Total 270 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in SW10 0AA

To provide highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy services using evidence based practice to provide advanced dysphagia assessment and management for our babies, children and young people. Ensuring patients/families/carers are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care wherever possible. Please review the job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities.

B7 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital / West Middlesex Hospital & St Mary's Hospital

A new B7 post has arisen for an experienced paediatric speech and language therapist with skills in dysphagia to work in the acute service. This is a new post developed to increase VFSS capacity working closely with SLT colleagues, including at St Mary's Hospital, to increase access to existing VF services for North West London.

This role is suited to someone with an interest in gaining or consolidating skills in diagnostic interventions including VF and FEES. The post supports both hospitals to expand their capacity for VFSS and you will be required to run clinics at either site.You will be supported in the role and be given training to ensure you achieve RCSLT VF competencies. This post requires someone with a collaborative and flexible approach to working across organisations.

The postholder will also hold an inpatient and outpatient caseload. The service covers the paediatric wards at Chelsea and West Middlesex Hospital sites, including the SCBU and level 3 gastro-surgical NICU. A small outpatient service offers expert clinical advice for complex referrals and dysphagia management for infants under 6 months.

You will work closely with the MDT to deliver expert care to infants, children and their families. The team benefits from excellent working relationships with the MDT including ENT, gastro and respiratory consultants.

• To work as an autonomous practitioner to provide dysphagia assessment and intervention to a varied paediatric caseload, including infants on the neonatal unit, paediatric wards and outpatient service.



• To work with infants and children who may have long-term complex conditions, to provide specialist assessment and management plans.



• To deliver video fluoroscopy assessments for both inpatients and outpatients with dysphagia to offer expert diagnosis and management plans depending on results.



• To engage in regular supervision with the clinical lead.



• To support with clinical problem solving and provide managerial expertise for colleagues both within the Trust and within North West London.



• To participate in CPD and other developmental activities and encourage all members of your team to do likewise.



• To educate the multi-disciplinary team in the trust on elements of SLT in your designated clinical area, and raise the profile of the SLT service.



• To work closely with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.


Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.


We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.


We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.


The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.


Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.


To provide highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy services using evidence based practice to provide advanced dysphagia assessment and management for our babies, children and young people. Ensuring patients/families/carers are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their care wherever possible.

Please review the job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities.




This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

Are you ready to step into a leadership role that truly makes a difference? We're looking for a passionate Service Manager to join a thriving organisation at an exciting time of growth. You'll oversee three mental health services in East Sussex (with Eastbourne as your main base, all services within 20 minutes of each other), supporting 16 clients and leading a team-including two Deputies-to deliver exceptional, person-centered care.

This isn't just a job; it's a chance to shape lives, drive innovation, and grow with a company that's committed to empowering independence and recovery through therapeutic optimism and specialist mental health provision.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary: Up to £42,000 per year
• Company pension and health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking and a referral programme
• A full-time, permanent role (Monday to Friday)
• Exciting career progression opportunities as the company expands

What you'll do:

• Take charge of three supported accommodation services, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of care.
• Lead with confidence, promoting independence and empowering clients to thrive within their communities.
• Oversee budgets and ensure financial performance aligns with company goals.
• Drive quality and compliance through a robust Quality Assurance Framework.
• Build strong client relationships, improving satisfaction and engagement across services.
• Play a key role in shaping the strategic vision and identifying local needs.

What we're looking for:

• A strong, self-motivated leader who thrives on taking initiative.
• Proven experience in managing budgets, compliance, and service quality.
• A background in performance management and service growth.
• Exceptional prioritisation and delegation skills to handle a dynamic environment.
• Experience with supporting individuals with mental health, learning disabilities and / or dual diagnosis

Why join this team?
You'll be part of a company that believes in people-their potential, their recovery, and their right to live independently. With a culture built on therapeutic optimism, this is your opportunity to work in an environment that celebrates individuality, diversity, and inclusivity.

Join now and make your mark during an exciting period of growth, with plenty of opportunities for career progression as the organisation continues to expand its services.

If you're ready to bring your leadership skills, compassion, and drive to a role that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Get in touch today to find out more and take the first step towards an incredible new chapter in your career.

This could be a great opportunity for someone who is a Service Lead, Service Manager, or Care Manager within mental health or learning disabilities.



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Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, SW10 9NH

Band: Band 6

Contract Type: Locum

Salary: £22 - £30 per hour

About you:

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a locum role in London?

We are looking for skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) to support the adult acute service at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital including ITU and burns ward.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Speech and Language Therapist with:

• BSc or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• dysphagia competent
• Desirable criteria: Videofluoroscopy & Tracheostomy competence

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate: £22 - £30 per hour.
• Work with one of the top and best-performing NHS Trusts in the country.
• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts with the ability to block book shifts in advance.
• Comprehensive compliance support.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.

If you are looking for a locum Speech and Language Therapist role apply today.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Medacs Healthcare are currently recruiting for a variety of Speech and Language Therapy vacancies throughout the United Kingdom, if this role is not quite right for you but you'd be keen to hear about other roles we have to offer, please contact Jess on 02039379629 or via email at jessica.drew@medacs.com to explore alternate opportunities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Children’s Community Nursing Service in our Inner London Division We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Children’s Community Nurse who is looking to share and develop their skills in the largest community healthcare trust in London

The post holder will work within the Children’s Community Nursing Team, visiting children in the community with a wide range of conditions, with the aim of reducing hospital admissions and attendances. The role will include nursing care, training, and supporting families, as well as deputising for Team leads, and supporting and mentoring student nurses.

The team provides a service to children and young people aged 0 – 18 years, and works across the 3 London Boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster. The team works closely with colleagues in Primary Care, hospitals, social services and education.

One post is for 37.5 hours per week, which will be worked flexibly over 7 days a week. This post offers a great opportunity for a children’s qualified nurse to develop and enhance skills and experience in community nursing. The organisation is supportive of training needs and there is an excellent mandatory training and education programme. You will also receive regular clinical supervision and safeguarding supervision.

To work as part of the Children’s Community Nursing Team, taking responsibility for the assessment, management and evaluation of evidenced based nursing care to children and their families or carers

To coordinate the day to day workload in the absence of Team Leads

To take responsibility for Learner Nurses on placement with the Team

You will need to be passionate about children’s nursing, enjoy working as a team as well as being autonomous, and have at least 2 years’ experience at band 5, ideally including at least 1 year in a community setting.

Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.




This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

Ron Johnson is a highly specialised HIV/ Oncology/ Dermatology ward consisting of 19 en-suite side rooms. We are a tertiary referral unit for HIV and HIV related malignancy.

We are a dynamic ward and provide care to patients with varied nursing needs including, administering chemotherapy for patients as an in-patient, delivering excellent patient centered palliative care while supporting families through this often difficult time, we provide care for HIV positive patients and manage their various health needs. We have a highly skilled multidisciplinary team who are dedicated to our specialty and pride themselves in excellent diagnostics, treatment, holistic therapies and nursing care. We have a reputation for being a strong team who strive to deliver excellent evidenced based nursing care while also being friendly and approachable.
In this role you will become a member of our highly skilled nursing team. We strongly believe in supporting our staff to reach their full potential and you will be effectively supported in order to equip you with the necessary skills and attributes required.
We will offer many internal and external courses to the right candidate to gain competencies in many specialised areas including Palliative care, the administration of chemotherapy agents, mentorship, and HIV care for example. You will be expected to work a full range of shifts including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with
professional regulations.

Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge.

Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.

Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carer’s, autonomously and as part of a team.

Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carer’s and staff at all times.

Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.

Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Clinical
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values.
• Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities.
• Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards.
• Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
• Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others.

Professional
• Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values.
• Contribute to a high quality safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care.
• Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team.
• Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC guidelines.
• Understand and practice in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and ensure they are understood and practiced by staff.
• Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff.
• Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection.

Education and Development
• Be responsible for, and demonstrate personal professional development, maintain up to date clinical skills and ensure mandatory training is always current.
• Be aware of current developments within the nursing profession and within the NHS.
• Participate in team and ward meetings.
• Participate in established research projects and clinical audit in local area.
• Assist in ongoing development of the ward as a positive learning environment.
• Ensure own appraisal is always in date and personal development plan is completed.
• Work in a supportive way with learners and HCAS/MSW’s, providing knowledge and feedback as required.

Management and Leadership
• Manage a group of patients, in line with level of experience.
• Supervise under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse, the work of unqualified staff.
• Manage the ward/department in the absence of the Band 6 or 7 nurses, if senior enough to do so.
• Demonstrate effective time management and prioritization of workload.
• Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff.
• Take responsibility for the teaching and education of pre and post registration students acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate.
• Demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision development and feedback of junior staff.
• Demonstrate procedures and supervise junior staff and students in the practice of new skills.
• Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g. equipment, supplies.

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details to this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

The Hand Therapy Team at the Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opening for either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist with previous experience in Hand Therapy to join our team.

The role includes a varied patient caseload of trauma and acquired conditions of the hand and wrist, from both Orthopaedic and Plastic Hand Surgeons. Hand therapy is carried out in closed trauma fracture clinics, on the ward, and in out-patient settings for post-operative and non-operative patients. The team comprises 16 qualified therapists and a therapy assistant. There is regular MDT teaching and support for learning through in-service training and supervision.

We are a dynamic team aspiring to provide the best quality of care for our patients. We also pride ourselves on being engaged in new innovation. We are looking for someone who also aspires to these standards, is self-motivated and looking to progress their career in hand therapy.

To be eligible to apply please ensure that you consider all aspects of the person specification in your supporting statement.

The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical staff member. They will have significant clinical experience in hand therapy, provide sound clinical expertise to their team and more junior staff and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions as delegated by the Band 7 therapists or Clinical Lead therapists. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.



Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.


Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.


We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.


We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.


The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.


Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.


JD Band 6 HT

Please review attached document for details in summary the applicant must be able to demonstrate relevant skills and abilities relevant to the role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic nurses to join our nursing team. We have a permenant Band 5 Staff Nurse position in John Hunter Clinic for Sexual Health & Kobler Outpatients Clinic.

You should be motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a diverse range of clients in an innovative sexual health and HIV outpatients setting.

You must have a ‘can do ‘attitude and be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care and you will be part of a team of nurses responsible for delivering a high standard of patient care at all times.

You will be fully trained in all our core competencies relevant to Sexual health and HIV care.

Our vacancies are suitable for people who are looking for a rewarding career and who are interested and passionate about working in sexual health and HIV.




To maintain and deliver a high standard of nursing care, demonstrating a professional and ethical responsibility To build on clinical experience, leadership and teaching skills through nursing practiceTo demonstrate a commitment to the mentorship of pre and post registration learnersTo be involved in the development and implementation of outreach work and other service developmentsTo act as a coordinator of the clinic in the absence of a senior member of the nursing team
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

· To assess individual patient needs and requirements without supervision

· To plan, implement, and evaluate relevant programmes of care for individual patients within the clinic’s guidelines

· To be competent in the following, with appropriate training:

o Venepuncture

o Microscopy

o Sexual Health screening

o Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B, HPV and MPOX

o Dispensing medications under a patient group direction (PGD)

o Provide basic information around reproductive health choices and supply Emergency Contraception under PGD

o Providing HIV related care to stable patients in an outpatient setting.

· To facilitate effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure appropriate nursing input into patient care discussions

· To take an active part in the development and implementation of clinical audit and research

· To be competent to supply and administer medications under a Patient Group Direction

· To maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standards

· To be aware of all the Directorate and Trust Policies and Guidelines and ensure all actions are carried out accordingly

· To demonstrate appropriate counselling skills when working with patients

· To order investigations and provide test results to patients as per clinic protocols

· To be competent in the Triage of emergency patients according to directorate-wide guidelines

· To work in an outreach setting as required

· Advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, with particular reference to smoking cessation, diet, immunisations and sexual health and HIV

Support patients around adherence and understanding their HIV medication

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.






This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

1. CLINICAL To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of your work, including the management of patients in your care. To be flexible with the provision of Occupational Therapy services, demonstrating the ability to work across the Acute Assessment Unit, medical wards and wards with outlying patients. To be able to carry and prioritise your own clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner and to monitor the caseloads of all medical rehabilitation Occupational Therapy team members to ensure that an efficient and effective Occupational Therapy service is provided to all medical rehabilitation patients. To provide a high standard of assessment and treatment to all medical rehabilitation and to complex patients with multiple co existing pathologies. PROFESSIONAL To comply with the RCOT Occupational Therapy code of professional conduct at all times. To maintain up-to-date CPD profile in line with current evidence To be jointly responsible, with Band 7 Physiotherapist for the organisation of the medical rehabilitation team in-service training programme and demonstrate good presentation skills in the delivery of medical rehabilitation teaching sessions and tutorials. To promote the use of evidence based practise during the teaching and supervision of more junior staff. ORGANISATIONAL To be responsible for providing an efficient and effective medical rehabilitation Occupational Therapy service, by demonstrating good leadership, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills. To screen, manage and prioritise own workload, and that of your team, and appropriately balance clinical and other demands to ensure all service needs are met. To ensure team members attend multidisciplinary meetings where they provide and record patient progress/discharge planning information. To maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with departmental, professional and legal standards and ensure that all members of the medical rehabilitation team do likewise. EFFORT To carry out assessment and treatment using manual and therapeutic handling techniques which require moderate to high physical effort and intense concentration and vigilance for the vast majority of each working day. To comply with the trust manual handling policy at all times. To travel between sites and patients homes as required using own, hospital or public transport and to take responsibility for the safety of patients, therapists and assistants while on these visits. Please see job description for full details of role including communication duties. These duties are not exhaustive and will be reviewed with the post holder, allowing for amendments within the broad scope and band level of the role. This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner, Band 7

Fixed-Term/Secondment: 12 months

We are looking for an Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner who has experience in intravitreal injections, POA/Biometry and pre/postoperative review of patients who have undergone cataract surgery.

This position will clinically support the ophthalmology department and will be responsible for transforming the way in which we provide ophthalmology services at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital through application of Royal College and national recommendations such as Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) to deliver a sustainable and modern ophthalmology department.

Candidates who do not have experience in injections are welcomed to apply as well, but they will be remunerated at a Band 6 level. We will provide training in injections and upon successful completion/formal assessment the post holder will be uplifted to Band 7.

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective care leading to an excellent experience for patients and carers by:
• Being responsible for the strategic delivery of high quality patient centred care within the speciality along with supporting the ambitions of the Trusts core objectives and strategies
• Be responsible for setting the standards within the clinical team and for ensuring that the environment allows the workforce to feel supported to deliver safe and effective care
• Review patient pathways ensuring that patients experience a positive experience while under our care, which also drives effectiveness and efficiency in service delivery
• Lead as a driver for change, monitoring and improving standards through supervision, evidence based practice, clinical audit, research and education.
• Lead in ensuring that the workforce has the skills and knowledge to continuously evolve the service to meet the needs of our patients via research and education

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Clinical Practice
1. Works independently in designated Nurse led clinics across the trust, utilising clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based knowledge in the management of patients with complex presentations.
1. Works in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. of history-taking, holistic assessment, identifying risk factors, mental health assessments, requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests, and conducting health needs assessments)
1. Interpret and analyse complex clinical and non- clinical facts to provide expert advice and opinions to health care professionals including when views may differ and conflict. This process includes the formulation of an accurate prognosis and recommending appropriate intervention.
1. Be clinically competent with the ability to use expert skills, analytical reasoning in order to be able to diagnose, manage and treat patients within the service and recognise when patients require onward referral to ophthalmic clinical colleagues.
1. Use expert theoretical and practical knowledge to coordinate referrals internally and externally.
1. Demonstrate highly developed sensory skills, dexterity, co-ordination and precision essential for the assessment and management of patients including advanced patient assessment and examination and the use of complex, specialised intervention
1. Monitor, evaluate and review specialty nursing practice and to modify approaches to clinical care as required providing assurance to nursing leadership and ophthalmic medical colleagues.
1. Collaborate with the multi-professional team to monitor disease progression in patients with ophthalmic conditions.
1. Challenge practice so that the best and most appropriate treatment is given to the patient; maintaining and monitoring high standards of care, recognising and responding proactively to patients’ changing clinical needs.
1. Maintain professional competence, authority and credibility and that of the nursing team by undertaking regular clinical sessions in line with your job plan and being highly visible to patient’s carers and staff, actively seeking feedback about the quality of services. Collaborate in the establishment and monitoring of protocols/care pathways.
1. Critically apply your clinical expertise to provide consultancy across professional and service boundaries, influencing clinical practice to enhance quality, reduce unwarranted variation and promote the sharing and adoption of best practice.
1. Actively participate in case discussions and multi-disciplinary team meetings, liaise with inter hospital departments/ personnel across organisations and professional boundaries.
1. Be conversant with trust policies, procedure and systems for safeguarding including the assessment of Mental Capacity, the process for consideration requests for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLS) and the application of the principles of Prevent (counter terrorism awareness). Provide advice and support in implementing the appropriate policies and procedures.
1. Lead the speciality in undertaking non-medical independent prescribing, in accordance with current legislation and Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) in order to meet our patients need and those of the service.
1. Lead on and participate in key developments relating to the ophthalmic speciality so that high quality patient focused services are promoted
1. Lead in ensuring that health education and advice to patients is evidence based and meet the needs of our cohort of patients i.e. sensory impairment.
1. Identify and care for deteriorating patients and take the appropriate action to manage the situation, liaising with the multi-disciplinary team and external care providers as appropriate.
1. Use professional judgement to intercede and act as advocate for patients to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care.
1. Support and enable patients and carers to make informed decision relating to their treatment and management, escalate concerns within professional structures as required.
1. Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the trust policy to include the safe administration of medicines, controlled, intravenous and cytotoxic drugs.

Professionalism & Integrity

1. Be fully conversant and wholly accountable for your own practice and maintaining your professional registration in line with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates (current version).

2. Recognise the limits of individual competence and knowledge undertake and complete further training and academic qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements.

3. Provide and accept constructive feedback and use this to reflect on your own practice.

4. Recognise signs of stress and the emotional impact of care on self and others and take appropriate action, escalating to line manager as required.

5. Promote an ethos of joint working, collaboration and mutual respect amongst all members of staff.

6. Act with personal and professional integrity within professional, ethical and legal frameworks and process to maintain and improve standards of care and practice.

7. Articulate the significance and potential impact of government policies as they relate to practice and future developments.

8. Take responsibility and maintain professional records of personal updates (portfolio of practice) to support revalidation. Be actively involved in professional development discussions and personal development plan as part of your annual appraisal

9. Adhere to all trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards, ensuring a high standard of personal and professional behaviour and dress is maintained at all times whilst acting as an ambassador for the trust.

10. Act as a positive model at all times in promoting the personal growth of self, peers and junior colleagues.

11. Lead on and contribute to local, regional and national policy developments. Actively seek opportunities to influence National policy development through clear and precise articulation of patient and service requirements/needs.

12. Maintain professional boundaries and working relations with patients and colleagues, appropriately declaring any conflict of interest.

13. Diffuses challenging behaviour, ensuring that the situation is managed in a sensitive and professional manner.

14. The post holder may be deployed/expected to work in any part of the organisation should the need arise to ensure patient safety is maintained.



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This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

Responsible for all aspects of the professional management of the Technical Services section of the pharmacy, including the clinical input into prescribing and administration of chemotherapy, in order to provide a high quality, efficient pharmacy service to patients and staff within C&W. To lead by example in the specialisms of oncology, haematology and palliative care and ensure a consistently high quality clinical pharmacy service is delivered to these patients and other clinical areas that utilise technical services products, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Although this post is based at the Chelsea site, the post holder will be involved in working collaboratively across site and will be required to attend meetings at the West Middlesex site or work from West Middlesex site occasionally as required.

Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) - West Middlesex Hospital

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7)

Location: West Middlesex Hospital, TW7 6AF

Band: Band 7

Contract Type: Locum

Salary: £25 - £28 per hour

About you:

Are you a highly skilled Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) seeking a locum position? Medacs Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join an NHS hospital in West Middlesex Hospital, to support them in providing the highest levels of patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work across various wards, checking prescriptions, ensuring their appropriateness and safety for individual patients.
• Provide advice on medication dosage and form, participate in ward rounds, and collaborate with medical staff.
• Discus treatments with patients, their relatives, community pharmacists, and GPs is also part of the role.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for an experienced and highly Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) with:

• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm).
• GPhC registration.
• Previous wards-based experience.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• Full UK right to work.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate: £25 - £28 per hour.
• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts with the ability to block book shifts in advance.
• Comprehensive compliance support.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.

If you are looking for a locum Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) role apply today.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Clinical Pharmacist (Band 8a) - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist (Band 8a)

Location: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, SW10 9NH

Band: Band 8a

Contract Type: Locum

Salary: £31 - £40 per hour

About you:

Are you a highly skilled Clinical Pharmacist (Band 8a) seeking a locum position? Medacs Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist to join an NHS hospital in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, to be responsible for the clinical and managerial responsibilities for Haematology, Oncology and Technical Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work across various wards, checking prescriptions, ensuring their appropriateness and safety for individual patients.
• Provide advice on medication dosage and form, participate in ward rounds, and collaborate with medical staff.
• Discus treatments with patients, their relatives, community pharmacists, and GPs is also part of the role.

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for an experienced and highly Clinical Pharmacist (Band 8a) with:

• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm).
• GPhC registration.
• Previous wards-based experience.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• Full UK right to work.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate: £31 - £40 per hour.
• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts with the ability to block book shifts in advance.
• Comprehensive compliance support.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.

If you are looking for a locum Clinical Pharmacist (Band 8a) role apply today.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

Unfortunately, we cannot process applications for candidates who cannot provide evidence of a UK right to work.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Clinical Assessment and treatment of patients according to the Departments guidelines and protocols. Research/Audit Staffs are encouraged to involve themselves in Directorate and unit research/audit-this will be discussed during clinical supervision. Administrative Assist Medical Staff in diagnosing, coding and review of positive results. The post holder will be responsible for the follow up of the results of tests they have performed and further management. Teaching The post holder will be expected to participate in the teaching of medical students from Imperial College attending our services and other members of the clinic team. They will be expected to teach on the Directorates clinical teaching programme and if interested, deliver teaching in the community to allied professionals and voluntary agencies linked to the trust.