Total 70 Director/C-Level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in London, NW1 4AL

To be able, without supervision, perform and analyse all sleep diagnostic tests e.g -Full Polysomnography (PSG), MSLT and MWT tests. To lead in teaching/training of junior staff and manage students undertaking the STP, PTP and other National School of Healthcare Science apprenticeships. To be ablewithout supervision, set up and troubleshoot adult patients on CPAP, Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and Tracheostomy invasive ventilation (TIV). To assist in the teaching/training of these skills to junior staff. To be able to setup all home sleep diagnostic tests e.g - Respiratory polygraphy (+/- LMs), Home 02/C02, with a patient and follow up with a video call to facilitate the patient setting up the kit for an overnight test at home. To be able to proficiently use and provide telemonitoring services currently in use amongst our CPAP/NIV patients To assist in liaising with the incumbent service and maintenance contractors (currently Baywater) to resolve any day-to-day issues or problems related to Ventilator patients To actively assist in the management of junior staff including developmental needs, training, performance appraisals, the recruitment and selection of new staff to the Sleep & Ventilation department. To deputise for the Band 8a Lead in their absence. To contribute to the continuous development of the Trust as a member of Respiratory Medicine and as a potential member of a range of Trust quality/process improvement project groups. To demonstrate care and respect, for both patients and fellow staff members. Main tasks and responsibilities Patient/Customer care Daily patient contact and responsibility for the immediate welfare of patients, relatives and visitors whilst present in the department. Dealing/managing with patients who may be stressed, upset or acutely ill. Using appropriate methods of encouragement and persuasion to ensure accurate results are obtained. To respect patients, need for privacy, religious beliefs and confidentiality. To take personal responsibility for compliance with all Trust and Departmental infection control policies and procedures. See Trust policies and Departmental local health and safety rules. Policy & Service development To agree and take a role in developing and implementing Trust policies. To actively take a role in developing and implementing Trust policies. To actively participate in the development, regular update and promotion of departmental policies and protocols. To actively participate in Seminars, Conferences, Educational programs at the Trust, at Local & National level. Support and actively participate in data collection and patient centred research. To assist in the development of new tests/services provided by the department. People management To take an active role in selecting, interviewing and retaining all staff To be involved in the induction, and to review training and professional development of new staff within the department. To perform annual appraisals for band 6 and below staff. To contribute to the training of other health professionals both within the Trust and from outside if required. Communication To relay patient information to staff members within the department, when relevant, and to the medical teams responsible for that patient. To liaise with support and service staff both internal and external to the trust. To communicate with suppliers regarding supplies, standing orders and equipment orders. To discuss equipment problems with engineers from manufacturing/supply companies. To communicate any changes to practice or protocols to departmental staff during departmental meetings. To work effectively as a team member and as line manager to junior staff. To be encouraging, flexible and enthusiastic towards other staff. Resource Management To order using the Trust procurement system (Oracle) non-stock items of supplies/small pieces of equipment up to value of £1,000. To also be able to use Eleanor to order stock items as required. To assist the Lead by monitoring and reviewing stock levels of all equipment required by the Service and the wider department and ordering as required on Oracle (Eleanor). To deputise for the Lead in their absence at meetings or committees as a representative of the department. To maintain and develop further SOPS in line with departmental activities. Information Management To have basic computing skills and be able to use commonly used software packages and systems, e.g Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams. You will be required to learn how to use various software packages and applications relevant to the service and the wider Trust such as PATS, EPIC, ICCA, NOX, Vizi-download, Somnomed, Rescan, Airview etc.. To be able to input/download data from diagnostic and therapeutic devices for review and analysis. To be able to produce accurate diagnostic and therapeutic reports and upload these to relevant patient databases. To perform specific backup processes of tests/reports so these are stored and backed up properly. To follow all departmental protocols and guidelines and contribute to their update. Further sections To ensure all team members have a real voice in the development of theRespiratory Support Service to patients/customers To maximise the potential of all team members and to ensure that all team members have a meaningful appraisal/personal development plan that includes feedback to the individual from a selection of internal customers and team members To provide a safe and attractive working environment for team members within available resources To attend and play a part in corporate groups as a representative of the directorate and team to represent the Trust at regional and national conferences and on working groups as appropriate To abide by the NHS Code of conduct for managers, the Trusts Core behaviours for staff and managers and all other Trust policies, codes and practices, including standing financial instructions, research governance, clinical governance, patient and public involvement and health and safety. Additional Duties Teaching /Training To actively participate in the training/development of new staff to the department and the continuous development of existing staff with particular emphasis on: achieving/maintaining competencies in Sleep (and NIV) & the setting up/analysing of all sleep studies with particular emphasis on the scoring/staging of PSG studies. To provide teaching/training and general advice on CPAP (and NIV) to junior staff and the wider MDT and externally where required Professional To attend regional meetings and national conferences. General To lead in the sleep service deputising for the lead in sleep and ventilation. To maintain and troubleshoot all sleep diagnostic services and devices and, when required, introduce new models of working and diagnostic services when available. To assist in departmental business cases, capital bids and demand and capacity assessments. To be physically capable of manoeuvring patients and equipment to be able to perform tests effectively. To assist the Lead in coordinating and managing the team roster To assist in providing cover of sleep studies over a late shift (currently 1:30pm - 9:30pm) where there are unforeseen circumstances (e.g-sickness and difficulty in Junior staff covering this) To perform all the relevant quality control procedures within the Unit and be able to act on the results accordingly. To maintain and repair departmental equipment in conjunction with the onsite Clinical Engineering department when necessary. To maintain and report to Estates any repairs needed Fulham Wing Sleep labs/offices. To assist in keeping a regular review of stock levels of equipment in the department and to place required orders through the Oracle system To assist in maintaining good organisation and order of of the equipment cupboards in the Sleep & Ventilation department. To actively provide support and supervision to junior staff members on the Wards and in clinics (virtual and face to face). To provide support and supervision to the RSS Admin Service manager and the administration team when working during work shifts. To be able to review and troubleshoot any problems or concerns from patients on the phone or video calls. To liaise with the service and maintenance contractor (currently Baywater) to register new patients via VIFs or to place Callouts for Ventilators issues or for any other related issues. To manage your own daily workload of patients from your rostered tasks and any other allocated tasks from the Lead due to unforeseen absence or activity in the department. To partake in Sleep & ventilation Outpatient clinics onsite or virtual Involvement in evaluating and bench testing sleep study equipment. Involvement in departmental research projects, including publications where necessary. To perform general administrative duties. To perform sleep studies when required in the intensive care unit and wards. Being able to perform and being familiar with procedures for testing patients, who pose a risk of infection, disinfecting contaminated equipment and disposal of hazardous materials. To check, interpret and when necessary report on, all physiological results. Involvement in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and attendance at relevant internal/external courses, seminars, lectures etc deemed appropriate to your role by management Any other duty as deemed necessary by the Sleep & NIV Lead. To attend mandatory training courses including : Manual Handling, Fire, Health and Safety, Resuscitation (adults and paediatric), Infection Control and Blood Handling.

The postholder will work with the Digital Leadership team across CLCH, WL and CNWL to develop and enhance and deliver cross-cutting collaboration of digital programmes that support the Trusts strategies and long-term plan commitments. The postholder will lead on unifying, developing and implementing new ways of working using digital and data that will optimise the health and care experience of not only our workforces, but those using our services. They will work with key leads within the Trusts as well as establishing strong external partnership relationships which join up pathways of care across organisational boundaries. The postholder will play an important role in building and managing external relationships across our ICS and Place Based footprints and will support members of the Digital Board in contributing to ICS and place based Digital Strategies. The postholder will undertake significant engagement and working in collaboration with a number of different stakeholders, including ICS and Place based Partnership leads, commissioners, acute, primary care, and mental health providers as well as the public, voluntary and community sector organisations Initially the role will have a particular emphasis on working with Digital teams to lead and shape the delivery of a number of key cross cutting priorities across our organisations. The role is expected to provide visible leadership, be driven by data and promote high standards by modelling the values and behaviours expected of a senior manager in the NHS.

Are you an experienced clinical leader with a passion for infection prevention and control? Barts Health is looking for a dynamic and strategic individual to lead our Infection Prevention and Control efforts across all Trust sites. As the Clinical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC), you will have a pivotal role in shaping the Trust's IPC strategy, ensuring compliance with national standards, and driving improvements in patient safety.

You will be a registered healthcare professional with extensive senior experience in IPC and a proven track record of leadership in a large, complex healthcare setting. You will have strong analytical skills and the ability to translate infection data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes. Your strategic leadership will be crucial in aligning IPC efforts with the Trust’s wider clinical and operational goals.

You will also be a skilled communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline staff to national policymakers. Your experience in managing change, particularly in infection control, will be vital in driving the Trust’s transformation agenda in this critical area.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that makes a direct impact on patient safety and infection prevention, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in leading Barts Health to the highest standards of IPC and clinical excellence.

The Clinical Director of Infection Prevention and Control will provide strategic oversight of IPC, antimicrobial stewardship, and related environmental factors across Barts Health. You will lead a senior team in managing infection prevention efforts, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) requirements.

You will work closely with the Trust Executive Team at both Group and Hospital level reporting on key infection data and advising on risk mitigation strategies. You will also lead the Trust’s efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections and ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.


The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out ofspecial measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.


Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistentlyhigh standardsof harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.


We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate,cultivateand support aninclusive working environment.


We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.


The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.


This advert closes on Sunday 15 Dec 2024

Are you an experienced clinical leader with a passion for infection prevention and control? Barts Health is looking for a dynamic and strategic individual to lead our Infection Prevention and Control efforts across all Trust sites. As the Clinical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC), you will have a pivotal role in shaping the Trust's IPC strategy, ensuring compliance with national standards, and driving improvements in patient safety.

You will be a registered healthcare professional with extensive senior experience in IPC and a proven track record of leadership in a large, complex healthcare setting. You will have strong analytical skills and the ability to translate infection data into actionable insights that improve patient outcomes. Your strategic leadership will be crucial in aligning IPC efforts with the Trust’s wider clinical and operational goals.

You will also be a skilled communicator, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from frontline staff to national policymakers. Your experience in managing change, particularly in infection control, will be vital in driving the Trust’s transformation agenda in this critical area.

If you are ready to take on a leadership role that makes a direct impact on patient safety and infection prevention, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in leading Barts Health to the highest standards of IPC and clinical excellence.

The Clinical Director of Infection Prevention and Control will provide strategic oversight of IPC, antimicrobial stewardship, and related environmental factors across Barts Health. You will lead a senior team in managing infection prevention efforts, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with the Health and Social Care Act, Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) requirements.

You will work closely with the Trust Executive Team at both Group and Hospital level reporting on key infection data and advising on risk mitigation strategies. You will also lead the Trust’s efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections and ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.


The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out ofspecial measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.


Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistentlyhigh standardsof harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.


We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate,cultivateand support aninclusive working environment.


We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.


The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.


This advert closes on Sunday 15 Dec 2024

Responsibilities include: Develop and implement strategies to embed governance principles across the divisions ensuring that our SOPs and delivery of services are fit for purpose. Provide professional leadership to nursing staff with support from Medicare's Medical Director and clinical governance department. Develop and update clinical policies and procedures. Make clinical recommendations whilst ensuring that patient safety and clinical effectiveness is at the forefront of everything we deliver. Work closely with the Business Development Team. Assist customers with understanding and implementing governance best practices. Assist in the development of new service lines, ensuring that appropriate governance frameworks are established from inception. Conduct regular reviews of existing services to ensure compliance with governance standards. Identify and mitigate risks associated with governance, clinical and compliance issues. Ensuring these are communicated to the team and solutions are delivered to prevent identified risk is appropriate. Manage the concerns process from end to end working alongside the NHS where appropriate. Establish metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of governance initiatives and the delivery of these to clients. Including patient outcomes, incidents, complaints, and patient feedback. To attend client Service Review meeting to discuss performance against the KPIs. Develop and implement strategies to address areas of improvement. Evaluate and improve governance processes and procedures to enhance organisational efficiency and effectiveness. To challenge and implement change where necessary by collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation, including clinicians, managers, and senior leaders, to promote a culture of continuous improvement and patient safety. Lead efforts to embed ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards into the organisation's daily processes and procedures ensuring that the organisation is audit ready for annual renewal. Provide training and education to staff members on governance principles, ISO standards, and related procedures. Attend board meetings and lead the governance and clinical risk agenda.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative senior manager with extensive experience of working in an organisation with responsibility for the provision of mental health. You will live our values and be authentic, collaborative, emotionally intelligent and have a passion for social justice, improving health outcomes and reducing health inequalities. You will have experience of working with our service users, those with lived experience and clinicians to develop a shared vision of services and standards of service delivery and a track record that demonstrates major achievement through innovation and strong, sensitive leadership. The person appointed will be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of both health and care services and will be able to demonstrate a track record of appropriate service delivery at a senior level. A commitment to coproduction and valuing the voices of people with lived experience is essential to this role. You must be able to commence in the role by the 2 January 2025 the latest. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.

A Vacancy at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.


The Imperial pharmacy department has recently revised its leadership team structure to reflect our ambitious and wide ranging medicines optimisation strategy. We are excited to announce a new 8c Associate Chief Pharmacist position within our leadership group, with responsibility for our education and training teams and a number of our specialist pharmacy teams. The role will be extremely rewarding and requires an individual who is experienced in working at a strategic level with a range of stakeholders. The post holder will actively contribute to an already dynamic team, to lead and develop the workforce delivery plan to support the development, wellbeing, expertise and impact of our staff across the organisation.

Are you committed to making a difference with senior colleagues at a large cutting edge prestigious teaching Trust? Does supporting teams of expert clinical pharmacy staff excite you? Do you have an eye to future opportunities and different ways of working, and the drive to effect change? Do you have a passion for developing people to heights of their potential? If so - we would be delighted to hear from you.
• To lead, manage, maintain, plan and co-ordinate all areas of responsibility (Pharmacy Clinical Services, Education & Training Teams for all sites) at Imperial in line with Trust Priorities and Pharmacy strategic objectives.
• To ensure delivery of high quality services which are patient focused and consistent across the Trust sites.
• To ensure services are provided in accordance with current regulations, best practice and legal requirements.
• To set standards for services, monitor performance, and ensure that services are provided efficiently and in accordance with the needs of users.
• To develop, train, motivate and encourage staff working within the team and the department as a whole.
• To support the Pharmacy Leadership team in the development, maintenance and implementation of the annual business plans and service strategies for the department.
• To act as the Operational Site Lead as required in the absence of the respective Deputy Chief Pharmacist (s) as required.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview..



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

The post holder will ensure that all aspects of nursing and multi-disciplinary care is delivered to agreed high standards which provide the best possible experience and outcome to service users across services in Community Health Services. Working with the Lead Nurses for Quality and Safety as well as matrons they will ensure that systems are in place for the local induction of nurses entering the services and overseeing the education, training and professional development of the nursing work force. They will work closely with the other Deputy Directors of Nursing to implement the Nursing Strategy to strengthen, standardise and make more consistent the nursing contribution to inter-professional working across the CSU. The Deputy Director of Nursing will work in partnership with the Chief Nursing Officer to ensure that where nursing practice standards fall short of required standards, appropriate plans and support are in place to secure improvement. They will lead on specified areas of Health Care Governance on behalf of the Senior Management Team, and represent the Trust at governance meetings. The post holder will work closely with Executive Director colleagues, particularly the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer in rolling out the trust’s Quality Improvement programme.

Key Result Areas & Performance:

• To provide strategic nursing input at senior management level ensuring appropriate advice is provided to the CSU senior management team so that effective, recovery focussed mental health services to a high standard is consistently delivered across all services.
• To contribute to trust wide and local nursing developments, and to oversee the implementation of the nursing strategy. Report progress to the Chief Nursing Officer through the Nursing Executive Committee and local governance arrangements on a monthly basis.
• To conduct disciplinary and service investigations as requested by the Director of Integrated Community Health Services and Chief Nursing Officer, and to advise senior managers in disciplinary hearings.
• To work in close collaboration with service managers, Heads of Profession, and external agencies, contributing to the planning and delivery of high quality health services locally.
• To introduce new systems for public, service users and carer involvement based on feedback and patient experience.
• To work with the Director, Deputy Director and Service Managers to ensure that all services have a clear clinical model of care delivery, that staff understand their roles and inputs in relation to this.
• With the Director, Deputy Director and Head of Patient Safety and other senior staff to ensure that effective local clinical governance arrangements are in place which are in line with the Trust Quality Governance Framework




West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. 

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

To develop, maintain and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS) in collaboration with the AccountablePharmacist. To write, develop, maintain and assure implementation of policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain thecontrolled documentation system in cooperation with the Accountable Pharmacist. To ensure that all activities, documentation, and procedures within the unit meet current legislation such as GMP, GCP, Health andSafety and COSHH. To assist in all aspects of internal and external audit of the aseptic service, including audits ofcurrent practice, and development of service improvement strategies. To be responsible for the local delivery of the pharmacy education and training strategy for production staff.

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual for the pivotal role of Director of Corporate Governance at our values-driven Mental Health Trust

As our Director of Corporate Governance, you will be at the forefront ensuring our governance structures and processes are in place to ensure excellence. We are committed to providing exceptional mental health services to our patients, their families, and the community in South West London. We are a high functioning well led board and an ambitious organisation, demonstrated by the delivery of Springfield Village and our two-award winning mental health facilities at Springfield which are amongst the best in the world

We pride ourselves on our improving inclusive culture, where every team member is valued, in order that we can provide the very best care for our patients. Our ambition is to be an actively anti-racist organisation, deeply committed to addressing and dismantling systemic racism within our services and the broader community. We recognise that health inequalities significantly impact mental health outcomes, and we are dedicated to ensuring equitable access to care for all individuals, regardless of their racial or ethnic background

Please read through the recruitment pack which includes key details. We ask that candidates apply by submitting a CV and covering letter describing why you are interested in this role to Veda Kakad (People Business Partner) at veda.kakad@swlstg.nhs.uk

The Director of Corporate Governance will provide strategic leadership for the Trust across all aspects of Corporate Governance. The post holder will be working closely with the Chair, Chief Executive, Chairs of Board Committees as well as other senior leaders in the organisation

We are looking for someone who:
• Is an expert in corporate governance with relevant experience of acting as a Company Secretary and can ensure safe and effective governance is applied throughout the organisation to enable the Trust to achieve our long-term ambitions
• Is confident advising the Board on complex matters – balancing risks and taking the operating context into consideration
• Is politically astute with a sophisticated understanding of board dynamics and can use this to develop strong and effective relationships to support the successful external positioning of the organisation and ongoing delivery of positive partnerships
• Is comfortable horizon scanning and networking bringing best practice into the role and the wider Trust
• Has a high level of attention to detail and will actively support the development of the Trust Secretariat and its functions
• Is passionate about using the role to support successful delivery of our organisational commitments to reduce health inequalities and to become an actively anti-racist organisation

The role will also have the opportunity to be involved in a forward-thinking organisation with a commitment to Quality Improvement and our Better Communities programme

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together.We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

About our locations:

Springfield University Hospital, Tooting

Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities.

Tolworth Hospital, Surbiton

To create the very best environment to care for our patients, this site’s layout will be transformed in 2026 to add a number of wards to the existing three.

As part of the interview and assessment process, applicants can expect a values and competency-based interview and Stakeholder panels. Please find included our recruitment pack which includes more information.

In addition to the main duties outline for the role, some of the key responsibilities include:
• Ensure the Board and key stakeholders are notified of any new policy, legislative, regulatory and governance developments that might impact on the Trust’s activities.
• Providing ‘wise counsel’ and a confidential sound board to the Chief Executive, Chair, and individual Board members and senior leaders on all aspects of Board business and corporate governance including issues of concern.
• Guiding the Board in the responsible and effective conduct of its role, providing, where appropriate, a discreet, independent, and challenging voice in relation to Board deliberations and decision-making.
• Overall responsibility for the Trust’s corporate governance framework, ensuring there are sound procedures in place both within the Trust, in our working with the South London Mental Health and Community Partnership and Integrated Care System,.
• Ensure that the Trust’s corporate affairs are undertaken to the highest standards of probity and according to statutory and legislative requirements by advising the Chief Executive, Chair and Board members on all corporate governance issues.
• Provide specialist advice to the Board around all aspects of the Trust’s governance agenda to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory frameworks and audit frameworks.
• Lead on the design, development and implementation of the Board Assurance Framework ensuring it is regularly reviewed and updated by Executive Directors so that it adds value and provides assurance to the Board.
• Lead on the appointment of the Chair, Vice Chair, SID, non-executive directors, CEO, and executive directors are in accordance with best practice.
• Ensure full secretarial support, advice and follow up action is provided for the Board (including its designated formal committees), ensuring that they run efficiently, effectively and adopt best practice with a constructive relationship between them and the under-pinning governance structure.

A full set of responsibilities can be viewed in the Director of Corporate Governance recruitment pack with the job description and person specification attached.


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

The post holder will work across the NW London ICS to support the ICS Chief Pharmacist manage the effective working of medicines governance & access and delivery objectives of the NW London-wide Medicines Optimisation Team. The post holder will have responsibility for the operational management of the Medicines Governance & Access specialism. The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation. To provide the management and strategic support to the NW London IMOC and its subcommittee/groups around medicines in NW London as determined by the Chief Pharmacist. Ensure that NW London operates an effective and efficient committee structure with appropriate governance to facilitate medicines optimisation for the system, and ensure the team provides high quality secretarial support to medicines-related committees/groups. To drive implementation and ensure alignment of the activities and decisions made by the IMOC across the local health economy. Establish effective working relationships with colleagues in NW London IMOC partner organisations to ensure maximal engagement and delivery of the NW London IMOCs objectives. Ensure expert support and input to the medicines processes of Individual Funding Requests for high cost drugs. To support the ICS Chief Pharmacist with the work of national work programs as appropriate, such as high cost drugs and the use of digital enablers to improve outcomes from medicines. Operational management of the Medicines Governance and Access specialism to deliver the strategic aims of the four ICB objectives and as required by the ICS Chief Pharmacist. Working within the overall strategic objectives, devise and lead the implementation and delivery of medicines optimisation work. This will require using own highly specialist knowledge and experience to appraise options, influence others and create evidence where it is lacking. Responsibility for the integration of medicines optimisation across NW London interface to deliver measurable improvements in medicines optimisation and health outcomes. Support the ICS Chief Pharmacist in building and maintaining effective relationships with system leaders and other stakeholders and leading evolution of the system wide Medicines Optimisation strategy. Accountable for working collaboratively in the development and implementation of qualitative and quantitative measures to determine performance against medicines optimisation programs. Report progress against the program through personal representation and by written reports at relevant meetings and groups. Develop and implement schemes and frameworks to ensure legal, safe, cost effective and best value use of medicines in NHS services, driving change for national and locally agreed targets relating to medicines management. Ensure coherent system and financial management for drugs across the local healthcare system, including through deep collaboration with Trusts, relevant IMOC and delegated subgroups. Ensure that any medicines optimisation work that can be done once for NW London is done only once. Engage with key pharmacy leads to inform development of strategy and policies and identify examples of national and international best practice. To drive collaborative working across the local health economy through engagement and building relationships with the Committees internal and external stakeholders. To be a champion for the NW London IMOC and the programme of Pharmacy work across the system. The role will take guidance from corporate or national policies and guidelines and have overall corporate accountability for own specialism. To provide highly specialist pharmaceutical advice and make recommendations for effective strategies, providing expertise and clear leadership to stakeholders and partners to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based medicine. To lead and contribute to the review of medicines patient pathways as appropriate, in conjunction with clinical leads across North West London To work closely with clinical leads and system stakeholders and partners to develop innovative approaches to service redesign to address health inequalities, reduce unwarranted variation and improve outcomes for long term conditions covering prevention, diagnostics, treatment, optimisation and complex needs. To manage the horizon scanning process with relevant system partners and assessing the impact of any changes in prescribing practice on the wider health economy. This is not an exhaustive list of duties; staff are therefore required to undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirement of this post Planning and Organisation & Governance To use clinical and change management skills to undertake and implement care pathway redesign, including provision of an overview of medicines usage and transfer of care issues across multiple patient pathways (and multiple providers and commissioners). To be able to work alone to tight deadlines and concentrate for long periods of time on complex work. To oversee preparation and presentation of the monthly NICE updates for Committee meetings, which plans for NICE technology appraisal guidance and supports the overall system-wide horizon scanning process. Contribute a professional perspective to the discussions of the committee. Policy and Service Development To ensure IMOC response to national proposals relating to the use of medicines, as needed. To support systems that ensure appropriate governance is in place for Shared Care Guidelines across the local health economy. To oversee development of Shared Care across the local heath economy and work with NW London IMOC member organisations to ensure appropriate consultation. To provide expertise on medicines optimisation leadership and advice on high cost, hospital and specialist medicines. To support and facilitate the review of clinical patient treatment pathways as appropriate, in conjunction with clinical leads across North West London. Promote implementation and support delivery of NICE guidance and other relevant national policies relating to prescribing, pharmaceutical services and medicines use and support establishment of systems for monitoring and reporting on uptake. To engage with local stakeholders to further develop the approach in NW London in the use of outcomes monitoring frameworks, which assess the value and impact from specialist treatment pathways. To provide leadership on delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan with a specific focus on medicines optimisation and long-term conditions. Support the NW London ICB in taking appropriate action to prevent fraud and liaise with the relevant Local Counter Fraud Specialists. Financial and Physical Resources To support improvement in approaches for reporting on the use of specialist high cost medicines and the outcomes delivered within local pathways. To lead coordination of the horizon scanning processes across NW London stakeholders for new and repurposed medicines/indications, which includes financial planning for NICE guidance. To work with the Business Intelligence Team and contracting team to further develop approaches for reporting on the use of specialist high cost medicines used within local pathways. To be numerate and be able to understand complex financial issues combined with deep analytical skills. Constantly strive for value for money and greater efficiency in the use of the system wide medicines budgets. This will include advising on innovative opportunities in relation to medicines optimisation that supports strategies and programmes to maximise service benefits. Lead, support and contribute to formal negotiations with senior level staff from external stakeholders, providing a high level of negotiating expertise and highly specialist clinical knowledge to secure the most advantageous arrangements around medications to ensure the most cost-effective, high quality and safe services. Ensure the securing of value for money and cost-effective use of medicines, giving due consideration to all relevant factors including risk, quality, sustainability, and other factors. Staff Management and Leadership The post holder will require highly developed leadership skills to work within a distributed model of ICS pharmacy leadership across NW London. The post holder will hold responsibility for staff management and leadership including recruitment, career development, performance, work evaluation, and to provide clinical leadership to the Team. Postholder will work with other line managers to help matrix manage the work of other non-direct line managed staff. To recruit and line manage roles in line with organisational structures. Professional leadership of the team, including responsibility for developing a work plan, appraising, setting objectives, risk assessments and performance management (including appraisal, recruitment, disciplinary and grievance) To work as part of the NW London Medicines Optimisation team and provide leadership and support for all levels of staff working within it. Supporting and developing clinical and professional leadership. Contributing to future workforce planning and development and succession planning. The post holder will be committed to the development of themselves and others and have ability to influence and motivate others. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraiser and be responsible for complying with personal development programmes to meet set knowledge and competency requirements.

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1. TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To manage and be responsible for all aspects of the day to day delivery of the production service ensuring that the service complies with all current regulatory requirements within designated rotation. Operating within bounds of COSHH, Health and Safety, GMP, GCP and QA regulations. To develop and maintain personal expertise in all technical aspects of manufacture ensuring his/her own accreditation for all appropriate tasks is maintained at all times. To develop and maintain all controlled documentation such as worksheets and standard operating procedures, in liaison with the Principal Pharmacists, Technical Services and Quality Assurance. To ensure that all relevant documentation is reviewed on a regular basis, updated as necessary and all out of date documentation is taken out of circulation. Ensure stock management of starting materials and final products and be responsive to market changes. To undertake the final product check, for batch products in which he/she has had no production involvement, prior to bonding and transfer to Quality Assurance testing. To ensure that no product is released for use in patients without undergoing the appropriate Quality Assurance process, where relevant. To ensure all quality exceptions and deviations from SOPs are reported to Quality Assurance, are appropriately documented and that resolution of the problem(s) is (are) undertaken in a timely fashion. Investigations are documented, in a timely manner, in accordance with the current practice and error reporting statistics are supplied to the national monitoring scheme. To ensure that all environmental monitoring is carried out, at the required time frequency, by appropriately trained staff. To ensure that regular broth fills, both by individual operators and for particular products are carried out at the required time. To ensure that the clean rooms are operating within specification prior to manufacture. To provide first pass engineering assessments for any facilities and equipment malfunctions. Implement and corrective and remedial actions prior to arranging visits to external contractors. 2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMMUNICATION To ensure that communication channels exist within the production unit so that staff at all levels are kept up to date with information that is appropriate with their role. To liaise with the dispensary, procurement and distribution departments and review procedures for requests, preparations and delivery of all products from the production unit to minimise waiting times. To communicate effectively with all users of the service. To chair weekly team meetings. To report all errors using internal reporting systems (EQMS/ Datix) and follow up with QA and relay information to Production staff for CAPA. To attend and contribute to all relevant meetings as required by the department leads e.g production meetings, departmental meetings, education and training. Create and support a culture of collaborative working between all areas of the department. Ensure good customer service culture for external and internal end users. To liaise with other senior staff members, ensuring the most efficient use of staff and facilities on daily and routine operational meetings. 3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT To support the Principal Pharmacists to determine which Specials medicines can be prepared within the capability of the unit. To be responsible, for the qualification, commissioning and validation of new manufacturing facilities and equipment and subsequent requalification activities. To ensure adequate procedures are written and staff training is carried out, to ensure safe operation. To ensure that the facilities and practices within the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit meet the standards expected by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). To be present at MHRA inspections of the Trusts facilities and to provide appropriate documentation and answers to questions, as required. Join local and regional networks to support best practice. To undertake other duties as requested by the Principal Pharmacist, Technical Services. The Pharmacy Services of the Royal Free London are constantly evolving to best meet the needs of patients and our healthcare colleagues and partners and this may lead to providing a full and comprehensive pharmaceutical support over 7 days a week. Introduce change control to improve efficiency and quality of the manufacturing processes. 4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES To ensure accurate stock control is maintained in the Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit and for those items used in both Sterile and Non-sterile Production and that appropriate entries are made on the electronic dispensing system. To run daily stock take activities and rectify and discrepancies in a timely manner. To lead the annual stock-take for relevant area. To obtain quotes and service contracts for outside contractors services repair visits. Raise orders for payments of these services. To ensure timely booking out of materials and products on the electronic pharmacy system ensuring prompt release and inventory management. To ensure all written and computerised records are kept and maintained. Take active role in cost efficiency and waste reduction projects. 5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING Complete all general management duties in line with trust policy. For example these will include: o To be involved in the recruitment and selection of full-time production staff and to ensure trust policies on recruitment are followed. o To monitor the performance of staff in their relevant rotations and identify any issues which the appropriate senior member of staff. o Conduct annual appraisal for direct line reports. o To approve annual leave requests for staff working in their relevant rotations, ensuring safe and adequate levels of experience at all times. o To conduct direct line report back to work health interviews for Production staff. To undertake the early stages of Trust personnel procedures such as excessive sickness review and performance and conduct review and maintain suitable records of performance and meetings undertaken within these processes. To liaise with the senior technicians in all areas of Pharmacy Production, together with the other Operations Chief Technician, to provide appropriate management cover, in their absence, to ensure the efficient and safe production of quality products. To oversee the running of the teams and assist/support in the absence of the senior technician. To ensure that communication channels exist within all areas of Pharmacy Production so that staff, at all levels, are kept up to date with information that is appropriate to their role. To ensure that regular staff meetings take place to ensure two way communications between junior staff and management. Ensure section KPIs are monitored and fulfilled on a monthly basis and provide data and support end of month reporting. Responsible for facilities and equipment management in those areas and co-ordinate maintenance and repairs with the trust estates department and external contractors including software systems in the areas. Management of the senior technicians and responsible for co-ordinating the staff within these areas ensuring manufacturing productivity. Organise and co-ordinate Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programs and repair activities to limit downtime in the units. Ensuring there are always sufficient suitably experienced staff available to provide the necessary level of service. To produce the monthly batch production timetable for manufactured products. Distribute staff allocation/ rota according to accreditations and availability daily. Other relevant duties as assigned by the Chief Pharmacist, Principal Pharmacist or Deputy Production Manager. 6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES To work in strict compliance and accordance with MHRA guidance Note 14 The supply of unlicensed medicinal products specials. Ensure compliance with GMP, Good Distribution Practice (GDP), GCP and Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) regulation and guidance. Operate under the quality management system and attend self-inspections with quality assurance team. To ensure compliance all other relevant legislation, national and local policies and procedures. e.g. The Medicines Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, etc is applied in Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit at all times. To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance within the trust.