Total 42 job vacancies by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The postholder will undertake elective clinics, and will undertake one to two whole day operating lists per week according to demand. Operating lists will be under consultant supervision.

The postholder will be expected to maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of orthopaedic surgery, and will undertake any reasonable clinical responsibility which relates to orthopaedic surgery.

The postholder will be expected to take part in an on-call rota including non-resident cover at night.

The postholder will be expected to be actively involved in the day to day running of the department. They will be expected to take an active and engaged role in departmental and academic responsibilities as allocated by agreement across the department.

The successful applicants will engage fully and proactively in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit.

The postholder will be expected to engage in continuing professional development.

A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointees and the Clinical Director prior to the commencement date of the appointment.

The posts shall be for 6 months with the possibility of renewing subject to staffing at the time. The roles will cover all aspects of clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments.

It shall also include personal objectives.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

The Year 5 Clinical Fellow will work as part of a cross functional team to include the following: Neuroendocrine Tumour (NET) Consultant, Nuclear Medicine Consultant, Technologists and Clinical Nurse Specialist and will carry out the following activities.

Support NETs Service delivery.

Support NET Clinic/ identify patients for appropriate treatment.

Involved in the therapy planning process.

The post will be based at the Royal Free Hampstead site.

The post includes working in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the services in line with performance KPIs and clinical outcome metrics. The job requires the post holder to be able to work under pressure and to be flexible and adaptive to the needs of the patient and the service.

The post holder will provide professional clinical advice to other members of the nuclear medicine department, referring clinicians and hospital management and will attend relevant departmental meetings to ensure safe and effective services.

The post holder must ensure they champion and lead by example on the values of the Trust, setting an example for colleagues.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

THE DEPARTMENT

Overview of the Nuclear Medicine Service at Royal Free London

The nuclear medicine service at the Royal Free Hospital provides a wide range of general nuclear medicine imaging and hybrid imaging with SPECT-CT and PET-CT, as well as being the largest UK centre for peptide receptor radionuclide therapy for neuroendocrine tumours.

The Royal Free London is one of the largest referral services for neuroendocrine tumours in Europe, and as a result there is access to Ga68 Dotatate PET-CT and radionuclide therapies. The department is currently involved in several imaging and therapy research studies involving Lu-PSMA.

The successful appointees will be given a share in an office with the other consultants and trainees.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DETAILS OF THE POST

The applicant would be expected to manage the radioligand therapies including scheduling of patients, clerking of patients. The applicant would be expected to review patients with neuroendocrine tumours.

INDICATIVE JOB PLAN AND TIMETABLE

The job plan below is forindicative purposes only. It is designed to incorporate key elements of the post. It is not intended to be prescriptive or preclude the development of a special interest. A formal job plan will be mutually agreed with the successful appointee(s) to reflect the interests of the candidate and the needs of the hospital.

Constituent elements to be incorporated into a job plan of 10 PAs.

The contractual arrangements around the working start and finish times are flexible and subject to discussion with the Imaging leads. The standard working day is 9am - 5pm.



Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

NET Clinic

NET MDT

Therapy

Therapy

Admin/Therapy Planning

PM

Therapy Planning/ Therapy MDT

Therapy Planning

PET reporting

Therapy Planning

Audit/CPD



The appointee will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with the Clinical Director within 3 months of his or her start dates. He/she may also be asked to undertake a prospective diary exercise to inform this process.

All job plans are reviewed annually in consultation with the appointee and may be altered in line with the changing needs of the Trust. This will be linked to annual appraisal/ performance review and identification of his/her continuing professional development needs.

Annual appraisal provides a framework not only for reflection and personal development, but will also contribute significantly to job planning as well as providing a basis for revalidation.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Infection Control

Infection control is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control policies and procedures and the Health Act (2006) Code of Practice for the prevention and control healthcare associated infections and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the risk of Healthcare Associated infections.

Every staff member must take personal responsibility for the prevention and control of infection, as laid down in the Trust’s policies and procedures, which reflect the statutory requirements of the Hygiene Code.

· To work in close collaboration with the Infection Control Team.

· To ensure that monitoring of clinical practice is undertaken at the agreed frequency.

· To ensure that the ward environments are cleaned and maintained to the highest standards; ensuring that shortfalls are rectified or escalate as necessary.

· To ensure that all relevant monitoring data and issues are provided to the Directorate’s Governance structures.

· To ensure that all staff are released to attend infection control-related educational sessions and staff with specialist roles, e.g. link practitioners, are released to undertake their duties.

Health and Safety at Work

The post holder is required to:

· Take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and other persons who may be affected by their actions or omissions at work.

· Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all statutory and other requirements are complied with.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT

You must always be aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality of information gained by you during your duties, which will in many cases include accessing personal confidential data relating to patients and staff. You must treat all information in a discreet and confidential manner and if applicable to your role comply with your professional obligations and codes of practice relating to confidentiality (such as the GMC’s Confidentiality Guidance).

Your obligation to respect the confidentiality of information you encounter during the course of your duties continues after your employment with the Trust has ceased.

Personal confidential data regarding patients and staff must not be disclosed either verbally or in writing to unauthorised persons. It is particularly important that you should ensure the authenticity of telephone enquiries.




This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024

Our newly established and innovative Occupational Health Service within North London Partners Shared Service are looking for Senior Occupational Health Nurse Advisors to join their multi-disciplinary team!

We are working in partnership with 10 NHS provider organisations within North Central London, with a vision to grow and engage with both NHS and Independent Health Sector organisations. It is an exciting time to join our supportive, innovative, and flexible team of highly experienced Occupational Health Nurses.

Our busy clinic provide onsite OH services at client premises across North London.

Our shared services have shared values and respect one another, with a strong ethos to continuously improve services, processes and encourage growth. We take pride in our teams, providing learning and development opportunities and ensuring everyone feels part of the vision. There is a clear culture of accountability, and all ideas are listened to and welcomed.

What's involved?
• To provide a comprehensive Occupational Health, Safety & Wellbeing service to the Trusts and contracted organisations in line with good occupational health practice and current health and safety legislation.
• Provision of advice to management teams on current issues, acting within minimum guidelines and establishing how professional policies should be interpreted and implemented.
• Working to best practice models to ensure that the service must be equitable, confidential and easily accessed by all employees and service delivery must be compliant with national service standards.
• Some budgetary responsibilities, including to be responsible for the purchase of consumable and some physical asserts. Monitor stock and ensure suitable levels are maintained.
• Manage the Clinical Nursing Team and to participate in research and audit within the specialist area.

Be part of an exciting new future by joining our multidisciplinary team.

In return for your skills and depth of experience we offer great support, training, and excellent scope to advance your career in Occupational Health.

Being a Monday - Friday 8-5pm service and having multiple site locations we can offer great flexibility in terms of working patterns.

Please review the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main responsibilities of the vacancy.


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the country, employing around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. The trust comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 locations in the community.

We have exciting opportunities in the Information Management Team for an enthusiastic and highly skilled Senior Information Analyst.

The successful candidates will have a proven track record in a senior position within an information team, with extensive knowledge of NHS healthcare reporting. This position requires an adaptable, forward thinker who thrives on change. You will need to be understanding of client requirements and able to innovate ensuring that data becomes information and with your team turns into insight enabling the Trust to perform at its best.

You will be expected to quickly develop an understanding of the business of healthcare provision, to support and lead on quality decision making through provision of excellent analytical support. You will be an integral member of the hospital information team and be expected to contribute to the development, agreement and implementation of priorities.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Clinical Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery


Applications are invited to apply for a 12-month fixed term post as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join an established department dealing with all aspects of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. The department at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is run by 5 Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeons and 3 Consultant Orthodontists.

This post is based at Chase Farm and Barnet Hospitals with satellite clinics at the Royal Free and Edgware Community Hospitals. Adult elective surgery is centralised to a dedicated theatre at Chase Farm with paediatric surgery at Barnet Hospital. The on-call service and emergency service is based at Barnet Hospital where the first tier of on call consists of nine junior staff (6 DF1/2 and 3 Trust Doctors) on a compliant 48hr full shift rota with 1 in 6 middle tier nights and a weekend middle grade non-resident on-call cover based at Barnet Hospital.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

The successful candidates will contribute to the clinical care of patients with a wide range of hepatobiliary disorders through the triage and co-ordination of pancreatobiliary endoscopy referrals, including pre and post procedure management. The post-holders will work closely alongside HPB surgery and hepatology teams, as well as liaise with external referrers. There is the opportunity to attend up to 8 pancreatobiliary training endoscopy lists per week, performing ERCP and EUS under consultant supervision. The posts also offers experience in a range of other fluoroscopy-guided interventional endoscopy procedures, including enteral and colonic stent placement and jejunal feeding tube insertion. The appointees will be responsible for co-ordination of the weekly benign joint Royal Free/UCLH HPB multi-disciplinary team meeting. Depending upon their training needs and interests, there is the opportunity to gain further experience through attendance at weekly MDTs in liver transplantation, hepatobiliary malignancies and hepatology radiology and pathology meetings.



The duties of the role primarily relate to co-ordination and organisation of the PB endoscopy service including the vetting of internal and external referrals. Additionally, the SCF is responsible for running the weekly benign pancreatobiliary medicine MDT, which typically discuss over 40 complex pancreatobiliary cases each week. This includes involvement in the acute pancreatitis network, which is currently being established as a cross-site initiative with RFH HPB surgery and pancreatobiliary colleagues at UCLH. There are typically 10 pancreatobiliary endoscopy lists per week available for training featuring a range of ERCP and EUS procedures.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/



The successful candidate will be expected to work at a senior clinical fellow level within this team and will be required to work in the operating theatre, take part in daily ward rounds, assist in out-patient clinics, participate in MDT meetings, and perform other relevant work as directed by the Consultants. The post-holder will also be required to participate in the sub-specialty on-call rota for liver transplant (supported by a consultant).

This post is EWTD compliant and attracts a banding of 1A. It is not recognised by the Deanery for training, however, opportunities may be available for some of the post-holders to join the active postgraduate research programme within the department including, where appropriate, registration for a higher degree.

The Royal Free also runs simulator training courses in advanced laparoscopic surgery in addition to having an active clinical programme in minimally invasive surgery. The successful candidate will be encouraged to make use of all the post-graduate training facilities and the diverse range of management and clinically orientated courses.


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior clinical fellow to join the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology Department. An ideal role for someone interested in a career in dermatology, this is an exciting opportunity to learn within one of the largest dermatology departments in London, with an established reputation for dermatology training.

The Dermatology Department consists of comprehensive general and specialist outpatient clinics, including consultants with highly specialised interests, and acts as a tertiary referral centre for eczema, connective tissue disorders and psoriasis, as well as having an active clinical trials unit. The department also runs a comprehensive skin cancer service with a full range of treatment options including Mohs surgery. There is additionally some inpatient capacity that provides care for the local population in North and North Central London.

The successful applicant will be involved in all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of dermatological conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings, and will be expected to treat patients on behalf of and under the direction of the Consultants.

For more information, please contact Dr Meena Arunachalam

meenakshi.arunachalam@nhs.net

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) post based at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology Department. The Dermatology Department at the Royal Free is a busy and dynamic unit that provides care both for the local population in North Central London and to a much larger network around North London, and the Home Counties.

As dermatology clinical fellow you will be expected to look after patients with skin disease in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. You will work with a team of trainees and consultants.

Applicants should hold MRCP or equivalent and should be registered with the GMC.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting regular outpatient clinics (routine and 2WW)

Supporting surgical operating lists

Attending MDTs Covering referrals from Wards and A&E

Engaging in the development of the service

The department fosters a culture of shared learning and support. There is a large multidisciplinary team. Many clinics follow an attending model structure. There are weekly multidisciplinary team meetings including a clinicopathological case conference, inflammatory MDT and a dedicated connective tissue MDT.





The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

BACKGROUND:

The RFL is a large specialist skin cancer unit and tertiary referral centre, able to provide specialist treatment for skin cancers which include the following:
• Patients with melanoma - wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy, and further management with targeted and immunotherapies for patients with advanced disease.
• Patients with non-melanoma skin cancer requiring Mohs micrographic surgery as well as immunotherapy/systemic treatment
• Weekly joint multidisciplinary decision to treat skin cancer clinic alongside clinical oncology and plastic surgery
• Tertiary referral clinic for the management of cutaneous lymphoma

THE RFL DERMATOLOGY SERVICE

The dermatology service functions as a multi-disciplinary team working across the three major sites of the Trust (The Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
• Adult and paediatric dermatology services (community, secondary and tertiary care)
• Specialist medical dermatology clinics (Psoriasis, Eczema, Connective Tissue Disease, Hair and Nail, Vulval and Urticaria)
• Joint GUM/Dermatology, Immunology/Dermatology, Psoriasis/Rheumatology and Connective Tissue/Rheumatology clinics
• Phototherapy (narrow band UVB and PUVA)
• Two week wait skin cancer clinics
• Diagnostic, intermediate and advanced skin surgery
• Mohs surgery
• Laser
• Teledermatology clinics
• Skin allergy and patch testing clinics
• Photodynamic therapy clinics
• Psychodermatology
• Renal/Liver transplant and immunosuppression skin clinics

There is strong collaboration with the Departments of Medicine, Rheumatology, Oncology, Radiotherapy, Plastic Surgery, Paediatrics, Histopathology, Immunology and HIV / Infectious Diseases.

The clinical team are supported by an operational management team
• Service Manager- Catherine Bossa & Rakhee Laloobhai
• Operations Manager: Katherine Brothwood, Sharon Baxter
• Senior Operations Manager: Jon Lear

There are several lead nurses
• Alice McWale - Nonsultant Nurse (Cross site)
• Alan Milligan- Skin Cancer Nurse, Royal Free Hospital
• Jenny Carolan-Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals
• Nick Bash- Royal Free Hospital


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the Clinical Teaching Fellow position in Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine for 12 months.

The post holder will also be appointed to an Honorary Clinical Fellow post at University College London (UCL) and will join an existing pool of numbered trainees who are taking part in a comprehensive ST3+ (specialist trainee year 3 and above) training program in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. The successful applicant will be joining the education faculty within the department and will contribute to our extensive activity in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education as well as the comprehensive multi-professional education and training programme .

Core teaching activities in the role include clinical teaching and supervision of year 4 UCL undergraduates (including tutorials, simulation and clinical skills teaching, participation in quality assurance and development of the teaching programme in response to student feedback). Additional undergraduate teaching opportunities include teaching for year 3 and year 6 including visiting elective students, and joining the faculty for medical school examinations. The post holder will be supported by the undergraduate teaching lead, departmental education faculty and UCL medical school, working alongside clinical teaching fellows in other specialties to deliver a high quality learning experience for undergraduates.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


Applications are invited for the Senior Clinical Fellow position in Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, starting on 5th February 2025 for 6 months, extendable to 12 months, subject to satisfactory internal review. The fellow posts join an existing pool of numbered trainees who are taking part in a comprehensive ST3+ training program in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.

This position has been created to enable successful candidates to develop a special interest in Perioperative Medicine with particular regard to assessment of high risk surgical patients, anaesthesia for major surgery and preoperative assessment including weekly MDT meetings. There will be opportunity to develop skills in quality improvement, research, teaching and training. Successful applicants will be encouraged to complete the Advanced training module in Perioperative Medicine in accordance with RCOA guidance. The post would suit an individual seeking a CT3 equivalent (Stage 1 ‘top up’) post, Out of Programme for Experience (OOPE) or post-CCT experience.

Applicants should have at least 2 years’ experience in the specialty of Anaesthesia at CT 1-2 level or above. Ideally this would include at least 12 months in the UK and include at least 3 months working in Intensive Care.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Applications are invited for a senior clinical fellow in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Royal Free Hospital, a tertiary Hepatology and Liver Transplant Centre. The Unit has an excellent reputation for clinical care and research. The post is fully NHS funded and will be most suited to those reaching the end of their specialist training in gastroenterology/ hepatology wishing to gain more extensive experience. As well as liver transplantation, there is opportunity to pursue a sub-specialist interest, for example, in acute-on-chronic liver failure, viral hepatitis, complex portal hypertension and vascular liver diseases, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma or non-invasive fibrosis assessment. An interest in research is desirable and suitable projects offered depending on the candidate’s interest.

The appointee will participate in the full range of daytime activities, to include cover of outpatients, exposure to endoscopy lists, the management of ward-based Hepatology and Liver Transplant patients, research, audit and teaching. The appointee will be able to attend weekly MDTs scheduled in transplantation, viral hepatology and hepatobiliary malignancies, radiology and pathology meetings. An individualised programme of clinical sessions, research and audit will be agreed with the successful candidate to meet subspecialist interest and training needs. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota.



As well as liver transplantation, there is opportunity to pursue a sub-specialist interest, for example, in acute-on-chronic liver failure, viral hepatitis, complex portal hypertension and vascular liver diseases, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma or non-invasive fibrosis assessment. An interest in research is desirable and suitable projects offered depending on the candidate’s interest.

The appointee will participate in the full range of daytime activities, to include cover of outpatients, exposure to endoscopy lists, the management of ward-based Hepatology and Liver Transplant patients, research, audit and teaching. The appointee will be able to attend weekly MDTs scheduled in transplantation, viral hepatology and hepatobiliary malignancies, radiology and pathology meetings. An individualised programme of clinical sessions, research and audit will be agreed with the successful candidate to meet subspecialist interest and training needs. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota.

Hepatobiliary Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital

The Royal Free Hospital has, for a long time been synonymous with research and clinical excellence in the field of hepatology, and with the current near exponential increase in the incidence of liver disease, we aim to remain at the frontier of patient care, research and education.

For further information, please contact:

Dr Aileen Marshall: aileen.marshall@nhs.net Tel: 020 3758 2000 Ext 38325

About us

Our mission is to improve the health of the people we serve by delivering exceptional care, teaching and research every day.

What you’ll love about working here

We are outstanding!The CQC rated the organisation as Outstanding for services being caring and well-led. The Trust was the first in the country to go from Requires Improvement to Outstanding in 2017, and is now the first to do this and then retain this rating. The Trust is currently one of only seven in the country to have been rated Outstanding twice, and one of only three general acute Trusts to achieve this.



A digital exemplar-Being appointed as a Global Digital Exemplar means we can realise this vision by implementing digital technologies that will help us to transform the way we work and how we relate to our colleagues, patients and partner organizations.



Sustainable healthcare- We have joined the international movement to declare a climate emergency, recognising the impact climate change is having on the world. Climate change is labelled as the greatest threat to health in the 21st century, with a range of conditions related to heat, cold, extreme weather and air pollution predicted to rise. To lead the way in healthcare the Trust has set ambitious goals to become carbon neutral by 2030.



Applications are invited for a senior clinical fellow in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Royal Free Hospital, a tertiary Hepatology and Liver Transplant Centre. The Unit has an excellent reputation for clinical care and research. The post is fully NHS funded and will be most suited to those reaching the end of their specialist training in gastroenterology/ hepatology wishing to gain more extensive experience. As well as liver transplantation, there is opportunity to pursue a sub-specialist interest, for example, in acute-on-chronic liver failure, viral hepatitis, complex portal hypertension and vascular liver diseases, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma or non-invasive fibrosis assessment. An interest in research is desirable and suitable projects offered depending on the candidate’s interest.

The appointee will participate in the full range of daytime activities, to include cover of outpatients, exposure to endoscopy lists, the management of ward-based Hepatology and Liver Transplant patients, research, audit and teaching. The appointee will be able to attend weekly MDTs scheduled in transplantation, viral hepatology and hepatobiliary malignancies, radiology and pathology meetings. An individualised programme of clinical sessions, research and audit will be agreed with the successful candidate to meet subspecialist interest and training needs. The post includes a contribution to the out-of-hours rota.



Hepatobiliary Medicine at the Royal Free Hospital



The Royal Free Hospital has, for a long time been synonymous with research and clinical excellence in the field of hepatology, and with the current near exponential increase in the incidence of liver disease, we aim to remain at the frontier of patient care, research and education.

The Royal Free provides secondary and tertiary Hepatology services. There is excellent access to ITU, a 24 hour TIPS rota and 24 hour consultant led GI bleeding rota. The liver transplant service at the Royal Free has been established for 30 years. The number of transplants performed has increased recently and currently stands at approximately 140 liver transplants per year. We have a live donor program. We are a tertiary centre for patients with hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancy and the full range of surgical, locoregional and oncological treatments is provided for these patients. Dedicated clinics are established for viral hepatitis, liver metabolic disease, primary hepatocellular malignancy, autoimmune liver disease, PBC, PSC, NAFLD, Vascular liver disease as well as clinics for general hepatology and liver transplantation. A number of very active clinical research programs run with themes such as clinical and experimental portal hypertension, acute and acute on chronic liver failure, liver support and liver transplantation, non-invasive fibrosis assessment, clinical trials of new anti-viral agents, metabolic studies of hepatic encephalopathy, pruritis pathways and examining the effect of remote ischaemia pre-conditioning on liver graft function.



For further information, please contact:

Dr Aileen Marshall: aileen.marshall@nhs.net Tel: 020 3758 2000 Ext 38325

a transplantation unit.

A training contract and areas of particular interest would be identified prior to commencement of the post but the following areas could be provided at UHBW:
• Management of complex viral liver disease
• Decompensated chronic liver disease and alcoholic hepatitis
• Portal hypertension
• Liver cancer
• Long term follow-up of the transplant patient and transplant assessment
• Acute liver failure
• Complex biliary and autoimmune liver diseases
• Other training experience available: ERCP/EUS, research meetings, audit/governance

The trainee would have supervised clinic experience, through between 2 and 3 specialist Hepatology clinics weekly (including independently-run ‘Hot-clinic’ for urgent referrals). Direct consultation with the supervising consultant would be expected at the end of each clinic; a half hour discussion session will be included. The trainee would participate in ward cover of Hepatology patients in conjunction with a consultant Hepatologist (there is always hepatology cover) and share responsibility for daily senior hepatology in-reach to AMU/ED/ITU and additional referrals.

It is expected that the trainee will present regular case summary and literature review (i.e. case-based) on a regular basis at the weekly Friday lunchtime Hepatology meeting. A log of these presentations will be kept and form part of the assessment of completeness of training.


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Staff will:
• To be responsible for ensuring accurate ordering/picking of all stock medicines requested from wards and departments, including stock control.
• To be aware of personal and Trust responsibilities with regard to the Health and Safety Act.
• To accurately dispense Pharmaceutical medications
• To work in accordance to Standard operating procedures

The post holder will be part of a high performing team that is expected to demonstrate the Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust values.

This means that in undertaking this role the post holder is expected at all times to behave in a way that demonstrates commitment to the delivery of respectful and compassionate care.

Staff will be required to work weekends and bank holidays as part of 7 day working pro rata.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024

Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Management

This post is based on Barnet Hospital of the Royal Free Hospital Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and adaptable Pharmacy Technician with good communication and interpersonal skills to take on this challenging post. Your role will involve working with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and other health care professionals on providing Medicines Management services at ward level.

The post holder will support the ward pharmacists to carry out medicines reconciliation for our newly admitted patients and the assessment of patients own drugs. You will support the day-to-day coordination of the satellite pharmacy by providing original pack dispensing, patient counselling and co-ordination of the supply of discharge medicines to our patients.

You will be an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and a qualified Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician. You must have evidence of registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have good post qualification experience working as a Pharmacy Technician within an NHS Hospital Pharmacy.

The post holder will ensure that the Medicines Management is delivered in a safe, effective, economic, and timely manner. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all documentation and procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and guidelines.

Medicines Management will include supporting medicines optimisation at ward level. They will support the Pharmacy Technician Specialist (Medicines Management) in developing and maintaining the medicines management service at ward level. This will include the assessment of patients own drugs, medicines reconciliation, providing original pack dispensing, counselling patients about their medicines, top-ups, medicine returns and co-ordinating supply of discharge medicines which includes dispensing TTAs on the wards. The post holder will also support the induction and training of a range of staff, including (but not limited to) Pharmacy technicians, Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) and Trainee Pharmacists (TPs).

Our Trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

The Pharmacy Service at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust comprises of Inpatient and Outpatient dispensary services, ward based clinical pharmacy services, Medicines Information, aseptic and non-sterile production services, pharmacy stores & distribution, procurement, and homecare services. We cover a range of clinical specialties including HIV, general medicine, emergency services, surgery, rheumatology, hepatology, anti-coagulation, oncology & haematology, women’s health, paediatrics, and infection control.



This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.




This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

Band 5 Senior Pharmacy Technician – Medicines Management

This post is based on Barnet Hospital of the Royal Free Hospital Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and adaptable Pharmacy Technician with good communication and interpersonal skills to take on this challenging post. Your role will involve working with Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and other health care professionals on providing Medicines Management services at ward level.

The post holder will support the ward pharmacists to carry out medicines reconciliation for our newly admitted patients and the assessment of patients own drugs. You will support the day-to-day coordination of the satellite pharmacy by providing original pack dispensing, patient counselling and co-ordination of the supply of discharge medicines to our patients.

You will be an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and a qualified Medicine Management Pharmacy Technician. You must have evidence of registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and have good post qualification experience working as a Pharmacy Technician within an NHS Hospital Pharmacy.

The post holder will ensure that the Medicines Management is delivered in a safe, effective, economic, and timely manner. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all documentation and procedures are carried out in accordance with current legislation and guidelines.

Medicines Management will include supporting medicines optimisation at ward level. They will support the Pharmacy Technician Specialist (Medicines Management) in developing and maintaining the medicines management service at ward level. This will include the assessment of patients own drugs, medicines reconciliation, providing original pack dispensing, counselling patients about their medicines, top-ups, medicine returns and co-ordinating supply of discharge medicines which includes dispensing TTAs on the wards. The post holder will also support the induction and training of a range of staff, including (but not limited to) Pharmacy technicians, Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) and Trainee Pharmacists (TPs).

Our Trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

The Pharmacy Service at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust comprises of Inpatient and Outpatient dispensary services, ward based clinical pharmacy services, Medicines Information, aseptic and non-sterile production services, pharmacy stores & distribution, procurement, and homecare services. We cover a range of clinical specialties including HIV, general medicine, emergency services, surgery, rheumatology, hepatology, anti-coagulation, oncology & haematology, women’s health, paediatrics, and infection control.



This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However the duties of the post may change and develop over time and may therefore be amended in consultation with the post holder.




This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.



The main duties include performing and documenting patients observation, phlebotomy and carrying out non-complex pre-assessments for adult patients undergoing minor operations under general anaesthesia.



This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information, please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
• As a member of the preoperative assessment team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients’ individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse
• The Senior Nursing Assistant demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. S/he will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
• The Senior Nursing Assistant within preoperative assessment plays a key role in the flow of the nurse clinics and the running of their own specific clinics. There is an opportunity for the Senior Nursing Assistant to run and manage their own clinics within the preoperative assessment department.
• Assist with the induction, supervision and training and development of Band 2 Nursing Assistants under the supervision of a registered nurse
• There is the real opportunity to develop within the role and undertake further training and development.
• To act as a role model for student nurses and colleagues.

Please see attached details for the full job description for this role.


This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Sep 2024

The post holder will lead multiple disciplinary functions within our hospital catering team and ensure the overall delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals to patients, staff, and visitors. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires exceptional culinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for patient care

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires exceptional culinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for patient care. They will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision, control, discipline, and welfare of the main restaurant production kitchen, PPU kitchen and any other food production, display or food service under the remit of Royal Free Property Services Ltd. ensuring that a high standard of food production, service, value, sustainability, and compliance with all Food Hygiene legislation is maintained at all times. Post holder will ensure that all areas in their charge are safe, sustainable, seasonal, and delivering a quality, profitable service, while developing staff to their fullest potential

RFLPS Catering sets the standard for hospital catering. We work collaboratively as a management team to bring the best to our customers on a daily basis
1. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
2. 1.1 To help develop menus, recipes and SOPs for the service to include necessary costings, HACCP, cleaning plans and staffing needs, cooperating closely with the Catering Manager, Restaurant Manager and relevant members of the Trust team including dieticians and others.
1.2 To assist in the compilation of patient, staff and function menu and recipe files.
1.3 To maintain the upkeep of the quality assurance and monitoring system in place. Ensuring that the HACCP principles are strictly adhered to and maintained.
1.4 Implements development ideas and strategies within the kitchen.
1.5 To contribute to the updating of all food hygiene policies, local policies and standing operating procedures.
1.6 Responsible for maintaining appropriate records and data as required under our Food Safety Management Program, Food Hygiene law and regulations, all trust and RFLPSL policies and guidelines.
1.7 Ensuring that all HACCP and regulatory food service records are properly adhered to and filed.
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
2.1 Managing the provision of a catering service with particular emphasis on the planning, preparation, and cooking of meals through a team of staff, always ensuring that we are on time, on budget and setting the example in customer service.
2.2 Responsible for cost effective menu planning within patient feeding, PPU, the restaurant and hospitality services.
2.3 Understanding the nominal budgeting figures which has been set by the Catering Manager.
2.4 Auditing stock ordering and rotation ensuring an efficient and cost-effective system, taking into consideration budget constraints yet ensuring the best value and quality of ingredients.
2.5 Responsible for ordering all food supplies for the RFL catering departments adhering to financial limits and budget, in accordance with requirements of planned
menus and ensure goods received are in accordance with orders placed and invoices received and proper storage of all food items.
2.6 Plan, order, cost, rota and cater for special functions as required.
2.7 Maintain strict control over costs and ensure that expenses are within budgeted levels.
2.8 Ensuring that all food commodities are stored correctly and in accordance with food hygiene standards.
2.9 To ensure the safe and efficient working of all catering equipment and that mechanical defects and equipment in need of repair are logged with estates or the contracted equipment maintenance supplier and followed up.
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
3.1 Responsible for setting and maintaining all culinary and food service standards across catering department.
3.2 Lead and manage multiple kitchen teams, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback.
3.3 Develop and implement innovative and patient-centred menus that cater to a variety of dietary needs and preferences.
3.4 Manage food costs and inventory effectively, minimizing waste and optimizing budget.
3.5 Order and source high-quality ingredients from reputable suppliers.
3.6 Oversee kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to safety protocols.
3.7 Liaise with hospital staff, including dietitians and nutritional therapists, to understand and meet patient needs.
3.8 Manage special events and catering requests.
3.9 Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new kitchen staff.
3.10 Comply with all legal, regulatory and hospital policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations and implement HACCP principles.
3.11 Ensuring that the kitchen rotas are maintained and provide provision of appropriate staffing levels, ensuring that rotas are maintained within the budgetary control, staff absences are managed accordingly with group and company policies and procedures.
3.12 Responsible for the local induction and training of all kitchen staff including food preparation and production, health and safety, food hygiene legislation, MaST compliance, appraisals, and all relevant policies within the kitchen.
3.13 Implement and constantly improve waste and production controls and checks.
3.14 Responsible for consistent management of staff conduct issues and complaints according to group and company policies and procedures.
3.15 Seeks ways to maintain strong and positive working relationships within the department, ensuring staff welfare is considered and employees are supported to achieve their best.
4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
4.1 Responsibility for staff rota’s, appraisals, and MaST compliance on relevant company computer systems.
4.2 Uses computer software for preparing menus, reports, proposals and other written documentation.
4.3 Uses software to manage inventory and stock, ordering goods and services for the department.
5. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 To ensure that Health & Safety policies and procedures are always adhered to by all team members.
5.2 To ensure the safe use and handling of chemicals in line with C.O.S.S.H. guidelines.
5.3 To ensure the compliance of the Lifting and Handling legislation is always adhered to by all team members.
5.4 To ensure that the highest possible standards of Food Hygiene are always maintained.
5.5 To ensure that Fire Safety is maintained.
5.6 To liaise with Restaurant manager, PPU manager and Patient feeding manager in maintaining continuity of service.
5.7 The post holder will be contacted if there is a major incident or where there is a requirement to cover the early shift in the absence of the chef.
5.8 The post holder will report any risks to the management team.
5.9 Responsible for listening to and taking action on patient or customer complaints or queries involving food production or quality.
5.10 The post holder will attend any relevant courses as required by management.
5.11 Any other duties required by the Catering Manager deemed within the remit of the Executive Chef.

This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.


This advert closes on Sunday 15 Sep 2024