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South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ however we aim to be ‘outstanding’.Our ValuesWe take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".When you join us, you’ll be part of something special – an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working.Job overviewA fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a GP service as a Support Worker with experience, and interest in supporting people with mental health problems, and to join the Primary Care Plus service in Wandsworth, Putney & Roehampton and Battersea areas.The team will facilitate successful step down from secondary community mental health Teams (CMHTs) or Recovery Support Teams (RSTs) to General Practitioners (GPs), and Primary Care services. We aim to improve outcomes and experience for people with mental health conditions and physical illnesses.Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.Main duties of the jobProvide face-to-face and remote recovery support to adults with SMI registered within participating GP practices.Contribute to the completion and follow-up of annual SMI physical health checks, including lifestyle interventions and signposting to relevant services.Support medication adherence, facilitate understanding of side effects, and signpost medication reviews with GPs or pharmacists if indicated.Conduct risk screening (including self-harm, suicide, vulnerability, relapse indicators), escalating concerns immediately to senior clinicians, reporting incidents appropriately within the allocated GP practices and Datix/Ulysses within the Trust.Deliver relapse prevention interventions, including wellness planning, coping strategies, and early-warning-sign identification.Support access to community mental health services, talking therapies, social care, voluntary sector organisations, and peer support networks, recovery college, Hestia recovery café, active wellbeing, Wandsworth bereavement service, Citizens Advice Bureau, The Drug and Alcohol services, Mind, Enable, Befriending Services, Wandsworth Carers Centre, EMHIP Project for service -users from the Ethnic backgrounds etc.Promote wellbeing, independence, social inclusion, and meaningful activity engagement.Facilitate recovery-focused goal setting, structured interventions, and strengths-based support sessions.Working for our organisationWe are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities• Provide face-to-face and remote recovery support to adults with SMI registered within participating GP practices.• Contribute to the completion and follow-up of annual SMI physical health checks, including lifestyle interventions and signposting to relevant services.• Support medication adherence, facilitate understanding of side effects, and signpost medication reviews with GPs or pharmacists• Conduct risk screening (including self-harm, suicide, vulnerability, relapse indicators), escalating concerns immediately to senior clinicians, reporting incidents appropriately within the allocated GP practices and Datix/Ulysses within the Trust.• Deliver relapse prevention interventions, including wellness planning, coping strategies, and early-warning-sign identification.• Support access to community mental health services, talking therapies, social care, voluntary sector organisations, and peer support networks• Promote wellbeing, independence, social inclusion, and meaningful activity engagement.• Facilitate recovery-focused goal setting, structured interventions, and strengths-based support sessions.Multi-Disciplinary Working• Participate in PCN MDT meetings, providing accurate and timely patient updates on progress, needs, and risks.• Work closely with GPs, Practice Nurses, Social Prescribers, Health & Wellbeing Coaches, and Mental Health Practitioners within primary care.• Maintain effective links with: Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Teams , Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs/Integrated Recovery Hubs , EMHIP , Active Wellbeing Service , Recovery College , Hestia Recovery Café , Wandsworth Community Empowerment Network (WCEN) / BME Forum , Wandsworth Carers Centre , Family Action , Citizens Advice Bureau, Social Services / Wandsworth Council , Police and Justice Liaison pathways , Sound Mind, Peer Support Services , IAPT/Talking Therapies providers etc.• Support the coordination and navigation of care across primary, secondary, and community mental health systems.Communication & Record-Keeping (EMIS)• Maintain accurate, high-quality, professional documentation using GP clinical systems (EMIS).• Prepare concise written updates for safeguarding, PCP Weekly Governance Meetings/MDT case reviews, and cross-agency communication.• Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families, carers, and multi-agency partners.• Ensure all information is compliant with data protection, confidentiality, and local information governance standards.Safeguarding• Identify and escalate concerns relating to adult and child safeguarding, including domestic abuse, neglect, exploitation, and vulnerability.• Contribute to or attend safeguarding meetings, strategy discussions, and multi-agency risk processes when required.• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding policies and statutory responsibilities.Person specificationTraining & QualificationsEssential criteria- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in mental health, psychology, social care, or related fieldExperienceEssential criteria- Experience supporting adults with mental health difficulties- Experience delivering structured, goal-based interventionsDesirable criteria- Experience working in primary care or multidisciplinary teams- Experience using EMIS/RIO clinical systemsSkills & AbilitiesEssential criteria- Knowledge of psychosis, bipolar disorder, and SMI pathways- Ability to identify, assess, and escalate risk- Ability to work independently across multiple sitesDesirable criteria- Understanding of SMI Physical Health Check componentsAt South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:- BME (Evolve) Staff Network- Christian Staff Network- DiverseAbility- Deaf Staff Network- Mental Health Staff Forum- Women's Staff Network- LGBTQIA+We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant. We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.Please note:- That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received- That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3^rd party e-recruitment system- That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful- That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees- That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process- That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)- That we are a smoke-free Trust

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, (LGT), is a community-focused provider of local and acute care, delivering high-quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley. We provide whole-life care and are here to support our communities to live healthier lives as well as taking care of them when they need us the most.Employing almost 7,500 colleagues, affectionately known as Team LGT, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham, and at over a dozen community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.We have recently launched our new vision and values to mark the LGT10 – the tenth anniversary of our Trust forming in 2013. Our trust vision is to be exceptional. In the quality of our patient care; our support for colleagues; and in the difference we make through our partnerships and in our communities.To achieve this we value Respect, Compassion, and Inclusion; Being accountable over staying comfortable; Listening over always knowing best; and Succeeding together over achieving alone. You can read more about our visions and values hereOur hospitals and community sites provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, as well as emergency and planned care. The Trust is rated as “good” or “outstanding” in over three-quarters of the services inspected by the Care Quality Commission.Every year our work includes performing 10,000 procedures in our theatres; bringing seven and a half thousand new lives into the world; carrying out 570,000 visits to patients in their homes or communities and providing emergency care for more than 300,000 patients arriving in our busy Urgent and Emergency Departments.LGT is a centre for the education and training of medical students enrolled with King’s College London’s GKT School of Medical Education. We are a training centre for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. We are pioneering new roles that will support the changing needs of our patients and are one of the largest employers of physician associates in the country.We are committed to working with our partners to deliver the best outcomes for our local communities. This means playing an active role in the South East London Integrated Care System (ICS), and in formal partnerships including the South East London Acute Provider Collaborative, provider partnerships with our local mental health trusts and borough-based boards of the ICS in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham.Job overviewThe post hold will work across both acute (University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich) and community sites and provide cover as required.The Safeguarding Coordinator role provides administrative support during the working day to the Safeguarding Children team. It includes the management of information, manpower, records, databases, correspondence, diary management, reports and organising and minute taking for safeguarding children related meetings. The Safeguarding Coordinator role involves coordinating and arranging child protection medicals and act as a point of contact for social workers to arrange child protection medicals within agreed time frames as set out within department standards.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will also provide data regarding key performance indicators as per department standards, working with the Safeguarding team to develop, manage information and maintaining databases.The post holder will receive and collate, and disseminate case conference information ensuring that referrals are made onto electronic record keeping systems as set out in department standards. The post holder will be a key point of contact into the safeguarding team during the working day and will be responsible for responding to enquiries regarding safeguarding children as well as coordinating day to day safeguarding children matters. This will include processing notifications and referrals for children aged 0-18 yrs.The post holder will exercise a high level of professionalism and confidentiality demonstrating that communication is effective, courteous and professional at all times.It is essential that the post holder builds and maintains working relationships with all stakeholders including: clinical, non-clinical staff, other services within the Trust and external partner agencies in particular Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham Local Authority Children’s Social Care Departments, Safeguarding Children Boards and Clinical Commissioning Groups.Working for our organisationOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability3. Improving the experience of staff with disability4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development5. Making equalities mainstreamDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesKey Result Areas & Performance:Process safeguarding referrals for safeguarding team within working day and department standards. Organise within 24 hours as per department standard, child protection medicals undertaken by Community Paediatricians and prepare information prior to assessment. Prepare information prior to assessment. Ensure performance data maintained as per department standards.Support the organisation of Community Paediatrician's child protection medicals conjunction with the Named Doctor for Safeguarding on monthly basis.Receive invitations to case conference from local authority children’s social care and ensure relevant practitioners’ are aware, records are updated and monitoring of attendance and activity to support safeguarding team data collection and reporting as per department standards.Undertake direct management of safeguarding committee and operational meetings, including the production of agendas, minute taking and coordination of papers and ensuring that key documents are available within defined timescales.Respond to incoming telephone calls and deal with enquiries, including those of a sensitive nature; channelling and documenting these appropriately and in a timely manner.Have shared responsibility of the administrative task across Safeguarding Children team on a daily basis including filing, record keeping, taking messages and delivering these promptly, processing incoming and outgoing mail, photocopying, faxing/scanning of documents, etc.Assist with adhoc tasks across the team as required.Maintain excellent standards in relation to office procedures, presentation of material and office systems, all paper resources including medical files, directories, reference books and Trust and Service Policies.Action requests for data in a timely manner following information governance guidelines.Support on audits as required. Support with Emergency Department Discharge summaries ensuring they are escalated to the correct professional within one working day and departmental standards.Support with information sharing and preparation in Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences MARAC, Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within department standards.Support the Named Professionals in co-ordinating Safeguarding training by liaising with Workforce and Development to agree dates, timings and venues for staff training in the Trust. Maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and specifically health professionals from a wide range of services and disciplines.Identify and collate the relevant health information to add to the multi-agency risk assessment within department standards.Record health information for agendas as directed by Safeguarding Team and within department standardsDevelop and implement data collection systems that will provide accurate and timely data safely and effectively in line with department standards.Person specificationQualifications and TrainingEssential criteria- GCSEs or equivalentDesirable criteria- NVQ Level 3 in Business AdministrationExperienceEssential criteria- Minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience.Knowledge and SkillsEssential criteria- Ability to develop and implement new and existing systems in the department.- Ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database software.- Ability to use a PC for word processing to a good standard- Ability to use internet/intranet to gather information for a wider range of uses- Experience of managing competing and varied demandsDesirable criteria- Understanding of safeguarding In relation to CYPWe reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, please apply early. We do not contact applicants with the outcome of the shortlisting. If you have been shortlisted, you will receive an invite to an assessment day or interview.As a local employer and anchor institution we work closely with our community to recruit locally and we welcome applications from the widest variety of people to ensure our workforce are reflective of the local communities which we serve. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply including if you are Black, Asian or other ethnic minorities, live with a disability (visible or not) or are LGBT+. We have a number of active staff networks including Disability, LGBT+, Multicultural Inclusion and Women’s staff networks to bring staff together and celebrate diversity across our whole workforce. Please note that sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is subject to Trust allocation and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approval.

Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Digital Research Environment (DRE) as a Data Engineer, funded through Great Ormond Street Hospital’s Biomedical Research Centre (GOSH BRC). In this role, you’ll work at the heart of the Digital Research Environment (DRE), partnering with clinicians and researchers to deliver high‑impact projects in AI, genomics and rare disease research. The role offers the chance to combine advanced data engineering, nationally leading research, and a clear social purpose - improving outcomes for children with rare and complex conditions, every single day.This role is ideal for a motivated data engineer who thrives in complex environments, enjoys solving challenging problems and wants their work to make a tangible difference. You’ll design and optimise data pipelines, support cutting‑edge analytics and collaborate across multiple Trusts and academic partners.We aim to hold interviews in the last week of February, please hold these dates and an invite will be sent to you, should you be shortlisted.Main duties of the jobThe BRC Data Engineer will be a member of the DRE Team with a primary focus on working with researchers to deliver several specific research projects that will utilise the DRE. The post holder will provide essential technical support for a range of innovative research projects, including both GOSH initiatives and collaborative efforts with partner institutions, including:- Real-Time Integration of Brain Tumour Volumetry into Neuro-Oncology Multidisciplinary Team Meetings (Kshitij Mankad)- Multimodal Artificial Intelligence for the Detection of Necrotising Enterocolitis (Stavros Loukogeorgakis)- Real-world EPIC data for health economic analysis of rapid genetic testing in epilepsy (Amy McTague)- Support PEI projects and requests across all three partner sites (Sheffield, Birmingham and Alder Hey)- A neonatal screen data project between GOSH and a partner site- Developing a craniofacial database with 2 PEI partners- Developing an NLP tool around babygram and friends and family tests between GOSH and a partner site.Through these activities, the Data Engineer will ensure that data-driven research and operational projects are effectively supported, contributing to advancements in paediatric healthcare. Working for our organisationWe are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care. Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team. We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesData Engineering1. Provide Data Engineer support across multiple BRC projects2. Extract, process and provision data for research, audits and operational analysis;3. Optimise existing and develop new data pipelines, tools and quality controls to support additional data types and make the data integration and provisioning processes faster and more reliable;4. Develop data summaries and simple analytics to understand our processes and data;5. Initiate, arrange, chair and/or participate in meetings, with or without the supplier, researchers, Trust staff and colleagues to discuss data workflows, requirements, areas of concern and take notes of any action points;6. Document data integration and processing workflows, data collections and metadata, as well as support reporting requirements;7. Support the Data Scientists and users with tools that enable their analyses/research;8. Liaise with the REDCap supplier to optimise its use for projects;9. Liaise with Aridhia to optimise the use of the research platform for data engineering tasks;10. Assist in the co-ordinating and performing the validation of REDCap with the supplier and R11. Be responsible for the implementation of best practice guidelines for the use of data and tools;12. Be responsible for the ongoing development and documentation of tools and methods which are FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable);Testing1. Develop test scripts which cover wide ranging scenarios and involve interfaces with other systems;2. Self-teach from supplier manuals or open source tool documentation to solve problems in testing;3. Ensure testing activity is completed, tracked and meets published deadlines;4. Review progress with testing and analyse any variances highlighting any risks or issues to the Lead Engineer;5. Generate guidelines and other documentation in relation to testing;Training and support1. Develop and deliver user training programmes as required for systems within the DRE, and ensure user feedback is incorporated into development of systems wherever possible2. Support end-users through meetings, open sessions and email;3. Develop and deliver training to encourage adoption of best practice guidelines on the use of data for research and operational projects across GOSH, the BRC and ICH;4. Become an expert in REDCap and the research platform and associated systems and provide support to users and other engineers in interpreting user identified problems, solutions and possible side effects;General1. Supervise and provide day to day line management of junior staff and/or interns/students;2. Ensure the work of junior staff and/or interns/students conforms to the design integrity of the research platform and the overall DRE;3. Work autonomously to plan and organise workload to meet multiple and often conflicting deadlines;4. Participate in regular DRE Team and Data Engineering and ACHI monthly operational meetings;5. Produce reports or other documentation as required for management and the Groups that oversee the DRE;6. Log issues with the use of the system as they arise and escalate unresolved issues to the Lead Engineer;7. Present and publish tools and methods in meetings, workshops, conferences;8. Develop and maintain effective networks and relationships with internal and external contacts;9. Act as an ambassador for the Trust’s DRE and BRC Teams at all times.Person specificationGOSH Culture and ValuesEssential criteria- Gash Values- Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the WorkplaceAcademic/Professional qualification/TrainingEssential criteria- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience- Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification- Post graduate qualification or equivalent relevant experience- Continuing Professional Development- Epic CertificationDesirable criteria- Project management foundation level or relevant experience- Data analytics/research qualification or Higher degreeExperience/KnowledgeEssential criteria- Excellent knowledge of developing data workflows in a complex environment- Experience of software engineering and the software development life-cycle, including issue tracking, testing, documentation, version control and continuous integration- Experience of supervising staff and/or student projectsDesirable criteria- Experience in data management for studies and use of electronic data capture systems- Experience in text mining- Experience in working with genomics data- Experience of using data analytics in academic research projects- Experience working with standards, terminologies and ontologies in healthcare (such as FHIR, OMOP), metadata and FAIR principles- Previous experience in the NHS, healthcare or medical researchSkills/AbilitiesEssential criteria- Excellent organisational and planning skills, including prioritising to achieve deadlines under pressure and with frequent interruptions- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex information to staff at all levels- Excellent skills in database management, administration and advanced SQL- Excellent skills in at least one commonly used programming language (Java, Python, C, Rust etc.) and a demonstrable ability to quickly learn new languages and paradigmsDesirable criteria- Excellent skills in Python Pandas and/or R for data manipulation at scale- Skills in presenting data interactively in e.g. dashboards, especially using programmatic approaches like R Shiny, Plotly/Dash etc.Please be advised that:The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.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).We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is a system leader for health security; taking action internationally to strengthen global health security, providing trusted advice to government and the public and reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.UKHSA’s remit, as an agency with a global-to-local reach, is to protect the health of the nation from infectious diseases and other external threats to health. As the nation’s expert national health security agency UKHSA will:- Prevent: anticipate threats to health and help build the nation’s readiness, defences and health security- Detect: use cutting edge environmental and biological surveillance to proactively detect and monitor infectious diseases and threats to health- Analyse: use world-class science and data analytics to assess and continually monitor threats to health, identifying how best to control and mitigate the risks- Respond: take rapid, collaborative and effective actions nationally and locally to mitigate threats to health when they materialise- Lead: lead strong and sustainable global, national, regional and local partnerships designed to save lives, protect the nation from public health threats and reduce inequalities.Job overviewFinancial Strategy sits at the heart of organisational decision making and straddles finance and policy communities. The team works closely with UKHSA Senior leaders to protect the Accounting Officer in accordance with Managing Public Money. Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be required to forge strong and influential relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including strategy, policy, HR, commercial and operational colleagues. The post holder will need to work across the organisation at all stages of policy development and delivery, ensuring cohesive organisational strategic decisions and investment approval, and compliance with delegated authority.Working for our organisationWe pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Please visit our careers site for more information pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all. Please visit our careers site for more information job description and main responsibilitiesAs part of the main duties, you will be expected to:- be a trusted expert on Organisational and Cross Government Spending controls. Add insight to evidence-based decision making, ensuring the financial position and implications of policy options are clear, and financial risks understood. Challenge, seek assurance and provide recommendations on value for money and return on investments.- Provide strategic financial advice to inform Ministers, Senior Officials, and decision-making bodies on the financial position and the policy and operational choices.- Keep the Accounting Officer safe by ensuring they can justify and defend the use of public funds to Parliament. Lead financial clearance of ministerial submissions, ensuring affordability and value for money, alignment with strategic priorities and effective consideration of Accounting Officer assessment criteria.- Lead on securing budget settlements and supporting business planning activities. This may include forecasting and modelling.- Develop strong, collaborative relationships with DHSC finance and policy teams and contribute to the monthly and quarterly sponsorship accountability governance processes, understanding and considering the Departmental position and risks.- The role also includes working closely across the finance function on annual budgeting process to ensure the organisation’s financial and budget planning aligns with the departmental strategy and is reflected on UKHSA financial systems- Represent UKHSA in cross-government engagement including HM Treasury, Cabinet Office and Other Government Departments to inform cross-cutting strategic policy decisions and financial affordability of emerging government priorities.- Own the relationship with HM Treasury, enabling them to conduct reviews, assurance and approval's effectively and ensure all HM Treasury stipulated conditions are met.- Lead on financial reviews of the organisation with senior stakeholders.- Providing coaching and feedback proactively to identify gaps in the financial knowledge of the business.- Horizon scanning to identify potential issues and helping Directorates develop solutions.This is not an exhaustive list.Essential Criteria- Strategy or policy experience in a complex organisation.- Strong stakeholder management skills - this includes the ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships at all levels.- Strong communication skills. In particular, around influencing policy and strategy teams to improve value for money.- Confident challenging stakeholders to ensure a quality outcome.- Comfortable advising senior people about difficult business decisions, often with very tight deadlines.- Ability to work collaboratively across business areas to deliver organisational objectives.- Have knowledge of financial frameworks and budget setting- Able to demonstrate financial and budget planning experience using finance systems, development of and administration using budgeting tools- Able to demonstrate experience of the maintenance of over-arching budget control schedules across a similar organisational environment - Track record of delivering across multiple projects and under pressure. Ability to maintain resilience and a can-do attitude, in a very fast paced environment.- Good numeracy skills – including being able to interpret and analyse, and clearly communicate financial data.- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and proficiency with other Microsoft tools (Word, PowerPoint). Selection SummaryThis vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your behaviours and strengths.Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed essential criteria, and this will be in the form of: - an application form (‘Employer/ Activity history’ section on the application) - a 750 word supporting statementThis should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V –please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 750 words. We will not consider any words over 750 words.Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: - Meets all essential criteria - Meets some essential criteria - Meets no essential criteria Only those meeting all essential criteria will be taken through to shortlisting. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on:- Strategy or policy experience in a complex organisation- Strong stakeholder management skills - this includes the ability to build positive and collaborative working relationships at all levelsIf you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment.Please do not exceed 750 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a face to face interview at our Canary Wharf offices. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Behaviours and strengths will be tested at interview. You will be required to prepare a 5-10 minute presentation as part of the interview. The presentation details will be sent to you prior to the interview.The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:- Seeing the big picture (Lead behaviour)- Communicating and influencing- Working at Pace - Changing and ImprovingInterviews dates are to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.LocationThis role is being offered as hybrid working based at one of our Core HQ’s in either Leeds or London (Canary Wharf). We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month).Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Security Check clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Salary Guide- Leeds - Grade 7 (National) £56,185 - £66,581- London - Grade 7 (Inner) £60,494 - £70,566Please note: If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. Person specificationApplication form and supporting statementEssential criteria- Application form and supporting statementBehavioursEssential criteria- Seeing the big picture- Communicating and influencing- Working at pace- Changing and improvingPresentationEssential criteria- PresentationIMPORTANT - PLEASE READ Artificial Intelligence (AI)Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.Job overviewThis is an exciting leadership role in paediatric obesity for an experienced Family Support Worker. The post holder will be the lead interface with community services, education, social services, housing and financial institutions across East and South London. The post holder will also train and supervise a team of family support workers, youth workers and health visitors across both Barts Health and Kings College Hospital. This post will include providing complex socio-economic and culture and diversity data to NHS England as part of the CEW national project. We have recently been successful in our NHS England bid to provide a pioneering service to at least 50 children and young people/year with severe obesity in East London. We want to try new approaches, enhanced support and treatments whilst offering a tertiary level service providing expert management of this complex issue close to their homes and as an outpatient. The newly recruited team will involve consultants, dietetics, psychology, youth workers and a family support worker. It will be a varied role working within both the acute and community settings. You will work closely with the children’s services at our different sites, as well as schools and community teams throughout East London. You will be supporting children & and young people; and their families and carers. Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be a resource and crucial member of the Barts Health paediatric obesity team which provides treatment and support for children and young people with obesity and related complications. The key purpose of the role is deliver high quality targeted family support to families of children accepted onto the Clinics for Excess Weight (CEW) project. The post holder’s responsibilities will include- supporting families, providing parenting support, strengthening family relationships, advising on benefits that are available such as financial advice, support and access to other services. They will also be responsible for delivering group interventions for parents and young people when appropriate, in person and virtually. The support will be provided in the home, community, hospital and virtual settings. The post holder will work collaboratively with the family, acute teams and any professional or voluntary services supporting the family and will be required to develop their knowledge about obesity and how it is managed in children.Working for our organisationBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe 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. Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- GCSE Math’s and English, Grade C or above.- A good standard of written and spoken English, numeracy and IT skills- Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social CareDesirable criteria- Training/Qualification in parenting interventions i.e. Triple PPP, Webster Stratton- Personal Training qualificationExperienceEssential criteria- Previous experience as family and or youth support- Experience of working face to face with young people and families to deliver benefits advice and supporting with housing/ employment or education, building effective relationships through which issues can be identified and resolved.- Experience of team working- Experience of partnership workingDesirable criteria- Experience of delivering group interventions- Experience of working with families within ethnic minority communities- Experience of working with people with long term conditions- Experience of CAF leadership- Experience of lone working- Experience of conflict resolution/ mediation- Experience of working with young people in a health and wellbeing context- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team- Experience of being involved in audit and evaluationKnowledgeEssential criteria- Knowledge of Child development 0-19 years- Good knowledge of local amenities/ facilities and support sources.- A knowledge and understanding of social security and welfare benefits legislation.Desirable criteria- Good knowledge of medical conditions and a proven ability to expand and develop this knowledge within a specialised area- Good knowledge of food , nutrition and exercise.- Good knowledge of medical terminology- Some knowledge and/or experience of counselling methodology- Some knowledge of complex health needsWe strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful. After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. By applying for this post you are agreeing to Barts Heath NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero. Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, (LGT), is a community-focused provider of local and acute care, delivering high-quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley. We provide whole-life care and are here to support our communities to live healthier lives as well as taking care of them when they need us the most.Employing almost 7,500 colleagues, affectionately known as Team LGT, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham, and at over a dozen community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.We have recently launched our new vision and values to mark the LGT10 – the tenth anniversary of our Trust forming in 2013. Our trust vision is to be exceptional. In the quality of our patient care; our support for colleagues; and in the difference we make through our partnerships and in our communities.To achieve this we value Respect, Compassion, and Inclusion; Being accountable over staying comfortable; Listening over always knowing best; and Succeeding together over achieving alone. You can read more about our visions and values hereOur hospitals and community sites provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, as well as emergency and planned care. The Trust is rated as “good” or “outstanding” in over three-quarters of the services inspected by the Care Quality Commission.Every year our work includes performing 10,000 procedures in our theatres; bringing seven and a half thousand new lives into the world; carrying out 570,000 visits to patients in their homes or communities and providing emergency care for more than 300,000 patients arriving in our busy Urgent and Emergency Departments.LGT is a centre for the education and training of medical students enrolled with King’s College London’s GKT School of Medical Education. We are a training centre for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. We are pioneering new roles that will support the changing needs of our patients and are one of the largest employers of physician associates in the country.We are committed to working with our partners to deliver the best outcomes for our local communities. This means playing an active role in the South East London Integrated Care System (ICS), and in formal partnerships including the South East London Acute Provider Collaborative, provider partnerships with our local mental health trusts and borough-based boards of the ICS in Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham.Job overviewPREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYBand 5 Rotational Occupational TherapistAn opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our rotation at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The rotations include: Acute Medical Unit supporting the frailty pathwayAcute Medicine (Respiratory, Cardiology, Gastroenterology)General SurgeryOlder PeopleNeuro outliersAcute Stroke (based at UHL)Trauma and Orthopaedics We have Specialist Occupational Therapists who provide support and teaching as part of the preceptorship programmes for newly graduated and existing Band 5s.PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this postMain duties of the job- To manage a designated case load with complex needs using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.- To lead and manage the O.T. team, ensuring a responsive service supporting the Trust’s objectives.- Maintain records which fulfil legal requirements.- To regularly provide clinical and non clinical supervision to team members and the wider OT team.- To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of O.T. services within a designated clinical area.- To lead on service development in specialist area.- To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust O.T. ServicePREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLYWorking for our organisation"This is what a therapist looks like" (youtube.com)We are TeamLGT (youtube.com)Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability3. Improving the experience of staff with disability4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development5. Making equalities mainstreamDetailed job description and main responsibilitiesJOB PURPOSEThe Postholder rotates through speciality pathways on a 6-monthly basis and works under supervision of an allocated Specialist Occupational Therapist or Team Lead.Occupational Therapy rotations include:Acute Medicine MedicineOlder PeopleStroke (based at UHL site)Trauma & OrthopaedicsCommunity Neuro based in Bromley Clinical Governance and clinical support will be provided to rotational staff by the Team Leads and Occupational Therapy Site Lead for QEH.The postholder is a clinician who independently manages a full clinical caseload working as part of a specialist pathway team in each rotational area.The postholder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.The postholder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust.7-day working for Therapies is under development within the Trust and the postholder may be required to work at weekends on a roster basis during some of the above rotations.KEY RELATIONSHIPSSpecialist Occupational Therapists, Team Lead Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Site Lead, Heads of Therapies, Therapy Support Workers, Medical Consultants, Physiotherapists / Speech and Language Therapists / Dietitians, All Occupational Therapy Staff Trustwide, Nursing Staff, Referring Hospitals, Social Services, Community Services, GPs, Voluntary Services, Academic Institutions, Specialists external to L&G.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESClinical- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a full caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner.- - To be professionally and legally accountable for a patient caseload and to decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and professional demands- To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work. This will include the management of clinical risk, clinical governance, knowledge of indications and precautions of chosen techniques in line with National and Trust clinical guidelines and protocols where they exist.- To assess patients’ capacity, gain valid informed consent to treatment and where such capacity is lacking/absent to work within a legal framework in the management of the patient- To undertake the comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis of patients, using investigative, palpatory, analytical and clinical reasoning skills- To undertake physical treatment techniques utilising developed manual skills- To formulate individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a suitable programme of care- To use recognised outcome measures to evaluate the effect of Occupational Therapy interventions and ensure that treatment programmes are progressing appropriately.- To provide advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines and agencies. To promote understanding of the aims of Occupational Therapy and to ensure continuation of the treatment programme.- To participate in and where indicated, initiate multidisciplinary/multi-agency team meetings and case conferences to ensure the co-ordination of patient care. This may include the review of patient progress and discharge planning- To ensure accurate, comprehensive and up to date clinical records are maintained in accordance with Trust guidance and professionally agreed criteria- To identify and employ suitable verbal and non-verbal communication skills with patients where there may be barriers to understanding or the inability to accept diagnosis. To facilitate the best possible communication outcome in every situation and use appropriate services e.g. interpreters, SALT- To ensure that individual practice and that of the local pathway team is user focused and patient views are incorporated into treatment planning- To employ appropriate skills such as persuasion, motivation and negotiation to gain co-operation in the continuation of the agreed treatment programme- To communicate with empathy, patient information which may be of a complex and sensitive nature including details of prognosis or disability that may be unwelcome- To receive complex patient related information from patients, relatives, carers and other professionals to effectively plan and develop individual case management- To communicate and advise regarding complex patient related information effectively to ensure collaborative working within the Occupational Therapy service and with other professionals across health and other agencies to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service- To be integral in discharge planning including liaison with referring hospitals or community staff to which patients are discharged, providing timely discharge report- To produce comprehensive patient related reports for other disciplines or agencies relating to assessment findings and/or treatment outcomes- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of own work through audit, outcome measurement, the application of evidence based practice and research where appropriate.- To facilitate the implementation and evaluation of Occupational Therapy clinical outcomes within a designated pathway and monitor adherence with professional and national standards- To work to Trust and College of Occupational Therapy clinical guidelines and have a good working knowledge of relevant national standards to which quality of practice should be monitored- To follow service policy regarding current clinical and service developments- To be accessible and provide clinical advice to colleagues- Once considered competent, to participate in the on-call, week-end, bank holiday and extended working rotas where clinically appropriate- To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the futureAll clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent in line with guidance from their professional bodies.Person specificationQualifications & TrainingEssential criteria- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.- HCPC registrationDesirable criteria- BAOT- Member of Special interest Group- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses / PreceptorshipExperienceEssential criteria- A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Occupational Therapy- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPTDesirable criteria- Previous experience at band 5 level- Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment- Experience of participating in audit and evidence based projects.- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups, and evaluating effectiveness of training- Research experience- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloadsKnowledgeEssential criteria- An understanding of evidenced based practice pertaining to Occupational Therapy- Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Occupational Therapy- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Occupational Therapy- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the professionDesirable criteria- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developmentsWe reserve the right to close the post before the stated closing date, please apply early. We do not contact applicants with the outcome of the shortlisting. If you have been shortlisted, you will receive an invite to an assessment day or interview.As a local employer and anchor institution we work closely with our community to recruit locally and we welcome applications from the widest variety of people to ensure our workforce are reflective of the local communities which we serve. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply including if you are Black, Asian or other ethnic minorities, live with a disability (visible or not) or are LGBT+. We have a number of active staff networks including Disability, LGBT+, Multicultural Inclusion and Women’s staff networks to bring staff together and celebrate diversity across our whole workforce. Please note that sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route is subject to Trust allocation and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approval.

Job overviewEating Disorder Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Community Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Adult Community Team at Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service. The candidate will require a good level of post qualification experience of working with patients with an eating disorder within a ward or community setting. The community team are an integral part of the wider eating disorders service acting as ‘front of house’ for all stakeholders, doing regular specialist assessment of patients referred to the eating disorder service and managing a small caseload of patients with a range of severe and enduring eating disorders within a personal recovery model. The team also has various treatment pathways including an established early intervention pathway, an expanding primary care pathway, and the newly created intensive community treatment team.You will need to be a motivated, empathic, skilled and dedicated individual who can work well both autonomously and within a team, and possess excellent communication skills.Interview taking place w/c 16/2/2026Main duties of the jobAs post holder, in conjunction with your colleagues in the Community team, you will undertake the processing of all new referrals to the service. You will assess, plan, evaluate and participate in the treatment using evidenced based models of care to those suffering from eating disorders. To liaise with referrers and offer training and advice to primary and secondary services and other external agencies as required. You will be required to work at both the central London base and the satellite clinic at Harrow on the Hill and Paddington as needed. Alongside with your supervisor and other senior staff, you will contribute to the development of the community service and the Eating Disorders ServiceThe post-holder will have a base at Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service main base in central London and will also spend time at the satellite clinic in Harrow on the Hill and Paddington, when required. To work with the Community Team, Multidisciplinary Team, collaborating with Doctors, Psychologists, Occupational Therapist, Family Worker, Inpatient and Day Programme Team. In addition, there will be liaison with community Mental Health Teams, Primary Care Teams, and Medical and Psychiatric Wards.Working for our organisationYou will be well supported in your role by a friendly, dynamic MDT as well as receive regular line management and clinical supervision in various forms. Your primary base will be in vibrant South Kensington in Central London and you will also be required to work at the satellite clinic at Harrow on the Hill & Paddington, when required.Vincent Square Eating Disorders Service is the specialist service provider for patients living in the boroughs of Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Brent and Harrow. In addition the service accepts national referrals for specialist in-patient and day-patient care.Hear from our staff what it’s like working with our CNWL Eating Disorders service, please CLICK HERE to watch the video.Flexible Working Policy:Since Covid-19 we have adjusted our working practices and staff typically work from home up to 1 day per week. We know staff have lives outside of work, and want to promote balance. We take flexible working seriously, allowing staff to pick working hours as long as they fit with Team capacity. You will be given your own remote working system via laptops and phones to support this.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesClinical Roles- To process all new referrals by triaging them daily based on clinical risk, for the designated boroughs - To undertake specialist eating disorder assessment (at the central London clinic and the satellite clinics – Harrow on the Hill & Paddington).- To provide treatment for patients suitable for the Community Service, who often present with severe and enduring eating disorders, using a supportive clinical management model- To provide advice to referring agents on how to access the eating disorders service.- To advise other teams about management of eating disorders as part of service users’ package of care, when there is other significant psychiatric or medical co morbidities- Monitoring of physical health (as appropriate to discipline) and mental health issues related to patients with eating disorders.- Ensure practice is in accordance with the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and Mental Health Legislation, which incorporates and respects differences in respect of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, culture and disability.- Participate as an active member of the team, accountable for your practice, and work in partnership with other health care professionals, patients and others in the delivery of care.- Plan, prioritise and manage the delivery of assessment of referrals to the clinic from psychiatric and medical service.- To offer support and advice on suitable treatments for those seriously ill patients awaiting outpatient/in-patient admission to professional staff and to families and carers.- To participate in the running of a personal recovery focussed group for patients with severe and enduring eating disorders.- To organise own schedule, maintaining daily contact with the Community Team Lead about any issues as they arise.- To liaise with the Community Team Lead, Clinical Nurse Manager, Ward Manager, Day Patient Nurse, Service Manager and Consultant Psychiatrist about priorities on waiting list for admission. • Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and well-being of patients, visitors and colleagues. - To participate in mandatory staff group. Generic Responsibilities- To work to the clinical boundaries and model of care of the Eating Disorder Service., • To attend regular clinical meetings at the service base and to report back on patient contacts.- To provide professional advice to the multi-disciplinary team.- To develop and maintain professional and positive inter-disciplinary relationships within the clinic, Trust and related services.- To attend Care Programme Approach meetings, act as care co-ordinator when appropriate and undertake risk assessments.- To maintain standards of confidentiality at all times.- To inform the Community Team Lead and Clinical Nurse Manager in the service of any concerns about the standard of care delivered to patients, to report to him/her any incidents, accidents or complaints in accordance with Trust policy, and to assist in any investigation and provide statements as requested by the Manager.- To have line management supervision with the Community Team Lead/Appropriate senior colleague. - To provide written reports as required adhering to the Trust guidelines.- To submit statistical returns within deadlines.- To follow professional guidelines at all times.- To attend Mental Health Review Tribunals and Service and Trust nursing and management meetings as required.- To be aware of and implement Trust Policies for the delivery of health care, and other matters.- To be aware of the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation, and to act within it.- To work with patients and staff according to the principles of equal opportunities. Communication- Possess excellent communication skills and be able to form a positive, therapeutic relationship with people who are experiencing acute crisis or distress in the context of partnership and trust.- To be aware of how your verbal and non-verbal communication can be interpreted by others and ensure a polite approach is maintained at all times.- Liaise closely and effectively with colleagues in primary and secondary healthcare services, families and carers to ensure well-co-ordinated and consistent care for people who are suffering from eating disorders.- Liaise where appropriate with voluntary agencies to help create seamless patient care., • Help promote Team cohesiveness, multidisciplinary working and at all times work collaboratively with colleagues in all parts of the Trust to achieve healthy and effective communication.- To ensure that information of a confidential nature is not divulged to any unauthorised person and is stored in line with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.- Ensure that all documentation is legible and written in accordance with professional guidelines and best practice. Person specificationEducation and QualificationsEssential criteria- UK RMN- Current NMC registration- Mentorship TrainingDesirable criteria- Evidence of regular updating in clinical practice since qualification- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Training- Degree or Post Graduate qualification relevant to the postSkills and KnowledgeEssential criteria- Excellent Risk assessment and general Mental Health Assessments skills including full psycho-social, physical and mental health assessments- Knowledge of eating disorders and current treatment.- Good physical care skills and knowledge in mental health and specific to eating disorders- Understanding of family/carer issues- Knowledge of evidenced based treatment for eating disorders.- Trained in venepuncture to participate venepuncture and ECG procedure or willingness to be trained to participate in these physical care skills.- Knowledge of boundary issues in mental health.- Good working knowledge of Care Programme Approach, Mental Health Act, supervised discharge and other current legislation.- To foster good working relationships across a multi-disciplinary team.- Ability to work independently and to manage stressful workload and use time effectivelyDesirable criteria- Knowledge of recent issues in nursing and Mental Health Care.- Knowledge of Eating Disorders Treatment and ResearchExperienceEssential criteria- Post registration clinical experience- Experience working in Eating Disorders- Experience of completing a nursing assessment and formulating a safe care plan- Experience of managing a case load of patients as Keyworker or care coordination within a ward / community setting- Experience of working therapeutically with patients presenting with an eating disorder and psychiatric/ medical co morbidities- Experience of supervising student nursesDesirable criteria- Evidence of skills & experience transferable to Eating Disorders- Therapy qualification or therapy skills training relevant to working in eating disorders- Involvement in audit and research- Experience of completing a specialist assessment for patients with a range of eating disorders within a community settingOtherEssential criteria- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the service requirements.

Location/s: Croydon or London, UKRecruiter contact: Aoife CullenMott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.About the business unit Mott MacDonald's Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. We deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients' key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services. APD delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management. Overview of the roleOur transportation portfolio is primarily a UK based business working in three key sectors of rail, highways and aviation. We deliver programme, project and commercial management services to clients in mainland Europe, Africa, Middle East, India and Australasia and supporting other parts of the transportation business across the globe. Our vision is to deliver major transportation projects as part of a global business and to establish our wide-ranging consultancy as ‘credible' and ‘preferred' for our existing and new clients. As a Project Manager you will manage your own projects or workstreams on major Transportation projects. This opportunity will enable you to support the development of this growing and diverse business whilst progressing your own career.The focus of this exciting new role and opportunity is to help build the growing business and to support our clients by winning and delivering high quality project and programme management services that contribute to society and make the communities in which we live and work better.What the role offers:You will have opportunities to work on some of the UK's largest Transportation projects, working with key clients and with experts from across Mott MacDonald and the industry.We are passionate about collaborating to deliver high quality solutions with a focus on sustainability, social value and technical excellence.Areas you may work on:- Rail – We provide support to major rail infrastructure projects across the UK. We are particularly proud to be involved with Crossrail, HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail along with a large number of other projects- Highways – We work closely with National Highways supporting them on a variety of projects across the UK- Ports – Our Ports team covers aviation and maritime projects and we are seeing a lot of growth in this area with opportunities at key airports in the UK as well as further afield- Local Authority – we support a wide range of local authorities across the country with their transportation projects. These projects often cover elements of rail, highways, sustainability and social valueMott MacDonald is proud to support the professional development of all employees, funding one professional institution subscription per year and providing learning and development opportunities to support team members as they progress to chartership.Key responsibilities and duties include:The successful management of the development, design stages, delivery and handover of projects as instructed, ensuring:- Processes and procedures are applied, and any governance protocols followed- A project management plan is developed and maintained for each project- Projects are scoped in accordance with agreed project objectives,- Deliverables are clearly identified and executed- Key parameters of cost, time and quality are achieved providing a coherent and realistic action plan against deficiencies- Liaise with the projects H&S&W and CDM Representative, acting on advice provided to ensure that project / contractor CDM and Health and Safety compliance matters are satisfactorily discharged and/or adhered to- Establish effective stakeholder and communication management processes and structures across the project, Client and stakeholder teams, undertaking stakeholder mapping and understanding the role of project influencers, developing strong working relationships where appropriate. Specifically consider all necessary actions in terms of liaison, process mapping and reporting with statutory and technical assurance bodies, mitigating potential delays and costs to project performance through timely submissions and consenting requirements- Liaise and work across all commercial, procurement and general project control functions, providing the necessary project management input to deliver projects within the agreed project parameters- Assess the necessary level of resources and competence in the supply chain teams, taking all necessary reactive measures where required to ensure the required performance- Successful administration of the NEC suite of contracts for professional and contractor commissions as dictated by the projects, addressing performance to ensure contractually successful outcomesCandidate specification- APM qualification- Experience working on large scale transportation projects - ideally highways- Experience of managing NEC3/4 contracts- Substantial project management expertise across a wide range of disciplines, contract/procurement routes and market sectors- Experience of managing and leading project teams to successful outcomes- High degree of commercial acumen and knowledge of planning and project controls- Ability to operate both autonomously and as a part of a larger team- Excellent IT Skills – Word/Excel/PowerPoint- Strong communication skills including writing reports and presenting- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, stakeholders, colleagues and the supply chain- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work- Flexibility to travel to Maidstone, Kent 2-3 days a week- NEC accreditation (3 or 4)UK ImmigrationMott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.Agile workingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.Equality, diversity, and inclusionWe put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.AccessibilityWe want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you.We offer some fantastic benefits including:Financial wellbeing- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.Employee Ownership- Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.- Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.- As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.- Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.- For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.Health and wellbeing- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.- Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.- Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.- A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.- Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.Lifestyle- A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.- Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.Enhanced family and carers leave- Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.Learning and development- Primary annual professional institution subscription.- A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.Networks, communities, and social outcomes- Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.- Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.

Job overviewThis is an exciting opportunity to gain experience as a Team Lead within a community rehab team. This vacancy is in the Hounslow Community Rehab Teams, based close to Hounslow Central tube.These are exciting times for community rehabilitation services and we would welcome applications from those who would like to be part of this journey. What we are looking for are highly motivated and enthusiastic clinicians with a passion for psychosocial rehabilitation who are excited by service development. The successful applicant will be supported by senior and professional management, as well as by a highly engaged team who are keen to continue to make positive changes. Previous experience of management is essential, as is commitment, drive and creativity in meeting the challenges for the team as we move into the future.Does this sound like you? Would you like to develop your skills in leading and managing mental health services and supporting our service users to achieve living with greater independence? If so, please do apply. Thank you for your interest in this role and taking the time to consider applying.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be involved in the following:· Manage a small staff team of AHPs, nurses, social workers and support staff. There is also a role in overseeing the operational input of psychology and medical staff.· Taking a lead on the support and development of staff in the team.· Being part of a senior management team with overall responsibility for the ongoing development and direction of the rehab teams.· Taking responsibility for the overall performance and quality of the services the team provides.· Positively contributing ideas and putting in place plans to improve the quality of services.· Actively working with key stakeholders to promote rehab services.· Getting involved in areas of specialist interest and developing novel projects that improve service user care and experiences.Working for our organisationWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attachedThe person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.Person specificationQualifications and TrainingEssential criteria- Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Social Worker with a current registration (mental health / LD/ Adult) appropriate to the job role.- Evidence of post registration training in relevant service area- Completion of Mentorship Course/ENB equivalent/Practice Educators/Practice Placement EducatorDesirable criteria- Degree/diploma level supplemented by specialist qualification, training such as: Leadership or Management training or experience, courses to masters level equivalent relevant to the care group such as substance use/misuseExperienceEssential criteria- Experience of supervising staff and students- Experience in managing and/or delivering psychosocial interventions in mental health- Experience, underpinned by knowledge of working with and understanding the complex needs of people living with psychosis in the communityDesirable criteria- Extensive post qualifying experience in relevant service area- Previous experience of working in/management within a rehabilitation team- A sound understanding of multidisciplinary working and of the unique contributions that each member of the MDT bringsKnowledgeEssential criteria- Comprehensive knowledge of interventions specific to rehabilitation for complex psychosis- To understand performance reports and how they relate to team- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other legislature related to the management of clients living with mental health problems- Computer literate including intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications- A good knowledge and understanding of the underpinning principles of rehabilitation and how these apply in practiceDesirable criteria- To have a good knowledge of service objectives and how these are applied and monitored in practice- Experience of initiating or participating in clinical audit/research relating to clinical practice/ service provision- Prior knowledge/experience of using co-production methodologies to engage with service users to promote positive service changePersonal QualitiesEssential criteria- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with staff, patients, families, carers and professionals- Able to establish links with other services and professionals- Able to effectively manage risk

To participate in and support the multidisciplinary care team which includes Medical Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists, Surgeons, the relevant junior team, Specialist Nursing Staff, Therapists, Dietician, Social worker, Palliative Care and Counselling for patients and families.