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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Friendly, patient PA to support an active, sociable teenager with epilepsy, autism & ADHD MM-BBC-001
Blue Sky Brokers - BR4 9DF
from £12.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Description We're looking for a Male Personal Assistant to support individual with his daily activities and routines. The PA will help child stay safe and settled, particularly around his epilepsy and sensory needs, while supporting him to enjoy his interests and maintain his routines. Roles and Responsibilities Support child with trips to Tesco and swimming sessions; support and engage with childs hobbies (trains, track building, watching shows); monitor child during bathing/washing in case of seizure activity; support child to maintain routines and help manage distress if routines are disrupted; use simple language and visual supports to communicate clearly; be alert to signs of sensory overload or seizure triggers (e.g. sudden increase in energy) and respond calmly; support child in busy or high-sensory environments, keeping time in these settings brief where possible; respond calmly and safely if child becomes distressed or displays challenging behaviour. We need someone patient, calm, and reassuring, confident using simple language and visual/picture-based communication. Who is comfortable supporting someone with epilepsy, autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities; able to stay calm and respond safely to sudden behavioural changes or seizure activity; sociable and enthusiastic, reliable and consistent Specific Requirements Non smoker- not negotiable. Driver preferred but not essential.
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Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse Adult Critical Care Unit (HDU) | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
We are excited to announce a new opportunity for an experienced High Dependency/Critical Care Nurse to join our dedicated team as a band 7 Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse in our world class Adult Critical Care Unit at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. HDU is a 12 bedded unit caring for complex cardiothoracic surgical, aortovascular, thoracic surgery, complex cardiology, endocrine and breast level 2 patients. We have one of the busiest Heart Attack Centres in Europe, ECMO and Oncology patients within our specialist centre. We have 50 critical care beds across 4 areas. The High Dependency Unit (HDU) is a fast-paced and an integral part of the critical care service. Must be able to work a mixture of long days, bank holidays and nights to meet service requirements. We are seeking an individual with a strong clinical background and well-developed leadership skills. The successful candidate will provide professional nursing leadership and clinical oversight across a range of services within HDU and ensuring high standards of care. The role involves coordinating and supporting patient pathways, while offering guidance and support to patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team. As a proficient practitioner in HDU/critical care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. They will also provide effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff. They will also take charge of the High Dependency Unit as required, liaising closely with the Matron with continuing responsibility. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, confidence in working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels and across professional groups, as well as the ability to work independently. This Band 7 role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and manage staff alongside contributing to service development, education, quality improvement initiatives, audits, and research projects in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026
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Band 3 Health Care Assistant - Renal Dialysis Unit | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - london
£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inclusive of HCAS
ContractFull time
A vacancy has arisen for a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the Mary Rankin Dialysis Unit, situated on the grounds of St Pancras Hospital. The unit is very close to the tube and bus services. Experience of working as a healthcare assistant is desirable but other relevant experience will be considered. Good communication skills, flexibility and a high standard of work are required for the post. There are opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to complete haemodialysis competencies with a named mentor. We are looking to fill a permanent full-time post. The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role. 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/ The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role. This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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