Total 179 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Greenwich, SE18 3RG

As a Registered Nursing Associate (NAR) who has knowledge and experience across the lifespan, four fields of nursing and has worked in a variety of settings; the post holder will support and facilitate holistic, person centred care. They will work independently within their sphere of practice under the professional oversight & direction of the Registered Nurse and contribute within the multidisciplinary team. The role of the Nursing Associate as an accountable professional is to promote health and prevent ill health through the provision and monitoring of care whilst working in teams; contributing to integrated care and improving the safety of quality of care. The post holder demonstrates: The provision of high quality, evidence based, individualised, holistic care within a safe and caring environment. Role modelling the Trusts Values and Behaviours Working within their scope of practice and according to the NMC Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviours for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates. Working according to the Trusts protocols, policies and guidelines Contributing to an effective, supportive learning environment and contributing to quality assurance processes and service development

To utilise and develop specialist skills in order to provide the highest standardof assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualisedpatient care.To promote a friendly and supportive atmosphere for parents and relatives inwhich they can learn to care for their children.To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with the childsfamily/carers, the multidisciplinary team, other departments with the trust andpertinent agencies outside the organisation.To actively participate in and contribute to the management of the clinical area.To act as a mentor, teaching and supervising junior staff including studentnurses and health care support workers.

Applications are invited for the role of Trust Grade Doctor in General and Geriatric Medicine under a high level of Consultant supervision.

The post is graded at the equivalent level to Core Trainees (CT1-3) and you will be placed at the appropriate level based on your experience. Although graded at Core Trainee level, the post is not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean, however, many of our Trust Grade Doctors successfully go on to join formal Training Schemes in the future.

This post is ideal for a Doctor wishing to develop clinical skills and consolidate their knowledge in this area of work.

You will benefit from gaining valuable experience and will also have access to several training/educational opportunities including dedicated teaching sessions. The post will suit an individual considering a career in the NHS and offers close support and supervision from a Lead Consultant and our Director of Medical Education.

The successful applicant will work in a friendly multidisciplinary team together with another Junior Doctor with direct supervision from the Lead Consultant Dr Gloria Yu, in the 36 bedded Meadow View Intermediate Care Unit based in Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup, Kent.

This service specializes in the management of Frailty related conditions and Rehabilitation.

The local population contains a significant level of frailty with high rates of dementia and associated delirium, so there will be many opportunities to experience a rich mixture of pathologies and complex psycho-social issues.

The postholder will also rotate to work in the Bexley Rapid Response Team as well as the Bexley Frailty Virtual Wards which will provide excellent experience in managing acute and chronic frailty related conditions in the community while working with primary care.

There are no on call responsibilities associated with this post.



At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, we offer a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South-East London and to people in prison across England. Our wide array of services includes community health care, such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.

Oxleas is a great place to work. It has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work 2023 by the Sunday Times amongst very big employers. Our staff survey results show that we are in the Top 5 in England and the highest in London for staff experience amongst similar trusts.

“We are always delighted to welcome new colleagues to the Oxleas family. We care about making Oxleas a great place to work - it’s a big priority in our strategy. Come and join us - it’s a place where our values, teamwork, equity, and wellbeing matter and where you can really help to improve people’s lives.”

Ify Okocha

Chief Executive

The Job Description for this post is based on full-time post but can be adjusted accordingly for part-time Doctors.

There is no on call responsibility attached to this post.

The duties of the postholder will include:
• Attending all Consultant rounds and daily handover meetings
• To communicate and work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain / improve patient care.
• To explain the diagnosis and management plan to the patient and their families
• Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) of all new patients in Meadowview
• Arranging the day-to-day care of 36 inpatients together with the other ward doctor and managing acute and chronic pathologies under Consultant supervision
• To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of medical case-notes, ordering, and interpreting investigations (informing the Consultant of abnormal results) and making referrals to other specialties.
• To ensure that discharge summaries are completed promptly and accurately.
• The post rotates to the Bexley Rapid Response Team and Frailty Virtual Ward where the doctor is expected to visit patients in their home or Care Home to carry out a CGA and make a diagnosis and management plan under Consultant supervision. Patient to be monitored until discharged with a formal summary to the GP.
• There are no on call responsibilities.
• To undertake CPD activities, CBD and Mandatory training provided by the Trust.
• To participate in audits, QI projects and teaching
• To have a yearly appraisal conducted by the Lead Consultant
• Requests for annual and study leave will need to be submitted and approved by the Lead Consultant at least six weeks beforehand.
• The description of the post cannot be exhausted and the postholder may be requested to undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergency and unforeseen circumstances following discussions with the Lead Consultant
• The postholder will comply with the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures to practice in line with the Royal College of Physician’s Best Clinical Practice Guidelines and the General Medical Council’s Good Medical Practice Guidelines.



Workload and Responsibilities

The role and main duties include to undertake comprehensive medical and mental health assessment (CGA) of all newly admitted intermediate care patients (approx. 400 patients per year). The new 36 bedded Unit is anticipated to admit around 600 patients a year.

CGA required to detect pathologies undetected in secondary care which may require immediate medical treatment or limit rehabilitation potential. Without a medical CGA, more patients would deteriorate on MVU and require transfer back to secondary care.

As part of the team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day medical care of the 36 beds on the amalgamated Bexley and Greenwich Units. These are frail patients prone to acute medical deterioration such as infections, falls, and unstable diabetes. The presence of a medical doctor allows early diagnosis and treatment on MVU especially as we now have the capability to give IV antibiotics. Recently due to the increased pressures on the acute hospitals, patients being transferred are increasingly more complex with unresolved medical and acute mental health problems requiring more medical interventions from the junior doctors.

You will be an integral part of the MVU MDT providing medical support to the ward staff and medical care and information to the patients and their relatives as they commonly do not know or fully understand all their medical diagnoses or prognosis.



Induction

You will receive an induction to introduce you to the Trust generally and you will also receive local induction into the individual workplace and be informed of the requirements of your post.

A Medical Staffing Officer is also assigned to your area of work for Bexley and will be able to support you during your time with us.



Clinical Supervision

The post holder will be given clinical supervision by the nominated Local Consultant.



Contracted Hours

You will be required to work Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

The post will be covered by the terms and conditions of service for Hospital Medical and Dental staff (England and Wales) as amended from time to time. Contracts have been agreed with the BMA local negotiators, but individuals may wish to discuss this further before acceptance of an offer of appointment.


This advert closes on Monday 20 May 2024

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Greenwich Children's Integrated Therapies Service are looking to appoint following increased interest in our services. This is an opportunity for shortly to qualify students, newly qualified or Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists with experience.

You will have the opportunity to work with early years or school-age children & young people with a range of speech, language & communication needs. Providing assessment, advice & intervention, with a supportive team of therapists & assistants. These posts have arisen due to increased interest from local nurseries & schools to provide high-quality Speech & Language Therapy provision.

There is the opportunity for professional development & the support of a team of therapists & assistants. You will have access to admin, managerial & clinical support. CPD is supported & the development of clinical interests is encouraged. We have embedded support to offer for B5 therapists including:
• regular 1:1 supervision
• group supervision
• peer support
• Oxleas preceptorship programmeWww.OxleasAHPPreceptorship.com

Our friendly, well-established Services offer fantastic support & opportunities to develop your career.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity please do contact us and see our service X account:
• @GreenwichSLT

The Greenwich Children's Integrated Therapies service consists of Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams, providing services to Early Years, School Years and Special Schools.

The Greenwich Children’s Speech and Language Therapy team has specialists in all key clinical areas including: Autism, DLD, deafness, dysphagia, phonology, and SEMH. We work closely to provide clinical support and second opinions.

As the post holder you will:
• provide assessment and intervention for children with a range of SLCN in settings including schools, nurseries and health centres
• work as part of a integrated team with teachers and outreach services supporting children with communication difficulties and their families
• have opportunities for involvement in service development projects, example projects currently taking place are: The Bilingualism Quality Improvement Project and The Developmental Language Disorder working group

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings.. 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.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our values:
• We’re Kind
• We’re
• We Listen
• We Care





Oxleas created and facilitate the nationally recognised Allied Health Professionals Preceptorship Programme. Preceptorships aim is to provide support and structure in during a career transition, such as student to newly qualified to help build confidence. At Oxleas, you will have access to a robust and successful AHP Preceptorship support package which is tailored to the individual. You will be part of a wider AHP community, not only within Oxleas but with our National Preceptorship Partners across the country. The programme has been shortlisted for National CAHPO Awards in 2023 and 2024. Listen to Katy & Ruthie, on why they love working for Oxleas and the AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Why Katy & Ruthie, Occupational Therapists, Love Working For Oxleas (youtube.com)

You will work alongside a large team of Therapists and Assistants and will have access to administrative, managerial and clinical support. Where appropriate you will receive higher levels of supervision for Newly Qualified Therapists to support the completion of your RCSLT NQP Competencies Framework.

Training and career development is well supported within Oxleas with the opportunity to attend both internal and external training. Examples of training accessed in the past 12 months includes: Nuffield Dyspraxia, Shape Coding, PECS, Bilingualism, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Evidence based assessment and intervention for DLD, Core Vocabulary Intervention, Attention Autism and Hanen.

Please refer to attached Job Description for further details of the role and the Person Specification for essential and desirable requirements of the post holder.


This advert closes on Wednesday 15 May 2024

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Role overview Are you looking to provide holistic, family-centred, quality care? Are you an RNC or RNA/RNLD with paediatric experience looking to work on a one to one care basis and build your experience in palliative and end of life care? We are recruiting for a Band 5 Nurse to be part of our Outreach (Hospice at Home) team. This is a wonderful opportunity to deliver care to a range of children and young people with a variety of complex health conditions. As well as providing clinical care, you will also develop play and recreational activities and participate in outings to provide appropriate stimulation to the children in your care. We will support you in your learning and development and there is the potential to develop your clinical skills in areas such as tracheostomy care, long-term ventilation and Hickmann line care. Were looking for someone who is empathetic and resilient, can work under pressure, and can communicate sensitively with our families and colleagues. The ability to work with families from a variety of different cultural backgrounds is essential. Youll be a good-team player and able to be flexible in your approach to work. Youll have desirable clinical skills in enteral feeding and seizure management and IV administration. Youll also be computer literate with good written English and a keen eye for detail. Based in the multi-cultural borough of Newham, we operate a vital 24/7 service. Shifts are 11.5 hours across weekdays and weekends. We require applicants to be available to work weekday shifts as well as weeknights, weekends and bank holidays. Richard House is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Richard House is not authorised to sponsor overseas workers; you will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Specialist Occupational Therapist, Band 6

We are looking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Band 6 Specialist Occupational Therapist to our dynamic, integrated multi- disciplinary Rapid Response Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join and develop our integrated collaborative working between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Bexley Adult Social Services. Would you like to help us continue to improve our provision of health, social care and community support to the residents of Bexley.

RRT has been operational since 2013, since has gown and developed, RRT was one of the 7 accelerator sites involved in the introduction and successful roll out of the NHSE Urgent Community Response (UCR) initiative. RRT/UCR is a multi- professional team consisting of Nurses, PT's, OT's and Social Workers. The team aims to respond to crisis referrals within 2 hours and avoid unnecessary presentation to hospital and residential care.

The team provide holistic health and social care assessments for people over the age 18 years, who are registered with a Bexley GP and live in the Borough of Bexley. The team are based at QEH Woolwich and operates 7 days a week, on an 8am-8pm basis, providing urgent community response to vulnerable people in the community.

The post holder will support in the leadership of Rapid Response Team, deputising in the absence of the Band 7 lead Therapist/Nurses for the clinical management of the care of patients referred to the team. The post holder will assist with and directly triage urgent patient referrals with varied and complex needs in acute hospital and community setting acting as an expert physiotherapy clinical resource to RRT members by facilitating high quality evidence based practise.

The post holder may be required to work across hospitals sites on a planned basis and in community when responding to urgent community referrals. Post holder will undertake delegated line management of junior staff, both informal and formal basis.

The Rapid Response Team aims to prevent inappropriate admissions to acute hospital wards, unnecessary Emergency Department attendances from the community and facilitate early discharges from hospital by acting as the gateway to Community Services within the Borough of Bexley. The post holder will conduct specialist Occupational Therapy assessments for patients in the community with some in reach into Secondary care as required . The team provides an integrated multi-professional assessment of health and social care needs.

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

Demonstrate specialist theoretical knowledge of complex acute and long-term pathologies and impairments in the assessment of clients.

Work closely with other health professionals and social services and provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice in meeting the needs of the clients.

Conduct a thorough holistic specialist Occupational Therapy assessment of clients, obtaining consent in accordance with professional guidelines and local team procedures.

Recommend appropriate interventions to promote functional independence and safety, utilising effective clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice.

Complete individual plans of care for clients who require input from integrated community services bed-based or home-based rehabilitation input.

Maintain effective multidisciplinary communication with other members of the team and the wider clinical network to ensure that client’s needs are met.

Provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice and support to client, carers and relatives based on clinical evidence and reasoning.

Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision, installation, education and demonstration of equipment.

Participate in and lead MDT meetings and complex family conferences.

Ensure management of clinical risk with complex patients.

To be able to identify when and how to terminate involvement or refer onwards to appropriate teams/services and complete input in a timely, seamless manner.

Seek guidance from more experienced colleagues when required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 29 May 2024

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Demonstrate specialist theoretical knowledge of complex acute and long-term pathologies and impairments in the assessment of clients. Work closely with other health professionals and social servicesand provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice in meeting the needs of the clients. Conduct a thorough holistic specialist Occupational Therapy assessment of clients, obtaining consent in accordance with professional guidelines and local team procedures. Recommend appropriate interventions topromote functional independence and safety, utilising effective clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice. Complete individual plans of care for clients who require input from integrated community services bed-based or home-based rehabilitation input. Maintain effective multidisciplinary communicationwith other members of the team and the wider clinical network to ensure that clients needs are met. Providespecialist Occupational Therapy advice and support to client, carers and relatives based on clinical evidence and reasoning. Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision, installation, education and demonstration of equipment. Participate in and lead MDT meetings and complex family conferences. Ensure management of clinical risk with complex patients. To be able to identify when and how to terminate involvement or refer onwards to appropriate teams/services and completeinput in a timely, seamless manner. Seek guidance from moreexperienced colleagues when required.

JOB PURPOSE 1. To provide a high quality, evidence-based clinical pharmacy service for cancer services, parenteral nutrition and palliative care. 2. To work as part of the technical services team ensuring the provision of a responsive, high quality, safe and effective service to the customers of the unit. 3. To be named on the Trust register of pharmacists accredited to clinically screen chemotherapy prescriptions. 4. To be named on the Trust intrathecal register for the clinical verification and final check & release of intrathecal chemotherapy. 5. To supervise and train pre-registration and junior pharmacists and other less experienced pharmacy staff. 6. To assist in the training of nurses, doctors and other healthcare staff. 7. To undertake audits and research as necessary. 8. To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines across the care group. 9. To plan own workload and project work in order to develop the service to the specialities. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal Junior and senior medical staff; Pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy assistants, clerical officers and porters within the pharmacy department; Nursing staff; Dietitians; Other health care professionals as appropriate; Patients. External Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice GPs; Community Pharmacists; Patients families and carers. Key Result Areas & Performance: Aseptics with Parenteral Nutrition Rotation 1. With the senior technician, to plan and organise the day to day running of the aseptic unit. 2. To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice. 3. To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice. 4. Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs for clinical trials. 5. Work as part of the multidisciplinary nutrition team for prescribing, monitoring and the clinical management of adult patients on parenteral nutrition. 6. Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit. 7. To clinically screen chemotherapy prescriptions. 8. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services, in their absence. Aseptics with Palliative Care Rotation With the senior technician, to plan and organise the day to day running of the aseptic unit. To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice. To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice. Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs and nIMPs for clinical trials. To clinically screen chemotherapy prescriptions. To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice in accordance with the service level agreement. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services, in their absence. Chemotherapy Day Unit Rotation To clinically screen chemotherapy prescriptions. Contribute to the clinical care of oncology and haemato-oncology patients treated as outpatients, day cases or inpatients within the Trust. Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit. To assist in the development of prescribing guidelines, chemotherapy proformas and new treatment evaluations. To monitor drug usage against the drug budgets set for directorates, providing financial reports and advice on cost saving measures. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services and Palliative Care, in their absence. Key Result Areas & Performance: Leadership & Service Development To support the development, implementation and adherence to local and national guidelines/policies to ensure cost-effective and safe prescribing within the division. To collaborate in the development on Integrated Care Pathways and Patient Group Directions within Cancer & Long Term Conditions as necessary. To liaise with senior pharmacy staff to ensure the effective provision of Pharmacy Services. Division support To actively contribute to the management of the drug budget for the division through effective drug use to ensure the most effective use of resources. To identify areas of potential cost-savings within Cancer and Technical Services. To educate healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence based, cost effective prescribing within the division. To actively participate in departmental and divisional meetings where appropriate Governance, Information & Data Management To support the investigation of medication related safety incidents and formulation/delivery of action plans across the Trust to address problems identified where appropriate. To promote effective prescribing in the Trust following formulary and NICE guidance Staff Management & Training To support the education and training of other healthcare professionals. To participate and contribute to clinical training programmes at a local and national level e.g. summer students, pharmacy undergraduates. To evaluate and develop own management and professional knowledge competencies by attendance to in house/external training programmes self-education and practice research To undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated. To be a postgraduate tutor (pre-registration) for Pharmacy staff as appropriate and required. Research & Development To participate in audit and practice research to investigate, and where appropriate improve the quality of service for patients in the trust. Communications and Relationships To communicate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team (doctors, nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, ward managers, and site practitioners), to intermediate care, general practice support and community pharmacists in the provision of medicine related information and assessment of patients treatment. To work with appropriate staff to support development of services and facilitate the implementation of strategies for education and training of staff throughout the Trust. To demonstrate good communication skills as the role liaises with a wide variety of people within the Trust. This will include service and general managers across all directorates, trust risk managers, directorate governance leads, multidisciplinary team members and all Pharmacy staff. To liaise with external bodies including local CCGs, regional pharmacy services, and necessary pharmacy networks. The post-holder will be required to communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issue both internally and externally To provide training on medication related issues, policies, guidelines and service developments to pharmacy colleagues, nursing and medical staff, ranging from one on one communication to more formal presentations. To participate in any other duties as requested by the senior pharmacy managers in keeping within expectations of the grade.

Technical Officers/Environmental Health Officers/Lead Environmental Health Officers (dependant on experience) x 4 (Private Rented Sector Housing Regulation and Fire Safety Team)

3 x Permanent and 1 x 1-year fixed term contract opportunities are available in the Private Rented Sector Housing Regulation and Fire Safety Team. We would like to hear from exceptional candidates with a can-do attitude who will take ownership of cases to improve resident's lives.

Successful candidates will be appointed to support the priority work being completed by this team in relation to enforcement against rogue landlords, energy efficiency in the PRS, and fire safety.

If successful your offer of appointment will be based on your knowledge, skills, and qualifications on a Grade between SO2 and PO3.

The Service utilises a wide range of regulatory tools dealing with the full range of disrepairs in substandard private rented housing. You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic with a genuine commitment to achieve.

Our Technical Officers, Environmental Health Officers and Lead EHOs are expected to have excellent professional/technical knowledge in Private Sector Housing to enable them to deal with a complex and varied caseload. Lead EHOs are expected to act as a team Lead on a related topic as well as supporting and mentoring junior staff.

Duties will include the full range of Private Sector Housing related casework, including site visits, fire safety, housing inspections, HHSRS assessments, service of statutory notices as well as attending court and ensuring all case records are accurately recorded and IT systems updated. You will therefore have a sound knowledge of related legislations, common housing defects and repairs.

You will be supported day-to-day by your Seniors and a Team Manager and have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills through both internal and external training, this includes CPD opportunities and payment of a relevant professional fee.

As part of the Our Greenwich plan, we want to ensure that our private sector landlords provide well-managed, decent and a safe standard of private rented accommodation. You will join a team whose mission is very much about ensuring that people in Greenwich have access to safe and secure housing that meets their needs, whilst striving to be the 'best or better' in the services we deliver each and every day.

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience of working with private sector housing, and similar regulatory compliance-based processes.

The successful candidate will be eligible to take part in the Council's flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working to help you achieve a good work/life balance. Please ensure that you application addresses all the essential shortlisting criteria (as per the attached person specification).

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Mohammad Islam at

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

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Senior Biomedical Scientist (Quality Lead) AfC Band 7

**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RE-APPLY FOR THE POST**

The East & South East London NHS Pathology Partnership (Pathology Partnership) is a Pathology network formed across three NHS Trusts: Barts Health, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

The histology department is seeking to recruit a competent, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual, with substantive experience in Cellular Pathology to provide technical/quality support to our professional and friendly Histopathology team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Woolwich. Suitable candidates must have an MSc (in appropriate specialty) and at least 5 years post registration experience in Cellular Pathology. The successful candidate will be the Quality Lead for the department and will also participate in the rotation through the different laboratory areas; including the main laboratory, specimen dissection, special staining and immunohistochemistry.



In return, we can offer you an excellent working environment in an ISO 15189 accredited, fully computerised laboratory, and training in the duties required for the post. The department’s commitment to supporting Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is evidenced by an excellent training record.

The post will be based at QEH, however there’s an expectation for staff to work cross site if or when required. The pay band is based on AfC band 7 dependent of experience and qualifications.

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE. We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues 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

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Mrs Dalian Beaver Cellular Pathology Manager on 020 8836 5683 (QEH) or 0208333 3029 (UHL). Alternatively, email: dalian.beaver@nhs.net


This advert closes on Wednesday 8 May 2024

Join us to support a new vision for Adult Health and Social Care

Royal Borough of Greenwich Adult Health and Social Care services collaborate with residents so they can live the best lives they can, by working together to identify strengths and support independence.

We've developed a new long-term vision with the help of residents and partner organisations, which will build on all our strengths to support health, wellbeing and independence.

Our vision for Health and Adults' Services 2021 to 2024 is: Working together to live the best life you can in Royal Greenwich.

Our ambition is for all of us to live well, by focusing on what matters to you, what you can do and your connections to the world around you.

At Royal Borough of Greenwich, we're strong believers in empowering people and building on their strengths. Our strengths- based approach means our employees get more job satisfaction by enabling them to work alongside residents in an outcomes-focused way, using strengths-based, person-centred and evidenced-based practice. We enjoy our work and ensure we deliver the best outcomes in a supported and nurturing environment.

This applies to our residents as well as our workforce.

This is a fantastic time to join us. We're based in Woolwich with visible and approachable leadership who have a broad range and depth of experience. We're looking for experienced Health and Adults Social Workers who are registered with Social Work England to join us. The ideal candidate will be committed to working creatively to enable our residents to experience personalised, integrated care. You'll also support residents to maintain their independence and wellbeing, cope with change, attain the outcomes they want and need, understand and manage risk, and participate in the life of their communities.

We pride ourselves on our:

• Supportive managers
• Manageable caseloads
• CPD opportunities and career progression
• A stable workforce
• Employee job satisfaction
• South East London Teaching Partnership and other HEIs to enhance the link between theory, practice and academic learning.
• Strong links between the NHS, Oxleas NHS Trust and Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group - this integration enables efficient multidisciplinary working.

Our employees enjoy being part of Royal Borough of Greenwich Health and Adult services and highly value the organisation's supportive culture and leadership, and Royal Greenwich Employee Benefits.

Additional benefits include:

• Rota days equating to an additional 10 days off per year
• Travel expenses for visits OR essential car user car parking (close to the workplace)
• Social worker career progression scheme.

Royal Greenwich is an exciting and vibrant London borough. It's home to the Meridian Line, Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum, and the Old Royal Naval College including the fabulous Painted Hall, London's cable car, Greenwich Market, Greenwich Park and The O2 arena. Greenwich has an abundance of green open spaces for recreational purposes and offers some of the cheapest and affordable housing in London.

The borough has excellent transport links, the DLR, Thames Clipper, London Overground and the Elizabeth Line. Royal Greenwich's diversity is evident to all who visit and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that's treasured by those who live and work here.

The main council offices are in Woolwich, which is in the centre of the borough. Woolwich is an area of extensive regeneration, including the Woolwich Creative District.

Want to speak to us?

If you like the sound of working in a stimulating and vibrant environment, apply below or get in touch with us today by calling or emailing:

Dawn Williams - 07999101437-

Lisette Wybourn - 07999101434 -

Applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks

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As an Urgent Treatment Centre Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within the department. You will be working autonomously within your sphere of competency as a clinicianin adiverse, multi-skilled teamthat includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician Associates, Paediatric ANPs, Emergency Practitioners and Live Well Coaches. On each shift, you will provide expert advice and second opinions for patients seen and treated by junior members of staff. With links to both VTS and Greenwich University, you will have access to a range of CPD courses. We work closely with the ICS, ICB, Local Trust and various other local stakeholders to provide opportunities to learn, innovate and contribute new ideas. This is a genuine opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting in South-East London, with real opportunities for personal growth and to influence Urgent Care in your area. We are looking for full and part time ANPs on a permanent salaried basis.The service is 365 days per year, 7 days a week which means that shifts are available 24/7. Principal duties and responsibilities - Take responsibility for the patients assigned through the streaming process. - Perform assessment of patients needs, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills. - To assess diagnostics including ECGs, bloods, urinalysis, and X-rays. - Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made. - Instigate and implement clinical management and treatment changes when appropriate. - Contribute to specific care guidelines and standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy. - To implement Health and Safety and Risk Management appropriate to area of work - To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership. - Contribute to and manage various elements of auditing in the UTC. - To have overall responsibility for other members of the clinical team within the UTC Communication and Relationship Skills - Demonstrate excellent communication skills when working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices and the hospital trust. - Be able to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where barriers are clinical in nature. - Provide emotional support to patients and carers - Be aware of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children. - Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. - Hold good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key individuals within practices and the local healthcare system - Have the ability to successfully make appropriate in hospital specialty referrals. Analytical and Judgmental Skills - Perform specialist assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills. - Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made. - Be responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the clinical area. - Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service bringing any issues to the attention of the management team. - Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. - Ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met. Planning and Organisational Skills - Plan, organise and prioritise own daily workload. - Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome. - To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance. Physical Skills - Demonstrate competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of patients within the scope of service. - Demonstrate competence in physical examination assessment skills applicable to scope of service. - Have competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software programmes required to provide the service. - Ability to travel to all sites of service delivery in a timely manner. Patient/Client Care - Perform assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills. - Establish effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. - Deliver specialised, evidence-based advice suitable for the individuals medical, social, psychological, religious, and cultural requirements. - Ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they can access/receive the appropriate care. - Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. - Promote peoples equality, diversity, and rights. - Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care bringing any issues to the attention of the Clinical Lead. - Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. - The post holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk. Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development - Contribute and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the service. - Contribute and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support their specific service. - Act as an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health. Responsibilities for Finance - Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. - Ensure all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required. Responsibilities for HR - Maintain active status on relevant professional registers. - Act always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards. - Maintain a professional portfolio. - To take responsibility for own continuous self-development, undertaking any education and training opportunities identified as necessary for role to remain eligible for professional registration including mandatory training. - Adhere to Company Policy & Procedure. - Assist managers in the development of strategies for professional development in keeping with staff competence appraisal, service developments and professional requirements. - Attend all mandatory training relevant for the post. - Attend and actively participate in an annual personal development review and undertake relevant activities to meet the training and development objectives as identified in the performance review. Responsibility for Information Resources - Maintain confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your professional body. - Continually monitor standards of care through benchmarking and using the tools provided. - Participate in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required. Research and Development - Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements. - Support the clinical lead in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning. - Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the scope of practice and professional area. - Take responsibility for personal development and education and Personal Development Plan objectives. - Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.

As an Urgent Treatment Centre Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within the department. You will be working autonomously within your sphere of competency as a clinicianin adiverse, multi-skilled teamthat includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician Associates, Paediatric ANPs, Emergency Practitioners and Live Well Coaches. On each shift, you will provide expert advice and second opinions for patients seen and treated by junior members of staff. With links to both VTS and Greenwich University, you will have access to a range of CPD courses. We work closely with the ICS, ICB, Local Trust and various other local stakeholders to provide opportunities to learn, innovate and contribute new ideas. This is a genuine opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting in South-East London, with real opportunities for personal growth and to influence Urgent Care in your area. We are looking for full and part time ANPs on a permanent salaried basis.The service is 365 days per year, 7 days a week which means that shifts are available 24/7. Principal duties and responsibilities - Take responsibility for the patients assigned through the streaming process. - Perform assessment of patients needs, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills. - To assess diagnostics including ECGs, bloods, urinalysis, and X-rays. - Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made. - Instigate and implement clinical management and treatment changes when appropriate. - Contribute to specific care guidelines and standards supporting the care of patients across the health economy. - To implement Health and Safety and Risk Management appropriate to area of work - To deliver aspects of the Clinical Governance Agenda, following the direction of the Clinical Leadership. - Contribute to and manage various elements of auditing in the UTC. - To have overall responsibility for other members of the clinical team within the UTC Communication and Relationship Skills - Demonstrate excellent communication skills when working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices and the hospital trust. - Be able to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where barriers are clinical in nature. - Provide emotional support to patients and carers - Be aware of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children. - Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. - Hold good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key individuals within practices and the local healthcare system - Have the ability to successfully make appropriate in hospital specialty referrals. Analytical and Judgmental Skills - Perform specialist assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills. - Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made. - Be responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the clinical area. - Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service bringing any issues to the attention of the management team. - Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. - Ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met. Planning and Organisational Skills - Plan, organise and prioritise own daily workload. - Recognise, prevent and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome. - To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance. Physical Skills - Demonstrate competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of patients within the scope of service. - Demonstrate competence in physical examination assessment skills applicable to scope of service. - Have competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software programmes required to provide the service. - Ability to travel to all sites of service delivery in a timely manner. Patient/Client Care - Perform assessment of patients needs, diagnose where appropriate, plan, implement and evaluate clinical treatment and care using advanced clinical knowledge and skills. - Establish effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. - Deliver specialised, evidence-based advice suitable for the individuals medical, social, psychological, religious, and cultural requirements. - Ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they can access/receive the appropriate care. - Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. - Promote peoples equality, diversity, and rights. - Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care bringing any issues to the attention of the Clinical Lead. - Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. - The post holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk. Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development - Contribute and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the service. - Contribute and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support their specific service. - Act as an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health. Responsibilities for Finance - Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. - Ensure all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required. Responsibilities for HR - Maintain active status on relevant professional registers. - Act always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards. - Maintain a professional portfolio. - To take responsibility for own continuous self-development, undertaking any education and training opportunities identified as necessary for role to remain eligible for professional registration including mandatory training. - Adhere to Company Policy & Procedure. - Assist managers in the development of strategies for professional development in keeping with staff competence appraisal, service developments and professional requirements. - Attend all mandatory training relevant for the post. - Attend and actively participate in an annual personal development review and undertake relevant activities to meet the training and development objectives as identified in the performance review. Responsibility for Information Resources - Maintain confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your professional body. - Continually monitor standards of care through benchmarking and using the tools provided. - Participate in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required. Research and Development - Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements. - Support the clinical lead in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning. - Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the scope of practice and professional area. - Take responsibility for personal development and education and Personal Development Plan objectives. - Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.

Job Summary As a UTC Senior Nurse, you will be considered a key person in day-to-day clinical leadership and expertise within the department. You will be working as part of a team within your sphere of competency in adiverse, multi-skilled teamthat includes GPs, Advanced Practitioners, Physician Associates, Paediatric ANPs, Emergency Practitioners and Live Well Coaches. On each shift you will be expected to act as a shift leader, coordinate the working team, stream patients from the front door and work collaboratively with a wide range of local specialists. With links to both VTS and Greenwich University, you will have access to a range of CPD courses including Advanced and Emergency Practitioner courses. We work closely with the ICS, ICB, Local Trust and various other local shareholders to provide opportunities tolearn, innovate and contribute new ideas. This is a genuine opportunity to be a part of something new and exciting in South East London, with real opportunity for personal growth and to influence Urgent Care in your area. We are looking for full and part time Nurses on a permanent salaried basis.The service is 365 days per year, 7 days a week which means that shifts are available 24/7. - Recent post registration experience in clinical assessment - Evidence of professional updating - Up-to-date Basic Life Support Certification in Adult and Paediatric - Minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience - Understanding of patient flow. - Up to date BLS / ILS - Up to date Safeguarding Adults and children - A Proven ability to assess patients - Ensure that patients with time-critical and time-sensitive illness or injury are prioritised accordingly - Ability to demonstrate effective management and leadership skills - Team player, able to use own initiative - Can demonstrate the Organisational values. - Ability to work well under pressure - Ability to handle/manage difficult situations - Excellent communication skills -Be able to use tools such as NEWS scores in the assessment of patients - Work within clinical guidelines/algorithm to support clinical decision making Communication and Relationship Skills - Demonstrate excellent communication skills when working with the internal team as well as external, particularly our practices and the hospital trust. - Be able to identify and take into consideration barriers to understanding and employ appropriate methods to ensure effective communication particularly where barriers are clinical in nature. - Provide emotional support to patients and carers - Be aware of the procedures to follow if concerned regarding the protection of children. - Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. - Hold good relationship building skills to develop strong relationships with key individuals within practices and the local healthcare system - Have the ability to successfully make appropriate in hospital specialty referrals. Analytical and Judgmental Skills - Implement care plans as prescribed. - Be able to discuss with patients and carers the range of possible treatment/ management options and their implications before treatment decisions are made. - Be responsible for monitoring health, safety and security of self, the team and others and promote best practice in the clinical area. - Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care within the specialist service bringing any issues to the attention of the management team. - Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. - Ensure that high standards of care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being met. Planning and Organisational Skills - Plan, organise and prioritise own daily workload. - Recognise, prevent, and diffuse potential areas of conflict and where required take a key role in the management of the outcome. - To exercise good personal time management, punctuality, and consistent reliable attendance. Physical Skills - Demonstrate competence in the use of all clinical equipment used in the overall care of patients within the scope of service. - Demonstrate competence in diagnostic skills such as ECGs and venepuncture/cannulation. - Demonstrate clinical treatment skills such as Plaster of Paris, Suturing, Dressings, and a range of medicine administration. - Have competent computer / keyboard skills including ability to utilise software programmes required to provide the service. Patient/Client Care - Establish effective communication with patients and carers / relatives. - Ensure that appropriate action is taken to protect vulnerable patients and that they can access/receive the appropriate care. - Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others. - Promote peoples equality, diversity, and rights. - Identify clinical issues and incidents within the service that reduce the quality of care bringing any issues to the attention of the Clinical Lead. - Take part in activities to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. - The post holder is responsible for always ensuring the safety of patients and promoting a safety culture through the effective management of risk. Responsibilities for Policy and Service Development - Contribute and influence policy making and clinical guidelines internally and externally, necessary to support the service. - Act as an ambassador and role model for Greenwich Health. Responsibilities for Finance - Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources. - Ensure all clinical equipment used are well maintained and cleansed as required. Responsibilities for HR - Maintain active status on relevant professional registers. - Act always in accordance with professional code of conduct and guiding documents, Health Care Standards. - Maintain a professional portfolio. - To take responsibility for own continuous self-development, undertaking any education and training opportunities identified as necessary for role to remain eligible for professional registration including mandatory training. - Adhere to Company Policy & Procedure. - Assist managers in the development of strategies for professional development in keeping with staff competence appraisal, service developments and professional requirements. - Attend all mandatory training relevant for the post. - Attend and actively participate in an annual personal development review and undertake relevant activities to meet the training and development objectives as identified in the performance review. Responsibility for Information Resources - Maintain confidential and comprehensive patient records in accordance with your professional body. - Continually monitor standards of care through bench marking and using the tools provided. - Participate in collection of patient satisfaction surveys for the service as required. Research and Development - Takes responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements. - Support the clinical lead in ensuring the clinical environment is conducive to effective learning. - Maintain a high level of awareness of relevant research issues and trends within the scope of practice and professional area. - Take responsibility for personal development and education and Personal Development Plan objectives. - Participate in Clinical Supervision for self and others and utilise reflective practice techniques.

To deliver high quality care in the community, working with patients towards rehabilitation, self-management and independence. You will do this by being competent and having the knowledge to deliver comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. You will be responsible for carrying out full and thorough clinical and risk assessment for the people in your care, seeing them holistically, being sensitive to their needs and escalating that risk to senior staff where necessary. Working within the wider multi-disciplinary team, you will develop and implement individualised care plans that will deliver high quality care that is evaluated and continually improved. You will be responsible for carrying out full and thorough physical health assessments and regular monitoring of the people in your care, ensuring that their fundamental care needs are assessed and attended to including nutrition, hydration, comfort and hygiene and producing excellent quality documentation which follows the trust record keeping standards. You will use courage to challenge and report poor practice at the time and raise your concerns to a senior member of the team and will carry out all your nursing duties to an excellent standard paying high regard to privacy and dignity and maintaining the people in your cares rights. We will expect you to be actively involved in regular clinical supervision and reflective practice and by undertaking the supervision of junior staff. You will collaborate with your line manager in the annual personal development process, setting goals for your continual development and undertaking training and learning opportunities that are identified in the plan. You will be committed to carrying out evidence based best practice and to act as a role model for junior staff, leading by example and understanding your own values and judgements and how this can affect your relationship with the people in your care.