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We are looking for band 2 Medical Laboratory Assistant’s for the Central Specimen Reception Department. These are full time permanent positions (37.5 hours per week).

The department provides a 24/7 service and the successful candidates will be required to participate in the shift system to cover early, late, weekend and bank holiday rosters. Some night duties may also be required.

These roles will be based at the Royal London Hospital, however cross site working will be required and the successful applicant may be required to work at any of our NHS ESEL Pathology Partnership sites.

The laboratories are UKAS and HCPC accredited. Our commitment to supporting continuing professional development is evidenced by an excellent training record.

Main duties of the job – The duties will be varied and we have a team of MLA’s who undertake tasks on a rotational basis.

The post holder is expected to work as part of a team to receive, sort, book distribute specimens within Pathology. Core duties involve receipting of specimens and entering data into the laboratory information systems, basic preparation of specimens where appropriate, and placing them into racks on automated tracks or taking them to laboratory areas for processing.
We are looking for people with a positive attitude to working in a flexible manner and with the ability to work accurately when under pressure to meet deadlines.

The successful candidates should have the ability to follow written protocol with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

The NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership  is an arms-length organisation providing pathology services to Barts Health NHS Trust, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.  The Pathology Partnership is hosted by Barts Health.

The Pathology Partnership is based on well-established models for pathology networks, with the Royal London Hospital becoming the main hub laboratory for the network and Essential Service Laboratories (ESL) as a minimum at all other Hospital sites.

Pathology is made up of the following services - Blood Sciences including Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry; Infectious Diseases including Microbiology and Virology; Cellular Pathology including Histopathology, non-gynae Cytology and mortuary services; Immunology; Cytogenetics and Molecular Haematology; Immunophenotyping; Clinical Transplantation and Retinoblastoma.  

The 2020/21 total operating costs across the Partnership were c. £126m per annum with a workforce establishment of circa. 822 WTE.  We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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.

The requirements for this position are English, Maths and Science GCSE’s at A-C Level.

Please refer to the Job description and person specification for a detailed description of the job requirement.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 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 documents please view the attachment/s below.

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - HA8 8AE
Gain experience in retail
Learn about over-the-counter medicines
Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
Order pharmaceutical stock
Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
Assist with minor ailmentsTraining to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Pharmacy Assistant Apprenticeship - London
Gain experience in retail
Learn about over-the-counter medicines
Assist in dispensing prescription medicines
Order pharmaceutical stock
Advise customers on over-the-counter medication
Assist with minor ailmentsTraining to be Provided

Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) and Functional Skills if required.

Nursery Assistant
Nuffield Health Wandsworth FWC | Nursery | Permanent | Full time
£26,000 per annum
40 hours per week

If you're looking for a great start to your childcare career, look no further. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're Ofsted registered and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique range of wellbeing care for children, including swimming and mindfulness. And it starts with you.

As a Nursery Assistant at our Wandsworth club, you already understand how to communicate with young children and you want to work in a nursery setting. Ideally, you have a Paediatric First Aid qualification, but this isn't essential. As part of your application for this role, you will require an enhanced DBS check.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with the small team at our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery

• Help deliver full day care, sessional care and pre-school for ages 3 months to 5 years

• Focus on supporting high-quality care, education, health and wellbeing

• Help children achieve the best possible start in life

• Maintain great communication with parents and carers

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you'll enjoy fantastic wellbeing and lifestyle rewards - from gym membership to private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

We are currently recruiting for a Band 3 Emergency Department Assistant, who is dynamic and self-motivated; to join our friendly multidisciplinary team helping to deliver high-class emergency care within the Emergency Department at Newham University Hospital.

As a member of the emergency department team the emergency team assistant will act under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role will involve working in conjunction with professionally qualified staff, undertaking delegated care and treatment of patients attending the Emergency department.

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 of special 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 consistently high standards of 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 our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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 Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

Key duties and responsibilities of a HCA: NHS Health Checks, Primary prevention reviews, LTC Health Checks Administering Flu vaccines and B12 Injections Vaccinations stock check and expiry checks Referrals Weight loss and diabetes programmes Support other clinicians in the Practice with completing LTC / Primary Prevention Templates Blood pressure checks New patient health checks Give patients health advice - healthy eating, stopping smoking Raising health awareness and well-being Help Reception when necessary

Job Summary The post holder works as part of the general practice team under the supervision of the practice nurse, and supports them by participating in the delivery of patient care. The post holder undertakes roles and duties delegated by the practice nurse or a General Practitioner. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of practice population by providing quality evidence based care. The post holder will strive to improve standards of care and contribute to the identification of practice population needs. The post holder will follow practice policy and procedures. Roles and Responsibilities: The post holder will be responsible for the following clinical activities: Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which they have received appropriate training Assisting the surgeon in the minor surgery clinic Daily phlebotomy clinic Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations Using patient specific directions, administer to adults B12, influenza and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated professional To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support or adrenaline if necessary Undertake wound management as delegated by the regulated professional, referring back any patient that does not fit within established protocols Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence Where appropriate, provide support and encouragement to self-manage their conditions According to practice need and having undertaken appropriate training provide clinical care including monitoring and review of non-complex long term conditions Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases for example smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people Plan, develop and implement health promotion activities either in one to one or small groups as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet Communication Patients are treated with dignity, respect and discretion whilst maintaining their confidentiality Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication Undertake effective communication with patients in specific clinical situations Communicate effectively with the primary health care team Acts in a manner that acknowledges patients right to make decisions and recognises their responsibilities Maintain confidentiality during communication consistent with legislation and employers policies Personal and people development Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development Work with the practice to access appropriate training based on identified need To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team Be familiar with the changing structures of health care provision relevant to general practice Health, safety and security Use and encourage others to be familiar with the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks Use and encourage others to adopt appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including: hand washing universal hygiene procedures collection and handling of laboratory specimens segregation and disposal of waste materials decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment reporting and treatment of sharps injuries dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate Be aware of statutory child health procedures, and statutory local guidance. Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility Use the computer monitor safely Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control o Service improvement Work with colleagues in the team on the development of current and new services and other initiatives Deal with requests from patients and clinical staff for health information leaflets Quality Ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems Practice in accordance with agreed standards of care Ensure stock items under your control are ordered and available in the treatment and consulting rooms Know the practice's policies in this respect, especially the whistle-blowing policy - available in the practice staff handbook Be able to manage your own time effectively Equality and diversity Act in ways that recognise the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with procedures Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour Act as a chaperone Information processes Familiar with general practice computerised clinical system so as post holder can record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion Inputs accurate Read codes about patients to ensure accurate retrieval of information for monitoring and auditing processes Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information Learning and development Disseminate learning and information gained from courses. Confidentiality The post holder should be aware of the confidential nature of this job. Any matter of a confidential nature relating to patients, carers, relatives, staff, volunteers or practice business must not be divulged to any unauthorised person. Health and Safety The post holder is required to take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions. To liaise with the Practice Manager to maintain the safety and wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff in accordance with the national and local policy. Ensure correct procedures are followed and documentation is completed for all accidents and incidents. Data Protection Act The post holder must be aware of the Data Protection Act and follow local codes of practice to ensure appropriate action is taken to safeguard confidential information. It will be necessary for the post holder to work alongside other staff from time to time. These duties will include supervision, training and support to help them achieve their full potential whilst working within their role description. Other responsibilities This job description covers the major responsibilities to be carried out and may be amended in the light of changing needs of the practice. Consultation will occur before any such changes take place

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the the Forensic Outreach Service (FOS) as an Assistant Psychologist.

The post holder will work with people who have complex mental health problems and forensic histories, who have been discharged into the community from secure psychiatric services. FOS offers community mental health services to clients from the 5 Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton and Sutton, Kingston and Richmond.

Specialist training will be provided for particular aspects of the post as necessary. Regular clinical and educational supervision will also be provided along with academic sessions as part of the weekly team programme. The team prides itself in providing a high quality services to people with complex Mental Health problems across the 5 Boroughs that the Trust serves.

The team is based at Springfield Hospital, although work with clients also takes place in a variety of community settings including their own homes and supported accommodation.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Assistant Psychologist. The post holder will work with people who have complex mental health problems and forensic histories, who have been discharged into the community from secure psychiatric services. FOS offers community mental health services to clients from the 5 Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton and Sutton, Kingston and Richmond.

Working under the clinical supervision of the team forensic psychologist, the role will involve delivering psychological services to clients as part of the wider multidisciplinary team consisting of doctors, community psychiatric nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, and recovery support workers. In addition to client facing roles, the post holder will assist in clinically related administration, risk assessment, collection of statistics, development and implementation of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

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. Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

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.

To assist in the formulation and delivery of care plans involving the psychological intervention and/or management of a client’s problem, under clinical supervision.

To administer, score and contribute to the interpretation of psychometric assessments.

To assist in the development, coordination and co-facilitation of therapeutic groups.

To work with the Substance Misuse worker in assessing and delivering interventions with clients with identified substance misuse needs.

To contribute to team risk assessment and risk management for individual clients, including HCR-20 assessments.

To attend and contribute to appropriate multi-disciplinary meetings (zoning, CPA and reflective practice meetings).

To receive clinical supervision in line with professional practice guidelines from a registered psychologist.

To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of current duties.

To contribute to the training and support of other staff within the clinical team where appropriate.






This advert closes on Sunday 10 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.

Job Summary: Plan, supervise & prioritise daily workload within the section (e.g. inpatient dispensary or pharmacy store), producing and co-ordinating rotas to ensure adequate staffing & skill mix is maintained. To support the senior technical staff to ensure that the section runs efficiently and is patient and customer focused. Work closely with the lead pharmacy technician to ensure that the pharmacy assistants and apprentices training needs are met and that the relevant competencies are completed. Key Result Areas & Performance: Patient Care & Service Provision To effectively communicate with pharmacy colleagues and other healthcare professionals to answer routine and non-routine queries with prescriptions and orders, referring as necessary to a pharmacy technician or pharmacist. To undertake and supervise accurate dispensing and issuing of medicines to patients and/or ward areas. This will include; stock medicines, named patient medicines, unlicensed medicines, controlled drugs and clinical trials. Inform the appropriate senior pharmacy technician of any errors or operational issues in a timely manner completing any required documentation. Complete Trust incident reports where appropriate. To have the responsibility for the medicines top-up service to a designated ward/department and to provide cover if necessary. To be a trained super user for automated systems in the area of work (e.g. dispensing robots and dispensing cabinets). When appropriate entry criteria are met, undertake relevant training and development to become an Accuracy Checking ATO (meeting the requirements of the nationally agreed framework). Adhere to the agreed in house framework for accuracy checking of medicines by ATOs and participate in daily checking slots once qualified. Workload Planning & Organisation To ensure completion of all routine and adhoc tasks through the production of a rota, supervising the work during its completion and adjusting the rota in response to unpredictable workload demands, staff availability and skill mix. To ensure adequate stocks of sundry items are ordered and available as needed. To be a computer system trainer for the department; problem solve any downtime issues and escalate appropriately. Be able to adapt to unpredictable workload and flow. Staff Training & Management To be responsible for the induction and training of new pharmacy assistants and apprentices and the technical induction for staff working in other areas (e.g. temporary clinical & oncall staff). To line manage the senior pharmacy assistants within the section, responsible for ensuring objectives are set and reviewed through regular 121s and annual appraisals. Follow sickness management policies, disciplinary and capability processes if necessary. Promptly highlight any concerns or problems regarding conflict, the quality of service provision and / or performance of other staff members to a Lead Technician. Performance Monitoring & Service Development To ensure that all relevant new and updated policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to by pharmacy assistants and apprentices working within the section. To be proactive in identifying improved and more efficient ways of working, making suggestions and contributing to pharmacy service improvements across the department. Be an active member of relevant department and section working groups. Complete and oversee the accurate completion of required documentation and maintenance of records. Participate in the achievement of key performance indicators with the pharmacy department. To ensure GDP and good practice is followed at all times including regular inspections of storage & dispensing areas and participation in the preparation for any inspections undertaken by the GPhC and MHRA. Use of Resources To be responsible for the accurate data entry on the computer system. Ensure accurate use of the pharmacy IT systems and software, including automated dispensing systems, prescription tracking system and pharmacy computer system. To ensure that routine and adhoc stock checks and audits are completed. To re-check and investigate any discrepancies and adjust them on the pharmacy computer system as necessary. To perform expiry date checks to prevent medicines wastage and remove expired stocks. Report on expired and short dated stock. General Be trained to a high level of competency, use own initiative and work independently within standard operating procedures and Trust policies. To be aware of the individual responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and identify and report, as necessary, any untoward incident, accident or potentially hazardous environment. To participate in the seven day working rota. To complete any reaccreditation required to maintain current accreditation in all activities. To accept any other responsibilities as may be reasonably expected by the Chief Pharmacist.

Nursery Assistant
Nuffield Health Wandsworth FWC | Nursery | Permanent | Full time
£26,000 per annum
40 hours per week

If you're looking for a great start to your childcare career, look no further. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're Ofsted registered and we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. We offer a unique range of wellbeing care for children, including swimming and mindfulness. And it starts with you.

As a Nursery Assistant at our Wandsworth club, you already understand how to communicate with young children and you want to work in a nursery setting. Ideally, you have a Paediatric First Aid qualification, but this isn't essential. As part of your application for this role, you will require an enhanced DBS check.

As a Nursery Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with the small team at our Nuffy Bear Day Nursery

• Help deliver full day care, sessional care and pre-school for ages 3 months to 5 years

• Focus on supporting high-quality care, education, health and wellbeing

• Help children achieve the best possible start in life

• Maintain great communication with parents and carers

Helping you feel good.

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you'll enjoy fantastic wellbeing and lifestyle rewards - from gym membership to private healthcare. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you.

For more information and to arrange an informal visit please contact; Joan Bagunu Senior Sister 0208 7258123 Email Joan.bagunu@stgeorges@nhs.uk

• We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and caring person to work in our modern and well-equipped Rapid Diagnostic Department to work within an interdisciplinary team of nursing, medical, paramedical and clerical staff, under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide quality patient services and assistance to meet health care needs.
• The Outpatient Department consists of a variety of outpatient clinics providing diagnostic and therapeutic outpatient care to the local community. The nursing service provides support for over 70 visiting clinicians from St Georges Trust to provide the full range of surgical and medical clinics.
• The post holder will be expected to work in all specialities within the department based both at the Nelson Health Centre and St Johns Therapy Centre but is expected to be assigned to all sites within STG.
• Assistance and supporting registered nurses and clinicians in clinic, chaperoning, recording vital signs (Escalation of EWS scores to NIC), Height, weight, urinalysis, venepunture etc
• Participate with monthly audits.
• To perform patient observations e.g. temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, fluid balance charts, height & weight and to record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change in these to a qualified nurse.
• To demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all time.
• To assist the ward team to keep the ward/clinical area tidy, including storage cupboards, sluice, equipment, and treatment rooms.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

For more information and to arrange an informal visit please contact;

Joan Bagunu – Senior Sister

0208 7258123

EmailJoan.bagunu@stgeorges@nhs.uk


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

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