Senior Staff Nurse - Same Day Emergency Care
NHS Jobs - London
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
PermanentFull time
Actively participate in the delivery of care. Care for patient with regard to their individual care needs whilst maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality in accordance with the NMC code of conduct Practise and promote nursing care to the highest standard in accordance with the Trust's policies, procedures and the NMC Code of Conduct, and fulfil PREP requirements. Establish a supportive and organised working environment conducive to the well being of patients and carers. Develop, promote and maintain effective communication and working relationships with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers. Practise in a professional manner at all times, acting as a role model and resource for peers and junior colleagues whilst offering support and leadership. Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care according to staff availability. Inform Clinical Nurse manager or Matron when changes occur in circumstances which affect the delivery of care. Having regard to the workload of, and the pressures on colleagues, inform the Nurse in Charge or Matron if these are seen to jeopardise safe standards of practise. Ensure that all clinical and legal documents completed are both accurate and legible and that the nurses understand the relevance and confidentiality of their nature. Promote the provision of a customer-orientated service. All trust employees are required to observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for infection control ensuring the environment in which they work is safe, clean and tidy. The use of standard infection control precautions is mandatory for all staff to prevent or minimize the spread of microorganisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community. Perform an expanded role of duties including Phlebotomy, IV cannulation etc. Be familiar with the Major Incident Plan and own role within it.
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Senior Pharmacist Team Leader (Elderly Care and Rehabilitation)
The Hillingdon Hospital - Uxbridge
£57,528 - £64,750 Per annum, pro-rata
ContractPart time
A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced pharmacist to join our team as a Senior Pharmacist Team Leader for the Care of the Elderly and Rehabilitation services. The Senior Pharmacist Team Leader is a key clinical role within the Trust's pharmacy service, working closely with the Principal Pharmacist to manage pharmacy provisions. The post holder will deliver high-quality, patient-focused clinical pharmacy services for older adults across inpatient care and lead the medicines optimisation agenda to medical elderly care, frailty and rehabilitation departments. This Pharmacy Department provides a reliable, quality and patient centred service with empathy, enthusiasm and commitment. It prides itself in being forward thinking and keeping pace with changes in medicines optimisation and technology. We are well respected throughout the hospital and have a close working relationship with the clinical teams. We have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise to enhance the performance of the department." 1. Ensuring compliance with medicines legislation, policies and procedures by themselves and team members. 2. Ensuring a safe, legal and timely supply of medication to patients. 3. Working independently and liaising closely with Senior Pharmacists, Principal Pharmacists, the Head of Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Technicians. 4. Being responsible for the day-to-day planning and provision of clinical pharmacy and medicines management services within their directorate and ensuring the timely delivery of services in line with key performance indicators. 5. Positively influencing cost effective prescribing 6. Assisting in the development of clinical guidelines, protocols and Patient Group Directions (PGDs). 7. Providing professional and managerial support to Principal Pharmacists when required. 8. Acting as the first point of contact for clinical practitioners and support staff on matters relating to medicines management. 9. Being professionally accountable for their own practice and that of others within their field of practice. 10. Providing effective leadership to divisional staff and across the pharmacy team. 11. Facilitating the safe discharge of all patients by ensuring the timely transfer of medicines information to those responsible for ongoing medication and care provision. The post holder will also be responsible for further developing processes and procedures to support the Trust's ongoing contribution to the Discharge Medicines Service. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. Professional To manage and provide a clinically orientated pharmacy service to healthcare professionals and patients with complex medical and pharmaceutical needs. This will involve: · critically evaluating and interpreting patient information (prescription charts, patient notes, observation charts, laboratory results and medicines) to ensure that prescribed treatment is safe, effective and appropriate for the patient · proactively suggesting evidence-based improvements to drug therapy and management of patients to consultants and senior medical staff, anticipating a positive outcome for the patient · providing evaluated information to consultants, senior medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacists and other health care professionals, making recommendations where opinions differ and information is lacking · counselling patients, relatives and carers about medication, checking their understanding of information and being mindful of physical and language barriers · promoting cost-effective prescribing by encouraging and supporting compliance with the Formulary and by advising medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals including pharmacy staff, in line with Trust, local and national policies and procedures · feeding back to the Head of Pharmacy and other members of the team, changes that impact on current practice. To dispense/supply medicines safely and legally for all patients. To manage the pharmaceutical care needs of patients at admission through to discharge using the staff in the team. To respond appropriately to requests for information on medicines from patients and/or their representatives to promote understanding of medicines to ensure compliance and concordance. To respond appropriately to requests from all levels of medical and nursing staff and other healthcare professionals for information and advice about the selection and use of drug therapy and to promote the cost-effective use of drugs. To be responsible for the proposal, preparation and maintenance of written policies and procedures relating to pharmacy matters within the Division. To assist in the development of standards of practice for the service/team and to review its performance. To be responsible for ensuring regular stock list reviews in liaison with the ward or department managers/lead nurses and appropriate pharmacy staff. To ensure that a record of all interventions/contributions to care is maintained and audited at intervals as specified by the Principal Pharmacist. To identify adverse drug reactions and potential defective medicines and to report these according to local and national guidelines. To contribute and lead on the development of clinical guidelines, PGDs, protocols and procedures within the Division. To attend relevant external peer group networks and report back appropriately. To act as a role model in promoting good professional practice and to be an ambassador for Pharmacy. To demonstrate current Continuing Professional Development and participate in the Pharmacy department’s education and training programme. To support formulary and Principal pharmacist in managing drug shortages. To act as an Independent Prescriber, when applicable to patients’ care in accordance with the Trust’s Non-Medical Prescribing policy. Managerial To plan and prioritise personal work and work of a designated team to meet agreed deadlines for completion of duties. To monitor and maintain performance of pharmacy staff and the efficiency of the service/team against standards and key performance indicators. To provide explanation of variations in drug expenditure and to assist in monitoring expenditure and financial planning. To investigate untoward drug incidents and complaints, action any corrective procedures necessary and report back via governance structures as appropriate. To apply Risk Management principles to the practice of Pharmacy, support the department’s Risk Management strategy and actively manage risk relating to medicines in the Division. To contribute to the clinical governance plan for the clinical specialities and Pharmacy department. To formulate strategies relating to optimisation of medicines and pharmacy services in response to development and changes within areas of responsibility. This includes contribution to annual business planning and relevant business cases. Service provision To have an overview of all aspects of the service provided by the department to ensure continuity of care and maintenance of professional standards. To ensure that all activities undertaken contribute wherever possible, to an accurate patient record, electronic or paper. To plan, organise and participate in clinical audit, drug use review, practice evaluation and development and project work as dictated by service needs. To advise the Principal Pharmacists on developments and new initiatives and to plan their implementation in consultation with the Principal Pharmacists. To participate in clinical trials, research and audit where appropriate. To actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds in consultation with the Principal Pharmacists. To provide and interpret information relating to service delivery (eg workload statistics), drug utilisation and expenditure. To ensure safe systems of work in line with current Health and Safety policies. To observe departmental and Trust policies and procedures and report deviations from them to appropriate staff, resolve these issues and feedback non-compliance to appropriate staff. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacists and cover the absence of other Senior Pharmacists when required. To liaise with other senior Pharmacy staff in promoting the efficient use of staff. To lead and facilitate pharmacist peer review meetings. To assist in the recruitment of staff when required. To participate in the staff appraisal system and undertake appraisal of staff/ To participate in the Emergency Duty Commitment. To participate in extended hours/flexible working as required by the service, including 7-day service requirements. To carry out any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Pharmacy. Staff Development Provide effective leadership to all staff and contribute to their leadership development. To provide supervision and in-service training for all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff. To identify training needs and agree personal and professional development plans for staff in the speciality. To participate in the formal service needs training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and other pharmacy staff in the capacity of tutor or mentor. To be responsible for the training of rotational pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff in the performance of their duties. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Senior Pharmacist Team Leader (Elderly Care and Rehabilitation)
NHS Jobs - Uxbridge
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
ContractFull time
Professional To manage and provide a clinically orientated pharmacy service to healthcare professionals and patients with complex medical and pharmaceutical needs. This will involve: critically evaluating and interpreting patient information (prescription charts, patient notes, observation charts, laboratory results and medicines) to ensure that prescribed treatment is safe, effective and appropriate for the patient proactively suggesting evidence-based improvements to drug therapy and management of patients to consultants and senior medical staff, anticipating a positive outcome for the patient providing evaluated information to consultants, senior medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacists and other health care professionals, making recommendations where opinions differ and information is lacking counselling patients, relatives and carers about medication, checking their understanding of information and being mindful of physical and language barriers promoting cost-effective prescribing by encouraging and supporting compliance with the Formulary and by advising medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals including pharmacy staff, in line with Trust, local and national policies and procedures feeding back to the Head of Pharmacy and other members of the team, changes that impact on current practice. To dispense/supply medicines safely and legally for all patients. To manage the pharmaceutical care needs of patients at admission through to discharge using the staff in the team. To respond appropriately to requests for information on medicines from patients and/or their representatives to promote understanding of medicines to ensure compliance and concordance. To respond appropriately to requests from all levels of medical and nursing staff and other healthcare professionals for information and advice about the selection and use of drug therapy and to promote the cost-effective use of drugs. To be responsible for the proposal, preparation and maintenance of written policies and procedures relating to pharmacy matters within the Division. To assist in the development of standards of practice for the service/team and to review its performance. To be responsible for ensuring regular stock list reviews in liaison with the ward or department managers/lead nurses and appropriate pharmacy staff. To ensure that a record of all interventions/contributions to care is maintained and audited at intervals as specified by the Principal Pharmacist. To identify adverse drug reactions and potential defective medicines and to report these according to local and national guidelines. To contribute and lead on the development of clinical guidelines, PGDs, protocols and procedures within the Division. To attend relevant external peer group networks and report back appropriately. To act as a role model in promoting good professional practice and to be an ambassador for Pharmacy. To demonstrate current Continuing Professional Development and participate in the Pharmacy departments education and training programme. To support formulary and Principal pharmacist in managing drug shortages. To act as an Independent Prescriber, when applicable to patients care in accordance with the Trusts Non-Medical Prescribing policy. Managerial To plan and prioritise personal work and work of a designated team to meet agreed deadlines for completion of duties. To monitor and maintain performance of pharmacy staff and the efficiency of the service/team against standards and key performance indicators. To provide explanation of variations in drug expenditure and to assist in monitoring expenditure and financial planning. To investigate untoward drug incidents and complaints, action any corrective procedures necessary and report back via governance structures as appropriate. To apply Risk Management principles to the practice of Pharmacy, support the departments Risk Management strategy and actively manage risk relating to medicines in the Division. To contribute to the clinical governance plan for the clinical specialities and Pharmacy department. To formulate strategies relating to optimisation of medicines and pharmacy services in response to development and changes within areas of responsibility. This includes contribution to annual business planning and relevant business cases. Service provision To have an overview of all aspects of the service provided by the department to ensure continuity of care and maintenance of professional standards. To ensure that all activities undertaken contribute wherever possible, to an accurate patient record, electronic or paper. To plan, organise and participate in clinical audit, drug use review, practice evaluation and development and project work as dictated by service needs. To advise the Principal Pharmacists on developments and new initiatives and to plan their implementation in consultation with the Principal Pharmacists. To participate in clinical trials, research and audit where appropriate. To actively contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and ward rounds in consultation with the Principal Pharmacists. To provide and interpret information relating to service delivery (eg workload statistics), drug utilisation and expenditure. To ensure safe systems of work in line with current Health and Safety policies. To observe departmental and Trust policies and procedures and report deviations from them to appropriate staff, resolve these issues and feedback non-compliance to appropriate staff. To deputise for the Principal Pharmacists and cover the absence of other Senior Pharmacists when required. To liaise with other senior Pharmacy staff in promoting the efficient use of staff. To lead and facilitate pharmacist peer review meetings. To assist in the recruitment of staff when required. To participate in the staff appraisal system and undertake appraisal of staff/ To participate in the Emergency Duty Commitment. To participate in extended hours/flexible working as required by the service, including 7-day service requirements. To carry out any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Pharmacy. Staff Development Provide effective leadership to all staff and contribute to their leadership development. To provide supervision and in-service training for all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff. To identify training needs and agree personal and professional development plans for staff in the speciality. To participate in the formal service needs training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants and other pharmacy staff in the capacity of tutor or mentor. To be responsible for the training of rotational pharmacists, trainee pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff in the performance of their duties.
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Senior Finance Manager | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - LONDON
£75,328 - £86,114 Per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers and the largest Trust in the NHS, with a turnover of approximately £1.5 billion and over 16,000 employees, serving 2.5 million people across East London and beyond. We provide acute, specialist and community services, housing leading UK centres for cancer, cardiac, trauma and emergency care, including the London Air Ambulance, one of the country’s busiest children’s hospitals, and a world-class Heart Centre. Our vision is to be a high-performing NHS hospital group, renowned for excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, ambitious CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant to join our Financial Management team as Senior Finance Manager. We are seeking an individual with strong leadership skills, excellent analytical expertise, and the ability to engage and influence clinical and non-clinical stakeholders across a large, complex organisation. The successful candidate will provide expert financial advice, business partnering support and strategic leadership to a designated business unit, hospital site or corporate area. They will play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting operational and clinical teams, and contributing to the Trust’s financial strategy. For further information please contact: Salek Khan Deputy Head of Finance Salekur.khan@nhs.net The Senior Finance Manager will support the Head of Finance, Associate Head of Finance and Deputy Head of Finance in delivering all aspects of financial management across their portfolio. The post holder will lead and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring the provision of high-quality financial reporting, forecasting, planning and business partnering services. They will be responsible for coordinating and validating monthly income and expenditure positions, producing insightful performance reports and influencing operational managers to take corrective action where required. The role requires an individual who can provide expert financial advice on complex service developments, business cases, savings programmes and strategic initiatives. The post holder will work closely with senior clinicians, operational managers and corporate colleagues to support evidence-based decision making, maximise value for money and ensure robust financial governance. They will also contribute to the development of medium and long-term financial plans, oversee financial aspects of large-scale projects and deputise for senior finance leaders when required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team within one of the most complex and diverse NHS organisations in the country, offering significant opportunities for professional growth, development and career progression. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. 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 ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues 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 aninclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Senior Finance Manager | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - LONDON
£75,328 - £86,114 Per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers and the largest Trust in the NHS, with a turnover of approximately £1.5 billion and over 16,000 employees, serving 2.5 million people across East London and beyond. We provide acute, specialist and community services, housing leading UK centres for cancer, cardiac, trauma and emergency care, including the London Air Ambulance, one of the country’s busiest children’s hospitals, and a world-class Heart Centre. Our vision is to be a high-performing NHS hospital group, renowned for excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, ambitious CCAB or CIMA qualified accountant to join our Financial Management team as Senior Finance Manager. We are seeking an individual with strong leadership skills, excellent analytical expertise, and the ability to engage and influence clinical and non-clinical stakeholders across a large, complex organisation. The successful candidate will provide expert financial advice, business partnering support and strategic leadership to a designated business unit, hospital site or corporate area. They will play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting operational and clinical teams, and contributing to the Trust’s financial strategy. For further information please contact: Salek Khan Deputy Head of Finance Salekur.khan@nhs.net The Senior Finance Manager will support the Head of Finance, Associate Head of Finance and Deputy Head of Finance in delivering all aspects of financial management across their portfolio. The post holder will lead and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring the provision of high-quality financial reporting, forecasting, planning and business partnering services. They will be responsible for coordinating and validating monthly income and expenditure positions, producing insightful performance reports and influencing operational managers to take corrective action where required. The role requires an individual who can provide expert financial advice on complex service developments, business cases, savings programmes and strategic initiatives. The post holder will work closely with senior clinicians, operational managers and corporate colleagues to support evidence-based decision making, maximise value for money and ensure robust financial governance. They will also contribute to the development of medium and long-term financial plans, oversee financial aspects of large-scale projects and deputise for senior finance leaders when required. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing finance team within one of the most complex and diverse NHS organisations in the country, offering significant opportunities for professional growth, development and career progression. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. 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 ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues 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 aninclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. 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 knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Senior Mental Health Practitioner -Hillingdon CAMHS MHST
NHS Jobs - Hillingdon
£45,953 to £54,254 a year
PermanentFull time
The key roles and responsibilities of the Senior Mental Health Practitioner will include: Forming strong working relations with a variety of stakeholders Working in partnership with schools/colleges and other educational settings. Provide training to team members and other professionals/trainees Supervising junior staff in the team. Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings in accordance with Children and Young People's IAPT principles Holding a caseload of CYP with mild-moderate mental health difficulties Completion of thorough assessments, risk assessments, care planning and reviews. Ensuring that there is accurate and timely documentation to a high standard, and that Routine Outcome Measures are completed. Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service and feeding back this data to key stakeholders Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health Practitioners and day to day clinical and supervisory support for the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioners. Contributing to group supervision spaces within the team. Working as part of a senior team, supporting the Senior Clinical Supervisors and Service Development Leads to expand the service within the Harrow area and improve the quality of the service. Supporting and developing the interventions that can be delivered as part of the MHST within the education setting, including SEN settings. Appropriately raise and report safeguarding concerns where identified and to support colleagues with this process. Patient Safety Safeguarding people by recognising and responding when an adult or child might be at risk from abuse but also recognising their own limits and asking for help and escalate concerns when necessary Escalating safety concerns and by doing so acting as effective advocates for those who use our services Being open and transparent about your own practice Identifying areas where improvements in safety or quality can be made. Report to the Team Manager any areas of concern, which may affect the safe delivery of care and/or the safe working of other members of the team. Working closely with others to improve services Maintaining accurate, legible, comprehensive records Maintaining compliance with your mandatory and core training requirements Be aware of and understand ones responsibilities in relation to the Policies and Procedures regarding: Fire Lone Working Health & Safety Absence management Report any accidents / incidents as per the reporting procedures of the service. Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing young people and families with a positive experience. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant professional qualification in either: a.) Degree level Mental Health Nursing; Social Work; Occupational Therapy; Art Therapy; Drama Therapy; Music Therapy; LD Nursing. Or b.) Substantial consolidated experience qualified as EMHP or CWP. Additional qualifications or training in child and adolescent mental health gained through study Registered with a relevant professional body Desirable Formal CBT training or Post Graduate accredited training in CBT Accredited courses / workshops in CYP-IAPT principles Previous Experience and knowledge Essential Substantial consolidated experience working in child and adolescent mental health. Experience either working as a member of a multidisciplinary team or multi-agency working. Good understanding of the range of child and adolescent mental health services and conditions Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies Desirable Knowledge and experience in mental health promotion work Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional wellbeing needs Experience running therapy groups and/or training events Other Essential Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post Team player Excellent time management and organisational skills Desirable Access to car or other motor vehicle for use for work purposes. Clinical Skills Essential Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and young people Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group Desirable Experience delivering trainings and psycho-educational workshops about mental health issues Experience of providing mental health consultation and signposting to education staff and other professionals. Knowledge Essential Understanding how the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards impacts on their work and the people they are working with Understanding the concept of quality and their role in improving safety, clinical outcomes and the patient experience
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Senior Assistant Technical Officer - St Thomas' Dispensary
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 Per annum inclusive of HCAs
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity has presented for a self-motivated, proactive and hard working individual to join our team in St Thomas' inpatient dispensary. The post-holder will work closely with other Senior Assistant Technical officers to help provide core support to dispensary staff, demonstrate comprehensive communication and assist in the dispensing of medicines to in-patients and the supply of discharge medications in line with CQC standards. Please note the interview will be conducted using a progressive transparent interview process. Some interview questions will be sent in advance to applicants - with the aim to be truly inclusive as we recognise some of the barriers that interviews create. The main duties of a Senior Assistant Technical Officer; • Assisting with reception and phone duties • Answering and resolving complex queries from doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals • Dispensing inpatient and Discharge medications • Dispensing controlled drugs using our controlled drug omnicell cabinet • Basic understanding of controlled drug medication and legalities • Returning/ Discarding of medication following procedures • Ordering, monitoring and stocking the Dispensary appliances daily • Dispensary stock checks • Rotation of stock to ensure minimal stock loss • Omnicell cabinet counts for ward stock/Departments • Dispensing of inpatient and discharge medication Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts, providing specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services. We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients. Organisational Values: Our values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust. The post holder will be: • Caring • Ambitious • Inclusive Please see the attached Job description and person specification for the full job details. This is available to download at any time This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Senior Communications Officer | West London NHS Trust
West London Mental Health Trust - London
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive
PermanentFull time
We’re a friendly bunch at West London, and the Communications Team works hard to deliver the Trust’s strategic objectives. I’m looking for a communications expert who has skills across a broad range of communications disciplines, from media to internal comms, digital to social media. In short, a generalist. You might not know everything in the communications world, but you’ll be willing to learn, and you’ll be someone who can muck in with key projects, whether that be leading them, or supporting others. In this role, you willlead on communications advice and support for services within the organisation, acting as point of contact for them and advising on best ways to communicate for a desired outcome. You’ll also contribute to our communications channels and content, helping the Trust to be as clear and engaging as possible among our internal and external audiences. You’ll also work closely with the Senior Communications Manager and the other Senior Communications Officers to make sure that all communications activity that you’re leading on is aligned to the Trust’s strategic objectives and priorities. All this will help usmaintain the delivery of a high-quality communications service for the Trust. It’s worth noting that from the outset that as part of this role, you will be required to work at least 60% of the time from one of our Trust sites, in line with our agile working policy. • Develop and produce engaging, informative and high quality written and digital content for publication across the Trust’s key communication platforms, including the external website, staff intranet, social media accounts and internal newsletters. • Using analytics, report and evaluate communications activity to progress the performance of Trust channels and team processes. • Provide a responsive and proactive service for assigned accounts, developing and maintaining trusted relationships with staff, patients, service users and external partners. • Provide communications support to clinical and corporate teams across the organisation to enable delivery of Trust services, including providing advice and guidance on the production of high quality communications that adhere to Trust’s brand guidelines and writing style. • Write and issue press releases and answer media queries. • Work closely with and be a trusted advisor to senior leadership in the Trust. • Identify and escalate communications and/or media risks and issues to managers within the Communications team for strategic input and handling. • Organise and/or support the delivery of key events and campaigns (e.g. Excellence Awards, Team/Employee of the month, Annual General Meeting, vaccine delivery, Staff Survey), ensuringthat activities are delivered on time, to budget and are of a high standard West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Senior Charge Nurse – Same Day Emergency Care
NHS Jobs - London
£58,133 to £65,261 a year
PermanentFull time
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.
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