Total 174 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Greenwich, SE18 3RZ

Practice Nurse Salary, based on 40 hours per week We have a vacancy in our practice based in Greenwich This can either be a full time 40 hour role, or a part time role We are seeking enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our established team and be a part of a company that really makes a difference. As a GP Practice Nurse, you will work within a GP practice providing assessment, screening and treatment services, advising patients on general healthcare and minor aliments with referral to GP's as necessary Our Practice Nurse’s work as part of the general practice team and are supported by, and work with, a diverse multi-skilled professional team of clinical and non-clinical friendly staff, providing high quality, person-centered, holistic care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices. Provide assessment, screening and treatment services Advise patients on general healthcare and minor aliments with referral to GP's as necessary Undertake the collection, storage and dispatch of pathological specimens Other administrative and professional responsibilities Who we are Omnes Healthcare Limited are a growing organisation that have been operating within the NHS since 2006 offering both Primary and Secondary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare, we are pioneers in a range of projects, from genomics to digital healthcare services, focused on delivering a better patient experience We provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the registered patients, each patient is unique and our aim is to provide personalised, quality healthcare. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and patient committed team, with weekly clinical and practice meetings, a flexible approach to work patterns, manageable realistic workloads and clinical progression opportunities What we can offer to you Excellent work / Life balance Supportive environment Clinical progression Training cost support Full indemnity cover paid by the practice 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays An extra day off to celebrate your birthday NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Program Onsite Parking available What you will need Current NMC Registration We are looking experienced nurse who can help us to manage QOF etc or Diabetic Specialized Practice Nurse experience within Primary Care is essential #ind1

To act as a role model and provide leadership in the clinical area. To demonstrate advanced clinical skills in order to provide the highest standard of individualised patient care whilst supervising the work of others. The post holder will play a key role in the nursing team to provide a quality family centred and supportive environment where parents/carers can learn to care for their babies. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with family/carers the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and pertinent 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, student nurses, student midwives, and health care support workers. To support, teach and facilitate junior medical staff as well as staff in other departments such as Delivery Suite and Post-natal wards. Provide assessment, planning, organisation and co-ordination of care needs to a total patient group.

Client : The Royal Borough of Greenwich
Client Location : The Woolwich Centre
Justification : Cover Vacant Post - Agency Role
Hours: Five days week, 35 hours – 3-4 days in the office.
Hours Per Week : 35.00
Start Date : 15/07/2024
End Date : 29/09/2024
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00

Responsible for the day-to-day and operational management of GLLaB’s frontline service team. Provide managerial oversight of GLLaB’s comprehensive range of back-to-work employment programmes to ensure these remove barriers to work and equip residents with the skills needed to actively participate in the labour market. To ensure high quality employment-related services are provided to residents seeking employment; through effective delivery of multiple externally and corporately funded programmes.

Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care from admission to discharge. Be aware of current advances in clinical care and be able to facilitate the team members in implementation of evidence-based practice.Take an active role in the continuing development and use of protocols and standards for nursing care. Participate in audits and research development within the department and incorporate appropriate findings into practice. Understand the need to adapt and change practice/working patterns to meet growing demands of the cardiology/cath lab service to meet National policy and objectives. Ensure awareness and understanding of service delivery and operational policy relevant to the area. Promote and maintain a safe and pleasant environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff. Report incidents to the manager/nurse in charge and complete online incident report form. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times in accordance with hospital policy and legislation (Information Governance). Maintain a professional and responsible image of self and team at all times. Maintain patients privacy and dignity at all times and respect their individual needs. Undertake the role of scrub, circulatory and recovery nurse duties pertaining to diagnostic, interventional and pacing procedures in the cardiac cath lab. Undertake/Assist in the role of cath lab co-ordinator, using organisation and interpersonal skills.Perform comprehensive patient handover to cath lab staff, ward staff and other key staff to maintain safe patient care. Establish and maintain clear verbal and written communication with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient focused care. Check the readiness for use of emergency / special equipment and ensure all equipment in use is in good working order. Have knowledge of recording relevant patient / nursing data on to computer ensure all documentation is completed accurately and clearly, in line with theTrust policy and NMC Guidelines for Record Keeping. Accept responsibility for the administration, care, and custody of medicines, in accordance with legal requirements and NMC and Trust Guidelines on drug administration. Attend all mandatory annual updates and maintain knowledge of relevant policies. Have knowledge and understanding of all relevant Trust policies, including the Major Incident Plan, ensuring that junior colleagues are aware of such policies Have knowledge of and adhere to relevant parts of national legislation, including Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations, and Moving and Handling Regulations. Have a working knowledge of Radiation Protection and local rules ensuring these are followed for the protection of self, patients, visitors and staff. Use of personal protective equipment and additional protective clothing when appropriate (including radiation protective clothing). Transport people and / or items safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Ensures all biomedical investigations and interventions are undertaken safely and in a timely manner, reporting and documenting results appropriately and in line with legislation, policies and procedures

Be able to work alone in the community in a variety of settings, independent of multi- disciplinary support whilst in direct contact with clients and their carers. Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all professional activities including occupational therapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients referred to the team as an autonomous practitioner and in partnership with the client/carer; obtaining consent in accordance with professional guidelines and local team. Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge of acute, multiple, complex and long-term pathologies and impairments in the assessment and management of clients. Use a range of highly specialist clinical assessments and skills to ensure effective management of clients Recommend appropriate interventions to promote independence and safety, utilising effective clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice. Carry out clinical risk assessment and complete risk management plans relevant to the client, including risk assessments for equipment provided. Ensure management of clinical risk identified. Complete an individual care plan for clients who require input from integrated community services (bed-based or home based input). Engage in joint patient assessment/ treatment with more junior staff as need dictates. Work in a co-ordinated manner, communicating effectively with other team members and the wider clinical network to ensure that clients needs are met. Provide specialist advice and education to client, carers and relatives based on clinical evidence and identified needs. Provide highly specialist advice & second opinions to more junior colleagues/others regarding the management and care of patients/clients physical needs. Maintain up-to-date clinical written records and electronic database in accordance with local and professional standards; and also writing comprehensive reports on clients including discharge letters to medical referrers. Ensure safe, appropriate and effective provision, installation and demonstration of equipment. Utilise and further develop knowledge of minor/major adaptation provision and non-stock equipment availability and use. Participate in MDT meetings and family conferences as required. Seek advice/guidance from managers or more experienced colleagues when required. 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.

Purpose of Job: To be responsible to the Head of Public Health Programmes for: 1. The development and delivery of key strategic public health and wellbeing programmes, projects and approaches to improving physical activity levels in Greenwich, including key strategies and plans which address health inequalities, reduce sedentary behaviour, and promote health at all sizes. 2. Co-ordinating cross-agency programmes of work to tackle the determinants of physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, and obesity within a complex systems framework, tackling health inequalities and increasing health equity. 3. Working with the Head of Public Health Programmes/Public Health Consultant to support the implementation of the priorities for physical activity and wellbeing set out in Our Greenwich Plan, the Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and the Healthier Greenwich Partnership, designing and developing action plans and milestones, with clear outcomes that are effectively performance managed. 4. Developing plans and strategies to tackle weight stigma, and reducing the barriers to everybody being active, regardless of size and health status, promoting a co-production and co-design approach with citizens, service users, and service providers. 5. Influencing, supporting and working with colleagues within and across the Council and with partner organisations, at all levels of these organisations, including elected Members. 6. Lead the Divisions work to increase the skills and competencies of health and care professionals to recommend and refer patients to interventions to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour. 7. Managing staff and programme budgets and levering in external funding. Manages 3 directly managed staff. Manages 1-3 indirectly managed consultancy/contracting staff. Main Duties: 1. To provide effective strategic leadership and management of programmes and approaches to increasing physical activity, reducing sedentary behaviour and promoting health at all sizes, including designing and leading system and partnership structures within and across services and organisations, within a framework of tackling health inequalities and improving health equity. 2. To provide effective strategic leadership to the development of partnership strategies and plans to increase physical activity levels, reduce sedentary behaviour, and promote health at all sizes for all our residents, within a complex system, utilising system thinking and approaches, and which align to and with priorities in Our Greenwich Plan, the Greenwich Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and the Healthier Greenwich Partnership. 3. Ensure that robust and effective system, programme and project monitoring and evaluation approaches are in place, utilising knowledge and understanding of complex system and public evaluation tools and evidence-base, and contributing to the further development of complex system evaluation approaches, which can identify impacts across demographic and cultural groups. 4. Effectively communicate information and insight to a variety of audiences using a variety of media, drawing on knowledge and understanding of evidence, and social marketing approaches, working alongside communication and engagement specialists within the Division, Council, NHS and VCS, extracting, interpreting, analysing and presenting data from various sources, and being able to precis and present complex policy and guidance. 5. Develop and deliver training, communications and materials that increase the skills, knowledge and expertise of health and care professionals to recommend and refer physical activity to patients, service users, and their own workforce. 6. Contribute to the development and design of clinical and service pathways that improve health outcomes through increasing physical activity levels, in particular for those experiencing health inequalities, ensuring the involvement and participation of residents, people with lived experience, and VCS organisations in this pathway design, utilising existing partnership arrangements, and developing new partnership arrangements where needed for service and pathway co-design, and that these pathways are reflected in the integrated commissioning of services. 7. Co-ordinate the design and delivery Health Needs Assessments and Health Impact Assessments in relation to physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and obesity, including commissioning additional capacity where required, and ensuring input and engagement with system partners, and people with lived experience. 8. Contribute to the strategic, integrated commissioning of services that improve population health outcomes through increased physical activity as both prevention and treatment of ill health, reducing health inequalities, driving innovation and whole system approaches, and robust evaluation of short, medium and longer term outcomes. 9. Take oversight of tendering exercises for projects and programmes, within the RB Greenwich corporate procurement framework. 10. Through the promotion of physical activity, and development of physical activity interventions, highlight and exploit the co-benefits of physical activity to mental health and wellbeing, air quality, climate change, and community connection, working collaboratively within the Division and with other Council Divisions and stakeholders to create the conditions for everybody active. 11. Utilising co-production and co-design principles, contribute to the development of frameworks and strategic approaches to tackling weight stigma, and reducing the barriers for all our residents to being more active, promoting health at all sizes. 12. Influence key senior stakeholders across the Greenwich system, including leaders from Royal Greenwich Council, local health and social care providers, the VCS and local business, to understand and use their levers for increasing physical activity levels, and reducing sedentary behaviour, including their workforces. 13. Act as an advocate for health at all sizes, physical activity, and the co-benefits of increased physical activity and reduced sedentary behaviour, championing innovation, keeping abreast of changes and developments in policy, evidence and approaches at local, regional and national level, and applying knowledge and understanding of these changes to the design and implementation of projects, programmes and commissioning. 14. Identify new and potential sources of funding and develop business cases for future developments to strengthen work directed towards increasing physical activity outcomes and reduced health inequalities, contributing to partnership funding bids. 15. To represent the Council at regional and sub-regional networks, groups and events as required, including OHID, London Councils and South East London Vital 5 forums. 16. Direct and manage staff and financial resources effectively, to deliver the best outcomes for increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour, within Council financial and human resources policies and frameworks. 17. Work with colleagues across the Division, Health and Adult Services and the wider Council in a spirit of collaboration, sharing knowledge and expertise, and continuously learning how other teams and services can contribute to better health and wellbeing outcomes for our diverse communities. 18. Ensuring that Councillors, senior officers and partners are briefed and supported effectively when deployed to support events and in their dealings with the media in relation to health 19. Playing a leadership role as a senior manager within the Division. 20. Where necessary for the job role or appropriate for continued development in the role, the post holder may be required to participate in training and development courses made available via the Councils Apprentice Levy funding and other mechanisms, including the UKPHR Practitioner and Registrar programmes, . and will be required to undertake MEOC training, and any other mandatory training required by the Division and the Council. 21. Undertake employees investigations and appeals in line with RBGs policies and procedures 22. To undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation, Data Protection/GDPR, the Councils Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies. 23. To perform all duties in line with Councils staff values showing commitment to improving residents lives and opportunities, demonstrating respect and fairness, taking ownership, working towards doing things better and working together across the council. 24. You may be required to undertake alternative, additional or ancillary duties from time to time or transfer to another service department within the Council as the Council may reasonably direct to meet service user demand in the event of a crisis or emergency. 25. This post does not require a DBS 26. Deputise for the Head of Public Health Programmes as required Designation of the Post to which the Post-Holder normally reports to: Head of Public Health Programmes

Practice Nurse Salary, based on 40 hours per week We have a vacancy in our practice based in Greewich This can either be a full time 40 hour role, or a part time role We are seeking enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our established team and be a part of a company that really makes a difference. As a GP Practice Nurse, you will work within a GP practice providing assessment, screening and treatment services, advising patients on general healthcare and minor aliments with referral to GP's as necessary Our Practice Nurse’s work as part of the general practice team and are supported by, and work with, a diverse multi-skilled professional team of clinical and non-clinical friendly staff, providing high quality, person-centred, holistic care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices. Provide assessment, screening and treatment services Advise patients on general healthcare and minor aliments with referral to GP's as necessary Undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens Other administrative and professional responsibilities Who we are Omnes Healthcare Limited are a growing organisation that have been operating within the NHS since 2006 offering both Primary and Secondary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare, we are pioneers in a range of projects, from genomics to digital healthcare services, focused on delivering a better patient experience We provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the registered patients, each patient is unique and our aim is to provide personalised, quality healthcare. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and patient committed team, with weekly clinical and practice meetings, a flexible approach to work patterns, manageable realistic workloads and clinical progression opportunities What we can offer to you Excellent work / Life balance Supportive environment Clinical progression Training cost support Full indemnity cover paid by the practice 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays An extra day off to celebrate your birthday NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Program Onsite Parking available What you will need Current NMC Registration We are looking experienced nurse who can help us to manage QOF etc or Diabetic Specialized Practice Nurse experience within Primary Care is essential

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Greenwich Competitive salary Flexible, Part Time or Full Time hours available Remote working available We are seeking enthusiastic Advanced Nurse Practitioners to join our established team and be a part of a company that really makes a difference. You will be working within our purpose built health Centre on the Greenwich Peninsula, serving c12,500 patients. The practice is only 10 min walk from North Greenwich Underground station and the O2, with access to shops, restaurant, cinema. It has good transport links and parking available on site for staff As an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, you will be supported by, and work with, a diverse multi-skilled professional team of clinical and non-clinical friendly staff, providing high quality, person-centred, holistic nursing care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices, including screening, assessment and treatment Who we are Omnes Healthcare Limited are a growing organisation that have been operating within the NHS since 2006 offering both Primary and Secondary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare, we are pioneers in a range of projects, from genomics to digital healthcare services, focused on delivering a better patient experience We provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the registered patients, each patient is unique and our aim is to provide personalised, quality healthcare. We work closely with our Advanced Nurse Practitioners to support each individuals specialised progression interests that would benefit the ongoing development of the Practice & patients. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and patient committed team, with weekly clinical and practice meetings, a flexible approach to work patterns, manageable realistic workloads and clinical progression opportunities What we can offer to you Excellent work / Life balance Supportive environment – ANP’s are supported by Clinical lead, GP’s, PNs , Pharmacists, HCA and Paramedics Clinical progression Training cost support Full indemnity cover paid by the practice. NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Program Sick Pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Salary sacrifice electric car scheme Life insurance 3 x salary Healthcare cash plan Cycle to work scheme. Charitable giving scheme An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. Occupational Health Support Role Requirements Current NMC Registration Experience of working in a Primary Care environment Commitment to patient care To adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and to be conversant with The Scope of Professional Practice and other NMC advisory papers To use evidence-based practice to develop and maintain high quality clinically effective and cost effective primary care To participate in and provide clinical supervision as required To participate in research within the practice, as appropriate Link to Website - https://www.greenwich-peninsula.co.uk/ Omnes Healthcare are an are an inclusive employer, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help, please contact us.

We are seeking enthusiastic Clinical Independent Prescribing Pharmacist to join our established team and be a part of a company that really makes a difference. As a GP Practice Pharmacist, you will work within a GP practice providing patient-facing dispensing, advice, treatment and administrative support. Our Clinical pharmacists work as part of the general practice team and are supported by, and work with, a diverse multi-skilled professional team of clinical and non-clinical friendly staff, providing high quality, person-centred, holistic care to patients registered with Omnes Healthcare practices. Who we are Omnes Healthcare Limited are a growing organisation that have been operating within the NHS since 2006 offering both Primary and Secondary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare, we are pioneers in a range of projects, from genomics to digital healthcare services, focused on delivering a better patient experience We provide the full range of NHS Primary Medical Services to the registered patients, each patient is unique and our aim is to provide personalised, quality healthcare. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and patient committed team, with weekly clinical and practice meetings, a flexible approach to work patterns, manageable realistic workloads and clinical progression opportunities Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + 1 day for birthday (Pro-rata) Excellent work / Life balance Clinical progression Training cost support Full indemnity cover paid by the practice. NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Program Sick Pay Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Salary sacrifice electric car scheme Life insurance 3 x salary Healthcare cash plan Cycle to work scheme. Charitable giving scheme An extra day off to celebrate your birthday. Occupational Health Support What you will need Completion of an undergraduate degree in Pharmacy, and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Omnes Healthcare are an are an inclusive employer, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, we will be more than happy to help, please contact us.

The post holder will provide support and guidance to the recovery team within the clinical area, and will assist with the training and development of junior staff and students. The post holder will take responsibility for running operating lists in conjunction with and in the absence of a Senior Theatre Practitioner.As a member of the team, participates in establishing a positive working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care delivery.Personally deliver a high standard of care to patients and participate in assessing, planning and evaluation of individualised patient care.Act as team leader where required and clinical role model at all times.Ensure that all patients are cared for in a safe environment and maintains the safety and well-being of patients, staff and visitors in line with Health and Safety guidelines.Personally acts within and ensures adherence to all Trust and Departmental policies and procedures.Participates in the care, custody and administration of medicines in accordance with Trust and local policy.Assist in developing the department philosophy and framework of care in line with unit/organisational and beliefs/values.Ensure the provision of advice, support and health information to patients and their carers in order to promote a health-based service.Ensure workload of colleagues does not jeopardise safe standards of practice and initiate action if necessary.Participate in the daily checking and maintenance of essential equipment.Transports/manages people and/or items such as equipment or specimens safely and to time consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.Maintain accurate and legible records of all clinical and legal documentation to include accident / incident reporting, with regard to HCPC/NMC statutory and Trust polices.

For full job description and person specification please view the attachments. The job description will provide the post holder with the full tasks and responsibilities of the roles. The person specifications will provide the post holder with the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required for the roles. Applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly will be welcomed.

To provide a highly specialist speech and language assessment and therapy service to adults with communication and swallowing difficulties due to acquired neurological and non-neurological disorders. To work with the multi-disciplinary team and other health and social care practitioners to provide a safe and effective service. To provide clinical leadership in partnership with the Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist in the day-to-day delivery of Speech & Language therapy as an autonomous practitioner, ensuring the highest possible standards of practice. This includes supervision and support of junior staff and students. To support the Clinical Lead Speech & Language Therapist in establishing and monitoring a robust clinical governance framework for the service To maintain competency and proficiency in the instrumental assessment of dysphagia (ie. video fluoroscopy and developments in the field) To take an active role in developing in-service training programmes and the supervision and training of junior staff. To be regularly responsible for the supervision and written assessment of speech and language therapy students on placement within the trust, Band 5/6 staff and rehabilitation assistants as required. To attend statutory training annually or as per Trust policy. To ensure outcome measures are in place and further develop these in partnership with others to ensure a high-quality service is delivered To ensure that quality standards relating to speech and language therapy are continually monitored and improved. To identify possible areas of development for the speech and language therapy service and work with the Principal SLT in developing the service. To keep abreast of evidence based and best practice and ensure an environment where all staff are encouraged to do this. To ensure good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor quality through participating in clinical audit and evaluation work as required, and support others to do so. To contribute to SLT and Neuro-rehabilitation team policies and procedures To be able to travel around the Borough of Greenwich independently

We are delighted to be advertising this exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic occupational therapist to join Greenwich East Community Mental Health Team. The post is within the Intensive Care Psychosis Pathway Team. The role will involve working as an occupational therapist, within our multi-disciplinary team, alongside doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, employment workers and our admin team. The successful applicant will be working alongside our senior Occupational Therapist to support and further develop core interventions for our service users.

Applications are welcomed from newly qualified occupational therapists with an interest in mental health and community working. Although mental health experience may be beneficial, it is not essential. CPD for Band 5 occupational therapy staff includes Statutory Induction, Preceptorship programme, Band 5 support group and Occupational Therapy specific training days. There is an active CPD programme which includes regular professional supervision and appraisals and dedicated CPD time.

The East Locality Mental Health Team operates from its main base in Woolwich which serves an identified catchment area within Woolwich, Plumstead, Abbey wood and Thamesmead. Our centre is staffed from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday.

You will work with specific OT cases providing a high standard of service user focused assessments and interventions around occupational roles.

In applying occupational therapy models you will work from an evidence base and draw upon current developments in Recovery and Social Inclusion. You will need to be committed to a service user focus and be creative in finding ways to help people develop and achieve personal goals. You will also contribute to a forward thinking group programme and lead on implementing particular groups.

You will work alongside OT and multi-disciplinary colleagues, as well as working with a range of other agencies. The Oxleas Occupational Therapy Service is committed to the continuing professional development (CPD) of its staff. A well-developed supervision structure, CPD activities, and a variety of training opportunities underpin this.

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
• To undertake occupational therapy assessments for referrals to the service, addressing occupational performance strengths and needs in relation to service user goals.
• To work with a designated caseload of service users to identify goals of OT care plans ensuring compatibility with the overall care plan.
• To carry out clinical practice in groups or with individuals using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals, enabling the service user in areas of self -maintenance, productivity and leisure.
• To carry out clinical practice in relation to best available evidence.
• To promote a recovery approach with service users and frame clinical work within this context.
• To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention.
• To implement risk management plans in accordance with Trust guidelines and completed risk assessments.


This advert closes on Sunday 21 Jul 2024

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Following new investment, a new permanent Speciality Doctor post has been created to work across the Liaison and Crisis (CLiC) and Brief Intervention Service /Home Treatment Team in CAMHS.

CAMHS Liaison and Crisis (CLiC) Team

The established crisis service provides integrated, high-quality assessment, support, and interventions to young people who are at risk of immediate and significant self-harm; are an immediate and significant risk to others due to their mental health; are being considered for admission to a mental health inpatient unit; are in acute psychological or emotional distress that is causing them to not be able to undertake their daily activities, such as going to school and looking after themselves. The liaison and crisis team works closely with the three Oxleas community CAMH services, to ensure a coordinated approach to care and careful transition.

CAMHS Brief Intervention Service / Home Treatment Team (HTT)

There are active plans in place to expand the pathway to include a Brief Intervention and Home Treatment Team by Autumn 2024. The post holder will be part of the exciting new development of this service.

There will be opportunities for the SAS doctor to offer training and development within the Crisis pathway.

The nature of the work of the full time SAS doctor working in the Crisis/HTT teams will be to support with assessment of complex young people who present in crisis or are at risk of admission and involve managing the interface with CAMHS and acute hospital departments. They will also be expected to work closely with the consultant psychiatrist to help develop the team and service and engage in appropriate supervisory structures.

Within the expanded service, the expectation of the SAS Doctor is to assess and lead on risk management of 6 high risk complex crisis cases a week in A&E, along with 4 follow ups/reviews of young people needing brief intervention and home treatment.

Oxleas supports Specialty Doctors to pursue their career development and offers teaching opportunities and support with MRCPsyc and CESR applications where desired. SAS doctors are actively supported by the SAS Tutor.

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

For full job description and person specification please view the attachment. The job description will provide you with the full tasks and responsibilities of the roles. The person specification will provide you with the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required for the roles.

Building A Fairer Oxleas (BAFO)
• BAFO is a programme of work involving frontline staff, senior managers and Board members in making positive changes to how it feels to work at Oxleas.
• We are focusing on making recruitment and career progression fairer and improving cultural understanding.
• We are committed to making changes that have a positive impact for all staff, but in particular BAME staff, disabled staff and LGBTQ+ staff.


This advert closes on Monday 8 Jul 2024

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Job plan (illustrative) We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment and review it with you after three months, and then annually. We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support. Role specific duties The Deputy Chief Medical Officer will take the lead with delegated authority from the CMO for agreed aspects of the CMO portfolio Trust wide (see section 2). The Deputy Chief Medical Officer will be responsible for appraisal and job-planning final sign-off for medical staff on their base-site. The DCMO will hold responsibility for the leadership and management of professional issues associated with the medical workforce and the services provided by doctors on their base site. This includes all relevant operational, developmental and strategic matters, including liaison with primary care representatives of the area (Bexley and the Royal Borough of Greenwich for the QEH postholder). The post will directly contribute to the strategic leadership and direction of the Trust. The DCMO is expected to work as part of a cohesive team and, when necessary, take lead responsibility for corporate issues outside their immediate sphere of responsibility. You will: Communicate complex and sensitive information concerning standards and governance practice (including in highly charged situations). Provide advice and guidance to medical managers on matters relating to Maintaining High Professional Standards in the Modern NHS. Provide advice to the Trusts CMO on matters of policy and staffing. Support where appropriate investigations including analysis of clinical and other incidents, review research and national guidelines to improve practice and provide judgment where medical practice may differ to deliver a learning culture. Advise the Chief Medical Officer and medical colleagues on clinical and professional standards and priorities. Deputise for the Chief Medical Officer where required and take a lead role in developing links between the CMOs office and the wider organization. Secure effective engagement with clinicians at all levels and encourage cross professional collaboration to deliver service improvement. Develop collaborative working relationships across the organisation, and with the wider medical workforce. Champion LGT and its services. As a senior post holder, you will be required to be an inspirational leader and great line manager. Ensure that excellence in communication and engagement of staff, service users and stakeholders is at the centre of everything you do. Critical to this is effective communications with patients and colleagues. Establish excellent working relationships with clinicians and other colleagues across the organisation as required to enable transformation and delivery on all areas of performance. Demonstrate a can-do approach to problem solving and delivery of services. Ensure that robust governance is embedded in your area of responsibility. At all times demonstrate behaviours that are consistent with your role as a senior colleague in the organisation.