Assistant Psychologist | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£33,262 - £36,027 pa inc
PermanentFull time
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post. This is an exciting opportunity to join specialist teams, the Early Intervention in Schools Team (EIT) in CAMHS & the Integrated Clinical Team (ICT) in Children's Services. The teams offer specialist mental health expertise for CYP experiencing difficulties in behaviour/emotional well-being & vulnerable to mental health difficulties. ICT works alongside Children’s services staff with YP & families open to social care, where YP experience anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, family conflict, gender related distress or trauma experiences. The team offer therapeutic treatments to YP/families. EIT provide training to schools, consultation & brief evidence-based intervention. The post holder will work with clinicians, e.g. Clinical Psychologists, Family Therapists & Psychotherapists. To help support the data collection processes for Children and Young Peoples (CYP-IAPT) within a multi-disciplinary CAMHS service. To assist in clinically related administration, completion of audits, collection of statistics, and development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work. There will also be opportunities to undertake clinical work under supervision of a qualified Clinical Psychologist and support the psychological care of clients within the service, across all sectors of care and within the overall framework of the team’s policies and procedures. Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: • We’re Kind • We’re Fair • We Listen • We Care The roles involve supporting clinical staff in using and interpreting routine outcomes measures in a meaningful way within care pathways, including staff training, supporting the analysis and reporting on clinical outcomes at a team, borough and tri-borough level. Having good IT skills and knowledge of Excel and SPSS would be desirable. Excellent communication skills are necessary to liaise and support clinical staff & teams. An interest in working with children and young people (CYP) is essential. This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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Radiotherapy Radiographer | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Westcliff-on-Sea
£39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
PermanentPart time
Join Our Forward-Thinking Radiotherapy Team – Shape the Future of Cancer Care We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our progressive and friendly radiotherapy team. Our department is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Elekta Linear Accelerators and a Halcyon system with Ethos software—enabling the delivery of advanced adaptive radiotherapy. We use CRAD SGRT throughout the department. We also operate a busy and well-established brachytherapy service, treating a range of prostate, gynaecological, and skin cancers. Imaging is supported by a Toshiba wide bore CT scanner. This competency-based role offers flexibility and scope for development. You will have the opportunity to rotate through all key areas of the department—including CT, pre-treatment checking, treatment, and brachytherapy—or, if preferred, specialise in an area aligned with your experience and interests. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to working. The role will include participation in shift patterns and extended hours to meet service capacity and patient demand. You will also be part of the departmental on-call rota and may be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays as part of our gap management strategy. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and eager to work with cutting-edge radiotherapy technology in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you. • To deputise for the senior in charge of the unit when required • Provide clear instructions, guidance and advice to patients and their carers with respect to treatment procedures, side-effects and follow-up appointments. • Supervise student radiographers and Apprentice Radiographers on clinical and elective placement. • To support the relevant team leader in the day to day management of patient flow, assisting in the organisation and the management of the clinical workload. • Provide high quality individualised treatment and care to all patients. • Act with integrity and professionalism at all times and to act as a role model to junior staff members and students. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. This advert closes on Monday 12 Oct 2026
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PALS & Complaints Officer | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Chelmsford
£28,392 Per Annum pro rata
ContractPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our team as a PALS & Complaints Officer! We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. You will join a team that aims to ensure concerns raised by patients and the public are logged accurately & passed to the relevant hospital services to be resolved quickly & efficiently. The feedback obtained is used to influence & improve the patient experience across the Trust. Dealing with highly sensitive situations on a daily basis, you will work with patients, relatives & staff to ensure that concerns are resolved and improvement is embedded. PALS & Complaints Officers play a key role in sharing patient insight to aid continuous improvement, supporting the delivery of safe care along with an excellent patient experience. We would expect this individual to be enthusiastic, motivated, showing sensitivity & tact and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ***Please not we are unable to sponsor this role*** The role serves as an accessible first point of contact for patients, relatives and members of the public who have questions, concerns or complaints about Trust services. It involves recording all concerns accurately, ensuring they are entered promptly onto the database and that all related files are updated with clear, timely information. The position provides guidance to service users and staff on the correct processes for managing concerns and complaints, helping ensure matters are handled appropriately and sensitively. It also requires building strong working relationships with clinical and non‑clinical teams across all Divisions, as well as with external organisations, to support effective communication and maintain public and professional confidence. A key aspect of the role is responding with empathy and professionalism to individuals who may be distressed, offering reassurance and support while managing emotionally challenging situations. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
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Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner | West London NHS Trust
West London Mental Health Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of 20% HCAS
PermanentFull time
As one of the 12 ‘early implementer’ sites for integrated community mental health services, we are expanding our community mental health offer. Our new services are centred around the Primary Care Networks and aspiring to comprehensive engagement with Integrated Care Systems using a whole person, whole population health approach. The model utilizes all the community resources available including health, social care, Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organizations and local communities and consider resources to support wellbeing outside of mental health services alone. These new teams enable and support people to access mental health services wherever and whenever they need it and support individuals to manage their mental health supported in their local community. We are therefore looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals. Through this work, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative role of Mental Health Practitioner within each borough. As a Mental Health Practitioner, you will be employed by West London NHS Trust and will be key in the development of pathways of care in the local community mental health team (MINT). This role would also provide an opportunity to be mentored or to mentor, career progression and continued education. We are seeking applications from Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social workers or Occupational Therapists, who have experience of working in community services. · Provide holistic and specialist bio-psycho-social assessment for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties and offer specialist nursing assessment where required · Provide advice to primary care to help them provide better support to patients and to (where preferable) meet their mental health needs within a primary care setting. · Carry out robust risk assessments, working collaboratively with the patient and their carer to provide a plan that will support them remaining safe. · Provide access to a broad range of specialist psychosocial interventions for individual patients where needed. · Provide expert advice regarding the pharmacological treatment options available to mental health patients to patients and non-mental health professionals, seeking clinical guidance from the designated Consultant Psychiatrist/GP in relation to any specific prescribing advice. · Where required, nurses working within the team will administer intra muscular medication to patients for whom this is prescribed, assessing the effects and side effects at each appointment, working within the NMC guidelines and the Trust’s medicines policies · To maintain and the safe handling and storage of medication at all times, ensuring the safe disposal of clinical waste and all sharps. · To ensure infection control measures are strictly adhered to both on site and when visiting off site locations. · West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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Band 5 Staff Nurse - TOACU | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Dorset
£32,073 - £39,043 pa
PermanentFull time
This is an exciting time to join University Hospital Dorset NHS Foundation Trust (UHD) and to develop your skills in a friendly and forward-thinking environment. The Trauma & Orthopaedic department at UHD delivers care to adult patients and the service is transforming in response to the needs of our community. Our team are always developing to be able to deliver safe, effective and patient centred care. This is an opportunity for someone to be involved in shaping the transformation in delivery of our services. The Trauma & Orthopaedic Care Unit (TOACU) is a 5 patient capacity unit focusing on upper and lower limb soft tissue infections and GP referrals. It is open Monday to Saturday 8.00am-8.00pm with patients being admitted up until 6.30pm. The unit provides a high quality nursing service and environment to avoid hospital admissions. We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 RN with experience in Surgery and minimum of 1 year in Trauma & Orthopaedics, to join our proactive and friendly team. You will be required to work 2 weekends per month and will need to be committed to the provision of quality patient care. An active UK NMC Registration isrequired for this role Interview date: 8th October 2026 Base site UHD - Poole hospital, with plans to move to Bournemouth hospital in Spring 2027 To understand this role in full details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification As a Trust we are committed to personal and professional development,supporting staff to achieve their full potential. You will apply your theoretical knowledge to your practice,as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, initiating and delivering care. UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. This service has a planned move from Poole site to Bournemouth site Spring 2027 If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. To understand this role in full details please see attached Job Description and Person Specification This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Cardiographer | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Bournemouth
£25,760 - £27,476 pa/pro rata
PermanentFull time
We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join our enthusiastic and dedicated ECG team as a Cardiographer to support our non-invasive cardiology services. We are looking for an individual to work cross site between our Cardiac Departments at Bournemouth and Poole. Ideally following the below working pattern: • Monday and Tuesday - Bournemouth site • Wednesday and Friday - Poole site Interview date: Monday 19th October 26 The cardiographer role comprises of the accurate acquisition of electrocardiograms (ECGs) in an outpatient environment in addition to the preparation and running of ambulatory monitor clinics in the main outpatients department. This is a predominantly patient-facing role and our ECG team often form the first point of contact for those patients entering our Cardiology service. We are extremely proud of our cardiac unit comprising of Cardiac Rhythm Management, coronary intervention, Echocardiography services as well as a full range of Non-Invasive diagnostic services. We have a strong team ethic and pride ourselves in putting the patient at the centre of our care. We are therefore passionate about attracting individuals to this post who will be able to support our values and maintain the high standards of care provided by our team. UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview. If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions. UHD has active networks including Women’s, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes. AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process. The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a healthcare environment, be passionate about improving patient care and will have an interest in Cardiology. Previous experience in performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will join our existing ECG team comprising of 9 Cardiographers who support our wider cardiac physiology team. Please see full job description for detailed role requirements. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Biobank Quality Manager | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust - London
£47,951 - £56,863 per annum inc HCA
PermanentFull time
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Quality Manager to join the expanding KHP Cancer Biobank in continuing to deliver a high-quality research service. You'll be joining a recent UKAS ISO 20387:2018 Biobanking accredited facility with extensive sample collections and over twenty directly employed Biobank staff. The role offers a variety of work including administering the quality management system, undertaking audits, overseeing completion of staff training, document management and some health and safety requirements. You will have opportunity to lead on new initiatives to ensure compliance with UKAS accreditation and will report directly to the Biobank Operational Committee. This is a specialized post, requiring a high level of knowledge relating to national and international legislation, regulations, management and conduct of biobanking. The post holder will implement and maintain quality systems to ISO accreditation standards and ensure compliance with Trust policy, regarding non-compliance and CAPA reports. Nurturing a team of over 20 staff, with varying levels of experience to maintain the required standards requires excellent communication, organisation and deployment skills. Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation. We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark. King’s Health Partners Cancer Biobank has supported translational cancer research at a national level since the 1970’s. During that time, the Biobank has accrued samples from more than 51,000 patients and supplied significant numbers of samples to researchers worldwide. We have recently received approval from UKAS for ISO20387:2018 accreditation. The Biobank supports a significant number of programmes and projects led by the Trust and King’s College London School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences. This includes an extensive cancer organoid generation programme and working with other academic and commercial partners. With a team of more than 20 dedicated personnel, the Biobank specialist skills and facilities are increasingly utilised for translational cancer research and clinical trial purposes. Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for full details of the role. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Consultant Haematologist | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn - King's Lynn
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata
PermanentFull time
You will provide a comprehensive Haematology Service in West Norfolk and Wisbech for the Trust. You will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn however will be encouraged to develop a chosen specialist interest within haematology by spending a day a week at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and thus make an individual contribution to haematology services at King’s Lynn. The appointed consultant would be expected to contribute to the on-going service improvement programme developing: • Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) • Cost Improvement programme (CIP) • Implementing evidence based new ways of working when necessary There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026
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CYP Assistant Psychologist | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Crewe
£28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata
ContractFull time
We are seeking two full time ambitious Assistant Psychologist (AP) to join our Intensive Support Function team, who is aspiring to gain knowledge and support children, young people and families accessing our service. Our service supports children and young people who have a formal Autism and or Learning Disability Diagnosis who are at risk of placement breakdown or admission to a mental health hospital. You would be joining a supportive, mixed and skilled team and working under the supervision of a Principal Clinical Psychologist. This is an exciting post where you would gain experience in assessment, formulation and interventions and in particular with adapted approaches and systemic thinking. We have a team highly skilled in positive behavioural support and ample opportunity for gaining good experience in this field. There would also be supporting the teams service development and research/audit experience. You would be supported to ensure your CPD time and be active within our trust-wide AP development group. We regularly have trainee clinical psychologists within the team which can be beneficial and inspiring to work together. The role would include the AP supporting the Principal Clinical Psychologist in completing holistic assessments , supporting with intervention planning, undertaking behavioural assessments (structured and non-structured), formulation and intervention; working on an audit of the pathway work, using critical research skills; supporting writing of reports, producing adapted resources and communicating with various professionals within the multi-agencies who support our children , young people and families. If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference then we want to hear from you. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & trusts 6 C’s values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities. Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP. Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values. CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100. If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’ Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes. The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon! This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Staff Nurse - Emergency Department | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Hillingdon Hospital - Hillingdon
£36,943 - £44,900 per annum (incl. of HCAA)
PermanentFull time
In this role, you’ll deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care across all areas of the department, carrying out assessments, planning and evaluating care, and responding to a wide range of clinical presentations. You’ll develop advanced clinical skills including triage, cannulation, wound care, emergency response and support with minor procedures. You’ll work closely with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team, communicating clearly in a pressured environment while maintaining professionalism and compassion. You’ll uphold Trust policies, maintain accurate documentation and contribute to continuous improvement, audits and evidence‑based practice. As a Band 5 nurse, you will also play an important part in supporting learners, new starters and HCAs—helping to create a positive learning culture while developing your own clinical and professional skills. If you’re passionate about emergency care, eager to grow, and committed to delivering safe, high‑quality care to our community, we’d love to hear from you. Clinical Duties • Deliver high‑quality nursing care independently and safely across all areas of ED. • Carry out initial patient assessments, maintain and update care plans, and escalate concerns. • Meet patients’ basic care needs (nutrition, hydration, hygiene). • Adhere to infection prevention and control standards at all times. • Administer, document, and safely manage medicines in line with Trust policy. • Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients, including initiating basic life support. Communication • Use de-escalation skills with potentially aggressive patients. • Provide clear information to patients—especially those discharged directly from ED. • Maintain professional, non‑judgemental communication, including with patients in police/immigration custody. Managerial Responsibilities • Use resources and equipment economically and appropriately. • Keep accurate, legible, NMC‑compliant clinical records. • Handle patient property safely according to Trust policy. • Escalate and help resolve complaints; report incidents and support initial investigations. • Follow Trust policies including safeguarding, sickness/absence, annual leave and child protection. Education & Development • Support induction of new staff and act as role model/mentor to students and HCAs. • Contribute to ward teaching and help maintain a positive learning environment. 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. The postholder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care. The postholder will teach and supervise post basic learners and unqualified staff. This role will act as a key worker to allocated patients and take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients. The post holder will be expected to work in all areas of the Emergency Department caring with a caring for a variety of different clinical presentations. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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