Senior Staff Nurse - Endoscopy | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£47,951 - £56,863 pa inclusive
PermanentFull time
Join our dynamic Endoscopy team as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse and play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced and supportive environment. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, support the day-to-day coordination of the unit and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective service delivery. You will be involved in caring for patients throughout the endoscopy pathway including admission, pre assessment, procedure, recovery and discharge. The role includes assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, supporting patient flow and maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety. Applicants must hold a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council registration and have recent experience within an endoscopy setting. Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills are essential. Experience supporting junior staff, students and quality improvement initiatives is desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse looking to further develop leadership skills within an accredited and forward-thinking endoscopy service. • Provide clinical leadership and support the daily operational management of the endoscopy unit. • Deliver high standards of patient-centred care throughout the patient pathway including admission, pre assessment, procedure, recovery and discharge. • Assist with diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures while maintaining patient dignity, safety and comfort. • Coordinate patient flow and support efficient utilisation of clinical capacity and resources. • Supervise, support and mentor junior staff, healthcare assistants, students and new team members. • Maintain accurate documentation, incident reporting and audit requirements in accordance with Trust policies. • Ensure compliance with infection prevention, decontamination standards and safe handling of endoscopy equipment. • Recognise and escalate deteriorating patients appropriately and participate in emergency situations when required. • Support quality improvement projects, audits and compliance with Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) standards. • Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and high-quality service delivery. At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. Environmental sustainability Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environmentwww.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan. 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 Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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Senior Clinical Fellow | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£55,355 Per annum plus £2,162 London weighting
ContractFull time
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) post based at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust's Plastic Surgery Department. The department is a busy and dynamic unit that provides care both for the local population in North Central London and to a much larger network around North London, and the home counties. This post is a 6 month fixed term post. In addition to the Royal Free Hospital, the trust manages Plastic Surgery services in the following locations: Mount Vernon Hospital Watford General Hospital St Albans City Hospital Barnet General Hospital Services are also provided at the following Hospital sites: Hillingdon Luton & Dunstable Whittington University College Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Harefield Northwick Park Chase Farm The service is configured such that inpatient work, day case work involving general anaesthetic and specialist outpatient services are generally delivered from the Royal Free Hospital. At each ‘spoke’ in the network there are a combination of general outpatient services, operating under local anaesthetic and in some cases clinical partnerships with consultants in other specialties for joint operating. Clinical responsibilities: • The post-holder will undertake Plastic Surgery clinics and provide care for patients with a wide range of plastic surgical conditions. • The post-holder will work at SpR level. They will be expected to undertake appropriate surgery and assist in the operating theatre, take part in ward rounds and assist in outpatient Plastic clinics, as directed by the Consultants. • The successful applicant will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, and the Trusts clinical governance systems. • Support infection prevention & control and antimicrobial stewardship activities. • Participate in laboratory and clinical audit. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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Senior Staff Nurse | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum incl. HCAS
PermanentFull time
10 Hammersmith Broadway is a busy Sexual Health and HIV Service based in West London. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and empathetic Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join our team who have a passion for the speciality. We are particularly interested in talking to Nurses who currently work in a Sexual Health setting or who have relevant experience within this field. 10 Hammersmith Broadway provides full sexual health care to over 4000 patients per month and therefore we are looking for professionals who are driven, efficient and committed to providing excellent patient care. 10 Hammersmith Broadway is well respected and trusted by our patients and we are keen to work with Nurses who share our commitment to the care we provide. This Senior post includes managing symptomatic patients autonomously and taking the role of Nurse in Charge in the clinical setting. We would expect the Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to also support junior members of staff where necessary acting as a role model to all members of the Multi-disciplinary Team. The post holder will be responsible for the below: They will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member, and team leader. They will have significant clinical experience, provide sound clinical expertise to their team, and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Clinic Manager. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times. In general settings, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, generally known as a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse, coordinating clinical, managerial and education requirements of the area, and being a role model for team members, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of care. In midwifery settings they will be called a Midwife. In specialist settings, they will have a significant level of specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in the clinical functions of care delivery. They will provide advice and guidance also, and generally be known as a senior staff nurse. Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring. Roles and Responsibilities Clinical • Lead on assessing planning and implementing high quality care, and evaluating care options for patients in the clinical area, in line with the Trust values and objectives • Lead on complex clinical care for patients within their area • Ensure the safe custody, maintenance and administration of medication, in accordance with established Trust policy • Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation and Trust policies and objectives • Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients • Maintain a good understanding and implementation of clinical escalation procedures as required • Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values • Ensure that the team promote, ensure and adhere to the Trust safeguarding polices • Undertake effective multi professionally work with colleagues to deliver care • Coordinate and manage nurse led clinics where appropriate • Coordinate specialist functions, including making clinical decisions where appropriate • Monitor quality of standards of care, in line with CQC requirements and Trust and Divisional objectives • Deliver and supervise a high quality patient experience • Work with manager to collect and disseminate data on quality indicators etc, in line with national and Trust objectives • Maintain a safe working environment, including ensuring equipment is safe, and used in line with Trust policy and values • Promote and maintain patient safety at all times, including proactively implementing falls prevention • Lead role in the detection, management and prevention of safeguarding issues • Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within their area of practice and promote this to others Leadership and Management • Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice • Be a shift coordinator on a regular basis where appropriate • Ensure staff adhere to Trust protocols of care, eg Infection Control • Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of manager • Participate in senior nurse / unit on call rota / bleep holder (some areas, eg paediatrics) as appropriate • Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values • Develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust • Contribute to the effective management of the area by ensuring correct levels of staff are in place to deliver and assist with the planning of off duty rotas • Assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff • Act as a role model, ensuring staff work to Trust guidelines and values • Supervise, under the direction of their manager, the work of qualified and unqualified staff and learners • Provide clinical support and guidance to staff • Act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff • Initiate action on complaints & incident management and responses, and assist in their investigation and resolution • Participate in recruitment and selection, and develop effective selection and interviewing skills • Undertake appraisals of staff, following training • Chair team meetings as required • Lead on specific projects, as indicated and agreed by manager • Have a working knowledge of budget arrangements for area, focussing on cost effectiveness and quality, to ensure maximum use of resource • Understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects Education and Research • Participate in the education of all learners within their area • Actively support and assist in preceptorship and in pre registration student support, supervision and guidance including mentorship where appropriate • Identify and respond to learning needs for area • Develop and deliver or organise local training sessions, mindful of the Trust values • Facilitate others in the development of informal teaching skills • Participate in the annual training needs analysis for their area • Participate in any local or related research projects, clinical trials etc • Apply and encourage others to utilise evidence based practice and relevant research findings in practice • Identify areas of nursing / midwifery research within their area that will be of benefit, and encourage and educate other staff to recognise the importance of research Professional development • Maintain professional registration • Ensure mandatory training and a satisfactory appraisal is in date • Undertake a professional development plan and demonstrate achievement of objectives. • Ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times. • Role model Trust values at all times Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£45,715 - £69,976 per annum +LDN Weighting + 1A banding (50%)
ContractFull time
· The Department of Anaesthesia at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is offering 6 to 12-month senior clinical fellow posts in general anaesthesia at Charing Cross Hospital. These posts are available from 4 November 2026. Start dates after this time will also be considered. It is ideal for either Specialty Registrars approaching the end of their training, or an anaesthetist who has completed their training and is looking to round off their experience prior to securing a consultant post. · Applicants are required to have fully completed the FRCA or equivalent qualification and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training program. · The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 and 3 (sub-specialties Airway and Neuro-anaesthesia available) curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA). Clinical fellows will have opportunities to undertake activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation. · Out of hours, the post holder will cover emergency theatre work, cardiac arrest calls and the acute pain service. The rota follows a full shift pattern with prospective cover and is EWTD compliant. · As the senior clinical fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 senior registrar on-call rota alongside other residents. The post holder’s clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists covering specialties highlighted below. As far as possible, our department will provide senior clinical fellows the opportunity to spend more time in their preferred surgical sub-specialties to further their career goals. · The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology and thrombectomy), head and neck (including plastics reconstructions, free flaps and robotic assisted surgery), complex airway procedures (including laryngo-tracheal reconstruction and airway lasering), major urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, plastics, major colorectal (including HIPEC), major orthopaedics and day surgery. · St Mary’s hospital is one of the four London Major Trauma Centres with associated surgical specialties, a quaternary vascular service and a busy obstetric unit. Additionally, colorectal, oesophageal, general, bariatric and paediatric surgery are also provided at this site. · Normal theatre working day 07:30 – 17:30 · Long Day 07.30 – 20:00 (1:8) · Night shift 19.30 – 08:00 (1:8) Please refer to job description and person specification for full details of eligibility criteria before applying. At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. · As the senior clinical fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 senior registrar on-call rota alongside other residents. The post holder’s clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists covering specialties highlighted below. As far as possible, our department will provide senior clinical fellows the opportunity to spend more time in their preferred surgical sub-specialties to further their career goals. · The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology and thrombectomy), head and neck (including plastics reconstructions, free flaps and robotic assisted surgery), complex airway procedures (including laryngo-tracheal reconstruction and airway lasering), major urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, plastics, major colorectal (including HIPEC), major orthopaedics and day surgery. · Hammersmith Hospital includes renal, hepatobiliary, cardio-thoracic surgery, major gynae-oncology surgery and also provide anaesthesia for upper GI and endocrine surgery. · St Mary’s hospital is one of the four London Major Trauma Centres with associated surgical specialties, a quaternary vascular service and a busy obstetric unit. Additionally, colorectal, oesophageal, general, bariatric and paediatric surgery are also provided at this site. · The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 and 3 (sub-specialties Airway and Neuro-anaesthesia available) curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA). Clinical fellows will have opportunities to undertake activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation. Please refer to job description and person specification for full details of eligibility criteria before applying. This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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CSW - Senior Social Worker - Localities (Gr 8)* - Social Care Qualified
Ben Recruitment Ltd - London, London
from £28.80 an hour
On-siteTemporaryFull time
CSW - Senior Social Worker - Localities (Gr 8)* - Social Care Qualified Description We are seeking an experienced and dedicated CSW - Senior Social Worker to join our Localities team at Grade 8. This pivotal role is suited for a Social Care qualified professional who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the community by providing high-quality social work services. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key role in managing complex casework, supporting vulnerable individuals and families, and leading interventions that promote positive outcomes. You will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring that care plans are effective, timely, and person-centered. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a thorough understanding of social care legislation and best practices. Joining our organization means becoming part of a supportive environment that values continuous professional development and innovation in social care service delivery. If you are committed to advocating for social justice and enhancing the wellbeing of those you serve, this role provides a rewarding career opportunity where your expertise will have a significant impact within local communities. Responsibilities Lead and manage complex social work cases within the localities team ensuring high standards of care. Develop and implement individualized care and support plans in collaboration with service users and their families. Provide supervision, guidance, and support to junior social workers and other team members. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to coordinate services and interventions. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures in all aspects of service delivery. Conduct risk assessments and take appropriate action to safeguard vulnerable individuals. Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives within the social care locality framework. Maintain accurate and timely records and reports in accordance with organizational standards. Hours Per Week: 36 Start Time: 09:00 End Time: 17:00 Pay Per Hour: £28.80 Location: Sutton London Should you wish to apply for this job opportunity, please send an up to date CV. Disclaimer: This job opportunity is for job applicant(s) who reside, in the UK Location: Sutton London
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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 Staff Nurse | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
st georges nhs trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 pa pro rata Inclusive of HCAS
PermanentPart time
To work as part of the HIV team, providing and supporting a high-quality nursing service, including nurse led injectables clinics. Co-ordinating HIV clinics on a day-to-day basis. The HIV nurses work as part of the multi-professional team, ensuring that patients with HIV receive a high standard of care and support. To undertake routine nursing assessment for HIV patients, ensuring that nursing care for people living with HIV is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated using research evidence as appropriate. Administration, monitoring and support for patients receiving injectable antiretrovirals. To provide support and supervision to more junior staff, including health care support workers. In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, monitor and maintain excellent standards of HIV health care for patients with multiple needs who require complex packages of care. To ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust policies taking appropriate action in emergency situations. St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process. Responsible for: Providing a high standard of nursing care for patients attending the HIV service. Supporting the CNS team in running the HIV nursing service and co-ordinating HIV clinics on a day-to-day basis. Undertaking health screening for people living with HIV. Running clinics for patients receiving injectable antiretroviral therapy. Managing and actioning HIV reactive results from the Emergency Department opt-out testing programme. Key Working relationships: HIV nursing team, Paediatric HIV team, Consultants in HIV/CIU, Health Advisers, pharmacy, in patient unit. Role of the Department: To provide treatment and care for people living with HIV. Job Summary: To work as part of the HIV team, providing and supporting a high-quality nursing service, including nurse led injectables clinics. Co-ordinating HIV clinics on a day-to-day basis. The HIV nurses work as part of the multi-professional team, ensuring that patients with HIV receive a high standard of care and support. Trust Vision & Values: The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of: A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these. St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take. Main Duties 1) EXPERT CLINICAL PRACTICE 1.1 To undertake routine nursing assessment for HIV patients, ensuring that nursing care for people living with HIV is assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated using research evidence as appropriate. Administration, monitoring and support for patients receiving injectable antiretrovirals. 1.2 To provide support and supervision to more junior staff, including health care support workers. 1.3 To co-ordinate the HIV clinic on a day-to-day basis. 1.4 In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, monitor and maintain excellent standards of HIV health care for patients with multiple needs who require complex packages of care. 1.5 To ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust policies taking appropriate action in emergency situations. 1.6 Ensuring that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking appropriate corrective action as necessary. 1.7 Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and always ensuring a friendly environment. 1.8 Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with Trust policy. 1.9 Accurately interpret patient information and tests results, consulting and referring on as appropriate 1.10 To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the department is managed effectively. 1.11 Act as role model, demonstrating specialist knowledge and skills in HIV health care delivery. 1.12 Apply in depth knowledge of the physiological, pathological, psychosocial and cultural aspects that influence the care of people with HIV. 1.13 Work within the HIV service undertaking the following: · Triage of patients presenting as unwell in person or over the phone · Patient recall to ensure engagement in care · Nurse led clinics for the management of stable patients, to include: · Assessment of physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs of people living with HIV · Annual health screening in line with BHIVA guidelines · Assessment of adherence and provision of adherence support · Ordering of blood tests and interpretation of results within clinic guidelines · Making referrals to members of the multidisciplinary team and outside agencies · Manage and action HIV reactive and equivocal results from St George’s Emergency Department opt-out testing programme. 2) EDUCATOR 2.1. To be responsible for personal and professional development and practice, recognising own limitations and the need for continuing education 2.2 To support the HIV team in initiating, implementing and evaluating new ideas and changes in clinical practice within the HIV service. 2.3 In conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Specialists plan and participate in the orientation of new staff and the development of junior staff. 2.4 Promote health education and provide appropriate information and advice to patients and their carers. 3) RESEARCH / AUDIT ROLE To have a good understanding of the value of quality research to improve patient care. 3.1) To utilise up to date research/evidence to deliver patient care. 3.2) To be aware of current research trials being conducted within own specialist area and to be able to inform patients about these. 3.3) To participate in auditing the HIV service on a regular basis so that patient care may is continuously reviewed and improved. 3.4) To contribute to clinical governance developments in line with the strategic direction of the trust. 4) LEADERSHIP AND CONSULTANCY 4.1) To act as role model within the clinical setting demonstrating a good level of knowledge and high standards of clinical practice. 4.2) To support staff development and education within the HIV service. 5 GENERAL · To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations. · To always ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments. · To work in accordance with the Trust’s Equality and Diversity policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery. · To promote at all times equal opportunities for staff and patients in accordance with the Trust’s policies to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of: age; disability; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (ethnicity); religion or belief; sex (gender); gender reassignment or sexual orientation. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Isleworth
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum incl. HCAS
PermanentFull time
Previous applicants need not reapply. Job summary Job title Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Band 3 Division Clinical Support Division Responsible to Section/Team Leader Accountable to Principal Technician, Procurement and Distribution Type of contract Permanent Hours per week 37.5 Location West Middlesex University Hospital Pharmacy Assistants may work in all sectors of the hospital pharmacy, invariably on rotation according to the needs of the pharmacy service. Duties include technical tasks according to relevant NVQ accreditation as well as housekeeping and other non-technical activities. Pharmacy Assistants work under the direction of section/team leaders or pharmacists in accordance with all written procedures. Pharmacy Assistants support other pharmacy staff in provision of pharmacy services and assist with limited training of relevant staff. Some sections of this job description may be more relevant than others for some individuals. Pharmacy Assistants must complete an NVQ2 in pharmacy services (if not already held) within a specified timescale. This is a rotational role in stores and distribution and will include dispensary training to allow the successful candidate to complete logs and validations for weekend working. Key responsibilities Senior Stores assistant duties To manage stock control and be a super user for the Rowa Training rotational assistants and other grades of staffing Participate in rotational duties including dispensing medication in the Inpatient dispensary Ensuring the efficient running of stores according to workload Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring. If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Roles and responsibilities 1. STORES AND DISTRIBUTION Print off or fill stock requisitions for other pharmacy locations or wards/clinical areas of the hospital/outside units. To be able to prioritise, organise and plan daily workload to meet service requirements and acting as team lead to ensure work is completed on the distribution and good receipt areas equitably Participate in the topping up of stock drugs to wards and other clinical areas against a predefined stock list. Providing feedback to ward pharmacist / MMT staff on ward stock including areas of overstock or increased need. Issue stock items to wards/clinical areas via the pharmacy computer system. Perform repetitive lifting of pharmaceutical products and transport boxes according to Health & Safety principles. Unpack, check, count, handle, book in and put away deliveries received into the pharmacy store in an accurate manner. Match deliveries received against paperwork and query any discrepancies (with the supplier or pharmacy procurement staff where relevant). Assist with stock control including expiry date checking on a regular basis Daily stock checks completed - and discrepancies are investigated, stock rotation and returns accurately. Empty returned ward boxes and return stock (via the pharmacy computer system) or dispose of unsuitable pharmaceuticals where relevant and according to procedure. Ensure all pharmaceutical products are stored securely and meet safe custody requirements. Assist in monitoring of all aspects of stores where necessary (including cold store temperatures). File all records appropriately and according to procedure. To assist and maintain procedures and contribute to the development of the service Escalate any medicines shortage issues on the wards or in stores, to the appropriate person. Monitor and investigate discrepancies. Maintain major incident box stock including expiries and change to contents when instructed Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Job Description Jan 2025 Page 15 General housekeeping and troubleshooting of ROWA For medical gas cylinders perform a physical count and report this to the purchasing office for the 2 medical gas cylinder stores on site 2. DISPENSARY Ensure dispensary areas are kept clean and tidy and shelves/other relevant areas are cleaned according to the department schedule. Ensure dispensary areas are sufficiently stocked with all sundries (leaflets, cards, bottles, bags). Filing prescriptions and other paperwork and archiving as required. Undertake labelling and dispensing duties according to procedure. Perform all necessary logging in of inpatient and discharge prescriptions and record logging out times for relevant parts of the dispensing process using Patient Tracker System. Assist in ensuring dispensary workload is managed in order, or according to priority using the Patient Tracker System. Hand out and dispense prescriptions where necessary according to procedure. Answer the telephone promptly and courteously, referring relevant calls efficiently where necessary. To have a working knowledge of all relevant pharmacy systems: JAC, TMS (Patient Tracking System) and Cerner. Dispense in the Inpatient Dispensary. General housekeeping and troubleshooting of ROWA Carry out monitoring and recording of dispensary fridge and ambient temperatures Stock control management including putting stock away received from stores, rotating stock/checking expiries where relevant and performing stock control counts. Sort, count, compile and, where relevant, dispose of unsuitable medication returns. Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Job Description Jan 2025 Page 16 3. OTHER Participation in weekend/Bank Holiday and other department rotas in accordance with the needs of the service. Participation in annual appraisals/PDP and performance review initiatives of the Trust. Undertake all statutory and mandatory training and relevant updates in accordance with Trust requirements. Participation in other training initiatives to meet individual and departmental requirements relevant to the post and the pharmacy service. Complies with all other departmental and Trust policies. Undertakes any other duties required by the section/team leaders, principal pharmacists or the Chief Pharmacist This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Senior People Services Transformation Lead - Starters, Movers, Leavers | NHS England
NHS England - London or Leeds
£79,504 - £91,609 per annum (exclusive of London Weighting)
ContractPart time
The NHS Transforming People Services (TPS) programme sits at the heart of delivering the NHS 10 Year Health Plan — creating a workforce that is empowered, flexible and digitally enabled to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities. The ambition contained within the 10 Year Health Plan is to deliver a Digital 1stStrategy which will enable staff to access People services anytime and anyplace, to book annual leave, or onboard to a new organisation digitally, with virtual assistants to improve both staff and manager experience. This ambition will be delivered through the Transforming people Services Programme. Being part of this programme is more than a transformation role; it is an opportunity to redefine how people services are delivered across the NHS and directly influence the experience of one of the largest workforces in the world. As a Senior People Services Transformation Lead for Starters, Movers & Leavers, you will join one of the NHS’s most ambitious and high-profile transformation programmes, working at the centre of a nationally significant agenda to modernise people services for the future. You will help design and deliver innovative, user-centric and digitally enabled starters, movers and leaver services that improve staff experience, enable people professionals to focus on matters to the business whilst achieving increased operational efficiency and productivity, support better outcomes for staff, patients and communities across the country. You will play a key role in bringing together operational expertise, policy, service design and digital capability to redesign how people services are experienced and delivered across the NHS. We are looking for ambitious, collaborative and delivery-focused service design experts who thrive in complexity and are passionate about improving public services. The ideal candidate will bring: • Leadership leading complex transformation, service improvement or workforce redesign programmes within large or complex organisations • Strong understanding of HR, workforce or people services, with experience designing user-centred and digitally enabled service models • Experience of bringing together experts and customers to develop a service or function Working within the Service Design Team, you will collaborate with specialists and customers from across the NHS to shape future operating models and redesign how people services work at scale. This is a rare opportunity to influence strategic decisions, lead meaningful change and see the direct impact of your work across the health system. Most importantly, you will be part of a team delivering change that improves the experience of the NHS workforce and supporting better outcomes for patients and communities nationwide. NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS. Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms — enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services. In March 2025,the Government announcedthat NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department. If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process. Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices. Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies. Key skills and experience required: • Proven experience designing or delivering HR service transformation, operating model redesign or large-scale people change programmes • Significant experience designing or transforming Starter, Mover and Leaver services within complex HR or workforce environments, with a focus on improving employee experience and operational efficiency • Strong understanding of end-to-end employee lifecycle processes, onboarding, internal movement and offboarding, with the ability to design seamless, standardised and digitally enabled services • Proven ability to collaborate across HR, digital, operational and transformation teams to deliver user-centred workforce services that simplify processes and improve consistency across organisations • Strong understanding of HR processes, service delivery models and workforce transformation within complex organisations • Experience building user-centred services, translating operational needs and policy requirements into practical and scalable service solutions • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build credibility across senior leaders, HR teams, digital partners and operational services • Experience leading complex workshops, service design activity and collaborative problem-solving across multiple stakeholders • Strong programme delivery and strategic planning capability, with the ability to manage priorities, risks and dependencies in a fast-paced environment You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application. This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Senior Pharmacist, Outpatients | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - Carshalton
£55,524 - £62,652 Pro-rata pa inc Outer (HCAS)
PermanentFull time
As aBand 7 Pharmacist, you will play a key role in the safe, efficient and patient-centred delivery of Outpatient Pharmacy Services. You will provide clinical screening and checking of outpatient and specialist prescriptions, including HIV, chemotherapy and paediatric prescriptions, identifying and resolving medicines-related issues before dispensing. You will provide patient-centred counselling and medicines advice, including for patients using home delivery and out-of-hours collection services. You will have an important operational role, monitoringKPIs, prescription turnaround times and the Prescription Tracking System (PTS)to identify delays, manage outstanding prescriptions and support timely patient care. You will also monitor the Outpatient Pharmacy mailbox and ensure queries are prioritised and actioned. Working closely with pharmacy colleagues, you will contribute to improvingpatient experience, service quality and efficiency, using FFT feedback, complaints and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement. The role also includes staff support and development, training, appraisal, SOP development, audit and quality improvement. You will deputise for senior colleagues when required and help shape the development of a responsive, high-quality Outpatient Pharmacy Service. We are looking for aproactive, organised and patient-focused pharmacistready to make a real difference to our service and patients • Adhere to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards of conduct, ethics and performance, and ensure compliance with all professional, ethical, and legal obligations, including standards for registered pharmacies. • Deliver a patient-focused, responsive, and professional Outpatient Pharmacy service, maintaining the highest standards of service and upholding the department's professional image at all times. • Dispense medicines legally, efficiently, and accurately, ensuring all clinical and accuracy checks are completed as required, in line with the responsibilities outlined in the job description. • Provide patients with appropriate counselling and information about their medicines, ensuring they fully understand how to take their medications safely and effectively. • Offer professional leadership within the Outpatient Pharmacy, working in partnership with the Principal Pharmacist for Outpatients to ensure pharmacy practices—your own and others’—are in line with current professional guidance (e.g., Medicines, Ethics and Practice by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and GPhC standards). • Actively respond to individual patient needs, taking appropriate action to resolve issues or complaints as they arise, always maintaining a compassionate and solution-focused approach. • Contribute to the wider clinical pharmacy service as appropriate, including participation in the late duty, seven-day, bank holiday, and on-call rotas. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire. We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve. The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers. In the full job description you will see clearly the full range of duties within these roles that will enable you to work as part of the Pharmacy Outpatient team Tell us in your application how you meet the criteria in the attached person specification. This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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