Advanced Biomedical Support Worker | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
st georges nhs trust - Croydon
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum pro-rata incl HCAS (outer)
PermanentFull time
This post is based at Croydon University Hospital Clinical Blood Sciences Laboratory (CBS). However, you will be expected to work at any of the SWLP sites as and when required. You will be required to receive and book-in patient samples, work with laboratory equipment and processes across the blood sciences disciplines (Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Central Pathology Reception, COVID / influenza sample testing). Although previous experience as a biomedical support worker in a clinical laboratory will be an advantage, full training will be provided. Experience with Beckman Coulter equipment, Remisol and Winpath LIMS will be an advantage, but full training will be provided. You will be eligible to apply for IBMS registration portfolio after 12 months service. · Receipt and registering of patient samples on to the laboratory LIMS · Prioritization of urgent samples to ensure test results are reported in a timely manner. · Testing for COVID, influenza and RSV using modern molecular techniques, full training will be provided · Competences in Remisol, WinPath LIMS and Cerner Millennium PAS would be an advantage but full training will be provided. · Maintenance and operation (under supervision) of laboratory analysers in Biochemistry, haematology and blood transfusion. · Participation in the 24hr shift rota to support acute services · Ensuring your essential training competences are always up to date. South West London Pathology is a pathology partnership between four leading Hospital Trusts – St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals – designed to provide an integrated, high quality pathology service for hospitals and GPs across South West London, by bringing together the best of each Trust’s service and providing them within a single organisation. Croydon University Hospital Laboratory operates a 24hr shift system providing cover to a busy A&E and acute services. The Biochemistry Laboratory is equipped with Beckman AU5812, DxI 9000 and DXA 5000 track for pre and post analytic automation. Haematology is equipped with ACL Top 570, Beckman Coulter DxH 900 with AutoMate 1200 for pre/post analytics, as well as Immucor IRIS for automated Blood Transfusion services. The Croydon University Hospital CBS Laboratory is UKAS accredited and has IBMS approval for training Biomedical Scientists to registration and specialist BMS level. Find out more about South West London Pathology on our website See attached Job description and persons specification document attached. You will be required to participate in out of hours shift cover to support a 24/7 service. This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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Band 7 Breast Care Nurse Specialist | Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust - Ilford
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum inclusive
ContractFull time
The Surgical Care group is looking to recruit a dedicated and highly skilled Band 7 Breast Nurse Specialist to support the Breast pathway , in main supporting the Breast Mastalgia pathway. You would need to be an experienced Breast nurse acting within your professional boundaries and willing to develop your skills. As a Breast CNS you will play a vital role in delivering specialised nursing care to the patients with Breast conditions. Your expertise will contribute to a high quality care and positive patient experience. You should have excellent communication skills both verbally and in written. You will be proactive in ensuring that your clinical expertise is up to date to contribute as a role model to the service. You will be a member of the Trust's Breast team and undertake the role of the CNS supporting and facilitating the patients journey. You would be working in a collaborative manner, providing clear decision making skills in consultation with medical and nursing staff. You will ensure that they protect and promote patient safety at all times. Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months. You will work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team within Barking Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust. You will acknowledge and provide the overall responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients throughout their treatment pathway, predominantly focusing on the Breast Mastalgia pathway. You will be provided with the support to achieve the clinical leadership, coordination and the delivery and development One Stop Breast Service, Breast Pain Service, Breast Follow up Clinics and if desired Breast Care Nurse service provision alongside the current lead specialist nurse. Support will be provided in order for the applicant to achieve the clinical skills necessary for initial patient consultation, clinical assessment, radiology investigation requesting. You will be supported to be able to provide expert clinical advice and support to clinical staff within the organisation and primary services on the management of patients requiring breast care and treatment. You would effectively liaise with multidisciplinary teams and service maintaining a good rapport to ensure excellent working relationships are maintained with other departments. Demonstrate personal strength and effectiveness with professional behaviour under stressful and difficult situations. We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission. We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care. We’re proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance. We run a Women’s Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George’s Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. The majority of our 8,400 staff – who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application. Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form. All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period. Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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End of life care clinical educator & Improvement team lead | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST - London
£66,274 - £73,496 pa inclusive
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead and manage our End of Life care (EoLC) Education and Improvement Team. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic expert nurse educator to champion and improve EoLC across Imperial NHS Trust. This is a rewarding and varied post, working with, and training different staff groups across all specialities to improve outcomes for our patients and those important to them at the end of their lives. This post would suit an experienced nurse educator who has excellent communication skills, a good understanding of end of life care and experience of managing a team. They will need to demonstrate flexibility to respond to a variety of competing priorities, to be self-motivated and to work autonomously as well as being part of a team. They will support staff to deliver compassionate end of life care in line with the Trust’s End of Life Care Strategy and National Ambitions. They will work closely with the Specialist Palliative Care team and the Trust’s education teams. • To provide strategic leadership for driving high quality end of life care across the Trust • To design and oversee delivery and reporting of strategic objectives for end of life care education and improvement • Provide expert clinical and professional leadership championing and influencing high quality end of life care, including expert clinical advice • Provide clinical leadership to the End of Life Steering Committee, steering and reporting against deliverable targets to improve end of life care • Ensure collaboration with patients and stakeholders. • Lead the development of policies and practices to guide and support best practice in end of life care • Oversee and drive the delivery of end of life care education and training • Oversee and drive the delivery of and spread of rigorous improvement practices to deliver high quality end of life care • Lead audit, monitoring and data driven approach • Provide clinical leadership for the patient safety incident response to end of life care. 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. 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 Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS ( pro-rata )
PermanentPart time
There is an exciting opportunity available within the in- patient Palliative care team at the Royal Free site. We are a dynamic and supportive team who offer various learning opportunities whilst in post. The CNS contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care in the acute hospital setting for patients facing life-limiting illnesses (within the remit of the multi- disciplinary team) accepting patient referrals to agreed criteria and managing their own caseload with the support of the Lead Nurse and Consultant Nurse. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health and social care professionals. They will contribute to the development and smooth running of the service. The post holder will work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to provide patient centred seamless care and will take part in the 7 day / week service to hospital patients and North Camden community patients. To manage a caseload and provide an expert and autonomous nursing service for patients with life limiting illness and potentially facing end of life care issues, and support them and their families, using advance clinical judgement and knowledge in palliative care. To lead and innovate nursing practice in palliative care on the Royal Free Hospital site. To take part in a 7 day / week face to face clinical nurse specialist – specialist palliative care service. To contribute to the weekly specialist palliative care MDT To design and deliver specialist palliative care education; and deliver palliative and end of life education. To support and mentor students in the team. To take part in the regular palliative care team programme of service development and review of clinical practice. To develop research skills and contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary research within palliative care. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts with over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. . Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026
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Perinatal Specialist Peer Support Worker | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Westminster
£34,186 - £37,389 per annum pro rata inc HCAS
PermanentPart time
The role of Perinatal Specialist Peer Support Worker (Perinatal SpPSW) has been developed specifically for people who have lived experience of recovery from perinatal mental health challenges. In the context of Westminster Perinatal Mental Health Services, postholders will have experienced recovery from perinatal mental health challenges and accessed support through a perinatal mental health service in relation to this. Through sharing wisdom from their own experiences, Perinatal SpPSW inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in others. Using recovery principles and socially inclusive practice, the post-holder will support service users in their personal recovery journeys through the Perinatal Mental Health Service. This means providing peer support for mums who experience similar mental health and social needs during the perinatal period. They will foster a relationship of mutuality and information sharing, to promote choice, self-determination, opportunities and hope. They will raise awareness about local resources and opportunities that may assist people in maintaining their recovery. They will encourage and support service users to use community and children’s resources that are available to them, and support the Perinatal Service with developing links with these resources. They will act as an advocate for recovery within the team and an ambassador for recovery for the Trust and with partner agencies. As a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, the PSW will work with service users on a 1:1 and/or group basis. They will also have the opportunity to co-work with other colleagues. The PSW will promote their role, through the provision of information and a range of learning opportunities for the multidisciplinary teams and others across Westminster. The PSW will develop partnership working within the local community as well as with third sector organisations. Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK CNWL is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment options and is a learning organisation which promotes staff competence and training and values clinical governance, audit and research. Our values are: Compassion: Our staff will be led by compassion and embody the values of care outlined in our Staff Charter. Respect: We will respect and value the diversity of our patients, service users and staff, to create a respectful and inclusive environment, which recognises the uniqueness of each individual. Empowerment: We will involve, inform and empower our patients, service users, carers and their families to take an active role in the management of their illness and adopt recovery principles. We will ensure our staff receive appropriate direction and support, to enable them to develop and grow. Partnership: We will work closely with our many partners to ensure that our combined efforts are focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for the people we serve. 1. Clinical Responsibilities 1. To establish supportive and respectful relationships with people using perinatal mental health services. 2. To meet, welcome, introduce and orientate the service user, their carer and families to the service upon arrival. 3. To model/mentor a recovery process and demonstrate self-management skills and techniques, using own experience of recovery. 4. To act as a role model to service users to inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery. 5. To skilfully use personal experience of recovery from perinatal mental health difficulties to help motivate patients. 6. To assume a ‘coaching’ role supporting service users in developing personal recovery plans; this can be delivered individually or in groups. 7. To support service users to develop Health and Wellbeing Plans, encouraging individuals to connect/ reconnect with family, friends, significant others and in learning how to improve or eliminate unhealthy relationships. 8. To promote social inclusion and engagement. 9. To assist individuals in managing their mental health on a day to day basis including providing support with activities of daily living such as care of self, budgeting, personal care, caring for their home and leisure activities. 10. To assist service users to identify their strengths, personal interests and goals; providing opportunities for service users to direct their own recovery process. 11. To facilitate the individual to move through and beyond services. 12. To contribute to the assessment, planning, implementation and review of care with the multidisciplinary team; encouraging the individual to co-produce care plans and risk/safety management plans. 13. To positively promote and support service users in the community by maintaining extensive knowledge and links with community resources and actively supporting service users to access opportunities of their choice. 14. To sign-post to various resources, opportunities and activities within the Trust and the community to promote choice and informed decision making. 15. To accompany service users to appointments/meetings/activities of their choice and performing a range of practical tasks aligned to recovery goals. 16. To accept and respect service users personal beliefs, uniqueness and identity. Communication 1. To communication with patients/clients and carers with empathy, reassurance and tact. 2. To support the service user to prepare for meetings regarding their care e.g. assessments. 3. To help service users to access information on health promotion, mental and physical wellbeing. 4. To make notes of date, length and type of all contacts with services users in the locally agreed format. 5. To ensure timely and accurate recording of clinical related data and information on the electronic patient record system. 6. To monitor the service user’s progress, level of functioning & mental state, reporting progress and areas of concern to the multi-disciplinary team (verbally & on SystmOne, the electronic record keeping system). 7. To report any untoward incidents or unusual occurrences to the manager/senior clinician immediately. 8. To assist the service user to understand their rights and choices within the service. 9. To maintain professional relationships with particular attention to confidentiality and the maintenance of boundaries. 10. To act as an ambassador and develop stronger links and working partnerships with a range of external agencies including other NHS Trusts employing peer support workers and voluntary organisations. 11. To promote the benefits of employment for those with ‘lived experience’ of overcoming mental health challenges. 12. To challenge any inequalities and to address any discrimination whilst ensuring a process of learning for the organisation, modelling positive, strengths-based, non-discriminatory, non-jargon, non-medicalised language in all areas of work. 13. Contribute to publications and conference presentations in relation to peer support and using ‘lived experience’; and liaise with other similar programmes that are developing throughout the country. 14. To effectively co-produce and co-deliver learning and development activities which address the needs of external agencies in developing their peer support worker workforce; and which contributes to the peer support income generation programme. 15. To work with the Trustwide Lived Experience Practitioner & Peer Support Lead to develop advice and guidance for mental health service providers re: the development and sustainability of peer support worker posts, including role definition. Workforce 1. To effectively organise workload and management of own caseload, to meet local service requirements. 2. To participate in departmental organisation and administrative duties as requested. 3. To attend clinical, business & service development meetings as required. 4. To support research activities, to ensure services are evidence-based where possible. 5. To contribute to an agreed programme of audit and evaluation of team standards and quality benchmarks. 6. To represent the peer support workforce and actively contribute to service, directorate, Trust and wider NHS groups. 7. To participate in and deliver Recovery College Programmes when appropriate. 8. To work with MDT colleagues to embed recovery focused practice within the team, delivering presentations as and when required. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Addictions Clinical & Assessment Support Worker | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Hounslow
£33,262 - £36,027 per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
PermanentFull time
As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Addictions Clinical Support Worker will be able to provide drug and alcohol assessments, brief interventions, prepare prescriptions for printing and recording on FP10 records. Participating in the care planning, provision and evaluation of patients’ needs under the supervision of trained staff. The clinical support worker will take a lead role in embedding recovery values within the service setting in which they work, alongside peer support workers from other agencies in Addictions and act as an ambassador of recovery for the Addictions Directorate with external agencies and partner organisations. The clinical support worker will promote their role, through the provision of information and a range of Learning opportunities for the multidisciplinary teams and others across the Addictions Directorate. To work under the supervision of line management . As a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, the clinical support worker will work with members of the MDT. The Addictions Clinical Support Worker will support service users to engage in structured treatment and will complete triage & assessments in a timely manner (e.g. liaising with the Alcohol Care Team at West Middlesex Hospital when referring patients to ARC Hounslow.) • The post holder will take a predominant role in providing duty and full comprehensive assessments to clients who are referred or present to the service. • To contribute in reviewing and processing all referrals presented to the ARC team via emails or self-referral. • To be able to assess and triage drug-using clients discharged from hospital , applying the precepts of harm minimisation and provide support to the clinical team in bridging treatment gaps in the community. • To use agreed and established Outcome Monitoring Tools (e.g. TOPS, CRFs etc.) and any other relevant quality measures. • To use motivational interviewing, relapse management and other evidence-based interventions. • To ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively, under supervision. • To ensure the highest quality of service is delivered by following local and national quality and performance standards, guidance, protocols, procedures and practice guidelines. • To ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including the Serious Incident policy. • To prepare, print and log prescriptions for the team under the supervision under supervision of the clinical team. The Addictions Directorate with CNWL Foundation Trust is a large, well-established provider which offers a wide range of specialist NHS drug and alcohol treatment interventions to the diverse and multicultural populations in Central and North West London. We also run Smoking Cessation Services, a National Gambling Service and a Club Drug Clinic. Our substance use services are dedicated to helping reduce the harm caused by substance misuse dependency; helping people overcome their dependency on substances and helping clients and their families rebuild their lives and enable recovery. We are committed to working in partnership with other providers and service users in local systems of treatment and recovery. CNWL is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based treatment options and is a learning organisation which promotes staff competence and training and values clinical governance, audit and research. We are linked with Imperial College, University of London, University College London and numerous other local universities and are committed to evaluating our services and developing new and innovative approaches. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form. Please note role eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • The postholder will take a predominant role in providing duty and full comprehensive assessments to clients who are referred or present to the service. • To contribute in reviewing and processing all referrals presented to the ARC team via emails or self-referral. • To be able to assess and triage drug-using clients discharged from hospital , applying the precepts of harm minimisation and provide support to the clinical team in bridging treatment gaps in the community. • To use agreed and established Outcome Monitoring Tools (e.g. TOPS, CRFs etc.) and any other relevant quality measures. • To use motivational interviewing, relapse management and other evidence-based interventions. • To ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively, under supervision. • To ensure the highest quality of service is delivered by following local and national quality and performance standards, guidance, protocols, procedures and practice guidelines. • To ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including the Serious Incident policy. • To prepare, print and log prescriptions for the team under the supervision under supervision of the clinical team. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Band 3 Pharmacy Specialist Support Worker | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
The Pharmacy Service is comprehensive, and we have a full range of services including Inpatient and Outpatient dispensary service, ward-based clinical pharmacy, Medicines Information, aseptic and non-sterile production services. Specialist clinical pharmacists provide direct clinical input into medicines management in several clinical areas including HIV, general medicine, emergency services, surgery, rheumatology, anti-coagulation, oncology & haematology, women’s health, paediatrics and infection control. The post holder will ensure that Production services are delivered in a safe, effective, economic and timely manner ensuring that all procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and guidelines and undertake preparations in all areas of the Production unit. Computer literate Word, Excel, Powerpoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Ability to deal directly with public & other health service professionals. Ability to work in certain posture for prolonged period of time, e.g., sitting upright to prepare drugs in an isolator. Effective organizational skills. Ability to communicate complex, contentious and sensitive information. Time management of self. Able to respond to unpredictable work patterns. Able to manage own workload. Able to work accurately within the departmental SOP’s to maintain quality standards. Able to prioritise workload effectively. Demonstrate excellent Work Ethics. Enthusiastic and shows initiative. Good attendance record and good time keeping. 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 Wednesday 23 Sep 2026
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Band 3 HIV Healthcare Support Worker | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 Per annum Inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
PermanentPart time
This vacancy is for 2 days per week - ideally candidates will be available on Monday and Friday for this role. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Senior Nursing Assistant to join the HIV Service at the Ian Charleson Day Centre (ICDC), part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ICDC is one of the UK's largest HIV outpatient services, providing specialist care to more than 3,400 people living with HIV. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care and who enjoys working within a busy, supportive multidisciplinary team. As a Senior Nursing Assistant, you will work alongside nurses, doctors, pharmacists and administrative colleagues to support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred HIV care. The role involves both direct patient care and clinical support activities, helping to ensure a positive experience for patients attending the service. You will undertake a range of delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a registered nurse and will have opportunities to develop new skills and contribute to the smooth running of our clinics and day care services. As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients’ individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse The Senior Nursing Assistant demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent. · Assist with the induction, supervision and training and development of Band 2 Nursing Assistants under the supervision of a registered nurse. There is the opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development. To act as a role model for student nurses and colleagues. 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 1 Oct 2026
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Peer Support Worker | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 pro rata per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
PermanentFull time
We are looking for a person who is passionate about working with a range of patients who experience eating disorders (some of whom are difficult to engage). The post is part-time (22.5 hours per week). The role involves a range of supportive tasks including direct clinical contact with service users; co-facilitating groups; offering support and motivation to patients on their recovery journey. The role will require good organisation skills, creative thinking and problem solving, as well as teamwork and passion.It is essential that you have personal lived experience of a clinically diagnosed eating disorder from which you have recovered and you are no longer in active treatment for. (If you are unsure whether your personal lived experience meets the criteria for this job role, please contact the recruiting managers and we will be happy to speak with you) We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together.We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together.We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. To work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide additional support to patients with eating disorders using the principles and values of peer support. To deliver time-limited, outcome focused interventions individually or via groups that build on peoples existing resources and personal resiliencies. To assume a ‘coaching’ role supporting patients in developing personal recovery and/or Crisis & Contingency plans and to assist them to identify their strengths, personal interests and goals. To provide opportunities for patients to direct their own recovery process and to act as a role model to them to inspire hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person and after recovery. To facilitate the individual to move through and beyond mental health services, and to model/mentor a recovery process and demonstrate coping skills, using your own experience of recovery. To work independently following all lone-working, safeguarding and other relevant policies in order to maintain personal safety and safety of people accessing services, their carers, friends and families and the public. To raise the profile of the lived experience workforce at SWLStG. To develop and maintain effective monitoring and reporting processes that clarify the value of peer support alongside clinical roles and the impact of delivered interventions. To continue the development and implementation of existing peer support interventions or to plan and deliver new peer support work both in theory and practice. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in job applications If you have used AI to support the preparation of your application, please briefly indicate how it was used within your supporting statement or application form. Please remember, your application is your opportunity to tell us about your skills, experience and motivation for the role. We encourage applicants to complete their application and supporting statement in their own words wherever possible. We recognise that AI tools can be helpful in supporting accessibility, and for improving spelling, grammar and structure. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content can become generic and fail to accurately reflect an applicant's individual experience. Applications that clearly demonstrate your own voice, reflections and experiences are often the most effective and help us better understand your suitability for the role. Please be aware that information provided in your application and supporting statement may be explored further during the selection process. It is important that all applications accurately represent your own knowledge, skills and experience. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Recovery Support Worker | South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust - Wallington
£33,262 - £36,027 per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Recovery Support Worker (RSW) to join the Carshalton & Wallington Integrated Recovery Hub (IRH). If you are passionate about impacting positively on the lives of people with severe and enduring mental illness in a community setting, then this could be the perfect job for you. The Carshalton & Wallington Integrated Recovery Hub is a community-based mental health service for working-age adults between 18 to 70 years, who have experienced severe and enduring mental illness. The Carshalton & Wallington IRH works collaboratively with clients, their carers and networks with the aim of minimising the impact of mental disorder has on their lives. The friendly team is made of integrated health and social care professionals. We work in close partnership with GPs, Housing, Police and other key partners, including voluntary organisations. Carshalton & Wallington IRH is a stable and cohesive team built on mutual trust, collaboration, teamwork and support. This largely explains our stability and very little or no turnover. Successful applicants will work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team as Recovery Support Worker. Previous applicants need not apply The successful candidate will be able to offer intensive engagement work and recovery-orientated interventions to people using services, particularly those in a heightened state of distress, and who may require additional levels support. You must be able to develop positive relationships with clients, adopting a pragmatic and non-judgmental approach, encourage and support individuals to take part in activities suited to their particular needs and interests, in a way that helps progress individual recovery plans. You will be able to support and enhance the therapeutic care of individuals within the community, including contributing to meaningful care plans, risk management plans, and delivering appropriate and therapeutic interventions. You will work collaboratively with individuals in other community involvements –e.g. Supporting patients with housing, employment, education, welfare benefits, social and peer networks. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively with individuals adopting a creative / problem solving approach to working practice. You should be committed to Multi-Disciplinary Team working and partnership working, establishing good networks with colleagues in the Home Treatment Teams, Recovery and Support Teams, In-Patient services, Police, GPs and a variety of voluntary, statutory and independent agencies. We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’. This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027. We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey. Unless expressly stated in the job advert the role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK. 1. Working autonomously within the parameters of the role leading on implementing 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. 3. Supporting the patients management of care needs through: a. Initial data collection b. Monitoring of individual service user / patient progress c. Feedback and discussion d. Producing reports and in-care reviews e. Devising a plan of care and interventions supervised by a Registered Nurse. 4. In a junior leadership role leading on and directing junior to staff in providing hands-on care to service users including: a. Undertaking 1-1 engagement with service users in an honest, open and non-judgmental way. b. Recognising and valuing service users as individuals, acknowledging the importance of always maintaining the service user’s respect and dignity and ensure that the care provided respects equality and diversity. c. Contributing to the development of care plans that reflect service user needs and relevant patient care documentation working in partnership with service users, wider MDT and friends/relatives/significant others. d. Escalating any concerns to relevant Health Care Professional. e. Monitoring and recording service user clinical observations, such as physical observations and vital signs and escalating as appropriate any signs or symptoms of deterioration or that do not fulfil the personal parameters to the relevant professional (Registered Nurse or Doctors). Promote healthy lifestyles and give health promotion advice and support. f. Implementing the principles of ‘recovery’: encouraging and supporting service users to engage with healthy lifestyles, facilitating psychosocial activities and other activities of their interest. Where appropriate contributing to psychological interventions under the guidance of a registered professional. 5. Escorting service users, as required, in line with Trust policies. 6. 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. 7. Supporting the registered nurse to coordinate and prioritise activities within the clinical area. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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