Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will provide strategic and operational management of specialist Estates and Facilities services delivered through contracted providers, ensuring services are safe, effective, compliant, and aligned with the Trust's objectives. The role combines responsibility for contract management, compliance assurance, technical oversight, CAFM system management, financial control, governance, risk management, supply chain operations, and continuous service improvement to support the delivery of high-quality estates and facilities services across the organisation.

The postholder will ensure that all contracted services operate in compliance with statutory legislation, NHS Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health Building Notes (HBNs), Trust policies, and industry best practice. They will establish and maintain effective compliance monitoring arrangements, audit programmes, evidence records, and assurance processes to ensure contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and quality standards are consistently achieved. They will support internal and external audits, inspections, and accreditation processes, ensuring services remain inspection-ready and that improvement actions are implemented and monitored to completion.

The role will provide technical oversight of specialist estates and facilities contracts, ensuring services are delivered in accordance with agreed specifications, legislation, NHS guidance, industry standards, and contractual requirements. The postholder will review technical reports, maintenance records, performance information, statutory compliance documentation, and audit findings to ensure services are delivered safely, effectively, and efficiently. They will monitor contractor performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs, and quality standards, identifying opportunities for service improvement and implementing corrective actions where required.

The postholder will lead the management and development of the Trust's Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, ensuring that maintenance activities, statutory inspections, compliance records, contractor data, performance measures, and service schedules are accurately recorded and maintained. They will oversee the integration of contractual requirements and compliance documentation into the CAFM platform, develop reporting and workflow processes, and utilise system data to support service planning, performance management, resource allocation, operational decision-making, and compliance assurance.

A key aspect of the role will involve the management of specialist facilities infrastructure and assets, supporting asset lifecycle planning, infrastructure resilience, business continuity, and capital investment programmes. The postholder will contribute technical expertise to long-term asset management strategies and ensure critical assets are appropriately monitored and maintained to support regulatory compliance and operational continuity.

The postholder will establish and maintain robust contract monitoring and assurance frameworks, leading regular performance reviews, service meetings, compliance reporting, and contractual governance activities. Acting as a key liaison between Estates and Facilities, Procurement, contractors, and operational stakeholders, they will promote effective partnership working, resolve service issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. They will also support the development of technical specifications, tender documentation, procurement exercises, and business cases, ensuring services deliver value for money whilst meeting operational and compliance requirements.

The role will have responsibility for stores and supply chain operations, ensuring the effective management of stock, materials, consumables, and equipment required to support service delivery. This will include oversight of inventory management systems, procurement processes, storage compliance, supplier performance, and stock control arrangements. The postholder will ensure compliance with procurement legislation, health and safety requirements, and Trust governance standards while minimising waste, controlling costs, and maintaining operational resilience.

Working closely with the Estates Manager, the postholder will contribute to budget planning, financial forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting across specialist contracted services. They will monitor contractual expenditure, support value-for-money assessments, identify efficiency opportunities, and contribute to business cases and investment proposals. The role will provide financial analysis and management information to support effective decision-making and continuous improvement.

The postholder will provide leadership and management to a small team of administrative, logistics, and support staff, ensuring staff receive appropriate supervision, coaching, training, and development opportunities. They will promote high standards of professionalism, customer service, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement, creating a positive working environment aligned to Trust values and objectives.

The role will be responsible for producing accurate and timely reports relating to contract performance, compliance activity, financial performance, operational risks, and service outcomes. The postholder will analyse performance trends, identify areas of risk and improvement, and present information to senior managers, governance groups, and Trust committees to support effective oversight and assurance.

Governance and risk management will underpin all aspects of the role. The postholder will identify, assess, manage, and report risks associated with estates and facilities services, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place. They will support business continuity planning, incident management, investigations, and lessons learned reviews, providing technical expertise and assurance where service failures, compliance breaches, or operational incidents occur.

The postholder will maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, clinical teams, operational managers, procurement colleagues, regulators, and partner organisations. They will represent the Estates and Facilities department at meetings, working groups, project boards, and Trust committees as required, promoting collaborative working and continuous service improvement.

The postholder will maintain an ongoing commitment to professional development, ensuring knowledge remains current in relation to estates legislation, NHS guidance, contract management, CAFM systems, procurement regulations, compliance standards, and emerging technologies. They will support innovation, learning, and best practice across the department and will undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and responsibilities of the role as delegated by the Estates Manager to support the effective delivery of Estates and Facilities services.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification or experience) in Hard FM, Estates Management, Engineering, or Compliance.
• City & Guilds 2079 -11 Cat 1 Safe Handling of Refrigerants City and Guilds 6187, 6090 or 7189 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning NVQ Level 2 / Level 3 City and Guilds F Gas Compliance

Desirable

• Prince2 Foundation / Practitioner certification.
• Mechanical to Electrical Conversion (MEC) desirable but not essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

Chelsea London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Purpose of the Post

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated data specialist with strong SQL, data handling and analytical skills to help manage and develop two large longitudinal databases: the established UK National Neonatal Research Database; NNRD and the newly established International Neonatal Research Database.

The successful candidate will join Professor Modis Neonatal Research Group based at the Chelsea and Westminster campus of Imperial College London. This is a multi-professional group of around 20 staff and students. The post holder will work closely with senior clinicians, other analysts, and the Senior Data Analyst. They will take a supportive role in data curation, managing and developing the databases. They will also contribute to research conducted by the Group.

Professor Modi and her group established the NNRD in 2007. This holds operational clinical information captured in the course of clinical care, as a national resource to support health services evaluations and research.Data in the NNRD comprise the Neonatal Data Set (an approved NHS information standard) and includes demographic details, and daily records of interventions and treatments throughout the neonatal in-patient stay, information on diagnoses and outcomes, and follow-up health status at age two-years. All neonatal units in England, Wales and Scotland submit data to the NNRD through their data entry supplier.

The appointee will also be responsible for developing and curating interactive PowerBI visualisation tools. There is ample opportunity for additional involvement in the wider areas of work of the Group, commensurate with the interests and career aspirations of the successful candidate.

Further details of the Neonatal Data Analysis Unit and of the National Neonatal Research Database at https://www.imperial.ac.uk/neonatal-data-analysis-unit/

This is a full-time position, but part-time applicants will be considered if they match the person specification. The post is subject to probationary review after 3 months. S/he will be expected to play a full and active role in the academic life of the Neonatal Research Group.

Key working relationships in this post will include: the Neonatal Research Group staff and students; Imperial Clinical Trials Unit; Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust Information Technology Department; Imperial College London Information Technology Department and international collaborators.

Key Working Relationships (internal):

• Members of the Neonatal Medicine Research Group
• Imperial College London Information Technology Department
• Imperial Clinical Trials Unit Research Manager
• Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
• Other Departments within Imperial College and Chelsea and Westminster

Key Working Relationships (external):

• Health Data Research UK Team
• National and international stakeholders

Roles and responsibilities

• Assisting with maintaining the UK National Neonatal Research Database (NNRD) and the International Neonatal Research Database
• Managing the Group data servers (Linux)
• Managing online PowerBI tools

Liaison as required with the IT departments of Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Imperial College London

Liaison as required with the Imperial Clinical Trials Unit on research projects involving electronic data

• Working closely with neonatal medicine research group staff and students

Providing data management support for research studies using the NNRD and other databases

• Contributing to the wider work of the Neonatal Research Group
• Conducting data queries
• Preparation of datasets ready for statistical analysis
• Production of data models for data dictionaries
• Contribution to the intellectual life of the department
• Contribution to the preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Active participation in meetings
• To comply with confidentiality agreements and the Data Protection Act
• Timely execution of work

Other Duties

Attend relevant meetings

Undertake any necessary training and/or development

Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as directed by line manager

Observe and comply with all organisational policies and regulations, including policies and procedures on Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, Data Protection, Equal Opportunities, Financial Regulations, Health and Safety, Information Technology, Private Engagements and Register of Interests, and Smoking

Undertake specific safety responsibilities relevant to individual roles, as set out by the organisation

Person Specification

Exp & Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications
• Data Management Experience
• Health Service Experience

Sklls & Knowledge

Essential

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage own work load
• Familiarity with patient confidentiality issues (inc GDPR)

Desirable

• EDC systems (OpenClinica, RedCap, Open Data Kit)
• Cloud technologies such as Azure
• Basic statistical techniques to analyse observational data

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Works well under pressure
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Excellent attention to detail

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To demonstrate perspective taking when dealing with patients, customers and fellow staff alike so that all views are understood and considered

To undertake all radiographic duties efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

To ensure that all patients receive the best possible standard of care.

Commitment to ensuring own development by exposing self to all necessary modalities at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Assist with practical training of junior staff and student radiographers, acting as a role model through leading by example.

Communicate with other staff members to ensure the smooth running of the directorate.

Participate in the out of hours shift rota as required.

The post holder will be required to actively participate in a periodic professional development review, in accordance with Trust guidelines.

To undertake any other duties which may be appropriate to the post.

To offer an initial assessment and interpretation of images produced by themselves or more junior staff in the course of their role.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Radiography / DCR (R) or accepted international equivalent
• HCPC registration
• Putting patients first
• Broad general imaging experience at radiographer level
• Proven acumen for approaching all situations with an open mind and 'can-do' attitude
• Able to work well in a complex team
• Up-to-date technical knowledge
• Ability to make decisions
• Interest and willingness in teaching/training
• Punctual
• Ability to make decisions

Desirable

• Member of SOR
• Interest in further study and CPD including research
• Quality Improvement (QI), transformation or innovation training
• Competent in specialist techniques such as CT cardiac scans and CT interventional procedures
• Student supervision responsibilities
• IV cannulation trained and competent
• Broad general radiography experience at student / radiographer level

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To undertake initial investigation into non-conformances reports as instructed

2. To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with Manufacturers instructions

3. To operate decontamination equipment and carry out routine tests in accordance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance

4. Attend regular departmental team meetings.

5. To attend any training as required.

6. To undertake duties consistent with the responsibility of the grade and needs of the service

7. Required to work weekends, bank holidays and participate in the departments on-call schedule.

Person Specification

desirable

Desirable

• Experience of working with the NHS

Essential

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Knowledge of surgical instruments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to our detailed job description for more information.

The job description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be inflexible or a finite list of tasks. It may be varied from time to time after consultation with the post holder and in particular during regular job plan review where the strategic direction of the Trust or its constituent departments requires it

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• CCT in Paediatrics or equivalent OR eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register within 6 months
• Enhanced DBS Clearance
• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
• MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Wide experience in acute paediatrics including all aspects of paediatric emergencies and child safeguarding and protection
• Level 3 Safeguarding training
• APLS and NLS provider
• Understanding of clinical governance audit
• Undergraduate/ postgraduate and formal bed side teaching

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities1. STORES AND DISTRIBUTION Print off or fill stock requisitions for other pharmacy locations orwards/clinical areas of the hospital/outside units. To be able to prioritise, organise and plan daily workload to meet servicerequirements and acting as team lead to ensure work is completed on thedistribution and good receipt areas equitably Participate in the topping up of stock drugs to wards and other clinical areasagainst a predefined stock list. Providing feedback to ward pharmacist / MMT staff on ward stock includingareas of overstock or increased need. Issue stock items to wards/clinical areas via the pharmacy computer system. Perform repetitive lifting of pharmaceutical products and transport boxesaccording to Health & Safety principles. Unpack, check, count, handle, book in and put away deliveries receivedinto the pharmacy store in an accurate manner. Match deliveries received against paperwork and query any discrepancies(with the supplier or pharmacy procurement staff where relevant). Assist with stock control including expiry date checking on a regular basis Daily stock checks completed - and discrepancies are investigated, stockrotation and returns accurately. Empty returned ward boxes and return stock (via the pharmacy computersystem) or dispose of unsuitable pharmaceuticals where relevant andaccording to procedure. Ensure all pharmaceutical products are stored securely and meet safecustody requirements. Assist in monitoring of all aspects of stores where necessary (includingcold store temperatures). File all records appropriately and according to procedure. To assist and maintain procedures and contribute to the development of theservice Escalate any medicines shortage issues on the wards or in stores, to theappropriate person. Monitor and investigate discrepancies. Maintain major incident box stock including expiries and change to contents wheninstructedSenior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Job Description Jan 2025 Page 15 General housekeeping and troubleshooting of ROWA For medical gas cylinders perform a physical count and report this to thepurchasing office for the 2 medical gas cylinder stores on site2. DISPENSARY Ensure dispensary areas are kept clean and tidy and shelves/other relevant areasare cleaned according to the department schedule. Ensure dispensary areas are sufficiently stocked with all sundries (leaflets, cards,bottles, bags). Filing prescriptions and other paperwork and archiving as required. Undertake labelling and dispensing duties according to procedure. Perform all necessary logging in of inpatient and discharge prescriptions andrecord logging out times for relevant parts of the dispensing process using PatientTracker System. Assist in ensuring dispensary workload is managed in order, or according to priorityusing the Patient Tracker System. Hand out and dispense prescriptions where necessary according to procedure. Answer the telephone promptly and courteously, referring relevant calls efficientlywhere necessary. To have a working knowledge of all relevant pharmacy systems: JAC, TMS (PatientTracking System) and Cerner. Dispense in the Inpatient Dispensary. General housekeeping and troubleshooting of ROWA Carry out monitoring and recording of dispensary fridge and ambient temperatures Stock control management including putting stock away received from stores,rotating stock/checking expiries where relevant and performing stock controlcounts. Sort, count, compile and, where relevant, dispose of unsuitable medication returns.Senior Rotational Pharmacy Assistant Job Description Jan 2025 Page 163. OTHER Participation in weekend/Bank Holiday and other department rotas in accordancewith the needs of the service. Participation in annual appraisals/PDP and performance review initiatives of theTrust. Undertake all statutory and mandatory training and relevant updates in accordancewith Trust requirements. Participation in other training initiatives to meet individual and departmentalrequirements relevant to the post and the pharmacy service. Complies with all other departmental and Trust policies. Undertakes any other duties required by the section/team leaders, principalpharmacists or the Chief PharmacistThis job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of theservice. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder andhis/her manager.All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledgelevel. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member ofstaff

Person Specification

GCSE maths and english

Essential

• GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 and above

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception:

• Provide a customer focused reception service for all patients and visitors attending the area dealing with all patients or visitors in an efficient, polite and courteous manner dealing with all patients queries where possible and directing them accordingly
• Ensure the reception areas are always mannedInteract with patients and relatives in a sensitive and empathetic manner
• Process all follow up appointments as patients leave the department in line guidelines, escalating any capacity concerns.
• Record appointments agreed in community settings on the system within 24 working hours
• Assist patients to locate their relatives who are current inpatients
• Assist patients to use the electronic check in service updating demographics where necessary

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• English & Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• Able to use hospital patient administration system

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical experience including computer use
• Experience of working within a customer-driven service
• Experience of front of house (Reception)

Desirable

• Working in NHS or other health environment

Personal Skills

Essential

• Be able to prioritise your workload
• Be friendly and smile at all times when greeting visitors/patients
• Be a good team player

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• PC skills
• Ability to work under supervision as part of a team
• Good organisational skills in order to plan and prioritise workload Willing to learn new systems
• Ability to communicate clearly and politely with a wide range of people including the general public and work colleagues at all levels.
• Knowledge of filing systems
• Able to file accurately and pay attention to detail.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Reception:

• Provide a customer focused reception service for all patients and visitors attending the area dealing with all patients or visitors in an efficient, polite and courteous manner dealing with all patients queries where possible and directing them accordingly
• Ensure the reception areas are always mannedInteract with patients and relatives in a sensitive and empathetic manner
• Process all follow up appointments as patients leave the department in line guidelines, escalating any capacity concerns.
• Record appointments agreed in community settings on the system within 24 working hours
• Assist patients to locate their relatives who are current inpatients
• Assist patients to use the electronic check in service updating demographics where necessary

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• English & Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• Able to use hospital patient administration system

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical experience including computer use
• Experience of working within a customer-driven service
• Experience of front of house (Reception)

Desirable

• Working in NHS or other health environment

Personal Skills

Essential

• Be able to prioritise your workload
• Be friendly and smile at all times when greeting visitors/patients
• Be a good team player

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• PC skills
• Ability to work under supervision as part of a team
• Good organisational skills in order to plan and prioritise workload Willing to learn new systems
• Ability to communicate clearly and politely with a wide range of people including the general public and work colleagues at all levels.
• Knowledge of filing systems
• Able to file accurately and pay attention to detail.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be required to promote best practice according to the Trusts Access Policy and will be expected to promote and utilise all relevant Trust Policies related to the fulfilment of the role.

Where required, to liaise with GP practices, other hospitals and other departments to obtain medical records and patient information to ensure POA can safely clear the patient for surgery, or ensure they are treated prior to being cleared.

To oversee the administrative aspects of the clinic supporting the lead for Pre-assessment.

Ensure that all required information including medical records are ready for relevant clinic running that day.

Ensuring that all patient requirements have been catered for (e.g. transport, translators etc.)

Taking responsibility for planning and preparation for clinics in advance to ensure smooth running on a daily basis and excellent patient experience.

Proactively managing patient pathways to ensure that no patients fall through the net.

Acting as a point of contact for patients who are awaiting investigations arising from their initial preoperative assessment.

To be responsible for escalating relevant issues to ASM/ Lead Nurse.

The post holder will work with admin team in POA for booking and Rota.

To ensure that appointment availability is maintained for High Risk Assessment Clinic patients and to liaise with the anaesthetic coordinator to ensure adequate anaesthetic cover

Working with the lead for Pre-operative assessment, and other Trust Improvement Teams in all aspects of improving outpatient flows and pathways.

Attending all internal team meetings, taking minutes and distributing appropriately.

Cover reception duties

Using CCS and Cerner for POA

Supporting the Nurses by attending the regular review sessions with Consultant

Anaesthetists and acting on outcomes on behalf of the Nurse when required.

Maintaining established data collection processes and refining and improving as and when required.

Ensuring that appointment availability is maintained in line with the department SLA and that all clinics are expanded or blocked as required, escalating to Lead POAC if required.

Procuring supplies to support the administrative aspects of the clinic via the PECOS system

Management Duties

Help manage the band 3 in POA admin

Additional responsibilities

Promoting the acceptance and adherence to the Data Protection Act within the team.

Undertake other duties that are considered to be within the general scope of the post, as required by the Lead POA and Scheduling department.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Education and Qualifications

Desirable

• Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex site

Twickenham road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

BUYING OFFICE

1. Supporting the processing of orders for medication supplies including assisting with sourcing urgent supplies.

2. Dealing with any out-of-stock queries and liaising with the relevant staff as appropriate.

3. Ensure that the daily stock count, the KTAKEM, occurs and any discrepancies are investigated and dealt with.

4. Support the buying office Purchasing Coordinator in dealing with any buying office related handover emails to ensure that any urgent issues are dealt with in a timely manner.

5. Ensure that all out of hours medicine purchases or supplies are processed and dealt with without delay.

6. Investigate manufacturers delays, updating the list of delays and ensuring all relevant staff are informed.

7. Receiving, checking and booking in deliveries of controlled drugs when they arrive to fulfil legislative requirements.

8. Storing goods safely and correctly in the appropriate areas of the pharmacy.

9. Dealing with queries from staff and other hospital staff relating to product delays, delivery times and orders.

10. Follow up outstanding orders to ensure that stock is delivered promptly and avoid out of stock situations. Place orders with alternative suppliers if necessary.

11. Ensuring stock levels of all products are accurate and supporting the appropriate ordering of stock.

12. Ensure that contracts are adhered to and return any over ordered or unwanted goods in order to avoid finance penalties.

13. Check the ONOTR report. This report is to be checked every month for outstanding orders that have not been delivered or received onto JAC.

14. Participate in robot loading and goods receipt duties if required.

15. Undertaking any specific projects in accordance with objectives set by the Buying Office and goods Receipt Manager.

16. Support the Procurement and Distribution Manager in dealing with drug recalls where required.

17. Ensure that the electronic ordering system (Medecator) is utilised to maximum efficiency to maintain reduced ordering costs in line with regional procurement guidance.

18. Assist in the maintenance of computer files in regard to purchasing and invoicing.

19. Ensure that urgent deliveries of medicines (e.g. from other hospitals, alternative suppliers via taxi / courier service) are arranged within the required timescales and when appropriate.

20. To participate in implementing and maintaining national, regional, consortium and Trust local purchasing contracts.

21. Ensure the slow-moving report is checked weekly to identify any slow moving items preventing stock wastage.

22. Support the implementation of new policies and procedures within the purchasing and goods receipt area and contribute to the development of new systems of working.

23. Assist with the training and inducting of rotational technicians, pre-registration trainee technicians and pre-registration pharmacists in all aspects of the purchasing function.

24. Maintain good and open channels of communication with all suppliers to ensure that all aspects of purchasing are dealt with effectively.

25. To participate and support the goods receipt team.

26. Establish and maintain clerical filing systems for the buying office to ensure efficiently in all procedures and processes and the completion of work in a timely manner.

27. Participate in the pharmacy ward top up service to wards, clinics, and departments as part of the pharmacy top up service.

28. Return stock or dispose of any medicines returned from wards or departments.

GENERAL DUTIES

29. Attend and participate in departmental meetings.

30. Participate in service audits as required.

31. Support the buying office to ensure that all monthly tasks are completed for budgets and finance reports to remain correct. This will include ensuring all TPN, medical gases, and consumable orders are booked onto JAC correctly in time for end of month booking out.

32. Follow relevant procedures for each rotation, including adherence to GMP, orange guide and COSHH regulations etc. to deliver the service in a safe and effective manner.

33. Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Chief Pharmacist.

COMMUNICATION

34. Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.

35. Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.

36. These duties are not exhaustive and will be reviewed with the post holder, allowing for amendments with the broad scope and band level of the role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable

• Specialist purchasing qualifications e.g. the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation course
• GCSE Science or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Proven record of procurement work experience
• Experience of dealing with service audit
• Experience of investigating stock level discrepancies
• Experience of using electronic ordering system

Desirable

• Proven record of procurement work experience within a hospital setting
• Implementation of procedures

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise daily tasks
• IT literate

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiasm for position
• Works well under pressure

Trust Values

Essential

• Understanding and knowledge of PROUD values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care through appropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements for discharge, underpinned by Trust values.
• Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities
• Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring the quality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of the highest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards.
• Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicines policy.
• Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of their medication, advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others
• Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, for example liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate
• Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate any action that may be required
• Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functions commensurate with their banding.
• Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health and well-being of the individual
• Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may be responsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents and losses and provide initial support for the member of staff or patient involved, in line with Trust policy.

Professional

Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust at all times, in line with Trust values.

Contribute to a high quality safe working environment in which patients receive a high standard of care

Participate in the setting of standards for nursing practice and for care involving the multi-disciplinary team

Practice in accordance with, and aware of his/her responsibilities under, the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and other appropriate NMC guidelines

Understand and practice in accordance with Trust and Unit policies and procedures, and ensure they are understood and practiced by staff

Maintain a safe working environment recognising the health and safety requirements of patients, visitors and staff

Ensure all strategies, policies and protocols relating to infection control are implemented and monitored and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to ensuring the prevention of control of infection

Protects patient confidentiality and acts according to the Data Protection Act

Maintain clear and accurate documentation in line with unit and Trust standard

Be aware of Clinical Governance and the impact it has on patient care

Understand local audit processes and take opportunities to initiate local audit and participate in Trust audits locally.

Participate in the ordering and maintenance of adequate stock level in an effective manner

Work with members of the team in implementing a quality approach to service provision, in line with Trust quality care standards.

Report all complaints, incidents or accidents to the Nurse in charge and take appropriate action

Work shift patterns and weekends to suit the needs of service delivery

Education and Development

Be responsible for, and demonstrate personal professional development, maintain up to date clinical skills and ensure mandatory training is always current.

Be aware of current developments within the nursing profession and within the NHS

Participate in team and ward meetings

Participate in established research projects and clinical audit in local area

Assist in ongoing development of the ward as a positive learning environment

Ensure own appraisal is always in date and personal development plan is completed.

Work in a supportive way with learners and HCAS/MSWs, providing knowledge and feedback as required.

Participate in local teaching sessions.

Management and Leadership

Manage a group of patients, in line with level of experience.

Supervise under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse, the work of unqualified staff.

Manage the ward/department in the absence of the Band 6 or 7 nurses, if senior enough to do so.

Demonstrate effective time management and prioritization of workload.

Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff

Take responsibility for the teaching and education of pre and post registration students acting as a preceptor or mentor as appropriate

Demonstrate leadership and teaching skills in the supervision development and feedback of junior staff

Demonstrate procedures and supervise junior staff and students in the practice of new skills

Have an awareness of cost implications and assist in the management of resources within the clinical area e.g. equipment and supplies

PLEASE SEE JD/PS FOR FULL JOB DETAILS

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Anaesthetic Nurse /ODP
• Anaesthetic Course (Nurses)

Desirable

• Mentorship Course

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience
• Experience in a peri-operative setting in Anaesthetics
• Experience of excellence in leading all / part of a clinical team in practice

Desirable

• Experience in PACU
• Experience of clinical supervision
• General management skills

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Proven clinical knowledge linked to area of speciality and excellence in care delivery
• Proven knowledge of safety issues through clinical governance and risk management
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contract
• Knowledge of current challenging and issues in nursing
• Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Clinical decision making skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships

Desirable

• Experience of risk management / assessment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Day Surgery Unit Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

Fulham Road, 369

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Assessment and diagnosis
  • Undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments of patients presenting with gender dysphoria, including medical, psychological, and social factors.
  • Apply recognised diagnostic frameworks and ensure assessments are conducted in a sensitive, inclusive, and non-judgemental manner.
  • Contribute to second opinions and complex case reviews where required.
• Treatment planning and ongoing care
  • Develop, implement, and regularly review individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, ensuring shared decision-making throughout.
  • Monitor patient progress, treatment outcomes, and wellbeing, adapting management plans in response to changing clinical needs.
  • Provide continuity of care across assessment, treatment, and follow-up stages.
• Hormone therapy management
  • Initiate, prescribe, and monitor gender-affirming hormone therapy in line with national guidance and local protocols.
  • Interpret laboratory results and adjust treatment regimens safely and appropriately.
  • Manage complications or side effects related to hormone therapy and escalate complex cases when required.
• Surgical referral and readiness assessment
  • Assess readiness for gender-affirming surgical interventions in line with NHS England service specifications.
  • Prepare and complete referrals for surgical services and support patients through the referral pathway.
  • Liaise with surgical providers and ensure appropriate pre- and post-operative care planning.
• Sexual health care
  • Provide comprehensive sexual health services including risk assessment, screening, diagnosis, and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Deliver health promotion and prevention advice tailored to the needs of trans and non-binary individuals, including HIV prevention and treatment where appropriate.
• Multidisciplinary working and liaison
  • Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing staff, psychologists, GPs, and allied health professionals to ensure integrated care delivery.
  • Provide specialist advice and guidance to primary care and other healthcare professionals managing TransPlus patients.
  • Contribute to case discussions, MDT meetings, and joint care planning across services.
• Clinical governance and service development
  • Contribute to the implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of clinical pathways and protocols.
  • Participate in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.
  • Ensure all practice is compliant with Trust policies, national standards, and clinical governance frameworks.
• Supervision and leadership
  • Support and supervise junior medical staff, nursing colleagues, and other team members in delivering patient care.
  • Provide clinical guidance in the management of complex or unstable patients, including those with new diagnoses or treatment changes.
  • Act as a role model for inclusive, compassionate, and evidence-based practice.
• Safeguarding and holistic care
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, including mental health, vulnerability, and social risk factors.
  • Promote a holistic approach addressing bio-psycho-social aspects of care, including signposting to relevant support services.

Person Specification

Essential and Desirable Criteria

Essential

• MRCP or MFSRH (or working towards this)
• Full Registration with the GMC
• 4 years full time post-graduate training
• Specialty Registrar experience in GUM / HIV or SRH medicine
• Knowledge of gender diversity and dysphoria, and the clinical and social interventions for the relief of gender dysphoria
• Ability to cope with stressful situations, and undertake responsibility and make effective decisions

Desirable

• DipGUM and/or DipHIV
• Competence in the management of hormone therapy and gender specific health issues
• Good professional knowledge of neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

56 Dean Street

London

W1D 6AQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work as a Band 7 Specialist Physiotherapist within the Paediatric Respiratory and Long-Term Ventilation service across West London Childrens Healthcare (WLCH). The role involves providing highly specialist physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for infants, children and young people with complex respiratory, neuromuscular and long-term ventilation needs.

The post holder will also provide leadership and supervision to junior staff, assistants and students, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and support education, audit and research activities within the specialty.

The role includes participation in weekend working and the physiotherapy on-call rota following completion of competency-based training and induction.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive and research-active paediatric service within a unique integrated childrens healthcare organisation committed to improving outcomes for children and young people across North West London.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
• State registration with the Health Professions Council
• Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area
• Clinical Educators course or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of the Professional Organisation
• Membership of Professional special interest groups relevant to speciality
• Relevant Postgraduate clinical qualification
• Management skills or leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Significant recent clinical experience in the relevant clinical area, with a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
• Significant experience of working as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and inter-agency working
• Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, development of care pathways, and using outcome measures
• Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for therapists, MDT members, support workers, students and apprentices
• Experience of service development and change management, implementing evidence-based practice in speciality, and on-call and weekend working in an acute hospital (where required)

Desirable

• Previous Band 7 or equivalent experience in a relevant post, and leadership of a therapy team
• Recent, relevant work in an NHS environment
• Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care
• Clinical research experience
• Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of relevant conditions, assessment and treatment approaches, and the evidence base of the relevant therapy area, including knowledge of psychosocial and cultural factors influencing health and illness behaviours and ability to remain updated with professional practice and research
• Advanced clinical reasoning, problem solving, and ability to make sound judgments and reliable decisions in demanding situations, alongside ability to seek guidance when required and maintain awareness of personal limitations
• Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage time effectively, cope with work pressures and stressful environments, and manage emotional or aggressive patients or carers using effective interpersonal strategies
• Strong communication and leadership skills, including advanced communication with patients, carers and colleagues, ability to establish and maintain working relationships, present information clearly in written and oral formats, and ability to lead, motivate, supervise, mentor, coach, and pass on knowledge to others
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit, data protection, equality and health and safety policies, alongside ability to analyse activity and outcome data, maintain accurate patient notes, demonstrate competent IT skills, and uphold a professional manner, clear vision of role, and fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision
• Advanced computer skills for presentation and data analysis
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Demonstrates ability to meet Trust values

Other requirements

Essential

• Able to take part in a weekend service and/or 7 day on call rota and/or 7 day service
• Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
• Able to meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, with cross-site working across WLCH

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

Clinical Office:

• Liaise with consultants and other admin staff regarding patient appointments, referral letters, discharge summaries and health records
• Contact other departments and teams as necessary relating to the patient care pathway and service delivery
• Support the Team Leader and practitioners with the smooth running of clinics and procedure lists.
• Liaise with other hospitals and GPs regarding patient care pathways
• Prepare for clinics ensuring all relevant documentation is available and notes are prepared
• Use Trusts computer system, to generate clinic lists and help locate missing notes
• Use of the case note record tracking(CRT) system to electronicallyregister/move/transfer/locate medical case notes
• Prepared all externally transcribed correspondence for signature and despatch within the agreed Trust timeframe, escalating where necessary.
• Match all correspondence typed by the managed transcription service with correct patient and clinician, any amendments are made, and letters dispatched and filed in medical record.
• Correct any mismatches by reference to medical record, original dictation, communication with the transcription service and if required clinical staff.
• Provide any specific advice to patients upon booking-in, in preparation for their appointment
• Ensure all patients are added to the Trusts PAS system before their appointment
• Type urgent letters and reports as required
• Register new referrals, and ensure all patient information is up to date and complete
• Book outpatient appointments

Please refer to the job description for the full list of roles and responsibilities

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an administrative capacity
• Proven experience of dealing with complex telephone calls
• Demonstrable experience of maintaining a professional attitude in a pressured environment
• Experience in working as part of a team

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritise and organise work load
• Ability to use own initiative
• To be able to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of filing systems

Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with patients and other staff
• Work well as part of a team
• Able to calm difficult situations.
• Smart and professional appearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for detailed information about the role. Further information about the trust can be found on our website at www.chelwest.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Trust Values demonstrated

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• BSc / Masters Physiotherapy or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification

Desirable

• CSP Registration
• Member of relevant clinical interest group

Experience

Essential

• Experience as a qualified Physiotherapist in an acute inpatient hospital setting
• Evidence of broad range of clinical experience as a qualified Physiotherapist in acute general medicine, specialist medicine, care of the elderly & frailty, trauma & orthopaedics, respiratory & ITU, neurology/stroke, ED
• Evidence of appraisal, clinical and professional supervision and teaching of therapy staff including therapy assistants and students
• Experience of working in an out-of-hours/weekend service
• Evidence of active participation in an in-service training rota and quality improvement projects
• Evidence of MDT working

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS for a minimum of 1 year as a qualified Physiotherapist
• Previous Band 6 experience in a relevant post
• Experience of supervision of Band 5 Physiotherapists
• Clinical Educator/Supervisor training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates good theoretical and practical knowledge of respiratory, orthopaedic, neurological and chronic medical conditions including treatment and discharge plans
• Advanced clinical reasoning skills within older adults & frailty
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges of working in varying hospital settings and demonstrate the ability to adapt own practice accordingly
• Demonstrates effective and professional communication strategies with patients, carers and members of the MDT and the ability to modify appropriately
• Evidence of prioritisation and ability to manage a caseload and delegate to junior therapy colleagues
• Evidence of the ability to use reflective practice as a tool for learning and development
• Special interest in service improvement role within frailty and older adults
• Able to clinically reason a range of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of national and local policies related to clinical practice
• Understands National Health Plans and their implications
• Demonstrates the ability to guide and direct junior therapy colleagues and students in clinical practice

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Demonstrates commitment to self-development and taking on feedback
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to a changing environment and cope with stressful and challenging situations
• Adequate computer skills including knowledge of Word processing, Excel spreadsheets, presentation packages and the internet
• Ability to carry out broad range of physical demands within the work remit
• Ability to work out-of-hours as required (this includes weekends and respiratory on-calls)
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues and follow the structure of the team

Desirable

• Ability to manage work/life balance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

Chelsea, London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to manage a complex SLT caseload independently, providing second opinions and advice for junior staff when required. They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will be expected to work collaboratively with patients, carers, and colleagues, the voluntary sector and Social Services in regards to the planning and delivery of care.

Please view the attached job description for the full role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Open and honest
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist
• Current HCPC registration
• Current RCSLT registration
• Membership of Clinical Interest Group relevant to the post
• 2 years post graduate experience relevant to the post

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a Multidisciplinary Team
• Experience with service development and service evaluation
• Experience providing teaching and training for members of the MDT, patients, families etc.
• Experience using evidence based practice and outcome measures
• Experience providing complex specialist dysphagia assessment and management
• Experience providing complex specialist communication assessment and management

Desirable

• Experience with Videofluoroscopy, with evidence of the relevant competencies
• Experience with tracheostomy weaning and management, with the relevant competencies

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of NHS policies relevant to SLT and the value of clinical governance
• Ability to work on autonomously and as part of a team
• Specialist assessment and management knowledge for adults with complex dysphagia
• Specialist assessment and management knowledge for adults with complex communication and / or voice impairment
• Ability to communicate effectively in a highly emotive clinical setting
• Ability to identify and assess clinical risk accordingly
• Highly effective written and verbal communication

Personal qualities

Essential

• Awareness of professional and personal boundaries
• Able to maintain prolonged periods of concentration
• Ability to cope with stressful working situations, including aggressive patients / relatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Support midwives to identify their own personal action for quality improvement.
• The post holder will use their understanding of personal and professional resilience and support others to develop this attribute.
• Ensure that there is a strong interface between the PMA and clinical governance at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust.
• Apply their expertise in midwifery to assist the Director, Deputy Directors of Midwifery, and Consultant Midwives with the implementation and oversight of midwifery practice, ensuring strong clinical governance assurance systems are established for midwifery activities.
• Provide support to midwives in sharing of good practice learnt through the maternity services internal risk management processes with the aim of reducing the incidence of harm and obstetric litigation cases.
• Be involved in continuous monitoring and maintaining quality standards of clinical practice through a varietyof ways for example audit.
• Act as a role model at all times and promote a high standard of safe and effective care which is based upon best evidence.
• Be accountable for monitoring and demonstrating the impact of the PMA and Listening Service through agreed metrics including uptake of restorative supervision, staff experience measures, retention, sickness absence, patient experience outcomes and quality improvement indicators