Health Care Assistant | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton
£30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum Pro Rata
PermanentPart time
Bud Flanagan East Ward is a 16 bedded unit caring for patients with Leukaemia, Myeloma and Lymphoma throughout their treatment pathway. On the ward, we undertake a variety of bone marrow transplants including sibling, unrelated and cord donors. Our partner ward, Bud Flanagan West, cares mainly for patients undergoing autologous transplants and also manages our Ambulatory Inpatient Service. The unit offers a pleasant environment for patients ensuring their comfort needs are met in a relaxed setting. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and maintain consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. In return for your commitment, we can provide flexible working patterns to help maintain your work/life balance. We are dedicated to supporting all staff and do so by providing individualised professional development opportunities and excellent staff support facilitation. 1.1. To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift. 1.2. To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities 1.3. As an integral member of the nursing team work with team members to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification. These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift coordinator. Clinical Responsibility 2.1 To undertake and practice the Care Certificate standards. 2.2 Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff. 2.3 Measuring and recording patients’ height and weight. 2.4 Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling. After training and assessment of competency. 2.5 Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for HCSW that has been ratified through NRRAC. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Intensive Care Registrar | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Hillingdon Hospital - Hillingdon
£45,715 - £69,976 plus HCA £2,162
ContractFull time
Applications are invited for Intensive Care Registrars at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. These posts are for six months to one year, with potential extension depending on the needs of the applicant and the department. The applicant must be airway trained with RCOA IAC documentation or equivalent. There will be a regular opportunity for delivery of teaching. For any suitable overseas candidates there is an option for an extended contract for Visa purposes. The post holder will be responsible for the daily review and management of critically ill adult patients in the critical care department. The candidate will be based on the Intensive Care Unit, but will also be responsible for reviewing and managing critically ill patients throughout the hospital, primarily on the wards and in the emergency department. Under the supervision of the Intensive Care Consultants, you will assist in the assessment, admission, day-to-day management, investigation, practical procedures and final discharge of patients. The ITU registrars will be expected to work at the level of a Specialty Registrar, with increased responsibility for assessment and management of unwell patients in the ITU and hospital, and for the supervision of more junior trainees. They will be supported in this by the consultant body. 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. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities. This advert closes on Monday 7 Sep 2026
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Nurse Practitioner Urgent Care Services - Finchley Memorial Hospital
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - London
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum, inclusive of HCAS, pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Are you an experienced Clinical Nurse Practitioner passionate about working in Urgent Care or Walk in Services? We are excited to offer Clinical Nurse Practitioner opportunities atFinchley Memorial Hospital.Join our Urgent Care and Walk-in Services team, where we value diverse clinical perspectives and a commitment to community care." This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Clinical Practitioner who is passionate about delivering high quality, patient centred care in a fast paced urgent care environment. You will play a key role in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients presenting with a wide range of conditions, working autonomously while being fully supported by a multidisciplinary team. As a highly valued member of our Urgent Care team, the quality of care we provide starts with you. We pride ourselves in supporting our ACP and ENP workforce with up-to-date evidence-based practice, ongoing professional development, supervision, and career progression. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking service that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement, providing the environment to thrive and deliver outstanding care. • To provide high quality evidence-based care to patients attending with injuries and undifferentiated health problems. • The post holder will be expected to work as an autonomous practitioner delivering care to our patients. • Utilising expert diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning to provide autonomous, unscheduled care for patients presenting with acute undifferentiated conditions (most commonly minor injuries and ailments although some patients attending may present with complex health needs and / or acute on chronic conditions). • The post holder will deliver care in collaboration with Emergency services, other health care professionals, statutory and voluntary agencies. • To work in association with colleagues, including doctors and trainee ACPs, in defining standards of care and practice aimed at maintaining, developing or improving quality. • To work in collaboration with our other CLCH walk in centres/UCCs, including occasional cross cover to other sites. • To work with the senior staff in the operational management and the organisational development of the service • Work shifts within the service during the operating hours (Currently 8am-8pm, but noting that this could be subject to change dependent on commissioning requirements) • These posts offer the chance to work locally, with a varied and rewarding clinical caseload. So If you want to work locally with flexible shifts and a supportive team, our Walk‑In Centres could be ideal. We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us. What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments. Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide. We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care. Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.' This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026
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Care Navigator | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Edmonton
£33,262 - £36,027 per annum inclusive of (outer) HCAs
PermanentFull time
The Enfield Integrated Proactive Care Service is an Enfield Community Services (ECS) Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, operating under the North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) unit. The service provides coordinated, person-centred support and interventions for residents living with long-term health conditions and/or frailty, helping them to proactively manage their health and wellbeing through an integrated approach to care. Working collaboratively with the local authority, acute hospital trusts, primary care services, and the voluntary sector, the MDT delivers integrated, person-centred care to Enfield residents who are registered with an Enfield GP, helping to improve health outcomes and support individuals to remain independent within their communities. The successful candidate will join an ambitious and inclusive partnership that is helping to shape the future of integrated care in Enfield. Working closely with clinicians, community partners, and system leaders, you will play a key role in supporting residents through a more connected, preventative, and person-centred approach to care. This role offers an exciting opportunity to further develop the Enfield Proactive Care Service Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) model and contribute to the design and delivery of an exemplary Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT). Main duties of the job 1 . Facilitating Access to Local Services · Receive and process referrals from GPs and other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) for individual patients. · Assess patients' needs in line with referral criteria and GP guidance, signposting them to appropriate health, social care, voluntary sector, and community services available within the borough. · Support individuals to access services and activities that promote health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion, including both funded and self-funded options. · Identify unpaid carers and assist them in accessing relevant support services and resources. · Work collaboratively with volunteers, supporting their involvement and adhering to established procedures and best practices for volunteer engagement. · Provide general information regarding potential benefit entitlements and refer individuals to specialist welfare advice services where appropriate. · Develop personalised support plans outlining recommended services and access routes, ensuring relevant information is shared with GPs, carers, and other professionals involved in the individual's care. · Maintain comprehensive knowledge of local services, community resources, and eligibility criteria, keeping up to date with service developments and changes. · Promote awareness among GPs and healthcare professionals of the range of community-based services available and how these can be accessed. The Enfield Integrated Proactive Care Service is an Enfield Community Services (ECS) Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) within the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, operating under the North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) unit. The service provides coordinated, person-centred support and interventions for residents living with long-term health conditions and/or frailty, helping them to proactively manage their health and wellbeing through an integrated approach to care. Working collaboratively with the local authority, acute hospital trusts, primary care services, and the voluntary sector, the MDT delivers integrated, person-centred care to Enfield residents who are registered with an Enfield GP, helping to improve health outcomes and support individuals to remain independent within their communities. • MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel: 1 . Facilitating Access to Local Services · Receive and process referrals from GPs and other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) for individual patients. · Assess patients' needs in line with referral criteria and GP guidance, signposting them to appropriate health, social care, voluntary sector, and community services available within the borough. · Support individuals to access services and activities that promote health, wellbeing, independence, and social inclusion, including both funded and self-funded options. · Identify unpaid carers and assist them in accessing relevant support services and resources. · Work collaboratively with volunteers, supporting their involvement and adhering to established procedures and best practices for volunteer engagement. · Provide general information regarding potential benefit entitlements and refer individuals to specialist welfare advice services where appropriate. · Develop personalised support plans outlining recommended services and access routes, ensuring relevant information is shared with GPs, carers, and other professionals involved in the individual's care. · Maintain comprehensive knowledge of local services, community resources, and eligibility criteria, keeping up to date with service developments and changes. · Promote awareness among GPs and healthcare professionals of the range of community-based services available and how these can be accessed. 2. Personalisation Support · Support individuals in accessing Community Care Assessments and Carers' Assessments where appropriate. · Monitor progress following referrals and liaise with local authority staff and other agencies to help ensure timely access to assessments and support. · Provide general guidance regarding personal budgets and available options, including Direct Payments and associated choices, where applicable. · Signpost individuals and carers to suitable free, voluntary, community, and statutory services regardless of eligibility for council-funded support. · Empower individuals to make informed decisions about their care, support arrangements, and available community resources. 3. Care Coordination and Integrated Working · Liaise effectively with a range of healthcare, social care, and voluntary sector professionals involved in an individual's care to promote a coordinated and person-centred approach. · Support integrated care planning and case management initiatives that enable patients to manage their health and wellbeing effectively and reduce avoidable hospital admissions. · Actively participate in practice-based MDT meetings and case discussions. · Recognise situations requiring urgent intervention or escalation and promptly alert the appropriate healthcare professional or service. · Foster effective communication between agencies to ensure seamless support for patients and carers. This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Health Care Assistant | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum
PermanentFull time
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides. The Royal Marsden serves a local, regional, national, and international population from two hospital sites, Chelsea, and Sutton. Our new state-of-the-art Cancer centre opened in Sutton in July 2023. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistants to join our nursing team to help support our patients in the Rapid Diagnostic Centre, Outpatients department and phlebotomy service at the Sutton site. You will work in a variety of clinics, including one-stop breast clinics, post-op clinics, urology clinics and many more. You will assist with diagnostic procedures and minor procedures within dermatology, plastics, sarcoma and breast. You will work in the phlebotomy room, ECG room and Observations room. There are many new and exciting educational opportunities for Health Care Assistants within the Royal Marsden Trust. This is a great opportunity to develop your existing skills and knowledge, but also to learn new one’s in caring for cancer patients at all points of their cancer pathway. The successful candidate will be a Health Care Assistant with experience within a healthcare setting. The post holder will be based at The Royal Marsden in Sutton, initially working across both the Rapid Diagnostic Centre (RDAC) and Outpatients. There will be a requirement to work shift patterns between the operating hours of 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday. For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sister Mandy Townsend Ext 4234, or Sister Jane Kimaru, Ext 1342. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification. • Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff. • Measuring and recording patients’ height and weight • Checking patients MRSA status on arrival to OPD, under the supervision of senior nursing colleagues and screening patients if required • Checking patient’s identification on arrival to unit and allergy status. • Performing venepuncture, venous blood sampling and cannulation • Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the patients in OPD, following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR, venepuncture and cannulation. • Assists the nursing staff with the smooth running of clinics. Escorting and chaperoning patients where applicable. • To provide support and supervision for the Band 2 HCAs working in the department. • Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues including attendance at mandatory training; an understanding of policy and procedure and accept responsibility for their own infection control practice and a willingness to challenge others’ practice. • Demonstrates an understanding of nursing care plans and utilises them in line with trust policy and procedure. • Understands the dietary needs of patients and utilises diet charts and fluid balance charts appropriately. Working alongside and liaising with members of the MDT as appropriate. • Undertakes patient transfer and escort duties • Collecting patient’s/patients’ medications from pharmacy • Collects blood products from the laboratory in accordance with the hospital transfusion policy (The post holder will only perform this task after training and assessment of competency as per trust policy ) • Assisting in the provision of basic care to patients so as to ensure their comfort, cleanliness and well being. • Reporting to nurses any problems arising during observation of, or conversations with, patients and carers. • Co-operating with all colleagues to maintain a presentable and safe environment. Ensuring that all patient/public areas (including bedside where applicable) and utility rooms are clean and tidy at all times, and informing an appropriate member of staff when the required standard is not maintained. • Preparing dressing/procedure trolleys, initially under the guidance of registered staff and following completed competency these tasks can be undertaken independently. • Assisting nursing and medical staff where required with various clinical procedures, as delegated appropriately by a registered nurse. This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
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Care Coordinator | South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - Croydon
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of High Cost Allowances
PermanentFull time
Croydon has undertaken a service transformation within its community mental health services. The transformation is about enhancing our quality service delivery, improving the experiences of those using our services and enhancing staff morale and in meeting the NHS Long Term Plan. It is an exciting time to be part of this transformation in Croydon, getting involved in improved ways of working due to investment in resources. The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is a generic team integrated with Croydon Social Care in working with all adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness. We are looking for enthusiastic care coordinators that will grow and develop with the locality teams from Nursing, Social work, and OT professional background. The Social Workers will be offered a contract to work under South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. This advert is for vacancies in SOUTH LOCALITY TEAM The post holder will work as Care Coordinator for a caseload of service users in the local community who have complex mental health difficulties, and work with their carers where applicable. The post holder will be expected to have excellent self-management skills, and work collaboratively within the team. The post holder must be able to formulate flexible, robust and holistic care plans with service users and/or carers, to work well under pressure, be experienced in dynamic risk assessment, and to have excellent communication skills. Croydon Community Mental Health Service (CMHT) have undergone service transformation. The transformation is about enhancing the quality of our service delivery, improving the experiences of those using our services, maintaining staff morale and to ensure services are meeting the NHS Long Term Plan. It is an exciting time to be part of this transformation in Croydon and you will be directly involved in improving ways of working with investment in resources to enhance services. The new teams will no longer be based on diagnosis and will work with all individuals from a locality who have mental health needs that require support from secondary care. Croydon CMHT has 3 localities NORTH, CENTRAL and SOUTH. Our Locality Teams are highly experienced and supportive and Multi-disciplinary. In keeping with our obligations under the new Coronavirus Regulations 2021 in relation to Care Home visits, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of full vaccination status against Covid-19 Benefits • Comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service. • Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing. • Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes • Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars • Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites • NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website. • We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to Senior clinical Practitioner or Clinical Team Leader. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in Leadership and MSc programme. Clinical Skills 1. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading and supporting junior staff and wider care team to implement the delivery of quality nursing care, contributing to the physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care in a recovery-focused way through therapeutic engagement and activities, and taking steps to address any issues that arise. 2. Leading on and undertaking activities to ensure that the fundamentals of care are met - nutrition, hydration, hygiene, comfort, emotional and social support: · Co-ordinating and evaluating collaborative patient centred care; getting feedback and improving plans with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). · Providing accurate information about care in an accessible format to patients and their relatives / carers. · Liaising and working positively with members of the multi- disciplinary team and partner organisations. · Administering, and monitoring the side-effects of, medication; monitoring service user compliance. · Safety; safe custody of medicines, sharps, clinical equipment, report all incidents following trust policy. 3. Leading and supporting/teaching junior staff on risk assessment and risk management that involves making decisions based on knowledge of the research evidence, knowledge of the individual service user and their social context, knowledge of the service user’s own experience and clinical judgment. 4. Supporting and supervising junior staff to develop the management of care needs Producing reports and in-care reviews 5. Coordinating junior staff and the wider care team in providing hands-on care to service users and evaluating processes of care delivered. This will include: · Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non-judgmental way. · Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of maintaining the service user’s respect and dignity at all times and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity. · Developing care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT and family/carers. 6. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. 7. Advocating for service users’ needs and rights within Trust policy. Encouraging and empowering service users to have an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care. Knowledge and Frameworks: 8. Demonstrating an enhanced understanding of Mental Health signs and symptoms and an understanding of how these may present in practice including recognition of impact on patient presentation and behaviour including risk factors. Supporting and teaching junior staff to develop understanding of mental health signs and symptoms and develop appropriate responses to these in practice. 9. Recognising and responding appropriately to challenging behaviour in line with Trust policies and training. Leading and coordinating junior staff and the wider care team in the management of difficult situations and de-escalation and developing resilience and strategies to manage, including on leading staff and patient ‘de-briefing’ sessions. 10. Demonstrating a depth of knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty and other legislation applicable to the practice area and how they are implemented in practice ensuring adherence to legislation at all times. Teaching junior staff to understand the legal frameworks that support their practice. Communication: 11. Contributing to an effective communication process with appropriate and accurate information to patients, carers, family, friends and colleagues. Engaging and listening carefully and actively, and responding using appropriate language and accessible communication methods and skills. Developing communication skills to enable and support difficult conversations, acknowledging cultural differences and professional boundaries. 12. Demonstrating effective clinical communication and documentation to internal and external stakeholders ensuring: effective verbal and written handover of relevant and objective information. Demonstrating ability to determine key information, ability to recognise and describe effectively symptoms of mental illness, distress or of a deteriorating patient, and ability to escalate issues of concerns effectively and in a timely manner. 13. Contributing towards the on-going quality of service and care by managing the patient caseload, organising care including delegating tasks and duties appropriately to staff with relevant competency, identifying and mitigating any risk issues in relation to the service users’ health and social care. Informing the relevant Health care professionals if there are any significant: Changes in the service user’s physical or mental state Factors relevant to the service user Incidents related to the service user 14. Maintaining timely and accurate service user written/electronic records in line with Trust policy. Use care plans, pathway documents and Information System progress notes appropriately and in a timely manner. 15. Reporting, without delay, any safety or security concerns to maintain the safety of service users, carers, staff and others in line with Trust policy. 16. Understanding and contributing to the Trust risk assessment policy, including being aware of the need to follow all safeguarding procedures; being aware of the necessity to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults at all times when working with service users. Supporting junior staff to respond appropriately if there are any significant factors, or incidents relating to the safeguarding service user. 17. Maintaining confidential information in accordance with Trust Policies. Teamworking and Professional development: 18. Protecting service users, self and others by maintaining a clean and healthy environment in accordance with health and safety and infection control policies. Ensuring safe working practices and working environment including monitoring and maintaining cleanliness of the service area and report, without delay, all hazards - real and potential. Leading audit and compliance activities and reports. 19. Working in ways that support shared responsibility within the team: demonstrating support, respect and courtesy towards colleagues; working in a professional manner and with Trust values always in mind, respecting the boundaries of the relationship with service users/patients, carers and staff. 20. Leading, attending and participating in team meetings and contributing ideas to multi-professional team discussions. 21. Leading sessions on reflective practice for the wider care team to ensure effective patient care is based on evidence based practice and with Trust values in mind. Leading staff training and meetings including reflective practice groups and activities including the development of reflective portfolio. 22. Participating in supervision by nominated senior staff member, including annual review of performance as part of the appraisal (or PADR) system. Providing and coordinating and overseeing the supervision to Bands 2 – 5 nursing staff. 23. Demonstrating and promoting a clear leadership role to others and acting as role model to others at all times in accordance with Trust values. 24. Undertaking mandatory training as required by Trust policy plus support junior staff to complete Care Certificate, Trust Level 2 Apprenticeship if appropriate and other CPD training related to the role or area of work. 25. Supporting the team manager to conduct clinical or governance reviews of the team’s activity and the monitoring of performance and collating and disseminating the information to the appropriate individual. Contributing to relevant audit practice development on research activity that may be taking place in the work area. 26. Contributing in training and development programmes of staff and supporting the clinical placements of student nurses. 27. Supporting Band 5 nurses to lead for the assessment and co-ordination of the Care Certificate for all Healthcare Support Workers in the clinical area, particularly if reasonable adjustments need to be made to complete training and learning. Leadership and Management: 28. Developing the clinical practice of junior members of staff, including newly qualified band 5 nurses. 29. Acting as a point of contact for all enquiries, working in partnership with the team manager and the wider MDT to coordinate the activities of the unit. 30. Deputising for the team manager in their absence and be accountable for the nursing care and management of team, including maintaining communication with the modern matron and senior nursing staff. 31. Assisting the team manager in ensuring the team is safely staffed, prioritising and deploying resources within budgetary parameters and escalating concerns to senior nursing staff where appropriate in accordance with HR policies and procedures. 32. Supporting the team manager to investigate incidents and complaints: compile reports and disseminate this information to senior management. 33. Recognising nursing practice that needs improvement and to work in partnership with the team manager to ensure appropriate action is taken to address it. 34. Supporting the team manager to ensure mandatory and statutory training are up to date for all staff. 35. Linking with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) to ensure delivery of care is in line with current teaching standards for both pre-registration and post registration nursing. 36. Demonstrating awareness and engagement with the SLMH&CP programme to develop the band 2-5 clinical workforce. This will include support of junior staff to undertake and complete apprenticeships as part of their career progression and development. This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Deputy Chief Medical Officers - Effective, Timely and Safe Care
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. Deputy Chief Medical Officers (Effective Care, Timely Care and Safe Care) Job Overview We are strengthening our senior medical leadership structure and are seeking exceptional senior medical leaders to join us as Deputy Chief Medical Officers for: • Effective Care • Timely Care • Safe Care Working directly with Professor Derek Tracy, Chief Medical Officer, and alongside the Deputy Chief Medical Officer for People, these newly established roles offer an exciting opportunity to shape the future of care across South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The Deputy Chief Medical Officers will provide visible, inclusive, and clinically credible leadership across the Trust, helping to improve the quality, safety, effectiveness and timeliness of care for patients and service users. These influential roles will work across clinical, operational, and corporate boundaries, supporting organisational strategy, service transformation, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will join a strengthened senior medical leadership team and play a key role in delivering the Trust's ambitions for outstanding care, innovation, research and clinical excellence. Each role comprises six management programmed activities (PAs) and forms part of a newly strengthened medical leadership structure. Prospective applicants are warmly encouraged to arrange an informal and confidential discussion, or informal visit, with Professor Derek Tracy, Chief Medical Officer, to learn more about the opportunities and the future direction of medical leadership within the Trust. Appointment Arrangements Each Deputy Chief Medical Officer appointment comprises six management programmed activities (PAs) and is intended to be undertaken alongside a substantive consultant appointment within the Trust. Existing SLaM consultants appointed to the role will incorporate the Deputy Chief Medical Officer responsibilities into their agreed consultant job plan. External applicants are welcome to apply. Arrangements for external candidates will be discussed as part of the recruitment process and would be subject to securing an appropriate substantive consultant appointment and agreed job plan within the Trust. Applicants may apply for one, two or all three Deputy Chief Medical Officer portfolios. Candidates wishing to be considered for more than one portfolio will be required to indicate this within their application. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities The Deputy Chief Medical Officers will provide senior medical leadership across the Trust and work collectively with the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer for People to support the delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives and continuous improvement ambitions. Whilst each postholder will contribute to the collective leadership of the medical workforce and broader organisational priorities, each role will hold a distinct portfolio of responsibilities. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Effective Care The postholder will provide strategic leadership for clinical effectiveness, outcomes, quality improvement, innovation and research. Key responsibilities include: • Promoting evidence-based practice and reducing unwarranted variation in care. • Supporting implementation of the Trust's Care Improvement System. • Improving outcomes using audit, benchmarking, and outcome measures. • Strengthening the translation of research and innovation into clinical practice. • Supporting improvement in quality, effectiveness, and patient outcomes across services. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Timely Care The postholder will provide strategic leadership for access, patient flow, productivity, and pathway improvement. Key responsibilities include: • Improving access to services and reducing delays in care. • Supporting improvements in patient flow and pathway effectiveness. • Working with clinical and operational leaders to optimise demand and capacity management. • Leading programmes that improve service responsiveness and patient experience. • Supporting the development of sustainable and equitable models of care. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Safe Care The postholder will provide strategic leadership for patient safety, quality governance, and organisational learning. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the development and delivery of the Trust's patient safety priorities. • Promoting a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement. • Strengthening organisational learning from incidents, complaints, and patient feedback. • Supporting Trust-wide quality and safety improvement programmes. • Providing expert advice and assurance on safety, governance, and clinical risk. All three postholders will be expected to work collaboratively across portfolios, support Trust-wide priorities and provide visible and influential leadership across the organisation. This advert closes on Friday 2 Oct 2026
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Deputy Chief Medical Officers - Effective, Timely and Safe Care
NHS Jobs - London
Negotiable
PermanentFull time
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities The Deputy Chief Medical Officers will provide senior medical leadership across the Trust and work collectively with the Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Chief Medical Officer for People to support the delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives and continuous improvement ambitions. Whilst each postholder will contribute to the collective leadership of the medical workforce and broader organisational priorities, each role will hold a distinct portfolio of responsibilities. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Effective Care The postholder will provide strategic leadership for clinical effectiveness, outcomes, quality improvement, innovation and research. Key responsibilities include: Promoting evidence-based practice and reducing unwarranted variation in care. Supporting implementation of the Trust's Care Improvement System. Improving outcomes using audit, benchmarking, and outcome measures. Strengthening the translation of research and innovation into clinical practice. Supporting improvement in quality, effectiveness, and patient outcomes across services. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Timely Care The postholder will provide strategic leadership for access, patient flow, productivity, and pathway improvement. Key responsibilities include: Improving access to services and reducing delays in care. Supporting improvements in patient flow and pathway effectiveness. Working with clinical and operational leaders to optimise demand and capacity management. Leading programmes that improve service responsiveness and patient experience. Supporting the development of sustainable and equitable models of care. Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Safe Care The postholder will provide strategic leadership for patient safety, quality governance, and organisational learning. Key responsibilities include: Leading the development and delivery of the Trust's patient safety priorities. Promoting a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement. Strengthening organisational learning from incidents, complaints, and patient feedback. Supporting Trust-wide quality and safety improvement programmes. Providing expert advice and assurance on safety, governance, and clinical risk. All three postholders will be expected to work collaboratively across portfolios, support Trust-wide priorities and provide visible and influential leadership across the organisation.
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Respiratory, Surgery, Critical Care
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - Barnet
£45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We have a new opportunity for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Respiratory, Surgery & Critical Care Therapy Team at Barnet Hospital - part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The post is fixed term, (up to September 2027), full time (37.5 hours per week), but flexible working may be considered. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic band 5 or 6 Occupational Therapist with experience of working in the acute setting with patients with complex needs. Full induction; access to training; joint working and ongoing support will be provided from the friendly and dedicated therapists within the team and wider department. This includes team lead and clinical specialist OTs and the inpatient therapy lead who is also an OT. This is an exciting and challenging post, providing Occupational Therapy intervention for patients in both ward and intensive care areas, with respiratory, cardiac, medical, surgical and critical care conditions. This includes ventilated patients and those with tracheostomy or laryngectomy. You will have the opportunity to take on team leadership responsibilities, including supervising band 5 therapists, support workers and OT students. Excellent communication skills; the ability to work well in a team; an interest in the training and supervision of staff, and a positive and flexible approach is essential. You will be joining an established Therapy team of Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Support Workers supported by a Clinical Lead Therapist. You will be encouraged to take an active role in current projects, including service development, training and audit. You will be working in a rewarding and challenging clinical environment. The therapies department at Barnet Hospital is committed to ensuring staff feel supported with career progression through supervision; appraisal; in-house / external training and leadership development. The department operates a 7 day service, and you will be expected to work one weekend in four on a rota basis. We are a very friendly and welcoming service where staff wellbeing is a high priority. As part of this we continue to work towards achieving a fully inclusive department. 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 Friday 25 Sep 2026
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