Total 20 Senior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire,

Senior Physiotherapist

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Full-Time

Up to £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience

37.5 hours per week

We offer flexible working, freedom to focus on patients, and everything you need to take your career further. With senior mentoring, academy training - and our partnership with the Manchester Metropolitan University partnership - you could progress to a clinical role or managerial position.

Our Physiotherapy team in Leamington Spa are currently looking a Full Time permanent Senior Physiotherapist to join our friendly team.

The Role

You will see a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions and elective post-operative orthopedic cases, playing a key role in helping our patients achieve, maintain and recover to the level of health and wellbeing that they aspire to. You will work in a busy Outpatient department with small gym, but will have the opportunity to work alongside fitness colleagues at the nearby Warwick Fitness and Wellbeing Centre - where the rehabilitation possibilities are endless, including aqua-therapy.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS and consultants in order to optimise the health and recovery of our patients.

The hospital is brilliantly placed to support and mentor the successful candidate for this role, alongside our academy training programmes.

As a Senior Physiotherapist you will:

• Deliver high quality, effective clinical care.

• Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring.

• Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs.

• Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided

• Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes

The Person

To succeed as a Senior Physiotherapist you will:

• Have a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent, you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

• Demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner.

• Have working knowledge of the UK private healthcare market and experience of orthopaedic rehabilitation

• Have strong MSK skills with experience of planning rehabilitation strategies for return to sports.

• Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals.

• Be a competent and confident IT user with strong organisation skills, as we utilise and E;record system for notes

• Have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner.

• It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client.

The Benefits

We believe in our people and to help you develop your skills and progress your career in Nuffield Health

• You will be supported by your regional Physiotherapy lead and wider team onsite

• Have protected CPD time, access to a local in-service training program and training events organised by the Nuffield Health Academy including both clinical and leadership courses.

• There will also been mentoring support within the department from Senior Physiotherapists and colleagues across the wider physiotherapy team

Supporting your growth.

We're committed to the professional development of all our clinical colleagues. Inside our Learning and Development Academy, you'll discover a range of internal CPD courses and online content to support your clinical and professional development. As a Nuffield Health Physiotherapist, you'll also enjoy opportunities to apply for funding support towards your relevant CPD activity and postgraduate study. Plus, you can access further professional development opportunities via the large number of apprenticeship programmes we offer.

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. With a cycle to work scheme, online GP, emotional wellbeing support and private healthcare - at Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital

Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital specialities include orthopaedics, spinal surgery, eye care, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and general surgery. We are located on the outskirts of Royal Leamington Spa with easy access by rail and road - we have a large, free car park.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SeniorSpeech andLanguage Therapist(Dysphagia Lead) to join a well-known charitable organisation. This full-time, permanent offers excellent benefits a salary of £55,000.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years' experience supporting service users with dysphagia and complex eating and drinking needs.

As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will lead dysphagia therapy services, driving improvements in quality, compliance, and service outcomes

You will be responsible for:

- Developing and refining policies focused on improving dysphagia therapy services.

- Ensuring alignment of clinical practices with regulatory guidelines (NICE, HCPC, RCSLT).

- Leading communication initiatives to keep therapists informed on service updates.

- Supporting and advising therapists, especially on complex cases.

- Monitoring and guiding therapy record-keeping and quality standards.

- Providing training and support to colleagues, carers, and educational staff.

- Collaborating with service leads to ensure cohesive approaches across various settings.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Speech & Language Therapist,Speech Therapist or in a similar role.

- At least 3 years' experience supporting service users with dysphagia and complex eating and drinking needs.

- Leadership experience in dysphagia therapy at Band 7 level.

- Post Graduate qualification in Dysphagia.

- Qualified therapist status.

- Enhanced DBS check.

What's on offer:

- Competitive Salary

- Contributory Pension Scheme

- 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Discounts on shopping through rewards scheme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Wellbeing support including occupational health and counselling

Apply now to make a meaningful impact within a supportive educational environment and advance your career.

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Your nursing career – your choice!

Join the NHS as an experienced Band 7 Registered Nurse role in one of hundreds of teams across nine hospitals, community and specialist clinical services serving millions of people in South West London and beyond.

Choose Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust! You can be interviewed online – and start your new role if successful – on dates to suit you!

With more than 200 different clinical services and specialties, 22,000+ staff – and serving four million+ people across South West London and further afield – we offer an easy, quick route into the widest range of opportunities for Newly-Qualified Nurses and final year nursing students.

We will also be hosting special NQN Careers Webinars over the coming months, following the success of our 2021 events. More than 130 final year student nurses and nurses who have recently qualified joined senior colleagues from the four trusts online to hear about working life here and ask questions on a range of topics.

Please do get in touch. We’d love to tell you more about what’s on offer including:
• Flexible start date to suit your needs
• Unrivalled learning and development – support from day one with dedicated preceptors, mentors, clear Band 7 career and skills pathways and comprehensive clinical and leadership training opportunities

To work as part of the Emergency Department team to provide expert nursing care to those attending the Emergency Department including the Urgent Care Centre. To provide expert practice and knowledge. To promote, implement and evaluate evidence-based practice.

The post holder will collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent patient care following guidelines and pathways within emergency care.

Emergency Department Philosophy

Kingston emergency department provides a high standard of care to around 112,000 patients each year. As a band 5 staff nurse you will join our dedicated team of enthusiastic and motivated staff in delivering outstanding care.

Trust Culture and Values

The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred, which puts safety first and where all staff take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this our five values are that we are all:-

Caring – we design and deliver care around each individual patient’s needs and wants
Safe– we make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern (safety comes first)
Responsible – all staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation

Value each other – we all value each other’s contribution

Inspiring – we always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Please see the attached supporting document and person specification which contains more information about the role




This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

To provide effective clinical leadership within the Community Response Team, enabling the service to deliver to the highest possible care standards, ensuring that evidence-based practice is used. To act as a role model and exercise good leadership. Providing highly skilled nursing assessment, intervention and advice to clients and carers. Communicating with members of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain high standards of care To work as an accountable and autonomous professional responsible for the diagnosis, advanced assessment and treatment of community dwelling clients who are experiencing a sudden health crisis, who may have additional complex multiple pathology and or social circumstances, including Palliative and End of Life Care. The post holder will guide and support junior staff and students in the organisation of their work, providing clinical advice and specialist expertise. To deputise for the Professional Lead on an equitable basis with other senior nurses as needed To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of their work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of clients with a wide variety of complex conditions using advanced investigative and analytical skills of clinical and non-clinical information to form accurate diagnosis and prognosis To formulate individualised treatment plans, using sound clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of evidence-based treatments to formulate a specialised programme of care which is client led and goal orientated. To assess competency for and delegate appropriate tasks to other team members, carers and their families To have clinical responsibility for dealing with unplanned and unpredictable urgent referrals for clients living in the community To demonstrate ongoing evaluation of nursing interventions with the client and respond accordingly To carry out treatment plans for other professionals in their absence under delegation and within your competency. To work innovatively to address the challenges posed by providing treatment in a variety of community settings. To undertake specialist-nursing interventions, which require accuracy and precision, some of which will be invasive. To demonstrate highly developed knowledge and skills in the health surveillance of acutely ill community-based clients. To take an active lead in advising and teaching health education and health promotion to clients, other professionals, families and carers. To assess for and provide equipment in accordance with ICES (Integrated Community Equipment Store) guidelines To regularly work unsupervised and alone in clients homes To immediately report to the Professional Lead/Clinical lead any variance to the clients care pathway and document in accordance with the agreed procedure. To identify urgent need for, and initiate an emergency response, giving appropriate first aid as necessary within own capabilities. To work at all times strictly within the Trusts Infection Control Guidelines. To ensure that therapy / treatment / care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the health professional, the patient / client or to visitors, and to report any situation that compromises the safety of staff, clients / patients or visitors with regard to risk of infection. To communicate effectively with clients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential, using a wide range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills To gain valid consent to intervention where possible in accordance with the legal framework and consent policy. To identify and report concerns where clients may lack capacity. To liaise and effectively communicate assessment and rehabilitation outcomes with other multi- disciplinary teams, voluntary agencies and health and social care professionals in accordance with South Warwickshire Foundation Trust information sharing guidelines. This communication will include verbal, report or letter format and include case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings To maintain accurate, comprehensive, contemporaneous documentation and maintain confidentiality in accordance with local intermediate care protocols, South Warwickshire Foundation Trust records policy and national professional standards Under the direction of the Professional Lead/Clinical Lead assist in the delivery of training/clinical education for staff and students, including: peer clinical supervision, interdisciplinary reflection, individual clinical supervision of junior staff, the training and support of NVQ candidates including writing expert witness statements and annual appraisal of specific junior staff. To attend professional meetings and study days appropriate to the needs of the service. Thereafter, to provide written evidence of learning and feedback to the Urgent Response Team. To undertake all mandatory training. Following the principles of clinical governance to maintain a high quality of service through liaison with the Team leaders, leading the implementation of: recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, effective clinical audit and clinical bench marking, risk management and validated clinical outcome measures. Make recommendations for change. Participate in the development and implementation of clinical initiatives and protocols. To work within agreed national and local clinical guidelines and be aware of and abide by the guidelines and protocols of the Integrated Team. To be aware of and abide by the approved policies and procedures of the Trust and the Nursing and Midwifery Councils guidelines on professional conduct. To be responsible for your own continuing professional development which is demonstrated in a portfolio. To participate in appraisal scheme and attend external courses where identified as part of individual appraisal. To be aware of the agreed procedures and Community Nurse involvement in the event of a major accident To liaise with the team leader in deploying staff on a day-to-day basis, allowing flexibility within the team so that the needs of the service are met. To maintain adequate levels of nursing stock and undertake a quarterly equipment audit within work area To undertake and promote efficient use of available resources To assist in the recruitment and selection of junior staff Organise the induction of new staff. Adhere to information governance both for internal and external sources for patient data. Such other duties as are within the spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading This is an outline job description. It is subject to review at periodic intervals and may change over time with the development of Community Services following discussion with the post holder. Post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across the South Warwickshire Foundation Trust and to other agencies. South Warwickshire Foundation Trust endorses the principle that whether people smoke or not is a matter of personal choice but where they smoke is a matter of public concern. The policy on smoking and health protects non-smokers and requires that all the South Warwickshire Foundation Trust premises are smoke free. General Items:

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities.

To provide effective clinical leadership within the Community Response Team, enabling the service to deliver to the highest possible care standards, ensuring that evidence-based practice is used. To act as a role model and exercise good leadership. Providing highly skilled nursing assessment, intervention and advice to clients and carers. Communicating with members of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain high standards of care To work as an accountable and autonomous professional responsible for the diagnosis, advanced assessment and treatment of community dwelling clients who are experiencing a sudden health crisis, who may have additional complex multiple pathology and or social circumstances, including Palliative and End of Life Care. The post holder will guide and support junior staff and students in the organisation of their work, providing clinical advice and specialist expertise. To deputise for the Professional Lead on an equitable basis with other senior nurses as needed To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of their work, ensuring a high standard of clinical care. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of clients with a wide variety of complex conditions using advanced investigative and analytical skills of clinical and non-clinical information to form accurate diagnosis and prognosis To formulate individualised treatment plans, using sound clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of evidence-based treatments to formulate a specialised programme of care which is client led and goal orientated. To assess competency for and delegate appropriate tasks to other team members, carers and their families To have clinical responsibility for dealing with unplanned and unpredictable urgent referrals for clients living in the community To demonstrate ongoing evaluation of nursing interventions with the client and respond accordingly To carry out treatment plans for other professionals in their absence under delegation and within your competency. To work innovatively to address the challenges posed by providing treatment in a variety of community settings. To undertake specialist-nursing interventions, which require accuracy and precision, some of which will be invasive. To demonstrate highly developed knowledge and skills in the health surveillance of acutely ill community-based clients. To take an active lead in advising and teaching health education and health promotion to clients, other professionals, families and carers. To assess for and provide equipment in accordance with ICES (Integrated Community Equipment Store) guidelines To regularly work unsupervised and alone in clients homes To immediately report to the Professional Lead/Clinical lead any variance to the clients care pathway and document in accordance with the agreed procedure. To identify urgent need for, and initiate an emergency response, giving appropriate first aid as necessary within own capabilities. To work at all times strictly within the Trusts Infection Control Guidelines. To ensure that therapy / treatment / care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the health professional, the patient / client or to visitors, and to report any situation that compromises the safety of staff, clients / patients or visitors with regard to risk of infection. To communicate effectively with clients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential, using a wide range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills To gain valid consent to intervention where possible in accordance with the legal framework and consent policy. To identify and report concerns where clients may lack capacity. To liaise and effectively communicate assessment and rehabilitation outcomes with other multi- disciplinary teams, voluntary agencies and health and social care professionals in accordance with South Warwickshire Foundation Trust information sharing guidelines. This communication will include verbal, report or letter format and include case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings To maintain accurate, comprehensive, contemporaneous documentation and maintain confidentiality in accordance with local intermediate care protocols, South Warwickshire Foundation Trust records policy and national professional standards Under the direction of the Professional Lead/Clinical Lead assist in the delivery of training/clinical education for staff and students, including: peer clinical supervision, interdisciplinary reflection, individual clinical supervision of junior staff, the training and support of NVQ candidates including writing expert witness statements and annual appraisal of specific junior staff. To attend professional meetings and study days appropriate to the needs of the service. Thereafter, to provide written evidence of learning and feedback to the Urgent Response Team. To undertake all mandatory training. Following the principles of clinical governance to maintain a high quality of service through liaison with the Team leaders, leading the implementation of: recognised professional standards, evidence based practice, effective clinical audit and clinical bench marking, risk management and validated clinical outcome measures. Make recommendations for change. Participate in the development and implementation of clinical initiatives and protocols. To work within agreed national and local clinical guidelines and be aware of and abide by the guidelines and protocols of the Integrated Team. To be aware of and abide by the approved policies and procedures of the Trust and the Nursing and Midwifery Councils guidelines on professional conduct. To be responsible for your own continuing professional development which is demonstrated in a portfolio. To participate in appraisal scheme and attend external courses where identified as part of individual appraisal. To be aware of the agreed procedures and Community Nurse involvement in the event of a major accident To liaise with the team leader in deploying staff on a day-to-day basis, allowing flexibility within the team so that the needs of the service are met. To maintain adequate levels of nursing stock and undertake a quarterly equipment audit within work area To undertake and promote efficient use of available resources To assist in the recruitment and selection of junior staff Organise the induction of new staff. Adhere to information governance both for internal and external sources for patient data. Such other duties as are within the spirit of the job purpose, the title of the post and its grading This is an outline job description. It is subject to review at periodic intervals and may change over time with the development of Community Services following discussion with the post holder. Post holder will be required to have access to independent means of transport for work purposes to travel across the South Warwickshire Foundation Trust and to other agencies. South Warwickshire Foundation Trust endorses the principle that whether people smoke or not is a matter of personal choice but where they smoke is a matter of public concern. The policy on smoking and health protects non-smokers and requires that all the South Warwickshire Foundation Trust premises are smoke free. General Items:

Job title: Senior Occupational Therapist Location: Kingston Rehabilitation Centre Responsible to: Therapy Team Lead / Clinical Head of Rehabilitation Services Occupational Therapist Role/Job Purpose To develop and maintain Occupational Therapy (OT) services leading on planning, development and evaluation of OT services, ensuring a consistently high standard of assessment, treatment planning and documentation To assess and treat own caseload of people using our services and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner. To manage a varied caseload of people using our services including supporting those with Acquired Brain Injury, complex long-term disability and general rehabilitation using evidence based, person centered principles to assess, clinically reason, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To provide knowledge, skills and advice to people using our services, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, the care team, other members of the MDT and outside agencies. To support neuro-rehabilitation pre-admission assessments alongside the multidisciplinary team. To identify, initiate and implement service development in line with local and national guidelines and ensuring any initiatives are maintained through regular review. To work collaboratively with care and wellbeing staff to achieve rehabilitation using a holistic approach To be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of people using our services. To maintain your registration through compliance with registration requirements and follow HCPC code of conduct Occupational Therapist Main duties and key responsibilities : The following are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties to be performed but is intended to provide a summary of major duties and responsibilities. You may not be required to perform all duties listed and may instead be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Communication / Relationship Skills To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, people using our services, where appropriate persons of importance to them and all other stakeholders involved in a persons care to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition To promote understanding of the aims of rehabilitation across the service and ensure a co-ordinated team approach to care provision. To demonstrate communication skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation and gaining informed consent from a wide variety of people using our services and to recognise and overcome barriers to effective communication To provide advice, teaching, and instruction to people using our services, persons of importance to them and other professionals. Clinical Reasoning & Clinical Skills To undertake evidence-based assessment of people wishing to use our services using investigative and analytical skills. To use appropriate evidence- based clinical reasoning to determine and justify appropriate treatment plans and goals. To support other members of the team to utilise and develop evidence- based clinical reasoning skills to determine and carry out appropriate treatment plans and goals To be able to assess and identify appropriate equipment for use by staff and people using our services and to ensure safety of use and maintenance at all times To recognise own scope of practice and seek guidance or further training if required To evaluate rehabilitation progress and to reassess, alter and adapt treatment programmes if required. Independently select and apply OT assessments (standardised and non-standardised) for a designated specialist case load, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, and enabling the patients in the areas of self maintenance, productivity, leisure and discharge planning To provide neurorehabilitation, long term disability management and slow stream rehabilitation to those with acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions To appropriately support person centered goals and outcome measures to facilitate, where appropriate, a safe and timely discharge into the community When required to assess and provide OT intervention in a persons own home following lone worker guidelines To provide comprehensive occupational therapy written reports relevant to the caseload To utilise specialist clinical reasoning skills to inform therapy policies and guidelines Leadership & Team Work To be responsible for supervision of therapy assistants at CHD Rehabilitation, carrying out regular supervision in line with local policy To work collaboratively with the therapy team, nursing and care team promoting an individuals independence and delivering a team approach to rehabilitation To be a role model to all members of staff displaying excellent attitude to work and working in line with all company policies and procedures To delegate clinical tasks, as appropriate, to rehabilitation assistants providing detailed treatment plans to other non-qualified members of staff Be an active participant of in-service training within the therapy team and when required lead training sessions To participate in annual appraisal, identifying objectives for service and personal development (in collaboration with senior/Lead OT) To participate in regular clinical and non-clinical supervision (in collaboration with senior/Lead OT) To provide supervision when required for OT students in introductory placements, and explain the role of the Occupational Therapist to departmental visitors and those undertaking work experience placement Health, safety and security To understand all emergency procedures. To participate in and attend all mandatory training and be familiar with local procedures within speciality areas of work. Be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your role and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your work area (including the prompt recording and reporting of accidents) To ensure that all equipment used is in safe working order and that action is taken where deficits or concerns are identified To ensure the compliance with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines including those relating to Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Confidentiality of Information and Data Security. Responsibility for Policy and Service Improvement & Development To follow CHD Rehabilitations guidelines for obtaining consent, and to work within a legal framework at all times. To assist in the collection of data as directed by the Clinical head of Rehabilitation Services. To ensure the continual development and improvement of the OT services to meet the needs of people using our services. To use evidence-based practice, audits, and published research to inform practice. To participate in audits/research projects and support the wider governance programme. Quality To maintain a high standard of clinical care for people using our services under your management. To maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records in line with legal, professional and departmental requirements. To attend appropriate post-graduate courses and disseminate to the team as required To adhere to the HCPC code of conduct and ensure compliance by rehabilitation assistants and other members of the therapy team To be a member of the RCOT and remain up to date with current profession specific guidelines and current issues Equality, diversity and rights To support, promote, and develop a culture which supports equality & values diversity. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of people using our services and contribute to the provision of the service sensitive to these needs Responsibility for financial and other physical resources To be responsible for all equipment used, and to adhere to guidelines on equipment use, including competence to use equipment. Responsibilities for information resources To use computerised record systems to access patient information and to record data accurately in line with the data protection act and guidelines. To utilise computer systems to accurately provide regular reports regarding people using our services for external health care providers Other To promote the rehabilitation services across a range of networks including health communities To frequently deal with emotional and distressing situations and circumstances with patients and families to promote achievement of goals (e.g. Patients with terminal illness, patients with limited rehab potential, including occasional exposure to highly emotional circumstances such as the death of patient or patient needing resus) Communicating complex and sensitive information relating to medical conditions and OT process, requiring skills of empathy and reassurance To be able to complete required documentation and clinical work by deadlines agreed, which may be stressful at times

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include: Counterchecking patients vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment. Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects. Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained. To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes. To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same. To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning. As a specialist cancer nurse, to assess the educational and informational needs of the patient and family. This includes producing and using appropriate materials to ensure optimum understanding of nursing care and the likely outcome. To provide skilled care and expertise in venepuncture and/or cannulation. To assess patients for a suitable central venous access device. To provide education to patients on the care and management of central venous access devices and to adopt a problem solving approach to managing complications with all vascular access devices.

Opportunity for Band 6 Staff Nurse Medical Day Unit 9 (MDU) Kingston.

The Royal Marsden is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, one of the top ranked NHS Trusts in the country, recognised worldwide for the quality of our services. We believe it is only by having the very best nurses and helping them improve that we can deliver the highest standards of care to our patients. That’s why we offer unparalleled training and development, an exceptional range of benefits. The MDU at our Kingston site is a vibrant, fast paced clinical environment specialising in the delivery of chemotherapy and supportive care therapies. We are currently looking for motivated Staff (band 6) nurse to join our team.

You will need to be a 1st level registered nurse. Demonstrable post registration and experience in the administration of IV medications including chemotherapy is essential. IV cannulation and venepuncture are desirable, however full training will be given. In addition you will possess excellent oral and written communication skills, be a reliable, enthusiastic and effective team member, and be committed to providing the highest level of service to our patients.

The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical leadership and sound decision making skills. This role will include involvement in the development of Nurse-Led chemotherapy clinics.
1. To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.
2. To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long term goals or plans.
3. To participate fully in the day to day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors.
4. To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders:
• To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff
• To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators
• To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
• To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
1. To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include:
• Counterchecking patients’ vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment.
• Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects.
• Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained.
• To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes. To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same. To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning.

As a specialist cancer nurse, to assess the educational and informational needs of the patient and family. This includes producing and using appropriate materials to ensure optimum understanding of nursing care and the likely outcome.

To provide skilled care and expertise in venepuncture and/or cannulation. To assess patients for a suitable central venous access device. To provide education to patients on the care and management of central venous access devices and to adopt a problem solving approach to managing complications with all vascular access devices.


This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our audiological team in Newham

This is an Adult post in audiology services across East London but predominately at our well-equipped and dedicated health centre at Vicarage Lane health centre and at Newham General Hospital.

The department provides a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service for both adults and children working in the community and hospital sites.

Audiology is managed by Bart’s Health and provides services across five east London boroughs namely Tower Hamlets, City & Hackney, Newham, Waltham Forest and Redbridge.

We have 90 plus members of staff including Clinical Scientists, Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Audiology apprentices and admin staff

The successful candidate will be confident, a good communicator, and able to work well within a large team they should be able to undertake audiological diagnostic and rehabilitation services for patients.

You will have a Bsc/Msc in Audiology or equivalent.

You must be registered with either RCCP or HCPC (as a Clinical Scientist).

Applications from Clinical Scientists in Audiology currently in their last year placement (pending results) will be considered.

If you would like any further information regarding this post contact: Emma Thomas Adult Audiology Lead on 0207 363 9014/0207 363 9003

· To provide independent diagnostic audiological testing of adults to be responsible for the safe use and calibration of equipment and ensuring accurate records are maintained.

· To provide a comprehensive independent hearing aid service to adults including determining care plans for individual patients, and involving carers and families as appropriate.

· To take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service, which may include designing and completing audits within own field, participating in data collection for larger projects, and contributing to the development of evidence based protocols.

· Toplan and prioritise elements of own workload, within the framework of service delivery priorities as defined by the line manager, and supervise the work of trainees/students and volunteers as required.

· To be responsible for the smooth running of a specified area of the audiology service, to be determined.

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 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, 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 Wednesday 9 Oct 2024

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. For more information please contact: Khristina Palma, Matron, Critical Care & Outreach by contacting the switchboard on 020 8546 7711 and asking to bleep Matron on 625, alternatively contact Senior Sister on Critical Care x2266/2267.

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Senior Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 7) to join our Critical Care team on a full-time, substantive basis.

Our Critical Care Unit is staffed by a team of experienced, welcoming professionals committed to providing the highest standard of care. We offer a supportive culture with ample opportunities to grow, expand, and consolidate your critical care nursing skills. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.

Please note : You will be asked to do a 10 minutes power point presentation on the day of interview. Topic will be sent to the successful candidates once they are shortlisted.

As a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in leading our combined Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit, which comprises 15 beds. Our unit provides care for patients requiring general surgery, medicine, and acute renal interventions. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care, supporting and mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of excellence and compassion.

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country – close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.
-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 – Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.
-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring

- Safe
- Responsible
- Value Each Other
- Inspiring

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.




This advert closes on Sunday 25 Aug 2024