Senior Staff Nurse | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - Abbey Wood, London
£45,953 - £54,254 pa inc
PermanentFull time
***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post*** We are seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Adult Physical Health , Senior Staff Nurse to join our dynamic, integrated multi- disciplinary Rapid Response Team. In this exciting role you will be an integral part of the team developing new pathways to provide same day urgent care in the community alongside other Adult Community Services, Social Care, Acute Trusts and Primary Care colleagues. The Rapid Response Team are part of the SE London Accelerator Programme. The Rapid Response Team are delivering the essential elements of the Urgent Community Response pathways. The Rapid Response Team has been operational since 2013 and is a multi- professional team consisting of Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists , Social Workers and support staff . The team provide holistic health and social care assessments for people over the age of 18 years, who are registered with a Bexley GP and live in the Borough of Bexley. The Team treats/ manages/ cares for patients in their usual place of residence with an urgent health or social care need. The team are based at Goldie Leigh – Abbey Wood SE2 OAS – service delivery is 7 days a week, on an 8am-8pm basis, focusing on rapid 2-hour assessments to patients with potential short-term intervention(s). Candidates are encouraged to visit the Service. The post holder will work as a part of the multi-disciplinary Rapid Response Team including Consultant Geriatrician, Senior Nurses, Occupational Therapists and Social Services colleagues to meet the needs of patients referred to the team, ensuring the highest possible standards of practice with a strong emphasis on falls, frailty. The post holder will conduct comprehensive nursing assessments for patients within acute and community settings. They will need to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and risk assessment skills to guide appropriate nursing intervention and when appropriate avoid unnecessary ED presentation. The post holder will also be skilled in the management of breast drains, wound care and intravenous antibiotic therapy. The post holder will be required to work across hospitals sites on a planned basis and in community when responding to urgent community referrals. Post holder will undertake delegated line management of junior staff, both informal and formal basis. The team act as a liaison between acute and community settings, by identifying the most appropriate onward referrals and initiating integrated care pathways, ensuring seamless provision of care and on- going case management. Referrals are received from Health and Social Care professionals, Medical Teams, General Practitioners and Ambulance Services. Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: • We’re Kind • We’re Fair • We Listen • We Care The Team work directly with (LAS) and act as a liaison between Emergency Departments, Community and Care home settings, by identifying the most appropriate onward referrals and initiating integrated care pathways, ensuring seamless provision of care and the instigation of on- going case management of long term condition management. The Rapid Response Team provides community follow up and support and review. The post holder will assist with and directly triage urgent patient referrals with varied and complex needs in acute hospital and community setting acting as an expert nursing clinical resource to Rapid Response Team members by facilitating high quality evidence-based practise. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work closely with our Community Consultant. Rapid Response aims to: • Avoid unnecessary Presentations to Emergency Departments. • Avoid unnecessary Hospital Admissions • Improve patient wellbeing through timely responsive interventions • Reduce admissions to residential care • Increase the number of people who feel safe in their home Main Responsibilities: • Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all professional activities • Demonstrate theoretical knowledge of acute, multiple, complex, and long-term pathologies and impairments in the assessment of clients • Work closely with other health professionals and social services and provide nursing advice in meeting the needs of the clients • Conduct a thorough assessment of clients, obtaining consent in accordance with professional guidelines and local team procedures • Recommend appropriate interventions to promote independence and safety, utilising effective clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice • Complete a care plan for clients who require input from integrated community services (bed-based or home-based input) • Maintain effective multidisciplinary communication with other members of the team and the wider clinical network to ensure that client’s needs are met • Provide specialist advice to client, carers and relatives based on clinical evidence when required • Participate in MDT meetings and family conferences as required • Maintain up-to-date clinical written records and computerised records in accordance with local and professional standards; and also writing comprehensive reports on clients as required and inputting onto RiO • Ensure management of clinical risk with clients under their care • Be able to identify when and how to terminate involvement or refer onwards to appropriate teams/services and complete input in a timely, seamless manner • Seek guidance from more experienced colleagues when required • Be professionally curious in terms of safeguarding adults and children and promote professional curiosity Training and Education: • Utilise communication and teaching skills to educate the diverse and multicultural population in a range of disease specific techniques, principles and guidelines when required • Provide support and take a proactive role in the education and training of undergraduate and graduate AHP students, nurses and rehabilitation assistants • Maintain continuing professional development by participating in regular in-service training, supervision, reflective practice and attending study days and training, giving feedback to the team where appropriate to disseminate learning • Maintain competency in manually handling people • Maintain up-to-date mandatory and statutory training Management: • Maintain high level of efficiency and effectiveness in work area to utilise resources to the full and report defects in equipment in a timely manner • The ability to deputise in the absence of the Manager if required • Coordinate staff activity to meet demands of service • Ensure risk is managed for self, clients, colleagues and the work environment • Participate in the development of the team by working proactively within the MDT • Maintain throughput of casework and organise and prioritise own work tasks and activities, being flexible to the needs of the service • Ensure all patient information is input onto RiO • Ensure new team members are adequately introduced to the team during induction and providing peer support • Undertake a proactive role in the ongoing in-service training programme • Maintain efficient day-to-day running of the service Organisational: • Flexibly plan and organise own time • Achieve the effective daily management of a caseload of clients, including prioritising clinical work and balancing other client related and professional duties • Provide statistical information as required in a timely manner • Keep up-to-date statistics in accordance with team requirements • Be responsible for any organisational tasks related to the post • Be flexible in the undertaking of any other duties as requested by line managers to meet the changing needs of the service • Attend Team and trust meetings and case conferences as required Professional: • Participate in regular supervision and reflective practice • Participate in regular supervision and PDR • Comply with professional guidelines, codes of conduct of practice, trust and departmental policies • Maintain links with the department, organisation and wider sector by attending meetings, seminars/case conferences etc as deemed appropriate Research: • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate current research and apply it to practice • Broaden research and development skills through participation in local audit and research projects • Instigate/Participate in Quality Improvement Projects Communication and Key Working Relationships: • Communicate relevant medical/social information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies following local and professional guidelines for sharing information and consent. This would include Consultants, GP’s, Social Services, other health care professionals and voluntary agencies • Work in a co-ordinated, multi-disciplinary manner, communicating effectively with other team members and the wider clinical network involved in client care • Convey complex and sensitive information relating to clients using skill in situations where there may be barriers to communication i.e. use of interpreters, receptive/cognitive pathologies or excess noise • Be able to adapt complicated and sensitive information into a simplified form to clients who may be seriously ill or have complex or long-term conditions • Clearly convey complex information to small and large groups during training and education sessions • Promote and encourage the ethos of rehabilitation/enabling with therapy assistants/support workers/carers/relatives through demonstration, example, and support • Promote an awareness of the nurse role within the team, negotiating priorities were appropriate • Actively contribute to service & policy review and implementation • Participate in the operational planning, implementation, evaluation and audit of practice, clinical care pathways and protocols within own clinical area This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Senior Wellbeing Practitioner Band 6 – EMHP, CWP
NHS Jobs - London
£47,951 to £56,863 a year
PermanentFull time
The successful candidates must havecompletedeither the PG Cert Supervision: Children and Young Peoples Mental Health and Wellbeing or the PG Dip: Senior Wellbeing Practitioner course. For further information about this role, please contact Marsha Mungo-Okolie, Senior CAMHS Practitioner - m.mungo-okolie2@nhs.net
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Senior Cardiac Physiologist | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc and pro rata for part time post
ContractPart time
Senior Cardiac Physiologist – Cardiac Invasive Services An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiology Department at Barts Health NHS Trust. Based primarily at St Bartholomew’s Hospital, the successful candidate will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology services, with cross-site working across the Trust as required. The role will involve supporting the day-to-day delivery of cardiac investigations and procedures, including cardiac catheter laboratory procedures, cardiac rhythm management pathways, device follow-up clinics and a range of non-invasive diagnostic tests. The successful applicant will also contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and the training and supervision of junior staff and trainees. PLEASE NOTE:This vacancy is recruiting for 2 roles, 1 fixed term 12 months full time role full time and 1 fixed term12 months part time(22.5 hours) role. The fixed term posts are for Maternity cover. Applicants should be competent in non-invasive cardiac investigations and have experience working within a cardiac catheter laboratory environment. Experience in cardiac rhythm management, including pacemaker, ICD and CRT follow-up, would be advantageous. Candidates working towards independent practice in device therapies and BHRS accreditation are encouraged to apply. We are committed to supporting professional development and offer a strong culture of education, mentorship and clinical excellence. Opportunities are available to develop specialist skills, gain further qualifications and accreditations, attend national conferences, and participate in internal and external training programmes aligned to service needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and the ability to work effectively within a busy and evolving cardiology service. You will be expected to demonstrate the professionalism, leadership and clinical expertise appropriate to a senior role, while embracing opportunities for further development and career progression. If you are looking to advance your career within one of the largest and most innovative cardiology services in the UK, we would be delighted to hear from you. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Employees appointed to this role will be subject to Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Service, including the applicable provisions for on-call duties and designated rest periods. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse - Critical Care
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - Ilford
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Critical Care Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit at King George Hospital, Ilford, as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. You will be part of a highly motivated team caring for critically unwell patients requiring Level 2 and Level 3 care. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Critical Care Nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and the ability to lead and support others in achieving these standards. You will provide clinical leadership, education and support to the nursing team including new staff and colleagues requiring additional development. You will act as a role model, regularly coordinate the unit and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, individualised and evidence-based care. You will also contribute to the continued development of Critical Care nursing practice, supporting improvements in quality and patient experience in line with local and national standards. The Trust PRIDE values of Passion, Responsibility, Innovation, Drive and Empowerment will be embedded within your leadership and clinical practice. • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised, evidence-based care for critically ill patients in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and professional standards. • Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical documentation in accordance with NMC and Trust requirements. • Demonstrate advanced critical care knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of acutely and critically unwell adults, including recognition and escalation of clinical deterioration. • Develop and implement appropriate interventions and action plans to optimise patient outcomes. • Act as the patient’s advocate and practise at all times in accordance with the NMC Code. We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission. We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care. We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Senior People Services Transformation Lead - Medical Staffing
NHS Jobs - London or Leeds
£79,504 to £91,609 a year
ContractFull time
Significant experience designing or transforming Medical Staffing services within complex healthcare environments, with a strong understanding of workforce planning, job planning, rota management and medical workforce operations Strong knowledge of medical staffing processes, governance and workforce systems, with the ability to design efficient, scalable and digitally enabled services that improve workforce deployment and experience Proven ability to collaborate across medical workforce, HR, operational, digital and transformation teams to deliver nationally consistent, user-centric services that support workforce sustainability and high-quality patient care Proven experience designing or delivering HR service transformation, operating model redesign or large-scale people change programmes Strong understanding of HR processes, service delivery models and workforce transformation within complex organisations Experience building user-centred services, translating operational needs and policy requirements into practical and scalable service solutions Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across senior leaders, HR teams, digital partners and operational services Experience leading complex workshops, service design activity and collaborative problem-solving across multiple stakeholders Strong programme delivery and strategic planning capability, with the ability to manage priorities, risks and dependencies in a fast-paced environment You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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Senior Sister / Charge Nurse - Pre Operative Assessment
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£49,387 - £56,515 pa plus HCAS
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The main purpose of the role is to provide day to day management and leadership for the Preoperative Assessment Centre team. Aspects of the role include: Patients: Operate a patient-responsive service so that all patients receive an appropriate and competent preoperative assessment. Have specific continuing responsibility for the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluation of programmes of preoperative care for all elective surgical patients. Ensure the highest standards of nursing practice are delivered, as reflected by the Trusts Values. Participate in setting standards of care within the specialist area of perioperative care. This includes the deployment and supervision of all staff working within the Preoperative Assessment Centre Team. Staff and Non-Pay Resources: Ensure efficient use of all resources by using clinic templates and actively managing staff rotas, annual / study leave coordination and non-pay budget Provide ongoing developmental support for the nursing, support workers and administrative staff Hold and manage the budget for the POAC area and act as authorised signatory. The post holder will work closely and collaboratively with the Consultant Anaesthetist POA Matron and all health care professionals involved in the care pathway of the elective and urgent surgical patient including: Preoperative Assessment team on a day to day basis Clinical and administrative staff within POAC including nursing staff, anaesthetists, POA assistant practioner and Support workers Admissions and scheduling Staff across all surgical directorates Ward and Clinical Staff Trust wide Service Improvement: Involve patients and other users of the service to maintain a continuous service improvement cycle. Use Trust resources to develop own improvement skills. Involve and motivate the multi-disciplinary team, to develop and promote the POA service and implement nurse led POA for all elective and emergency surgical patients Trust wide. Performance and Activity: Tailor service and clinic templates so that the optimum numbers of patients are seen to meet the Trust capacity plan, whilst promoting and maintaining a high level of service quality. Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring. Roles and responsibilities Clinical 1. Use the appropriate level of clinical and non-clinical skills to ensure all surgical patients are optimised prior to surgery within the remit of the Preoperative Assessment Centre 2. Prepare the patient physically, psychologically and socially for surgery and associated anaesthetic 3. Be accountable for assessing planning, implementing and evaluating pathways of care in a manner that reflects the Trusts Values. 4. Manage and participate in the clinical rota for the POAC, ensuring efficient patient flow and clinic templates that reflect demand on the service 5. In conjunction with the Consultant Anaesthetist, take responsibility for the management of complex cases, referring patients to the appropriate health care professional as necessary to ensure maximum preoperative optimisation is achieved 6. Safely perform the clinical interventions required to perform a holistic pre-operative assessment for elective patients 7. Request investigations and take on the associated accountabilities, using the Trust Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system 8. Plan and organize admission arrangements with relevant department to ensure patients safety and to minimise cancellation on the day. 9. Maintain standard of documentation in accordance with the NMC Standard for Records and Record Keeping 10. Act as a clinical role model for all POA team members in the delivery of a high standard of specialist nursing care within the areas designated for Pre-operative Assessment (POA). Communication 1. Support patients, carers and staff through the information giving process, assessing level of understanding and comprehension, with appropriate attention to the process of informed consent 2. In collaboration with the MDT, develop patient information resources and ensure they are updated and revised in accordance with Trust policy 3. Use and develop negotiation skills both verbal and written 4. Chair POA/ relevant meetings and act as a recorder for meetings 5. Deal with inter-professional conflict and assist Divisional Nurse Lead in negotiating and problem solving 6. Pass on organisational, Directorate and service development updates to the whole POAC team and feedback local team views to senior management 7. Represent the Divisional Nurse Lead at POA meetings/events, when required Management of People/ Time/ Resources 1.Manage the whole POAC Team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring an efficient elective and emergency POA service for all patients/Trust wide 2. Profile and develop skill mix based on clinical activity in order to ensure the delivery of appropriate care for all patients using the service 3. Organise time to ensure both clinical and management commitments are fulfilled. 4. Take responsibility for the recruitment and retention of new POAC staff and ensure all staff that participate, are trained in good recruitment and selection practice 5. Act as an authorised signatory for the hire of temporary staff under the direction of the DNL 6. Ensure all POAC staff are appraised and receive regular feedback on their progress in accordance with National and Trust Policy, Agenda for Change & Knowledge and Skills Framework. This should include ensuring all appraisers receive appropriate training 7. Lead and evaluate professional development programmes in accordance with Directorate’s development pathway 8. Ensure that the balance between workload and available resources is linked to appropriate levels of training and expertise. Assist with the development and implementation of education and training programme for junior staff 9. Manage the POAC budget and ensure efficient use of resources, with direction as necessary from the Clinical Nurse Lead 10. Delegate as appropriate to ensure that necessary stores and equipment are available and in good working order 11. Under the direction of the DNL participate in service development projects and assist with the setting and implementation of priorities and objectives 12. Promote and participate in POA service improvement and act as a key influencer for effective change management 13. In conjunction with the DNL, develop and maintain effective partnership working with the relevant medical leads; thus ensuring patient responsive practice and service improvement 14. Implement policies and propose changes to practice for preoperative assessment and the perioperative care service in response to patient or service needs. 15. Take responsibility with the DNL for ensuring that all staff are fully conversant with the Procedures to be used in emergency situations and for their attendance at mandatory ongoing training sessions Quality Improvement/ Clinical Governance 1. Take responsibility for auditing of clinical outcomes, standard setting and POAC staff involvement in improving quality of service 2. Take responsibility for developing a continuous programme of POAC performance monitoring, in collaboration with key stakeholders and the Information team 3. Take immediate local action to mitigate patient or user dissatisfaction or complaint Investigate any formal patient complaints in accordance with the Trust Complaints Procedure 4. In conjunction with the Divisional Nurse Lead, assist in the accurate and immediate investigation of all incidents and accidents to patients or staff, and instigate appropriate remedial action and risk reduction. Maintain risk register for POAC and take responsibility for departmental health and safety 5. Take local responsibility for the health and safety aspects in the POAC area to ensure a safe working and patient environment 6. Assist with or participate in departmental and Trust initiatives or audits, related to Service Improvement / Clinical Governance 7. Assist in the implementation of statutory guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, National Service Frameworks 8. Follow the principles within the Clinical Governance and Research Governance Framework using clinical risk team as a resource 9. Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct & Scope of Professional Practice and guide others to do the same 10. Practice in accordance with the core principles of the Trust’s Nursing & Midwifery Strategy 11. As agreed by the anaesthetic consultant, appropriate ICPs and models of care that reflect the need for service improvement and ensure a consistent and POA Service, appropriate to patient needs and with equity of access 12. Design service provision to ensure minimal waits and provide walk-in appointments so that all patients ultimately receive a timely POA Education & Training 1. Co-ordinate and participate in the continuous personal development of the POAC team in collaboration with Divisional Nurse Lead. This will include ensuring all staff receive regular appraisal and have Personal Development Plans as well as induction of new members of the team 2. In collaboration with DNL co-ordinate and evaluate educational initiatives in the POAC and ensure a comprehensive learning environment 3. Maintain records of performance reviews, study days, competency assessments of all staff within the department 4. Facilitate others to develop informal teaching skills 5. Act as a clinical resource role model and advisor 6. In collaboration with Divisional Nurse Lead undertake an annual (April)Training Needs Analysis Assessment for the service taking into account any changes in clinical service delivery or evidence based practice Job title - Job description – Month Year Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 8 7. In collaboration with DNL and Anaesthetic Lead identify and develop appropriate teaching programmes for patients and carers and evaluate effectiveness 8. Actively participate in a periodic performance appraisal, in accordance with the Trust guidelines 9. Attend both personal and professional development activities that enhance the role and the service. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Senior Sister / Charge Nurse - Pre Operative Assessment
NHS Jobs - London
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
PermanentFull time
Roles and responsibilities Clinical 1. Use the appropriate level of clinical and non-clinical skills to ensure all surgical patients are optimised prior to surgery within the remit of the Preoperative Assessment Centre 2. Prepare the patient physically, psychologically and socially for surgery and associated anaesthetic 3. Be accountable for assessing planning, implementing and evaluating pathways of care in a manner that reflects the Trusts Values. 4. Manage and participate in the clinical rota for the POAC, ensuring efficient patient flow and clinic templates that reflect demand on the service 5. In conjunction with the Consultant Anaesthetist, take responsibility for the management of complex cases, referring patients to the appropriate health care professional as necessary to ensure maximum preoperative optimisation is achieved 6. Safely perform the clinical interventions required to perform a holistic pre-operative assessment for elective patients 7. Request investigations and take on the associated accountabilities, using the Trust Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system 8. Plan and organize admission arrangements with relevant department to ensure patients safety and to minimise cancellation on the day. 9. Maintain standard of documentation in accordance with the NMC Standard for Records and Record Keeping 10. Act as a clinical role model for all POA team members in the delivery of a high standard of specialist nursing care within the areas designated for Pre-operative Assessment (POA). Communication 1. Support patients, carers and staff through the information giving process, assessing level of understanding and comprehension, with appropriate attention to the process of informed consent 2. In collaboration with the MDT, develop patient information resources and ensure they are updated and revised in accordance with Trust policy 3. Use and develop negotiation skills both verbal and written 4. Chair POA/ relevant meetings and act as a recorder for meetings 5. Deal with inter-professional conflict and assist Divisional Nurse Lead in negotiating and problem solving 6. Pass on organisational, Directorate and service development updates to the whole POAC team and feedback local team views to senior management 7. Represent the Divisional Nurse Lead at POA meetings/events, when required Management of People/ Time/ Resources 1. Manage the whole POAC Team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring an efficient elective and emergency POA service for all patients/Trust wide 2. Profile and develop skill mix based on clinical activity in order to ensure the delivery of appropriate care for all patients using the service 3. Organise time to ensure both clinical and management commitments are fulfilled. 4. Take responsibility for the recruitment and retention of new POAC staff and ensure all staff that participate, are trained in good recruitment and selection practice 5. Act as an authorised signatory for the hire of temporary staff under the direction of the DNL 6. Ensure all POAC staff are appraised and receive regular feedback on their progress in accordance with National and Trust Policy, Agenda for Change & Knowledge and Skills Framework. This should include ensuring all appraisers receive appropriate training 7. Lead and evaluate professional development programmes in accordance with Directorates development pathway 8. Ensure that the balance between workload and available resources is linked to appropriate levels of training and expertise. Assist with the development and implementation of education and training programme for junior staff 9. Manage the POAC budget and ensure efficient use of resources, with direction as necessary from the Clinical Nurse Lead 10. Delegate as appropriate to ensure that necessary stores and equipment are available and in good working order 11. Under the direction of the DNL participate in service development projects and assist with the setting and implementation of priorities and objectives 12. Promote and participate in POA service improvement and act as a key influencer for effective change management 13. In conjunction with the DNL, develop and maintain effective partnership working with the relevant medical leads; thus ensuring patient responsive practice and service improvement 14. Implement policies and propose changes to practice for preoperative assessment and the perioperative care service in response to patient or service needs. 15. Take responsibility with the DNL for ensuring that all staff are fully conversant with the Procedures to be used in emergency situations and for their attendance at mandatory ongoing training sessions Quality Improvement/ Clinical Governance 1. Take responsibility for auditing of clinical outcomes, standard setting and POAC staff involvement in improving quality of service 2. Take responsibility for developing a continuous programme of POAC performance monitoring, in collaboration with key stakeholders and the Information team 3. Take immediate local action to mitigate patient or user dissatisfaction or complaint Investigate any formal patient complaints in accordance with the Trust Complaints Procedure 4. In conjunction with the Divisional Nurse Lead, assist in the accurate and immediate investigation of all incidents and accidents to patients or staff, and instigate appropriate remedial action and risk reduction. Maintain risk register for POAC and take responsibility for departmental health and safety 5. Take local responsibility for the health and safety aspects in the POAC area to ensure a safe working and patient environment 6. Assist with or participate in departmental and Trust initiatives or audits, related to Service Improvement / Clinical Governance 7. Assist in the implementation of statutory guidelines e.g. NICE guidelines, National Service Frameworks 8. Follow the principles within the Clinical Governance and Research Governance Framework using clinical risk team as a resource 9. Act in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct & Scope of Professional Practice and guide others to do the same 10. Practice in accordance with the core principles of the Trusts Nursing & Midwifery Strategy 11. As agreed by the anaesthetic consultant, appropriate ICPs and models of care that reflect the need for service improvement and ensure a consistent and POA Service, appropriate to patient needs and with equity of access 12. Design service provision to ensure minimal waits and provide walk-in appointments so that all patients ultimately receive a timely POA Education & Training 1. Co-ordinate and participate in the continuous personal development of the POAC team in collaboration with Divisional Nurse Lead. This will include ensuring all staff receive regular appraisal and have Personal Development Plans as well as induction of new members of the team 2. In collaboration with DNL co-ordinate and evaluate educational initiatives in the POAC and ensure a comprehensive learning environment 3. Maintain records of performance reviews, study days, competency assessments of all staff within the department 4. Facilitate others to develop informal teaching skills 5. Act as a clinical resource role model and advisor 6. In collaboration with Divisional Nurse Lead undertake an annual (April)Training Needs Analysis Assessment for the service taking into account any changes in clinical service delivery or evidence based practice Job title - Job description Month Year Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 8 7. In collaboration with DNL and Anaesthetic Lead identify and develop appropriate teaching programmes for patients and carers and evaluate effectiveness 8. Actively participate in a periodic performance appraisal, in accordance with the Trust guidelines 9. Attend both personal and professional development activities that enhance the role and the service. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
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Senior People Services Transformation Lead - Employee Relations
NHS Jobs - London or Leeds
£79,504 to £91,609 a year
ContractFull time
Key skills and experience required: Significant experience designing or transforming Employee Relations services within complex organisations, with a strong focus on creating integrated, end-to-end workforce support models Strong understanding of employee relations, case management, wellbeing and HR advisory services, with the ability to design joined-up services that improve consistency, efficiency and user experience Proven ability to work collaboratively across HR, operational, wellbeing, digital and transformation teams to deliver seamless, user-centred services that strengthen workforce experience, manager capability and staff retention Proven ability to collaborate across medical workforce, HR, operational, digital and transformation teams to deliver nationally consistent, user-centred services that support workforce sustainability and high-quality patient care Proven experience designing or delivering HR service transformation, operating model redesign or large-scale people change programmes Strong understanding of HR processes, service delivery models and workforce transformation within complex organisations Experience building user-centred services, translating operational needs and policy requirements into practical and scalable service solutions Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across senior leaders, HR teams, digital partners and operational services Experience leading complex workshops, service design activity and collaborative problem-solving across multiple stakeholders Strong programme delivery and strategic planning capability, with the ability to manage priorities, risks and dependencies in a fast-paced environment You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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Senior People Services Transformation Lead - Staff Experience
NHS Jobs - London or Leeds
£79,504 to £91,609 a year
ContractFull time
Key skills and experience required: Significant experience designing or transforming Staff Experience, employee engagement or people services within complex organisations, with a focus on improving workforce wellbeing, retention and organisational culture Strong understanding of employee experience design, workforce engagement and digital service delivery, with the ability to create seamless, user-centred services that improve accessibility, consistency and satisfaction Proven ability to collaborate across HR, operational, digital and transformation teams to deliver integrated people services that empower managers, strengthen staff support and improve workforce experience at scale Proven ability to collaborate across medical workforce, HR, operational, digital and transformation teams to deliver nationally consistent, user-centred services that support workforce sustainability and high-quality patient care Proven experience designing or delivering HR service transformation, operating model redesign or large-scale people change programmes Strong understanding of HR processes, service delivery models and workforce transformation within complex organisations Experience building user-centred services, translating operational needs and policy requirements into practical and scalable service solutions Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across senior leaders, HR teams, digital partners and operational services Experience leading complex workshops, service design activity and collaborative problem-solving across multiple stakeholders Strong programme delivery and strategic planning capability, with the ability to manage priorities, risks and dependencies in a fast-paced environment You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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Senior People Services Transformation Lead - Business Partnering
NHS Jobs - Leeds/London
£79,504 to £91,609 a year
ContractFull time
Significant experience delivering Business Partnering, workforce transformation or organisational development services within complex healthcare or public sector environments Strong understanding of strategic workforce planning, organisational performance and people partnering models, with the ability to design proactive, insight-led services that support leaders and improve organisational outcomes Proven ability to collaborate across HR, operational, finance, digital and transformation teams to deliver integrated, business-focused people services that strengthen leadership capability, workforce engagement and service performance Proven ability to collaborate across medical workforce, HR, operational, digital and transformation teams to deliver nationally consistent, user-centred services that support workforce sustainability and high-quality patient care Proven experience designing or delivering HR service transformation, operating model redesign or large-scale people change programmes Strong understanding of HR processes, service delivery models and workforce transformation within complex organisations Experience building user-centred services, translating operational needs and policy requirements into practical and scalable service solutions Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across senior leaders, HR teams, digital partners and operational services Experience leading complex workshops, service design activity and collaborative problem-solving across multiple stakeholders Strong programme delivery and strategic planning capability, with the ability to manage priorities, risks and dependencies in a fast-paced environment You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
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