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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor at Barts Health NHS Trust.

You will be based within the Estates and Facilities team and will primarily provide HR advisory support to the non-emergency patient transport service.. You will be the first point of contact for managers and staff with queries therefore you must have experience of confidently providing advice on a range employee relations issues.



You will be CIPD qualified or willing to work towards this qualification with a sound knowledge of employment legislation. You must have the ability to manage your own workload within a busy environment.

Working closely with the People Manager for Estates and Facilities, this role is an excellent opportunity to further develop your employee relations experience in a supportive environment.

The role is based primarily at Canary Wharf, however regular travel to all of our Hospital sites is essential.



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

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

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

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

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

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.

For an informal chat or visit please contact Yvonne Sullivan, People Manager, Estates and Facilities on Yvonne.sullivan@nhs.net


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

Our leaders are visible leaders who believe in spending time listening and talking our staff, patients and partners about the things that are important to them and the changes they would like to make to continuously improve patient care.

Barts Health leaders work with their teams to develop organisational values, embed them in our ways of working and create the cultural changes required to ensure that we consistently provide an excellent patient experience, regardless of the point of delivery, in an environment where people want to work, regardless of where they work or what they do.

To provide effective family centered nursing care to patients and their families. Ensure that evidence based practice is performed at all times, taking responsibility for updating own knowledge and skill in line with Trust policies and procedures and NMC Code .

For newly qualified Band 5 nurses, it will be an important step in consolidating practice and completing all relevant clinical competencies, receiving adequate support form colleagues.

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

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

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

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

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals to join our friendly nursing team and workin our HIV Networked service to Royal London Hospital.

We are a well established acute centre in inner East London with around a 1800 HIV patient cohort.

We are situated in a modern clinic at Newham University Hospital for Green way Centre (Sandalwood House) and Sir Ludwig Guttmann Centre in Stratford (previously at Whipps Cross).

In your role you will provide support to patients living with HIV infection at all stages under the supervision of Registered nurses.

A large part of this role will require you to undertake phlebotomy, for which training will be provided if needed. You will also be required, to offer an asymptomatic sexual health screening on both male and female patients, and again training will be provided in this area

We can offer you support in this interesting and challenging job including:

· Personal and professional development, including attending conferences

· Education and training opportunities to help you meet our nursing assistant competencies

· Friendly, supportive and progressive team

· Small friendly team, with the clinical support of experienced senior nurses.

The Health Care Support Worker is a member of the ward team who implements prescribed care and undertakes administrative as directed by the registered nurse to:

• Assists in the provision of high-quality patient care.

• Ensure the department is clean and well stocked.

• Participate in activities/projects that contribute to improved patient care or experience.

• The nursing Assistant is proactive in monitoring and anticipating patients needs within their boundaries.

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

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

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

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

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

Core Responsibilities Support the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) lead in managing audits, providing training, supporting the team, and demonstrating compliance to the Partners. Collaborate with the Nurse Lead to produce the annual IPC statement. Assist in developing, implementing, and integrating an effective care programme for frail and housebound patients registered at the Health Centre. Conduct patient assessments to ensure healthcare provision is appropriate and evidence-based. Create, implement, and embed health promotion and wellness programmes. Develop and evaluate individual care plans for chronic disease patients, supporting their health and wellbeing. Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions to prevent negative health outcomes. Provide routine nursing care, based on clinical evidence, NICE, and NSF guidelines, as needed. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as required. Prescribe medications within the scope of practice and Patient Group Directions (PGDs). Review patient medications to enhance adherence and support safe usage. Offer advice to patients on prescribed and over-the-counter medications, including dosage and potential side effects. Coordinate travel medicine services. Request pathology services and handle pathology results as required. Oversee chronic disease clinics, providing necessary patient care and referring to secondary/specialist services as needed. Maintain accurate clinical records in compliance with legislation. Support the Lead Nurse in ensuring effective use of Snomed codes across the nursing team. Oversee the maintenance and use of chronic disease registers. Participate in both well-woman and well-man clinics. Ensure adherence to the Health Centres chaperone policy. Assist GPs with minor surgical procedures when necessary. Prioritise health concerns and intervene when appropriate. Support the team in managing clinical emergencies. Identify, assess, and refer patients with mental health needs. Administer vaccination programmes for both adults and children. Support patients in understanding and managing their prescribed or over-the-counter medications. Collaborate with external services and agencies to ensure appropriate patient support, especially for vulnerable patients. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safety and adherence to Health Centre scope. Support the clinical team in all safeguarding matters, following local and national policies. Understand and apply local and Health Centre's policies for substance misuse and addictive behaviors, referring patients when appropriate. Deliver health promotion opportunities as they arise. Secondary Responsibilities Assist in developing and reviewing audit protocols and processes, utilising the audit cycle effectively. Collaborate with the partners and Lead Practice Nurse to develop, review, and implement nursing protocols. Support nursing team members, providing guidance, conducting appraisals, and identifying training needs. Engage in local initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery. Support shared learning within the Health Centre to improve patient outcomes. Regularly review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives as appropriate. Participate in significant and near-miss event reviews, using root cause analysis (RCA). Assist the Lead Practice Nurse in Coordinating the nursing rota to ensure adequate staffing to meet patient needs. Collaborate with the partners and Lead Practice Nurse to Lead planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team to improve service provision. Support Health Centre's team members in reviewing and implementing policies and protocols, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Hours: Monday-Saturday, 37.5hrs a week Location: London Fitzrovia Introduction: InHealth sees more than 5 million patients each year and diagnostic imaging is one of the busiest services that we provide. Our fully integrated imaging services offer increased capacity for NHS trusts, and convenient, fast access to services for patients. What you will do: As a Medical Receptionist for our Fitzrovia CDC team you will play a pivotal role in how we support our patients throughout their healthcare journey. Provide a high-quality administrative and secretarial service for the unit to ensure an efficient service, using IT systems and digital technology to ensure patients feel informed throughout the process, and provide administrative support to colleagues for the imaging services we provide. Fitzrovia CDC also specializes in supporting Claustrophobic patients in their MRI Journey, with the use of our Open MRI scanners so ensuring their experience is smooth from the moment they walk in the door is key What you are responsible for: Welcoming patients in a professional, courteous manner, coordinating their arrival through to departure Dealing with telephone and direct enquiries in a prompt and effective manner, ensuring the provision of information and prioritisation of queries as appropriate Booking clinically validated appointments on the internal system Ensuring all payments are invoiced promptly and accurately and that payments are taken on the day Tracking and distributing imaging data and reports as required Utilising relevant IT systems to support the delivery of a high-quality imaging service Assist with monthly reports Complying with ISO standards, respecting and protecting confidentiality Reporting any incidents, feedback or complaints effectively Ensuring patient and customer focus is central to the commercial success of the business. We are looking for someone who has: Flexibility in working patterns to fulfil site requirements A proficient understanding of IT packages and administration tasks The ability to prioritise tasks whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Effective communication skills, both on the phone and face to face A strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection A supportive, trustworthy and reliable approach to their work An empathetic and caring approach. You should apply if you have experience: Working in a fast-paced administrative role Being in a patient or customer facing environment Experience in a healthcare environment would be desirable but not essential Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft and other IT Packages Working independently and as part of a wider team.

Job Summary: Accountable to Therapies Manager To contribute to the School Aged team in developing, testing out and implementing new ways of working. To ensure that the service provided is integrated (within the relevant multi/uni disciplinary care pathways), evidence based and delivered in accordance with care pathways/protocols and responsive to the needs of the local population. To assess, diagnose, manage and evaluate outcomes for children and young people presenting with a range of speech, language, communication difficulties some of which may be highly complex. The post holder will hold an area of special interest within the profile of the clinical caseload. To develop, implement and evaluate specialist teaching packages within the clinical caseload.

Provide evidence-based advice, support and information with regards to the appropriate support and referral of women with mental health illness. Care pathways to be in place for all levels of mental health severities (low, moderate and high); developed in active collaboration with specialist perinatal mental health services, womens services and women and families accessing our care. Provide a service link between midwives, GPs, health visiting service, obstetricians, specialist mental health services, child safeguarding team and other agencies in relation to the care of pregnant women and new mothers with mental health illness. Attend triannual meetings with UK Perinatal Mental Health Midwives forum where able. Work with colleagues to ensure that there is routine screening and early identification of women with, or at risk of a mental illness. Attend triannual risk meetings with MDT to review and share learning points in relation to perinatal mental illness. Attend weekly perinatal mental health meetings where possible. Attend staff huddles to offer skill sharing and allow for staff to access face to face support. Identify areas for research, audit and development relevant to mental health. Initiate and participate in research and clinical audit programmes, and encourage other midwives to do the same. Engage with service users and family members to gain feedback on their experiences. Use this feedback to inform development of services. The post holder will work in collaboration with the Lead Consultant Obstetrician, the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team, the Perinatal Mental Health Network, the Adult Mental Health Services, Crisis Team and Safeguarding Team. Be aware of the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of the family and endeavour to meet these at all times within the maternal mental health context. Undertakes and completes audits as necessary. Ensure local community support and out of area perinatal mental health team contacts are up to date and accessible to all. Foster and maintain close links with University in relation to perinatal mental health practice and education. Attend mandatory training in line with Trust and Directorate Policies. Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and Midwives Rules

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

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all children, by assessing care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating them without supervision. To assist the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron in leading the nursing team and deputise in their absence. To monitor standards of nursing care and take appropriate action to maintain and improve them. To utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with children, families, the multi-disciplinary team, other departments within the trust and pertinent agencies outside the organisation. To respond to childrens and families concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required. To act as a mentor, teaching and supervising junior staff including student nurses and health care support workers. KEY RESULT AREA Clinical Responsibilities Act as a clinical leader and role model for the nursing team, setting standards and expectations of quality of care and developing techniques to ensure a client orientated service. Carry out planned care for a group of children without direct supervision. Ensure the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based, individualised patient care. Supervise programmes of care given by junior staff and students. Ensure the legibility and accuracy of documentation, in such a manner that enables the information to be effectively handed over to other staff. Have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to local and Trust policy. Ensure registered nurses monitor childrens progress, work towards safe and timely discharge plans and ensure barriers to discharge are identified and acted on appropriately. Deal with concerns raised by children and families in a proactive manner and take remedial action as necessary, as per Trust policy, informing the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron. To maintain accurate records and prepare accurate statements concerning accidents, clinical incidents and complaints, as required by the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron. Work with the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron to ensure adherence to all official recommendations, guidelines and regulations relating to child protection. Identify and refer children in need/at risk as per Child Protection guidelines and procedures. Maintain competency in advanced resuscitation skills by successful completion of a recognised course (PILS/APLS). Managerial Responsibilities Be responsible for the daily management of the ward/department, in the absence of the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron. Plan, organise and deploy staff according to ability and workload in order to meet the childrens needs. This will include anticipating problems where they may exist and to inform the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron of the day of any changes in staff requirements as may result from changes in patient dependency, in the event of insufficient manpower being available. Ensure that nursing practices comply with local and Trust policies and procedures. Communicate effectively at all times and maintain a harmonious working environment. Assist in organising regular ward/department meetings and attend unit and other meetings as and when appropriate. Ensure effective communication is developed via team briefing or other methods to enable staff to fulfil their proper functions. Maintain a safe and healthy environment. Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron in compiling duty rotas and be responsible for arranging adequate staff cover. Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron in the monitoring of sickness and absence levels. With the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Modern Matron participate in the selection and recruitment of junior staff. Assist in ensuring the availability of resources for patient care. Ensure equipment is in good working order and report appropriately when defective. Support the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron and exercise leadership by example. To be aware of the effect of change amongst all staff and the importance of ensuring that any change in clinical or managerial policy is effectively communicated to all staff. Actively participate in nursing research, ensuring that appropriate, relevant and valid research findings are incorporated in clinical practice. Participate in the implementation of continuous quality improvements within the ward/department, in line with Trust policies, commissioners specifications and the NHS Plan and NSF for Children. Lead the implementation of nursing audit on the ward/department and facilitate the development of multi-disciplinary audit within the directorate. Ensure competence in information technology skills, relevant to ward/department. Ensure the economical use of resources. Carry the crash bleep when required, responding to emergency calls within the unit. Promote and develop the philosophy of child and family centred care within the ward/department, ensuring that nursing staff are responsible to the needs of the individual children and their families. Be proficient in relevant I.T. skills. Education, Training and Personal Development. Participate in the education of the child and family regarding aspects of care and promotion of health and the prevention of illness. Assist in the annual appraisal process and ensure all staff have an individual performance review and a personal development plan in place as delegated by and in consultation with the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron. Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Matron in orientating all new staff and students to the ward/department. Provide teaching and development to the nursing team and students, assisting them to achieve their learning outcomes. Act as a role model, mentor and preceptor to the nursing team. Provide evidence based Health Education/Health Promotion to children and their carers. Professional Responsibilities To keep up to date with current developments in nursing and ensure evidence based practice. Maintain personal records of continuing professional development. Contribute to the delivery of the trusts Nursing Strategy. To act in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure confidentiality at all times, only relating confidential information obtained to those acting in an official capacity. To be aware of and take appropriate action in regard to cardiac arrest, fire and major incident. Understand your role and responsibilities in Safeguarding Children; identifying and referring children and families in need / at risk.

Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Please see the full detailed job description and specification attached. We would encourage you to contact us if you have any questions

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. To exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. To be responsible, with management support, for your personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues