within the Trust (eg: Learning and Development, Medical Education Team, Clinical Practice Educators ) and externally with training providers and contractors, to enhance the delivery of Manual Handling training and equipment provision. The postholder will be expected to consistently demonstrate behaviours aligned to the Trust’s shared commitments, embedding compassion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in their day-to-day practice. ************** PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY ********************** TEACHING AND ASSESSING • Provide clinical expertise and advice to managers and staff in relation to Safer Manual Handling practices • Support and assist the Manual Handling Advisors in carrying out assessments for both patients and staff in all workplace settings as appropriate • Lead in the development of, and delivery of Manual Handling training programs for all levels of staff • Deliver training in a variety of settings covering most clinical areas and work environments in accordance with training needs, risk assessments and as directed by the Manual Handling Advisors • Ensure all Manual Handling training is based on the latest evidence available (eg: HOP 7) and adheres to Trust guidelines for Manual Handling and complies with the Safer Handling Policy and requirements of relevant legislation • Assist in any Trust wide review, audit and standardization of Manual Handling equipment under the guidance of Manual Handling Advisors. Work in collaboration with the Manual Handling advisors to investigate adverse incidents related to Manual Handling • Assist in regular audit and equipment checking systems that are in place as per Trust requirements. • Participate in production of reports, policies and risk assessments for Manual Handling 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/ Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Bank Radiographer Band 5 | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - Harrow
Dependant on Banding
PermanentFull time
• To work within a team of radiographic and clerical staff within the Trust • To provide a high standard of expertise and care, and lead areas of the department in the absence of the Modality Superintendent. • To provide a diagnostic imaging service in areas where trained both in and out of normal working hours. • To help facilitate learning for students and less experienced staff This advert closes on Saturday 10 Oct 2026
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Team Administrator | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - Mitcham
£33,262 - £36,027 pro rata per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS
ContractPart time
We are seeking an experienced Administrator to provide Secretarial/admin support. In this part-time role (7.5hours/week), you’ll work closely with clinicians, team leads, and service users to ensure the smooth running of our mental health services. Your attention to detail and strong organisational skills will directly support front-line care, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in our community. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on variety and takes pride in keeping systems running efficiently. If you’re experienced in administration, confident using Microsoft Office and clinical systems, and enjoy working collaboratively, we would love to hear from you. The post will be part of an administration team that exists to provide an important administrative and Outpatient service to mental health teams to ensure the smooth running of those services. This is to include using computerised information systems, collating statistics and returns as required by the Trust and Local Authority, word-processing, developing, maintaining filing systems and being the first point of contact for patients, relatives/carers and other professionals. We are committed to supporting your growth, and you’ll have access to training and development opportunities, plus the chance to contribute ideas to improve how we deliver care. The role is primarily based at the Wilson Hospital, with opportunities for hybrid working depending on service needs. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. • To be responsible for ensuring the data on the required electronic patient care record is accurate and up to date. To address and alert teams to errors and problems as they arise. • To support team members in being able to access basic information held on My Dashboards and Pulse • To ensure that all service users, patients and visitors are received in a courteous and efficient manner. • To be responsible for ensuring referrals to the teams are processed efficiently. Responding to urgent referrals when necessary and making sure they are passed on to the duty team • To facilitate effective communication within the team by providing team members with messages and information. • To ensure that all telephone enquiries to the team are handled politely and sympathetically, ensuring that all messages are passed on to the appropriate person in a timely and accurate manner which may often involve dealing with difficult and distressed patients on the phone or in person. • To support the administration of service meetings including the preparation/distribution of agendas and associated papers, formal minute taking and follow up actions and distribute these as appropriate. • Ensure that Admin related Trust KPIs are addressed through regular reports provided by the Team Manager. Co-ordinate all the support services provided to the team including domestic, catering, security, estates and to be the contact for maintenance issues. • To be responsible for the ordering and purchasing of stationery and office supplies for staff as well as monitor and ensure that adequate levels of stationery supplies are maintained and distributed accordingly liaising with the Procurement Team regarding any problems. • To have the need for confidentiality of service users and professional information • Photocopy/fax/scan/email as requested by other members of the team • Provide admin support to the senior management team when needed. • To implement Trust and team policies/procedures and propose changes to practices if necessary. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Special School Nurse (CCNT) | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Hillingdon
£45,953 - £54,254 Per annum incl. HCAS
ContractPart time
We currently have an exciting opportunity forBand 6 nurse to join the Special School Nursing Servicewhich is part of Hillingdon’s Community Children’s Nursing Team (CCNT). We are looking for a nurse who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring, to work within a team supporting children & Young people from 3-19 years who have a range of learning disabilities and complex health needs such as epilepsy, enteral feeding and oxygen dependent children. You will be allocated a named school but will berequired to work across any of the 5 sites. The team works closely with other multi-disciplinary agencies and the schools to ensure the children reach their full potential. The candidate should have previous experience of working with children with complex health needs, excellent communication skills and be highly motivated. They should also have aflexible approach, able to work autonomously to deliver the service to the local children. An understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families is required. You will be supported by the special school nurses in the team and the CCNT. Please note that annual leave is to be taken out of term time except in exceptional circumstances. If you are passionate about improving the health of young people we want to hear from you. For further information please contact Ghazala Hussain - Clinical Lead for Community Children’s Nursing Team on 07514724782 ghazala.hussain3@nhs.net. The Special school nurses will work closely with the children/young people who use our services, 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 children/young people who using our services as safe as possible through the use of sound clinical skills and effective risk assessmentsresponsible for implementing assessments, management of medical clinics, supporting school staff on clinical care, management of medication ensuring the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and proceduresensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people throughout the care planning process You will be part of the Children’s Community Nursing Team (CCNT) in Hillingdon, working closely with the children’s nurses, school staff, other allied health professionals and medical staff at Hillingdon Hospital as well as the specialist dietitian.. You will also be part of a wider peer supervision group of children's nurses to support evidence based practice and innovation. We are a flexible and friendly team, who are keen to provide you the working environment for you to thrive and progress in. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. 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. To assess the health needs of children/young people within a school setting, agree individual school health care plans and deliver these through multidisciplinary partnerships To organise the day to day Special School Nursing Services to children within the Special Needs Schools, through supporting the school staff. To ensure the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence based policies and procedures. 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 and supervising other Band 5 nurses, healthcare assistants/ support workers and students to ensure they are working to the standards which the people using our services deserve. Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities This advert closes on Friday 9 Oct 2026
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Clinical Fellow - Perioperative Medicine | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£67,325 - £76,582 Per annum plus London Weighting
ContractFull time
Candidates are invited to apply for our new and exciting post aimed at senior trainees/post-CCTdoctors in Anaesthesia/Critical Care. Our objective is to develop future leaders in this important emerging field. We offer a one-year fixed term contract (a six-month contract could be considered). The objective of the post will be to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge in the care of patientscontemplating, undergoing, and recovering from major surgery. We anticipate successfulcandidates will be the future leaders of perioperative care, an emerging sub-specialty ofAnaesthesia & Critical Care Medicine. Start dates as follows: November 2026 – x1 FTE February 2027 – x8 FTE The objective of the post will be to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge in the care of patients contemplating, undergoing, and recovering from major surgery. We anticipate successful candidates will be the future leaders of perioperative care, an emerging sub-specialty of Anaesthesia & Critical Care Medicine. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH 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 second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Senior Nursery Practitioner (6m–14m) – Northwood Hills
Recruitment Professionals - Northwood Hills
£26,409 to £28,709 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Recruitment Professionals is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded nursery in Northwood Hills for a Senior Nursery Practitioner to work with babies aged 6–14 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years professional to take on a senior role within a supportive nursery environment, providing high-quality care and learning experiences for young children while helping to lead and develop the room team.
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Senior Nursery Practitioner (14m–2y) – Northwood Hills
Recruitment Professionals - Northwood Hills
£26,409 to £28,709 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Recruitment Professionals is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded nursery in Northwood Hills for a Senior Nursery Practitioner supporting children aged 14 months to 2 years. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early years professional to take on a senior role within a supportive nursery environment, leading engaging learning activities, supporting children's development, and mentoring junior practitioners while maintaining high standards of care and education.
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CSW - Senior Social Worker - Localities (Gr 8)*
Wax Recruitment Ltd - Sutton
from £28.80 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Job title: CSW - Senior Social Worker - Localities (Gr 8)* Job Category: Social Care Qualified Location: St Nicholas Way, SUTTON, Sutton, SM1 1EA, London Borough of Sutton Hours per week 37 Salary: £28.80 per hour
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Commercial Property Locum in Central London - 2 months - part-time office-based role
Ten-Percent.co.uk Ltd
£45 to £70 an hour
On-siteContractPart time
A law firm based in Central London are looking for a commercial property locum to help out starting as soon as you are able for a period of around 2 months. This is a part-time role of 3 days per week - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You will need to be able to attend the firm's offices for the duration of the placement as remote/hybrid working is not available.
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