Senior Mental Health Nurse | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Edmonton
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum including outer London HCAs
PermanentFull time
The role includes regular participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, acting as a mental health expert resource, contributing to service development, supporting education and training initiatives, and providing clinical leadership to colleagues. The post holder will promote integrated, person-centred care and help shape the continued development of neighbourhood-based services across Enfield. Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust and Enfield GP Federation are working in partnership to improve health outcomes for Enfield’s diverse population. Together, we serve some of the most deprived communities in the country, combining our complementary strengths, extensive local knowledge and shared commitment to delivering high quality, equitable healthcare. The Enfield Integrated Proactive Care Service delivers care through a multidisciplinary, multi-agency care coordination model that underpins neighbourhood-based care. Bringing together professionals from health, social care and the voluntary and community sector, the service supports adults living with frailty and complex needs. It provides a strong foundation for the continued development of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, demonstrating the benefits of truly joined-up, preventative and person-centred care delivered within local communities. The Senior Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist will work as part of the Integrated Proactive Care Service multidisciplinary team, providing specialist mental health support to adults with complex physical and mental health needs living in the community. The post holder will undertake comprehensive mental health assessments, develop and implement personalised care plans, provide expert clinical advice, and support patients to improve their health, wellbeing, and independence. The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, community services, social care, mental health services, hospital teams, and voluntary sector partners to coordinate care, reduce health inequalities, prevent avoidable hospital admissions, and support people to receive care closer to home. They will provide specialist advice on mental health pathways, risk management, safeguarding, medication adherence, and complex case management. North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system – consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS’s, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches. We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George’s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Take a tour of our hospitalhere Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role. This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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EHR Senior Analyst | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£66,274 - £73,496 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Epic-certified/accredited professional with a keen interest in digital healthcare. The successful candidates will join an experienced and diverse team of analysts who support UCLH’s Epic EHR and our wider digital partnerships. Our current opportunity is in the outpatient team which supports the following modules; Ambulatory (incl. Beacon), MyChart, Healthy Planet, Care Everywhere, EpicCare Link, Cheers. Patients are at the centre of everything we do. Epic helps us deliver safer, more efficient and patient-centred care by giving staff and patients access to the right information, in the right place, at the right time. Our team also supports the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) and will play an important role in future Epic Connect partnerships. The post holder leads the design, configuration, build and testing of their application module, ensuring delivery against governance, quality standards and project plans. Working with clinicians, operational managers and subject matter experts, they analyse service needs, define best practice workflows and support system optimisation aligned with Trust strategic objectives. They develop and support analysts, collaborate across integrated EHR teams, and contribute to upgrades, testing and safe deployment of new functionality. The role includes resolving incidents, providing specialist end user support, and maintaining strong relationships with departmental leads to ensure effective, clinically aligned system use. It is a requirement that candidates hold Epic certification or accreditation, ideally but not necessarily within the applications we are recruiting into. If you do not have certification/ accreditation within the relevant application, you will be required to undertake a period of training to obtain this. You will be fully supported by your manager and team throughout this process. You should have a good understanding of NHS services, experience in configuring Epic, & have enthusiasm to improve services through digital technology. 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. It is anticipated that post holders will need to spend at minimum one day on site per fortnight with the capacity to attend more frequently depending on business need. This post would therefore be suitable for staff who are looking for hybrid opportunities. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* *UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Senior Theatre Practitioner | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
Senior Theatre Practitioner Band 6 University College London Hospitals at Westmoreland Street University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major Teaching Hospital and Research Centre with state of the art facilities. We Currently have a vacancy within the Surgical Specialties Division. We require a dynamic and motivated Scrub Practitioner with at least 4 years’ experience at Band 5. Working as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub Operating Department Practitioner you will be required to function effectively as a member of the perioperative team to ensure the provision and development of an efficient and high quality surgical service. You will need to deliver a holistic care package which is current, evidence based and effective. You will also have a broad knowledge and skill base including communication and team working skills, and be able to contribute to the smooth running of the theatre department. We are committed to ongoing professional development and opportunities exist to undertake a wide range of in-house and university based training programmes. The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be currently registered as a practitioner (RGN or ODP) and demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. They will also be able to demonstrate experience as a scrub practitioner in Urology. We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, a subsidised social club including gym, a library for staff to use, free independent and confidential support for all staff, large retail discounts, car leasing scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few… for more information on our staff benefits please see attached poster. We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity. 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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Senior Psychiatric Liaison Nurse | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
Here at the Lambeth Mental Health Liaison Service, we are excited to advertise a permanent full time senior mental health liaison nurse position within our team. The primary function of this role is to work as a highly experienced mental health practitioner, carrying out front of house specialist assessments (i.e. the front door triage model) within the Emergency Department (ED) as part of the Mental Health Liaison Team (MHLT). The psychiatric nurse in charge (Psych NIC) is responsible for ensuring all those who present to the ED with an acute mental health need, receive timely and appropriate care, in the right place, at the right time, by the right person. The PNIC will be expected to actively identify and triage those presenting to the ED with an urgent or emergent need for mental health care, psychological support and/ or those with substance misuse problems. Working alongside the ED team they try to ensure appropriate medical clearance wherever appropriate. However, this does not explicitly mean that all face-to-face contact is completed by the PNIC; instead acting as a shift coordinator to ensure that all patients are prioritised in terms of need and allocated to the team appropriate to that need of the patient and the skill mix on shift. The Psych NIC will: • be based on the emergency floor for much of the shift providing direct formal and informal support to the ED teams and visiting agencies. • Offering face to face support directing referrals from the emergency floor to the most appropriate assessment pathway i.e. via the front door triage model, direct to the PLN's for full assessment or determining if further medical assessments need to be completed inline with our parallel assessment protocol. • Work alongside the enhanced care team (ECT) in making decisions about enhanced observations for mental health patients. • Act as part of the ED response team for patients detained on S136 or police referrals, and work to ensure timely throughput in department in line with the GSTT CODE10 protocol. • Work alongside ED triage teams to evaluate fitness for assessment, and support visible parallel working. (see parallel working protocol) • Through use of the front door triage model and from being visible and approachable able assist referrers in signposting to other services – including UCC, GP, IAPT etc. • Assist the PLN assessment team working as the Psychiatric Nurse in Charge. • Take a lead role within the liaison service, providing support and guidance within the service but also within their specialist lead area. i.e. safeguarding etc. • provide clinical supervision with the band 6 (assessing) psychiatric liaison nursing team. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training. SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field. The core philosophy of the Core24 Mental Health Liaison team is: “We take a professional, honest, caring and open-minded approach. We encourage and support choice. We are prompt and will take time to listen, work collaboratively with you and stick to our word. We respect differences” To provide a senior single point of access for staff to make/ discuss referrals to the MHLT from the ED, ensuring they are allocated for further assessment in a timely manner. To provide specialist, face-to-face screening at the point of referral, to all those who self-present to the ED with an acute mental health need. Provide initial response to all police and ambulance arrivals in the department, for patients with a mental health need, and lead on co-ordinating the patient’s journey through the ED. Complete a brief risk and mental state examination from the completed screening, making autonomous decisions around discharge and/ or onward referral and signposting to primary care/ mental health services/ third-sector organisations if appropriate; providing brief psychoeducation and intervention where appropriate. Acting as a senior clinician within both the ED and the MHLT; providing advice, clinical support, clinical supervision and senior review where necessary. Promoting and devising risk management and admission plans, for those who may be transferred from the ED to a ward within the hospital. Maintaining oversight of demand and acuity across the entire emergency floor, managing patient-flow effectively and proactively. To provide senior clinical support in managing incidents of challenging behaviour in the ED, related to mental health/ illness To liaise effectively with services and service providers both inside and outside of the organisation (including CMHTs, Police, Ambulance, Social Services, GPs and acute trust staff). Participate in teaching and training of ED and other staff within GSTT, in line with the trust’s Mental Health Strategy. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Senior CAMHS Crisis Practitioner | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 pro-rata per annum Inc. HCAS
PermanentPart time
We are looking for an experienced, skilled and confident Senior CAMHS Practitioner to join our ever-developing team. The successful applicant will be a caring and flexible practitioner who embraces change and thrives in a creative atmosphere. The service works in collaboration with the South London Partnership (SLP) Crisis service, which is a collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust The CAMHS Response Team, is a nurse led community outreach team and aims to provide assessments for Young People with mental health needs presenting with, or at risk of, going into crisis and who present at A&E departments, on paediatric wards or who are seen by Community CAMHS services. We are currently developing a 24-hour provision within the A&E environment in which you will have a key role. We also aim to provide a range of short-term community-based assessment and treatment options for approximately 2 weeks for this group of YP and provide advice and support to parents/carers, in partnership with various internal and external agencies. This role is an in-person role, the successful applicant will work across multiple hospital and community-based environments over a 24-hour period. Please note previous applicants need not apply. Screening of referrals Carrying out mental health crisis assessments independently in both A&E and community settings. Assessing and managing risk in both A&E and community settings. Planning implementing and evaluating treatment and therapeutic interventions Working collaboratively with the team and allied health professionals within the network including Primary Health Care, Social Care and educational establishments. Be part of an innovative team which is vital to plans to transform Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Tier 4 services across South London. The service works in collaboration with the South London Partnership (SLP) Crisis service. SLP CAMHS New Models of Care Programme aims to transform services through partnership-working, delivering best practice consistently to support young people (YP) and their families. The SLP is a collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. The CAMHS Response Team aims to provide assessments for YP with mental health needs presenting with, or at risk of, going into crisis via the CAMHS Crisis Line, A&E departments, on paediatric wards or seen by Community CAMHS Tier 3 services. We aim to provide a range of short-term community-based assessment and treatment options for up to 2 weeks for this group of YP and provide advice and support to parents/carers, in partnership with various internal and external agencies. Centralised CAMHS Crisis team is at Denmark Hill, 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2), within walking distance of Ruskin Park and a high street that offers shopping opportunities and a wide range of restaurants. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Senior Occupational Therapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Harlesden
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a senior Occupational Therapist to join our Mental Health Inpatient Service in our male PICU (psychiatric intensive care unit) Ward. We will provide you with the opportunities to develop your skills, depending on your needs and goals. We are keen for people to develop in their area of interest to motivate and enrich our team. There is also the support of a broad and experienced senior MDT. We are looking for people who are passionate about occupational therapy and want the opportunity to focus on their clinical OT skills, and who have ideas to grow and develop the occupational therapy provision within inpatient services. Once in post you will be afforded the time and space to engage inspecialised training and developmentopportunities to help you become a more enhanced practitioner. We adhere to the belief that it is better to grow and develop our own staff; this is demonstrated in the fact thatmany of our senior colleagues were supported and promoted in-house. The team serves thediverse and vibrant populationof Brent, named London Borough of Culture 2020 and ‘Council of the Year’ at the LGC Awards 2020. The team works flexibly/compressed hours to allow for OT provision to meet the needs of the service users throughout their day and find it also maintains staff wellbeing by providing more time to focus on their own interests and needs outside of work. Hours are: 3 days working : 8-6.30, 1 day working 8-4, 1 day non working day. Occupational therapists hold akey rolewithin the Inpatient Team providing occupational therapy service and expertise; whichwill include individual and group work, assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics. You will be usingMOHOand other evidence-based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on-going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning. The role requires integratedevidence-based practiceand skilful use of assessments & interventions with personal recovery principles, in order to improve the service users’ quality of life and to support them to do the things they want to do and live the life they want to lead. You would need to be committed to working within recoveryprinciples. The successful applicant will be self-motivated with a desire to work in mental health, and willing to learn and grow within the team. This post receives supervision from the Acute Lead OT (Band 7) and in addition there is a great support network working alongside other OTs in the borough and across the trust. Opportunities for training, reflective practice, case formulation using Trauma Informed Approaches, skill sharing and several other projects are available ongoingly. • Specialised OT & Mental health trainingcomprehensive offer of OT to OT training sessions, as well as specialised training depending on area of interest such as sensory integration and trauma informed care. • Shadow and develop skills inour neighbouring services including HTT, EIS, the memory clinic and community services allowing you to see the full circle of treatment for our patients. • Mentoring and coaching sessions supporting you with your development and growth into the role, including a bespoke 1:1 induction by Head OT tailored to your specific needs. • Monthly supervisionfrom the lead OT for Brent Inpatient Services • You will be supported indeveloping your management and leadership skillsthrough supervising others, supporting students and developing new initiatives for the service. • Opportunities to get involved in the establishedResearch and Developmentstructures in Occupational Therapy, including specialist forums and valuable networks. • A trulyinclusive and diverseworkspace • Nationally leading trust wide staff networks • Staff health and wellbeing schemes • QI trainingand support to bring your strengths and skills to service development • Flexible working OT in CNWL is very fortunate in having a long-established professional structure and this includes an AHP director, Trust wide Professional Head of OT, borough and specialist Head OTs. Personal and professional development is a high priorityfor the profession and is underpinned by our OT R&D strategy, R&D specialist groups and OT clinical networks. This enables us to invest in the development of our staff by providing excellent internal training as well as commissioning specialised external training and providing quality supervision. This ensures all our OTs reach their full potential at every stage of their career. Our commitment to research, audit and EBP is made possible by our strong links with local universities. We actively support the next generation of OTsthrough apprenticeships, student placements and the promotion of the profession as a career in schools. We are proud of the diversity in our workforce but have invested time in supporting and developing this further through ourBAME OT group. Have a look at this video which was developed from the BAME OT Network and provides further information with what to expect when working as an OT with CNWL, and the support which is offered: https://vimeo.com/471449677/8b5ca18b37 This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Senior Occupational Therapist | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Kingsbury
£45,953 - £54,254 Per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
ContractFull time
We are looking for applications from highly motivated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is committed to delivering patient-focused care to work in our Memory assessment service in Brent. The post includes comprehensive assessment of a patient's functioning including neuropsychiatric assessment. Specific to assessment the Occupational Therapist (OT) will utilise MOHO evidence-based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning. The post holder will manage a case load of service users who have been referred to the memory service for a suspected dementia, using evidence based and recovery principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment. We are therefore looking for applicants who either have experience working with Older Adults or Memory services or have a good foundation of transferable skills. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed 12 month post in our friendly Memory assessment service in Brent. The successful applicant will be based at Fairfield's House in Kingsbury. This is an ideal opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to develop their neuropsychiatric skills and gain valuable experience. The post includes comprehensive assessment of a patient's functioning including neuropsychiatric assessment. Specific to assessment the Occupational Therapist (OT) will utilise MOHO evidence-based assessment tools in order to establish a baseline functional assessment from which recommendations can determine further on going care and treatment to enable optimum functioning. To provide the Brent Memory Service (BMS) with an Occupational therapy service and expertise; this will include individual and group work, assessment including neuropsychiatric assessment, intervention and evaluation in accordance with the College of OT Code of Ethics. To work as an integrated member of the memory service responding to referrals and offering assessment, support with diagnosis, liaison with other agencies. To provide clinical leadership for junior/unqualified staff and students through supervision and appraisal as required. Please see JD for full description CNWL is passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing op quality caret depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With adiverse culture and equally diverserange of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Our catchment area of Brent spans diverse communities, with over 150 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BAME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info. 1 CLINICAL 1.1 To provide comprehensive, culturally appropriate, evidence based assessments for service users within the team to establish and meet their occupational needs. 1.2 To select and use validated standardised assessment tools and routinely and in practice, exhibiting clinical reasoning skills; to include the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) assessments. 1.3 To apply clinical knowledge and expertise to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in a groups which are underpinned by relevant theoretical approaches and in line with the Trusts research and development strategy. 1.4 To plan, implement and review individually tailored programmes of intervention using individual and group work. 1.5 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and that they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientated towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing social values. 1.6 To monitor and evaluate effectiveness of occupational therapy therapeutic interventions against clear aims and objectives and outcome measures in line with evidence based practice and in conjunction with service users, carers and other professionals. 1.7 To apply a high level of understanding of the effects of cognitive impairment and mental illness in order to provide training and advice on lifestyle changes and adaptations to the clients social and physical environment. 1.8 To support service users and colleagues to ensure that care plans are developed in partnership with the individual and they reflect recovery goals. These should be strengths-based and orientated towards reinforcing a positive identity and developing social roles and values. 1.9 To lead on the promotion of assistive technologies and telecare within the Brent Memory Service. 1.10 To determine the impact of mental and physical health conditions on service users functional ability and undertake assessment/ make recommendations with regards to the provision of equipment /aids and adaptations. 1.11 To follow local protocol and obtain recommended equipment and/or liaise with local providers of equipment to ensure provision as appropriate. 1.12 To provide comprehensive generic and OT specific assessments for clients living in the community using appropriate, evidence based, assessment tools as part of the BMS. 1.13 To be aware of medication issues in line with the CNWL OT medication management guidelines. 1.14 To proactively undertake and ensure rigorous risk assessment & risk management strategies are applied. To ensure maximum risk tolerance facilitates the individuals recovery, in line with risk policies and local guidelines. 1.15 To communicate with, and where appropriate joint work with, the multidisciplinary team, informal carers and people from external agencies involved in the care and support of clients on their caseload. 1.16 For practitioners to be aware of and sensitive to the safeguarding needs of children and vulnerable adults in their work, and knowledgeable both about potential indicators of abuse or neglect and about what to do if they had concerns about a childs or adults welfare. 1.17 To identify carers needs in line with CNWL policy and national requirements 1.18 To provide OT consultation to other professionals within the team 1.19 To complete the HONOS screening clustering tool and implement subsequent OT identified care package. 1.20 To be responsible for the effective use of physical resources and supplies. 1.21 To assist with routine administration and liaise with the Memory Service manager in ordering equipment and materials. 1.22 To contribute, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to the operational design and delivery of team objectives. 1.23 To participate in the implementation of annual OT Research and Development Objectives. 1.24 To adhere to policies and guidance required by CNWL directorate and occupational therapy department and professional lead 2 Communication 2.1 To demonstrate excellent communication skills and form positive therapeutic relationships using warmth and empathy and enable service user empowerment. 2.2 To ensure that up to date accurate, informative records of clinical assessments and interventions (paper/electronic records) are written and maintained in the service users notes. 2.3 To provide timely comprehensive occupational therapy reports on service users assessments and treatments. 2.4 To ensure all written OT notes, assessments and reports comply with the CNWL Trustwide and occupational therapy service standards and policies- including e-MOHO recording. 2.5 To establish and maintain effective communication networks with service users, carers and other professional and agencies in order to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to client care. 2.6 To provide and receive highly complex/sensitive, condition related or distressing/unwelcome information to service users and carers demonstrating empathy and reassurance. 2.7 To demonstrate skills and resourcefulness in communication when barriers to understanding are present, including utilising interpreters. 2.8 To support the Memory Service manager and local Head Occupational Therapist in agreed team management and professional matters. 2.9 To co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of junior staff, support staff and students as appropriate within the BMS. 2.10 To work with local services to ensure that local and national targets are met, ensuring Occupational Therapy input into service developments. 2.11 To develop and maintain knowledge of statutory and voluntary organisations relevant to the needs of the patients and to establish and maintain contact with those agencies having particular relevance to the teams work. 2.12 To promote the role of OT within the team, representing an OT clinical perspective in all clinical meetings. 2.13 To contribute to ongoing service reviews and audits in order to develop a service that is patient centred, evidence based and needs led. 3 LEADERSHIP, SUPERVISION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3.1 To apply skills and knowledge to demonstrate professional competence and fitness to practice as an occupational therapist. This is a requirement of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). 3.2 To maintain professional registration through the HCPC. 3.3 To keep abreast of changing clinical practice and to undertake activities of Continuous Professional Development including identifying own learning needs and recording learning outcomes in a portfolio. 3.4 To participate in local and Trust wide OT service activities that promote and contribute to the building of knowledge and evidence base for the benefit of the professional body of occupational therapy, e.g. Link forums, R&D clinical sub groups, etc. 3.5 To participate in training and education of multidisciplinary students as required 3.6 To provide regular and qualitative supervision and appraisal for junior staff, ensuring that areas of concern are brought to the attention of the Head Occupational Therapist and Memory Service manager as appropriate. 3.7 To actively participate in clinical and managerial supervision. 3.8 To participate in performance objective setting/appraisal and develop a professional development plan. 3.9 To be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of OT students for a minimum of 15 weeks per year (students on practice placement) or as directed by the Trusts Professional lead for Occupational Therapy. 3.10 To act as a practice placement educator for OT students, attending all relevant meetings and liaising with universities as appropriate This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Senior Therapeutic Radiographer | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
University College London Hospital - London
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
This role offers an opportunity to be part of the dynamic radiotherapy team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments and will work across a wide range of areas; pre-treatment, treatment-prep, the treatment units and brachytherapy. UCLH is seeking a committed individual with the energy and focus to continue building on the existing service of excellence. Radiotherapy services at UCLH are delivered across two departments. The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS. The proton beam therapy (PBT) department is equipped with Varian ProBeam gantries with advanced imaging packages and robotic couches. Both departments have a dedicated CT scanner and the PBT department also has a dedicated MRI scanner. The department delivers radiotherapy services for a broad spectrum of cancers comprising of common cancers as well as specialist treatments including brachytherapy, molecular radiotherapy and total body irradiation. The PBT department focus’s predominantly on head and neck, brain and sarcoma treatment sites. Paediatrics and TYAs make up approximately one third of the patient cohort. The post holder will be accountable for own professional actions and will work autonomously within the legal, ethical and professional framework provided by the professional body. Work within the quality system at all times. They will question and propose changes to procedures when necessary, to maintain the validity and appropriateness of the system. They will have the ability to deputise for Band 7 radiographers ensuring the continuity of patient flow through the department. They will be required to prioritise daily tasks, considering the patients’ needs and team skills mix. They will react and reorganise the workload in response to unforeseen circumstances, such as machine breakdown, to minimise disruption. The role requires liaison with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure best practice with respect to patient care prior to, during and following radiotherapy treatment. They will facilitate the development, training and integration of junior members of staff. They will rotate throughout all areas within both the Photon and Proton services and will participate in the departmental on call service in the photon service. They will be required to continually looking to improve existing methods and create new solutions to optimise the care and service provided to the patients. The post holder must be extremely competent and comfortable with the use of computer software, e.g. patient treatment, image manipulation, and virtual simulation, in a highly technological environment. 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- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Senior Integration Specialist | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West Healthcare NHS Trust - Harrow
£63,665 - £70,887 pa inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS ROLE. A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the Digital Services Systems Development department for a Senior Systems Integration Specialist. The post holder will design, develop and maintain interfaces using Intersystems Health Connect integration engine. You will have strong technical skills with experience of relational database management, HL7, Webservices/XML. Having skills in AWS and GitLab would also be advantageous. You will not necessarily have worked within the NHS and may have gained experience elsewhere. An adept facilitator and articulate communicator, you will liaise with suppliers to deliver data integration across the Trust. Working closely with colleagues in Operations, IT and other Trust counterparts, you will be required to investigate underlying data integrity issues limiting Trust operational objectives and have proven problem solving skills that deliver solutions. Alongside these requirements you will advise on strategic technical developments to help support operational and clinical areas and work closely with system administrators to deliver the Trusts IM&T strategy. Previous applicants need not apply. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED FOR THIS ROLE. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the TIE, an IT system that is critical to the delivery of patient care in all areas of the Trust, is managed in a way that is fully compliant with Trust IM & T Policies and National Information Governance Toolkit Standards. All system integration, managed through the TIE, must follow industry standard processes to ensure the quality of the data and the system availability is not compromised. In supporting the TIE, the post holder will ensure that: · Policies and procedures are documented, followed and a schedule of regular review is planned and undertaken · Actual and potential security incidents are appropriately reported · Data quality incidents are appropriately investigated · Associated action plans are completed in a timely manner, meeting required specifications · The system maintains high availability and all system interruption is recorded. The post holder will be responsible for providing Subject Matter Expertise as the technical lead for the Data Migration and Interfacing elements of Trust projects. This will include ensuring the completion and sign off of data mapping, data transformation and testing of the migration. The post holder may be required to develop IT system software, web services and websites and must maintain a good knowledge of industry standards and technology. 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. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026
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Brent UCR Senior Physiotherapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Brent
£45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
Are you a passionate Physiotherapist looking to make a real difference in your community?Join our Brent Urgent Community Response (UCR) Team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality care in people’s homes. As a Senior Physiotherapist within our fast-paced service, you will provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to individuals who may otherwise require hospital admission. Working directly with patients in their own environment, you will support recovery, promote independence and help them remain safely within their community. You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team responding rapidly to changing patient needs and delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Working closely with health, social care and community colleagues, you will contribute to integrated care plans and positive patient outcomes. We welcome applications from physiotherapists who enjoy working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team and are passionate about delivering exceptional community-based care. Join Brent UCR and help people stay well, independent and connected to their community. As a Senior Physiotherapist within the Brent UCR team, you will deliver high-quality assessment, treatment and rehabilitation across community settings, including patients' homes, care homes and residential facilities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support admission avoidance, facilitate timely hospital discharge and promote independence and recovery. Key responsibilities include: • Delivering holistic assessments and evidence-based physiotherapy interventions tailored to individual needs. • Prescribing and advising on equipment and adaptations to support safe and effective care at home. • Contributing to care planning, risk assessment and clinical decision-making. • Supporting, supervising and developing junior colleagues and students. • Building effective partnerships with patients, carers, families and multidisciplinary colleagues. • Contributing to a flexible, responsive and person-centred service that meets the needs of the local community. 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. Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. 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 4 Oct 2026
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