Total 167 Others level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Uxbridge, UB8 2YF

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team on Grange Ward (formerly Churchill ward) as a Band 5 Staff Nurse. The ward specialises in looking after patients with gastroenterology illnesses and diseases, we also look after IBD, herpetology, dermatology, and rheumatology patients.

We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to providing high quality standards of care. You will participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting senior staff and taking delegated team leadership responsibilities. You will also be responsible for assessing care needs and the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
• Ensure that research based nursing care within the ward is of a high standard and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. By monitoring patient care, supervising juniors, and evaluating the care that is delivered.
• Maintain individual patient care plans, evaluating and updating them as necessary to ensure that the patient’s physical, social and psychological needs are met.
• Ensure that all patients nutritional and personal hygiene needs are met.
• Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures and ensure junior staff and learners are aware of their responsibility, observe staff practice and advise/educate as necessary.
• Assist with the introduction and implementation of new ideas and methods of nursing care, including research methods.
• To actively seek the views of patients, carers and relatives on the care and services provided.
• Communicate effectively with relatives, patients, and other members of multi disciplinary team as required and ensure a good public image at all times, in a sensitive manner, by keeping them up to date with progress.
• Ensure all patients have estimated discharge date on admission and that progress is made towards that date liaising with multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely ordering of treatments etc.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

Beauty Merchandiser – Flexible

Updating and re-sequencing make up stands in major high street retailers, working with leading brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Nyx Professional Make Up, Max Factor, Rimmel and Maybelline.

Momentum Instore have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Beauty Merchandiser on a flexible basis, working 8-hour days Monday to Friday as and when we have projects (2025).

We have a busy 6 weeks from the start of January 2025 (schedules of work to be given in December) and are looking for key people in your location. Paid training days will take place in December and paid before Christmas.

Work throughout 2025 on a project-by-project basis.

Role and Responsibilities


Visiting retailers and updating the stand
Moving parts around and resequencing stock according to a new planogram
Changing over the visuals
Maintaining the stand, keeping it looking fresh for customers that visit the store
Travelling to your depot* for kit collection, which is paid time.


What will I get in return?


Training: Provided in full and you are paid – This will be in December and paid before Christmas
Work: Assignment basis, under own supervision



Travel: Regionally, 50 to 80 miles of your home
Location: Field Based – working in various high street retailers
Hours: 8 hr days
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour plus expenses (fuel/parking etc.)
Equipment: Uniform, Company van (for business use only), and PPE are all provided where applicable
Flexibility: Work when you are available on a variety of projects


Apply now, or for further information about the Beauty Merchandiser role please email: enquiries@momentuminstore.com

* Depots in Dunstable LU5, Reddish SK5, Loughborough LE11, Newport NP19 and Livingston EH54

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Dietetic and Speech Therapy Service

Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist – Acute and Rehabilitation

Fixed term Contract – 12 months

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare - our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

The SLT team at Hillingdon Hospitals are looking for an enthusiastic band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive adult in-patient service.

If you want to develop your knowledge, skills and experience in the acute, stroke and neurorehabilitation settings, this post will offer a variety of caseload experience and professional development opportunities, including completion of the RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner framework and in-house dysphagia competency training.

This role is split between our acute, stroke and neuro-rehabilitation caseloadsand requires regular, joint multidisciplinary team working. There will be opportunities to gain experience across acute and rehabilitation settings including opportunities to provide regular teaching and training to nurses, medics and other AHPs.



The post holder will be required to provide specialist assessment and treatment along the various clinical pathways including neurorehabilitation, stroke, care of the elderly, general medicine, respiratory and trauma. The post holder will work as part of the SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Specialist SLT as well as the Clinical Lead SLT.

You will receive regular clinical supervision, monthly CPD sessions, peer support and evidence-based practice sessions provided by our very supportive team.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

Beauty Merchandiser – Flexible

Updating and re-sequencing make up stands in major high street retailers, working with leading brands such as L’Oréal Paris, Nyx Professional Make Up, Max Factor, Rimmel and Maybelline.

Momentum Instore have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Beauty Merchandiser on a flexible basis, working 8-hour days Monday to Friday as and when we have projects (2025).

We have a busy 6 weeks from the start of January 2025 (schedules of work to be given in December) and are looking for key people in your location. Paid training days will take place in December and paid before Christmas.

Work throughout 2025 on a project-by-project basis.

Role and Responsibilities


Visiting retailers and updating the stand
Moving parts around and resequencing stock according to a new planogram
Changing over the visuals
Maintaining the stand, keeping it looking fresh for customers that visit the store
Travelling to your depot* for kit collection, which is paid time.


What will I get in return?


Training: Provided in full and you are paid – This will be in December and paid before Christmas
Work: Assignment basis, under own supervision



Travel: Regionally, 50 to 80 miles of your home
Location: Field Based – working in various high street retailers
Hours: 8 hr days
Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour plus expenses (fuel/parking etc.)
Equipment: Uniform, Company van (for business use only), and PPE are all provided where applicable
Flexibility: Work when you are available on a variety of projects


Apply now, or for further information about the Beauty Merchandiser role please email: enquiries@momentuminstore.com

* Depots in Dunstable LU5, Reddish SK5, Loughborough LE11, Newport NP19 and Livingston EH54

A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Fixed term 12 months:

We have an exciting career development opportunity for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to help lead and manage our growing designated paediatric emergency service. We are self-contained unit situated within our main A&E Department. We see approximately 50-90 children a day covering all specialities, except minor injury as they are seen within the urgent care centre.

This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of paediatric emergency care and management at a senior level when deputising for the Senior Sister. The successful post holder will be supported by the Senior Sister and the Matron for Paediatric ED. There are opportunities to undertake management study days to support your development within this role.

We are seeking professional individuals with the following:

• A passion for quality patient focused care;

•Previous experience of paediatric emergency nursing or paediatric ITU/HDU;

• A willingness to undertake a leadership role

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
• To act as the shift co-coordinator on a day-to-day basis, providing supervision and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop, manage and monitor the performance of a team of nurses, ensuring that the highest standards of care and safety are achieved and maintained at all times.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and evidence of specialist knowledge.
• Assist the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse, in management of staff within the Emergency Department including human resource management, clinical governance and risk management.
• Contribute toward the strategic and operational development of the department.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting career development opportunity for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to help lead and manage our growing designated paediatric emergency service. We are self-contained unit situated within our main A&E Department. We see approximately 50-90 children a day covering all specialities, except minor injury as they are seen within the urgent care centre.

This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of paediatric emergency care and management at a senior level when deputising for the Senior Sister. The successful post holder will be supported by the Senior Sister and the Matron for Paediatric ED. There are opportunities to undertake management study days to support your development within this role.

We are seeking professional individuals with the following:

• A passion for quality patient focused care;

•Previous experience of paediatric emergency nursing or paediatric ITU/HDU;

• A willingness to undertake a leadership role

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
• To act as the shift co-coordinator on a day-to-day basis, providing supervision and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop, manage and monitor the performance of a team of nurses, ensuring that the highest standards of care and safety are achieved and maintained at all times.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and evidence of specialist knowledge.
• Assist the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse, in management of staff within the Emergency Department including human resource management, clinical governance and risk management.
• Contribute toward the strategic and operational development of the department.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities and role requirements.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

The job requires someone that is enthusiastic and dynamic in elderly rehabilitation and would want to create a positive and unique patient experience.

Role will involve developing, implementing and evaluating a programme of care in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team.

Your role will require you to participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the ward manager and Sister and taking delegated team leadership responsibilities.

You will also be required to teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and to act as a role model to junior staff.

Take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

An opportunity has arisen to join our Beaconsfield East Ward as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. Applications are welcomed from keen and enthusiastic nursing staff with an interest in elderly care. You will be joining a friendly and dynamic team who are committed to providing high standards of care to elderly patients.

You will be an outstanding leader to support both the Ward Manager and extended team to take us forward in achieving divisional and Trust objectives. We can offer considerable opportunities for personal and professional development. You must be able to work flexibly and efficiently and be adaptable for internal rotations, if required.

You should have extensive experience working with an elderly care setting, Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
• Participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse taking the responsibility for the leadership of a team of staff.
• To assess care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and to act as a role model to junior staff, undertaking performance management as required.
• To take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients and the whole department/unit/ ward for the duration of shift.
• Ensure that research based nursing care within the ward is of a high standard and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. By monitoring patient care, supervising juniors, and evaluating the care that is delivered. To be able to act as a clinical expert, giving direction and facilitating staff in their professional development.
• Maintain individual patient care plans, evaluating and updating them as necessary to ensure that the patient’s physical, social and psychological needs are met. Assess, and review on a regular basis the plans of care developed for all patients in team.
• Ensure that all patients nutritional and personal hygiene needs are met, ensuring nutritional assessments are completed and as appropriate referral is made to dietician, speech and language therapist etc.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working within the area of Acute respiratory care . ARCU/EMCU is a 26 bedded unit , looking for HCA whomust demonstrate a high level of communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment and want to continue to develop within the specialist area of respiratory care unit.

The successful candidate will:

- Gain experience in caring for complex patients with a variety of Respiratory conditions

- Have excellent opportunities to develop skills in physical and cognitive rehabilitation, within an efficient and clinically effective Respiratory care

-Have the opportunity to be involved in ongoing development of the service and participate in our in-house training programme.

We are looking for candidate who:

· Are hardworking, adaptable, possess high-level communications skills, initiative and self-motivation.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

Health and Safety Manager
Remote working / travel to some sites required in Southeast area.
Up to £45,000 per annum
Are you a Health and Safety professional with a passion for making a difference in the parking industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact on the safety and well-being of others?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a proactive Junior Health and Safety Manager to join our existing team and you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of health and safety across our parking operations.

You will be responsible for:

- Developing and implementing robust health and safety policies and procedures.
- Conducting regular risk assessments and ensuring appropriate control measures are in place.
- Providing expert advice and guidance on health and safety matters to all levels.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.
- Investigating incidents and accidents and implementing measures to prevent recurrence.
- Carry out regular site inspections and audits to ensure EHS policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
- Ensure working practices are safe and comply with Company policy and relevant legislation.
- Conducting regular audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement.
- Keep records of site inspection / audit findings and produce reports that identify non-compliances and suggest improvements.
- Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive legislation and any developments that may affect the parking/security/enforcement industry.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

- A minimum of 2 years' experience in a health and safety role.
- Relevant health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH/IEMA).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A proactive and hands-on approach to health and safety management.
- Able to design and deliver presentations, produce written reports, and analyse data.

Why Choose Us?

- We prioritise employee development and growth.
- We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment.

We have a track record of promoting from within. We understand the importance of succession planning for the long-term success of APCOA. That's why we identify and nurture high-potential employees for future leadership roles. Through mentorship, leadership training, and exposure to different departments, you'll be prepared to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

What we can offer you:
At APCOA your expertise is valued, and we recognise your dedication with a competitive salary that reflects your skills and contributions.

- Salary: £35,000 per annum.
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Annual Leave: 33 Days per annum (25+8 BH).
- Training and Development: Elevate your skills through ongoing training opportunities, ensuring you stay ahead in your field.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our comprehensive pension scheme, providing financial security as you embark on your career journey.
- Employee Discount Scheme: Enjoy exclusive discounts as our way of saying thank you for your hard work and dedication.

If you have a strong commitment to health and safety, excellent communication and IT skills, and the ability to manage your workload effectively, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and make a positive impact on the health and safety of APCOA.
We are focused on ensuring APCOA is a fair place to work regardless of age, race, gender, sexuality or level in the organisation. We offer a motivating work environment where successes are shared. With challenging projects and an atmosphere of fostering and support, staff have the development opportunities to fulfil their potential while aiming for excellence in their work.

JOB SUMMARY: **Please see full job description for further information** To provide the multidisciplinary team (MDT) with an occupational therapy service and expertise. To manage a caseload of service users/patients to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment. To liaise and work collaboratively with carers/families, and statutory and 3rd sector partners when required. To provide leadership for junior/unqualified staff through supervision and appraisal as required. To act as fieldwork educator to students on practice placement. To contribute to service development of local & Trust wide OT services. Clinical 1.1 To provide occupational therapy assessments for service users/patients in order to establish and meet their occupational needs. 1.2 To apply specialist clinical knowledge and skills to carry out evidence based occupational therapy interventions, both individual and in groups to support rehabilitation and recovery. 1.3 To assess the impact of mental and/or physical conditions on an individuals functional ability with regards to the provision of equipment/aids and adaptations. 1.4 To work in partnership with carers/families when required. 1.5 To be aware of the safeguarding needs of children and adults in their work and refer if required. 1.6 To provide OT consultation to other professionals within the team.

Primary Responsibilities Patient facing Clinical Medication Review - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients within the practice, care homes and/or domiciliary visit to proactively manage polypharmacy and produce recommendations for senior clinical pharmacist, nurses and/or GP on prescribing and monitoring. Patient facing Long-term condition clinics - See (where appropriate) patients with single or multiple medical problems where medicine optimisation is required (e.g. Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Diabetes). - Clinics are done face to face, via telephone, home visits and in the future, possibly video consultations. - The post holder will undertake clinics for patients or develop one to one relationships in order to de-prescribe where necessary or offer clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement. - Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicine adherence ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Make appropriate recommendations to GPs for medicine improvement. Patient facing Care Home and Domiciliary Clinical Medication Reviews - Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients and produce recommendations for clinicians on prescribing and monitoring. Work with care home staff to improve safety of medicines ordering and administration. Management of common/minor/self-limiting ailments - Managing caseload of patients with common/minor/self-limiting ailments while working within a scope of practice and limits of competence. - Signposting to community pharmacy and referring to GPs or other healthcare professionals where appropriate Medicines support - Provide patient facing clinics and a telephone helpline for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice Medicine information to practice staff and patients - Answers relevant medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. - Suggesting and recommending solutions. - Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes - Telephone medicines support - Provide a telephone help line for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines. Helping tackle the issue of unplanned hospital admissions - Review the use of medicines most commonly associated with unplanned hospital admissions and readmissions through audit and individual patient reviews. - Put in place changes to reduce the prescribing of these medicines to high-risk patient groups. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital - To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. - Set up and manage systems to ensure continuity of medicines supply to high risk groups of patients (e.g. those with medicine compliance aids or those in Care Homes). Signposting - Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period e.g. pathology results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc. Repeat prescribing - Produce and implement a repeat prescribing policy within each PCN practice. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates and flagging up those needing a review. - Ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required Risk stratification - Identification of cohorts of patients at high risk of harm from medicines through pre-prepared practice computer searches. This might include risks that are patient related, medicine related, or both. Service development - Contribute pharmaceutical advice for the development and implementation of new services that have medicinal components (e.g. advice on treatment pathways and patient information leaflets) Medicines quality improvement - Undertake clinical audits of prescribing in areas directed by the GPs, feedback the results and implement changes in conjunction with the relevant practice team. Medicines safety - Implement changes to medicines that result from MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other local and national guidance. - Auditing practices compliance against NICE technology assessment guidance. Education and Training - Provide education and training to primary healthcare team on therapeutics and medicines optimisation. Care Quality Commission - Work with the general practice team to ensure the practice is compliant with CQC standards where medicines are involved. Collaborative Working Relationships: - Participates in the Primary Care Network Multidisciplinary Team - Liaises with CCG colleagues including CCG pharmacists on prescribing related matters to ensure consistency of patient care and benefit in surgeries - Foster and maintain strong links with all services across the PCN and neighbouring networks. - Explores the potential for collaborative working and takes opportunities to initiate and sustain such relationships - Recognises the roles of other colleagues within the organisation and their role to patient care - Demonstrates use of appropriate communication to gain the co-operation of relevant stakeholders (including patients, senior and peer colleagues, and other professionals, other NHS/private organisations e.g. CCGs) - Can recognise personal limitations and refer to more appropriate colleague(s) when necessary - Demonstrates ability to integrate general practice with community and hospital pharmacy teams - Liaises with other stakeholders as needed for the collective benefit of patients including but not limited to: Patients and their representatives GP, nurses and other practice staff Other healthcare professionals including social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physicians associates and paramedics Community pharmacists and support staff Other members of the medicines management (MM) team including pharmacists, technicians and dieticians Locality/GP prescribing lead Community nurses and other allied health professionals Hospital staff with responsibilities for prescribing and medicines optimization Community nurses and other allied health professionals Professional Development: - Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the role and responsibilities - Involved in one to one meetings with line manager monthly to discuss targets and outcomes achieved - Adhere to organisational policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance, and health and safety - Work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision, to enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that people present - Review yearly progress and develop clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others - Participate in the delivery of formal education programmes - Demonstrate an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keep up to date with relevant clinical practice Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required - Completion of an undergraduate degree in pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council - Minimum of 2 years experience as a pharmacist - Have experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice - Working towards or holding an independent prescribing qualification (not mandatory) - Recognises priorities when problem-solving and identifies deviations from normal pattern and can refer to seniors or GPs when appropriate - Able to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Education, Training and Development - Understands and demonstrates the characteristics of a role model to members in the team and/or service - Demonstrates self-development through continuous professional development activity - Demonstrates an understanding of current educational policies relevant to working areas of practice and keeps up to date with relevant clinical practice - Ensures appropriate clinical supervision is in place to support development - Willing to enrol on CPPE pathway training programme for primary care Leadership - Demonstrate understanding of the pharmacy role in governance and is able to implement this appropriately within the workplace. - Demonstrate understanding of, and contributes to, the workplace vision - Demonstrates ability to improve quality within limitations of service - Reviews yearly progress and develops clear plans to achieve results within priorities set by others. - Demonstrate ability to motivate self to achieve goals - Promotes diversity and equality in people management techniques and leads by example. Special Working Conditions - The post-holder is required to travel independently between practice sites (where applicable), and to attend meetings etc. hosted by other agencies.

JOIN US, and be one of the friendly, supportive & professional 300 Occupational Therapists across The Hillingdon Hospital and Central North West London Trusts.

This exciting post bridges both primary and secondary care rotations, which includes a rotation across The Hillingdon Hospital site and Community Paediatric setting. The post holder will gain experience within a wide range of clinical settings, including The Stroke Unit, community paediatrics, neuro rehabilitation, Frailty, Older Adults, Medicine and Surgery, ITU, elective and trauma orthopaedics.

Within Hillingdon Hospital, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services are fully integrated, providing an exciting, friendly and supportive environment in which staff are encouraged to develop their full potential. Personal and professional development is a high priority and underpinned by Trust OTs learning and development strategies and OT clinical networks, which supports life-long learning. Our commitment to research, audit and evidence-based practice is possible thru our strong link with local universities.

All settings offer undergraduate clinical placements to students from across London and surrounding areas. We recognise that band 5's bring innovative and dynamism to our clinical teams. To harness this we offer clear opportunities for development of clinical and leadership skills. There will be opportunities to supervise staff, be an educator and have access to both internal and external training.



Hillingdon Borough has the best of both world: jump on a train into Central London in 25 minutes, or spend time in our beautiful countryside in and around Hillingdon. Home to Heathrow airport and Brunel University. With a new hospital on the horizon, an exciting future awaits you!

Your role at Hillingdon Hospital will involve assessing patients’ functional abilities and providing appropriate interventions within an acute hospital setting to maximise independence and promote the regaining of functional abilities. We offer undergraduate clinical placement, which you will have the opportunity to be involved in, as well as working with support staff. Our Trust has CARES values that are at the heart of everything we do. This helps to create a culture where staff feel valued and engaged. By creating a positive staff experience staff can thrive and are able to deliver the needs of our patients.

Continued Professional Development is provided through preceptorship, regular supervision, in-service training, self-facilitated peer support groups and opportunities for personal development training.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust operates a physical rotation for Band 5 Occupational Therapists.

Rotations cover the following specialities:
• Frailty
• Children’s Integrated Therapies Service (CITS)
• Acute Medicine & Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Acute & Rehab of Older Adults
• The Stroke Unit and Neuro rehab



The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

The post holder may work across the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospital sites, as both are part of the same trust or for rotation out to our community partners CNWL.

The rotation pathways may be pre-set at appointment, and can be subject to change according to service need.

Job Summary
1. To provide effective client centred occupational therapy service to patients who may have complex needs in your current area of rotationin accordance with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
2. To devise, implement and evaluate individual treatment and intervention
3. To work effectively and efficiently on an individual and team level within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain clear communication networks with staff, patients and carers
4. To build partnerships with and network with colleagues across health, social care and education with voluntary and statutory agencies, and work in partnership with relevant community resources
5. Participate in the inpatient physio and OT weekend working rota (where applicable).

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024