Healthcare Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Health Care worker to join the Adult Cardiac Critical Care Unit at the Bart’s Heart Centre based at St Bartholomew. The Bart’s Heart centre is a cardiac hospital that accepts elective and emergency patients as well as patients that are admitted via the busy heart attack centre. The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to caring for patients within the critical care environment. The successful candidate will support the ward manager and the team in ensuring quality of care is constantly improving and the service is developing and supporting Trust objectives and values As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview The post holder will need to have excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to caring for patients within the critical care environment. The successful candidate will support the ward manager and the team in ensuring safe, quality care is constantly improving and the service is developing and supporting Trust objectives and values Support registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment. This role covers a 24 hour service and you are required to do long days, night duty, weekends and bank holidays 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 our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment. This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Sep 2026
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Recovery Support Worker | West London NHS Trust
West London Mental Health Trust - Southall
£33,262 - £36,027 Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 4 Recovery Support Workerto join theSpecialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT)within West London Forensic Services. The SCFT supports service users with complex mental health needs as they transition from secure and rehabilitation inpatient services into the community. In this role, you will promote recovery, independence, and social inclusion, supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, including Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Social Workers, Peer Support Workers, and Occupational Therapy Assistants, you will help service users develop independent living skills, access education and employment opportunities, and engage in meaningful community activities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within forensic mental health services while contributing to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care. Please note:Due to the nature of the service user group and the requirements of the role, this post is open tomale applicants onlyunder the provisions of aGenuine Occupational Requirement (GOR)in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. · As a Recovery Support Worker within the Specialist Community Forensic Team, you will support service users to achieve their recovery goals and successfully transition from inpatient services to community living. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver both one-to-one and group interventions, helping individuals develop independence, build confidence, and engage in meaningful activities such as education, employment, volunteering, and community groups. You will contribute to assessments, care planning, and outcome monitoring, while working collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies. The role also involves identifying changes in mental health and wellbeing, promoting recovery-focused practice, and supporting service development and quality improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about recovery, person-centred care, and making a positive difference in people's lives. 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 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. 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 Friday 11 Sep 2026
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Mental Health Support Team (MHST) Clinical Supervisor
NHS Jobs - Ilford
£55,526 to £62,651 a year
PermanentFull time
The Supervisor will support the development of the MHST initiative within Redbridge, under the direction of the team manager. The Supervisor will work closely with the senior mental health leads in schools to ensure a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. These leads will work closely with the MHSTs to ensure children and young people get the right help as soon as possible. The Supervisor will be responsible for the caseload management & supervision of the EMHPs who will be providing direct help to children, young people and parents in educational settings by offering rapid access to low intensity, evidence-based interventions, for mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The Supervisor will oversee the formulation and support for schools, parents, children and young people being known to the MHST using a range of specialist psychological interventions appropriate to the service. The Supervisor will carry out direct joint work with children, young people and parents/carers as part of their work in the MHSTs. The Supervisor will work in a multi-professional environment and will contribute to relevant meetings as required. The Supervisor will contribute to the initiation, development and implementation of new responses to changing needs and demands upon the team.
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Discharge Support Worker | West London NHS Trust
West London Mental Health Trust - London
£33,262 - £36,027 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
PermanentFull time
Would you like to work in an integrated team? Would you like to ensure patients are discharged safely into the community following a hospital stay? Do you have excellent communication and IT skills? The discharge hub at West Middlesex Hospital was set up initially as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The discharge hub brings together West Middlesex Hospital, Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare and Adult Social Care to ensure patients are discharged in a safe and timely manner We are looking for individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a complex and fast changing environment. You will be responsible for supporting the clinicians in the discharge hub to ensure patients are transferred in a safe and timely manner. You need to be a great communicator who pays attention to detail and works in a methodical way. 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 9 Sep 2026
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Consultant Psychiatrist, Counselling & MH Support Service, KCL
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - London
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 0.5 whole time equivalent consultant psychiatrist post within the Counselling and Mental Health Support Service at King's College London. It supports psychiatric assessment, advice, risk formulation and treatment planning for students with complex mental health needs, working in close partnership with the King's CMHS multidisciplinary team, King's Health Centre, GPs and statutory NHS services. This is an opportunity to provide consultant psychiatric input into a large, complex and specialist university mental health service. The post holder will work alongside established clinical and managerial leaders in CMHS and will provide senior psychiatric assessment, advice, risk formulation, treatment planning and consultation for students whose needs are beyond short-term counselling alone and who are not open to, or are being transferred into or out of, secondary mental health services. The post holder will support the safe and effective interface between the university service, primary care, NHS mental health services and other statutory or voluntary services. They will contribute to the development and review of psychiatry referral pathways, multidisciplinary working, clinical governance, audit, service development and staff consultation on matters related to student mental health. The Counselling and Mental Health Support Service is a free and confidential service that provides highly specialised counselling, mental health support and advice to King's College London students. Students are often in distress and require sensitive and timely access to psychological and mental health support. The service is a key part of the university's wider wellbeing and safeguarding structures and works collaboratively across departments and services to ensure that students receive timely and effective support. The service sits within the Students and Education Directorate, a collection of professional services that support King's students and their education. The Directorate manages the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, seeking a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King's faculties. Clinical interfaces The CMHS psychiatry pathway interfaces with King's Health Centre, students' own GPs, NHS psychiatric liaison teams, home treatment teams, community mental health teams, inpatient mental health services, specialist CAMHS or adult services and other relevant statutory, charitable and non-profit organisations. Active communication with students, referrers, family or support networks where consent and confidentiality allow, and external clinical teams is central to safe and effective care. · Work as a member of the multidisciplinary CMHS team in collaboration with clinical and managerial leaders in the Counselling and Mental Health Support Service. · Assume consultant responsibility for referrals made by CMHS counsellors, mental health advisers, GPs, King's Health Centre and the Student of Concern process, where students have self-referred to CMHS or have been referred to the Mental Health team. · Provide psychiatric assessment, including risk assessment, for students referred to and under the care of the service. · Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment planning, including medication recommendations to the student's GP, for students with difficult-to-treat or diagnosed mental health conditions whose presentation cannot be supported through short-term counselling interventions and who are not open to a secondary mental health service. · Hold a clinical caseload of approximately four to five students per clinical day, subject to case complexity and service need. · Work in close collaboration with the counselling and mental health advice team, including the consultant psychiatrist in the service Mood Clinic. · Work in partnership with students to develop evidence-based, effective and agreed treatment and support plans. · Ensure effective communication around the referral pathway to psychiatry and work closely with the Heads of Service in CMHS to monitor and review psychiatry referrals received from CMHS team members. · Provide consultation, advice and appropriate support to managers and staff in CMHS, and to the wider King's community where agreed, on matters related to student mental health. · Coordinate clinical liaison with clinicians in NHS and statutory mental health services, including GPs, to support student referrals and handover of care responsibilities where appropriate. · Contribute to clinical governance of the Counselling and Mental Health Support Service, including audit of psychiatric practice and multidisciplinary work. · Record clinical activity and complete clinical outcome measures in line with service requirements. · Maintain accurate and contemporaneous notes in line with CMHS record keeping policy and any relevant SLaM governance requirements. · Complete mandatory and compliance training in line with King's College London and SLaM policy and requirements. · Maintain full registration with the General Medical Council and be listed on the Specialist Register of the GMC Medical Register, or be eligible for registration within six months. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Consultant Psychiatrist, Counselling & MH Support Service, KCL
NHS Jobs - London
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
Work as a member of the multidisciplinary CMHS team in collaboration with clinical and managerial leaders in the Counselling and Mental Health Support Service. Assume consultant responsibility for referrals made by CMHS counsellors, mental health advisers, GPs, King's Health Centre and the Student of Concern process, where students have self-referred to CMHS or have been referred to the Mental Health team. Provide psychiatric assessment, including risk assessment, for students referred to and under the care of the service. Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment planning, including medication recommendations to the student's GP, for students with difficult-to-treat or diagnosed mental health conditions whose presentation cannot be supported through short-term counselling interventions and who are not open to a secondary mental health service. Hold a clinical caseload of approximately four to five students per clinical day, subject to case complexity and service need. Work in close collaboration with the counselling and mental health advice team, including the consultant psychiatrist in the service Mood Clinic. Work in partnership with students to develop evidence-based, effective and agreed treatment and support plans. Ensure effective communication around the referral pathway to psychiatry and work closely with the Heads of Service in CMHS to monitor and review psychiatry referrals received from CMHS team members. Provide consultation, advice and appropriate support to managers and staff in CMHS, and to the wider King's community where agreed, on matters related to student mental health. Coordinate clinical liaison with clinicians in NHS and statutory mental health services, including GPs, to support student referrals and handover of care responsibilities where appropriate. Contribute to clinical governance of the Counselling and Mental Health Support Service, including audit of psychiatric practice and multidisciplinary work. Record clinical activity and complete clinical outcome measures in line with service requirements. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous notes in line with CMHS record keeping policy and any relevant SLaM governance requirements. Complete mandatory and compliance training in line with King's College London and SLaM policy and requirements. Maintain full registration with the General Medical Council and be listed on the Specialist Register of the GMC Medical Register, or be eligible for registration within six months.
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Assistant Vice Principal (Attendance, Safeguarding & Pastoral Support)
Teaching Vacancies - London
PermanentFull time
What skills and experience we're looking for Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional Assistant Vice Principal to work with the Principaland Vice Principals supporting the strategic leadership of the Academy by providing effective leadership andmanagement for a designated area of the Academy’s work. Your primary mission is to play a key strategic andoperational role in ensuring that safeguarding and the highest standards of student attendance and behaviour areembedded in all aspects of school life. The post holder will create a safe, aspirational, and inclusive culture in whichevery student can thrive, and provide visible leadership, significantly student and staff-facing, with a strong presenceacross the school for all stakeholders. The post holder will also ensure that the Academy meets and exceeds statutorysafeguarding requirements, while maintaining robust systems for behaviour, attendance, and student welfare. If you are passionate about the leadership of attendance, safeguarding and pastoral support, with a specific blend ofexpertise and character, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for an individual with: - A compassionate and proactive professional with a passion for supporting young people to thrive both in and beyondthe classroom. - A proven track record of improving outcomes. - A "cool head, warm heart" approach to the daily challenges of school leadership. - The ability to hold difficult conversations with kindness and clarity. What the school offers its staff Why Join Westminster Academy? Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart ofLondon. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, andprofessional growth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing bothacademic success and personal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity tomake a genuine, lasting difference in students’ lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. Forfurther details, please visit our website at www.westminsteracademy.org.uk. Commitment to safeguarding We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
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Healthcare Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
St. Bartholomew's Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) to work in Cardiac Surgical Ward (Ward 4B). This post is open to both experienced Healthcare Support Workers and individuals who are new to care. If you have completed the care certificate, you will start as a band 3. If you do not have the care certificate, you will be working as a Band 2 and be supported to complete this, as well as have competencies to complete also, in order for the band to be uplifted to a band 3. Ideal applicants will be compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting and understand the importance of patient centred care. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as: • Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs) • Assisting with personal care and mobility • Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs • Undertaking a range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening) • Wound dressings • Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients. The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority. As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview. 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 our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Rehabilitation Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a creative, dynamic Band 3 RSW, with a passion for providing patient-centred rehabilitation, to join the trust. The role sits within the inpatient acute stroke team as part of the Tower Hamlets Stroke pathway. You will be part of a large, friendly, highly successful multidisciplinary team, based at the Royal London Hospital (RLH), aiding assessment and delivering rehabilitation to patients on our busy stroke ward. This role is available full time (37.5hrs/wk). The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists and Rehabilitation Support Workers who work alongside other health professionals which may include Dieticians, Clinical Psychologists, and the Medical and Nursing teams. You will be responsible for supporting the therapy team to deliver highly specialist individualised treatment programmes to service users. You will carry out a wide range of physical tasks requiring a good level of physical fitness. You will be responsible for assisting the Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists in providing daily care including the implementation of therapy programs and supporting patients with their daily care needs to help them progress towards their rehabilitation goals. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, plenty of initiative and enthusiasm, be confident using technology and can work as a part of the wider MDT. To support the inpatient therapy teams (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy) within the Acute Stroke Unit at the Royal London Hospital in providing high quality patient centered care: • To assist therapists in the rehabilitation of patients by carrying out treatment plans developed by therapists and by progressing those treatment plans within agreed frameworks. • To carry out patient assessment and treatment in a wide variety of settings including the ward and gym. • To facilitate stroke survivors with self-management • Work autonomously without direct supervision to support patients in their rehabilitation plans using advanced communication and therapeutic handling skills. • Assist therapists in treatment requiring more than one therapist including those with complex therapeutic handling needs. • Lead the delivery of Therapist prescribed group exercise and education programmes. • To autonomously identify need for re-evaluation, progression and termination of interventions • Modify specific patient treatment programmes by reassessing and progressing as appropriate where agreed by responsible Therapist • To autonomously identify and order simple aids and adaptations as well as the ordering of Therapy prescribed equipment, aids and adaptations for stroke RSWs. • To communicate effectively with therapists about patients’ condition. • To record patient information in a SOAP note format. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Family Support Worker (16 Hours Weekend Working)
Prison Advice and Care Trust - London
£27,007.50 per annum per annum FTE (£11,523.20 per annum actual earnings)
PermanentPart time
Role overview As a Family Support Worker at HMP Brixton, you will provide support to families visiting loved ones in the visitor centre, visitor centre services include; play and children’s services; and a catering service. You will work as one of the PACT Family team, you will be based primarily in the prison's visitor centre and visits hall providing support, advice and guidance to families visiting prisoners, facilitating prison visits and family days and supporting the play service. A Family Support Worker provides support to families visiting loved ones in the visitor centre. Visitor centre services include play and children’s services; and a catering service. About You: To be successful in this role you will have experience and understanding of working with families in a challenging environment, ideally involving offenders and/or their families. You will also have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a demanding workload. You will have the ability to contribute to planning and development of Pact’s family work and also have knowledge of safeguarding/child protection practice. Furthermore you will have excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in build partnerships with a range of agencies. This role involves working set shift patterns based on the needs of prison visits, which include evenings and weekends. Shifts are fixed around the visits schedule and cannot be flexed around other commitments. Please make sure you can commit to these hours before applying, particularly if you hold other employment. What Pact Offer: Pact offer a wide range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling service, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, eye care vouchers, generous annual leave plus more. You will have the opportunity to attend internal training events to further develop yourself as an effective support work and you will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team. How to apply: If you feel you meet the requirements of this post please complete an application form by clicking the 'Apply now' button. *Applications are monitored as they are received and therefore should a number of suitable candidates apply before the closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date. Other information: Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment). This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison. We will also require a certificate of good conduct from the Police Force of the country of residence if you have resided overseas for a period of over 12 months (in the past 10 years while aged 18 or over).
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