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Assistant Psychologist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Please only apply if you have a Psychology degree (eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS) and relevant clinical experie...
1 day(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Psychologist
Job summary Please only apply if you have a Psychology degree (eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS) and relevant clinical experie...
1 day(s) ago
Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Are you seeking to specialise in MSK? Would you like excellent mentorship and training? If yes, then join our team! We have an exciting opportuni...
2 day(s) ago
Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Are you seeking to specialise in MSK? Would you like excellent mentorship and training? If yes, then join our team! We have an exciting opportuni...
2 day(s) ago
Chief Pharmacist LGT
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 112,782 - 129,783 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking pharmacy leader to join our leadership team as Chief Pharmacist .
7 day(s) ago
Chief Pharmacist LGT
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 112,782 - 129,783 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking pharmacy leader to join our leadership team as Chief Pharmacist .
7 day(s) ago
Physiotherapy Administrative Team Coordinator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position at Queen Elizabeth hospital, as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Outpatient Administrator.
8 day(s) ago
Physiotherapy Administrative Team Coordinator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position at Queen Elizabeth hospital, as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Outpatient Administrator.
8 day(s) ago
Rotational Pharmacist for Cancer & Technical Services
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The pharmacy department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for a passionate and driven pharmacist to join our thriving Cancer & Technic...
8 day(s) ago
Rotational Pharmacist for Cancer & Technical Services
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary The pharmacy department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for a passionate and driven pharmacist to join our thriving Cancer & Technic...
8 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber INTs
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Interested in an exciting clinical leadership role working to further develop the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model of care for Long Term...
8 day(s) ago
Principal Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber INTs
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 66,582 - 77,368 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Interested in an exciting clinical leadership role working to further develop the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model of care for Long Term...
8 day(s) ago
Neighbourhood Communications and Engagement Lead
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The Neighbourhood Communications and Engagement Lead will provide specialist communications and engagement leadership for the Trust's Integrated...
9 day(s) ago
Neighbourhood Communications and Engagement Lead
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Psychologist
Job summary The Neighbourhood Communications and Engagement Lead will provide specialist communications and engagement leadership for the Trust's Integrated...
9 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist - University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY Part time Phlebotomist required.
10 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist - University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY Part time Phlebotomist required.
10 day(s) ago
Clinical Primary Care Pharmacist - LIMOS
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Interested in working in developing your clinical skills and working in the community setting?
13 day(s) ago
Clinical Primary Care Pharmacist - LIMOS
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Interested in working in developing your clinical skills and working in the community setting?
13 day(s) ago
Speech & Language Therapy Administrator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Speech & Language Therapy team at University Hospital Lewisham!
13 day(s) ago
Speech & Language Therapy Administrator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Speech & Language Therapy team at University Hospital Lewisham!
13 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant rotational
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Pharmacy Assistant We currently have a vacancy for two full-time Pharmacy Assistants to work in the pharmacy department at Queen Elizabeth Hospit...
14 day(s) ago
Pharmacy Assistant rotational
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary Pharmacy Assistant We currently have a vacancy for two full-time Pharmacy Assistants to work in the pharmacy department at Queen Elizabeth Hospit...
14 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Outpatient Pelvic Health Physiotherapy ServiceAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to become part of the dynamic and f...
15 day(s) ago
Highly Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Outpatient Pelvic Health Physiotherapy ServiceAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to become part of the dynamic and f...
15 day(s) ago
Matron Pre-assessment and Day units
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead and develop high-performing pre-assessment and day surgery services,...
17 day(s) ago
Matron Pre-assessment and Day units
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead and develop high-performing pre-assessment and day surgery services,...
17 day(s) ago
Community Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are a small community team that plays a key role in supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic journey, facilitating seamless care acros...
17 day(s) ago
Community Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are a small community team that plays a key role in supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic journey, facilitating seamless care acros...
17 day(s) ago
Specialist Community Children's Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Do you want to develop your physiotherapy career within paediatrics?
20 day(s) ago
Specialist Community Children's Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Do you want to develop your physiotherapy career within paediatrics?
20 day(s) ago
STEP Pharmacist
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary A structured post-foundation workplace-based training programme in a hospital setting, fully integrated with a post-graduate pharmacy practice qu...
28 day(s) ago
STEP Pharmacist
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 47,951 - 56,863 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary A structured post-foundation workplace-based training programme in a hospital setting, fully integrated with a post-graduate pharmacy practice qu...
28 day(s) ago
Physiotherapy Administrative Team Coordinator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position at Queen Elizabeth hospital, as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Outpatient Administrator.
1 month(s) ago
Physiotherapy Administrative Team Coordinator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position at Queen Elizabeth hospital, as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Outpatient Administrator.
1 month(s) ago
First Contact Physiotherapist
SELDOC Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 35 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary To deliver a first-contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices.
1 month(s) ago
First Contact Physiotherapist
SELDOC Healthcare
North East England
GBP 0 - 35 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary To deliver a first-contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices.
1 month(s) ago
Speech & Language Therapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service are looking for a band 5 therapist to join our large, diverse, an...
1 month(s) ago
Speech & Language Therapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service are looking for a band 5 therapist to join our large, diverse, an...
1 month(s) ago
Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5 rotational post)
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Speech & Language Therapist - Band 5 rotational post The postholder will participate in a rotation through the acute team at Queen Elizabeth Hosp...
1 month(s) ago
Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5 rotational post)
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Speech & Language Therapist - Band 5 rotational post The postholder will participate in a rotation through the acute team at Queen Elizabeth Hosp...
1 month(s) ago
Lead Cardiac Radiographer
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Lead Cardiac Radiographer post is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership of the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in Lewisham and Greenwich...
1 month(s) ago
Lead Cardiac Radiographer
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Lead Cardiac Radiographer post is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership of the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in Lewisham and Greenwich...
1 month(s) ago
Pre-Registration Student Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship QE and UHL
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 1 - 70 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join the Pharmacy teams at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Eliza...
1 month(s) ago
Pre-Registration Student Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship QE and UHL
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 1 - 70 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join the Pharmacy teams at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Eliza...
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Band 6 Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist Are you looking for a new challenge?
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Band 6 Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist Are you looking for a new challenge?
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Pharmacist Cancer & Technical Services
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary To provide a high quality, evidence-based clinical pharmacy service for cancer services and parenteral nutrition.
1 month(s) ago
Specialist Pharmacist Cancer & Technical Services
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary To provide a high quality, evidence-based clinical pharmacy service for cancer services and parenteral nutrition.
1 month(s) ago
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join a friendly and dynamic service at Lewisham and Greenwich T...
1 month(s) ago
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join a friendly and dynamic service at Lewisham and Greenwich T...
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Psychologist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440368
Job summary
Please only apply if you have a Psychology degree (eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS) and relevant clinical experience, ideally within physical healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to work as an Assistant Psychologist across the Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM) and Macmillan Psychological Support (MaPS) services. You will support people living with chronic pain, cancer and other long-term health conditions through psychologically informed assessment, triage, psychoeducation, group programmes, research, audit and service development, while working within supportive multidisciplinary teams under the supervision of experienced Clinical Psychologists. We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual with strong psychological knowledge, excellent communication skills and experience of working with people experiencing mental and/or physical health difficulties. You should be confident managing clinical information and data, value teamwork and have a genuine interest in physical health psychology and evidence-based practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain specialist experience in chronic pain and cancer services while contributing to clinical care, research, teaching, audit and service improvement. If you are passionate about improving the lives of people with long-term health conditions and developing your clinical skills within a supportive NHS environment, we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Assistant Psychologist to work across two innovative NHS services: the Centre for Active Lifestyle Management (CALM) and Macmillan Psychological Support (MaPS). The role involves supporting people living with chronic pain, cancer and other long-term physical health conditions through psychologically informed assessment, triage, group programmes, psychoeducation, clinical administration, research, audit and service development. You will work closely within multidisciplinary teams and receive regular supervision from experienced Clinical Psychologists.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum ( Pro rata if part time )
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
197-KH8866
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting psychological assessments and brief assessments of need.
- Assisting with referral triage, risk assessment and patient communication under supervision.
- Helping to organise and co-facilitate psychoeducational and psychologically informed groups.
- Supporting the delivery of psychological interventions under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across physical and psychological healthcare services.
- Collecting, analysing and presenting clinical outcome data.
- Contributing to research, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
- Developing patient resources and supporting teaching and training activities.
- Contributing to service development, operational improvements and evidence-based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting psychological assessments and brief assessments of need.
- Assisting with referral triage, risk assessment and patient communication under supervision.
- Helping to organise and co-facilitate psychoeducational and psychologically informed groups.
- Supporting the delivery of psychological interventions under the supervision of qualified Clinical Psychologists.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across physical and psychological healthcare services.
- Collecting, analysing and presenting clinical outcome data.
- Contributing to research, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement projects.
- Developing patient resources and supporting teaching and training activities.
- Contributing to service development, operational improvements and evidence-based practice.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Psychology degree and eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Masters in relevant area of Psychology (e.g. research methods, statistics, physical health)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an assistant psychologist or in a similar psychologically informed role
- Experience of healthcare-related research, audit or service evaluation
- Experience of assessing and documenting risk, and taking appropriate action under supervision when a person presents a risk to self or others
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking or supporting psychological assessment
- Experience of working in a physical healthcare setting, including chronic pain, cancer, oncology or palliative care
- Experience of delivering, under supervision, an evidence-based psychological approach to managing distress.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its role in maintaining high standards of clinical practice
- Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion issues relevant to the delivery of accessible healthcare.
Desirable
- Awareness of the effects of illness and disability on individuals, families and significant others.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good writtencommunication skills
- Ability to work in situations that may be highly emotive and may include clinical risk
Desirable
- A compassionate, respectful and person-centred approach to people living with chronic pain, cancer
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Psychology degree and eligibility for graduate membership of the BPS
Desirable
- Masters in relevant area of Psychology (e.g. research methods, statistics, physical health)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an assistant psychologist or in a similar psychologically informed role
- Experience of healthcare-related research, audit or service evaluation
- Experience of assessing and documenting risk, and taking appropriate action under supervision when a person presents a risk to self or others
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking or supporting psychological assessment
- Experience of working in a physical healthcare setting, including chronic pain, cancer, oncology or palliative care
- Experience of delivering, under supervision, an evidence-based psychological approach to managing distress.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance and its role in maintaining high standards of clinical practice
- Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion issues relevant to the delivery of accessible healthcare.
Desirable
- Awareness of the effects of illness and disability on individuals, families and significant others.
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good writtencommunication skills
- Ability to work in situations that may be highly emotive and may include clinical risk
Desirable
- A compassionate, respectful and person-centred approach to people living with chronic pain, cancer
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Musculoskeletal Specialist Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438017
Job summary
Are you seeking to specialise in MSK? Would you like excellent mentorship and training? If yes, then join our team!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist to join our Outpatient Musculoskeletal Team here at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust working cross site at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich and University Hospital Lewisham, a large London acute NHS trust with excellent transport links to central London.
Main duties of the job
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking department accepting patients from a wide range of sources including Consultants and GPs. You will rotate through specific musculoskeletal rotations of 8-month duration. We have a wide variety of rotations each with an emphasis on a specific area of the service, for example Hydrotherapy, our Staff Service, Fracture Clinic, Pelvic Health, Paediatrics, GP Practices, A&E, Back Rehabilitation, ACL Rehabilitation, Circuits, ESCAPE Knee Rehabilitation. We offer fantastic support and development opportunities with regular supervision and excellent in-service training.
Successful candidates will have a commitment to work on a weekend rota covering Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation.
About us
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a community focused provider of local and acute care, providing high quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley. With a turnover of around £700 million, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham and a range of community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
197-KH8863
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Woolwich
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOBPURPOSE
1 To provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in the Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust.
2 To participate in the Band 6 MSK rotation scheme, which involves out-patient clinical areas. Rotations are approximately eight months' duration.
JOB SUMMARY
1 To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
2 To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
3 To take responsibility for own caseload, being responsible for a defined area of the service, with the support of a Band 7/8 physiotherapist.
4 With the team, to participate in evidence-based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice within each rotation. To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team.
5 To supervise band 5 physiotherapists physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students in the clinical setting.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- CLINICAL
1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,including the management of patients in your care.
1.2 To undertake a comprehensive and holistic assessment of patients including those with complex presentations / multi-pathologies.
1.3 To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills toprovide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems.
1.4 To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients wholack the capacity to consent to treatment.
1.5 To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialist knowledge and clinical experience of pathophysiology, evidence-based practice and treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals in collaboration with the patient.
1.6 To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as required.
1.7 To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital, or following an outpatient episode of care.
1.8 To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym, electrotherapy, and manual handling equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliancesby patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists andAssistants attain competency prior to use.
1.9 To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicateeffectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicateappropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner.
1.10 To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patientsconcerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patientswho have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newlyacquired disabilities.
1.11 To be an active member of the Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation weekend rotas. When working at weekends and in the absence of Band 7 staff, to be responsible for any Band 5 physiotherapists in the team.
1.13 To supervise and delegate to Assistants and Band 5 Physiotherapists.
1.14 To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards.
1.15 To work in GP outreach clinics as necessary, with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.
- MANAGEMENT
2.1 To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes.
2.2 To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload tomeet service needs and patient priorities, adjusting plans as situations arise.
2.3 To identify and manage clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinicalarea.
2.4 To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, the Health & Safety at WorkAct, and the Data Protection Act. To report on complaints, accidents and clinicalincidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible.
2.5 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.
2.6 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency and precautionary procedures, both on and off site, and to respond as necessary e.g., hydrotherapy, emergency resuscitation, infection control etc.
2.7 To ensure that all equipment defects are reported to the Therapy Manager immediately, and that appropriate action is then taken.
2.8 To advise and demonstrate to carers, nursing and other staff on the safe manual handling, positioning and moving of patients.
2.9 To provide training on the use of equipment and management of conditions forcarers, nursing and other staff when necessary.
2.10 To deputise for the Band 7 in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of band 5 and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis.
2.11 To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of students, band 5 staff and assistants on a day-to-day basis.
2.12 To make appropriate referrals to other health professionals following assessment / identification of need.
2.13 To participate in the managerial matters of the department as required, and to attend staff meetings.
2.14 To participate in the induction programme for all new staff where appropriate.
2.15 To undertake additional duties as may be deemed necessary, as requested by theteam leader in the specific rotation.
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING
3.1 To participate in individual performance review (appraisal) and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set goals.
3.2 To be responsible for maintaining your competence to practise and StateRegistration through C.P.D. activities and maintaining a portfolio which reflectspersonal development.
3.3 To supervise band 5 physiotherapists and assistants, being actively involved in theirsupervision and appraisal, reporting performance issues to a relevant person.
3.4 To participate in and contribute to the in-service education programmes of the specific rotation and of the department.
3.5 To participate in mandatory and statutory training, having an awareness of andcomplying with Trust and departmental procedures.
3.6 To attend Trust in-house training sessions / programmes and external courses asappropriate.
3.7 To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants when necessary.
3.8 To be responsible for the clinical education of student physiotherapists, teachingthem to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within the coreclinical areas, reporting performance issues to a relevant person.
Job description Job responsibilities JOBPURPOSE 1 To provide physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in the Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. 2 To participate in the Band 6 MSK rotation scheme, which involves out-patient clinical areas. Rotations are approximately eight months' duration. JOB SUMMARY 1 To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. 2 To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. 3 To take responsibility for own caseload, being responsible for a defined area of the service, with the support of a Band 7/8 physiotherapist. 4 With the team, to participate in evidence-based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice within each rotation. To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team. 5 To supervise band 5 physiotherapists physiotherapy assistants and physiotherapy students in the clinical setting. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL 1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,including the management of patients in your care. 1.2 To undertake a comprehensive and holistic assessment of patients including those with complex presentations / multi-pathologies. 1.3 To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills toprovide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems. 1.4 To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients wholack the capacity to consent to treatment. 1.5 To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialist knowledge and clinical experience of pathophysiology, evidence-based practice and treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals in collaboration with the patient. 1.6 To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as required. 1.7 To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital, or following an outpatient episode of care. 1.8 To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym, electrotherapy, and manual handling equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliancesby patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists andAssistants attain competency prior to use. 1.9 To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicateeffectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicateappropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner. 1.10 To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patientsconcerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patientswho have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newlyacquired disabilities. 1.11 To be an active member of the Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation weekend rotas. When working at weekends and in the absence of Band 7 staff, to be responsible for any Band 5 physiotherapists in the team. 1.13 To supervise and delegate to Assistants and Band 5 Physiotherapists. 1.14 To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards. 1.15 To work in GP outreach clinics as necessary, with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required. MANAGEMENT 2.1 To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes. 2.2 To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload tomeet service needs and patient priorities, adjusting plans as situations arise. 2.3 To identify and manage clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinicalarea. 2.4 To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, the Health & Safety at WorkAct, and the Data Protection Act. To report on complaints, accidents and clinicalincidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible. 2.5 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures. 2.6 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency and precautionary procedures, both on and off site, and to respond as necessary e.g., hydrotherapy, emergency resuscitation, infection control etc. 2.7 To ensure that all equipment defects are reported to the Therapy Manager immediately, and that appropriate action is then taken. 2.8 To advise and demonstrate to carers, nursing and other staff on the safe manual handling, positioning and moving of patients. 2.9 To provide training on the use of equipment and management of conditions forcarers, nursing and other staff when necessary. 2.10 To deputise for the Band 7 in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of band 5 and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis. 2.11 To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of students, band 5 staff and assistants on a day-to-day basis. 2.12 To make appropriate referrals to other health professionals following assessment / identification of need. 2.13 To participate in the managerial matters of the department as required, and to attend staff meetings. 2.14 To participate in the induction programme for all new staff where appropriate. 2.15 To undertake additional duties as may be deemed necessary, as requested by theteam leader in the specific rotation. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 3.1 To participate in individual performance review (appraisal) and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development plan to meet set goals. 3.2 To be responsible for maintaining your competence to practise and StateRegistration through C.P.D. activities and maintaining a portfolio which reflectspersonal development. 3.3 To supervise band 5 physiotherapists and assistants, being actively involved in theirsupervision and appraisal, reporting performance issues to a relevant person. 3.4 To participate in and contribute to the in-service education programmes of the specific rotation and of the department. 3.5 To participate in mandatory and statutory training, having an awareness of andcomplying with Trust and departmental procedures. 3.6 To attend Trust in-house training sessions / programmes and external courses asappropriate. 3.7 To contribute to the education of Therapy Assistants when necessary. 3.8 To be responsible for the clinical education of student physiotherapists, teachingthem to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within the coreclinical areas, reporting performance issues to a relevant person.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC registration
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses
Desirable
- MCSP
- Member of Special interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Wide ranging rotational physiotherapy experience at Band 5 level
- 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
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
- Broad NHS experience in an acute trust as a qualified physiotherapist
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Research experience.
- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads
- Experience of supervision and appraisal of physiotherapy staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
- Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of quality issues and outcome measures
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team
Desirable
- IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
- Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
- Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of quality issues and outcome measures
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team
Desirable
- IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
- Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy. HCPC registration Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses Desirable MCSP Member of Special interest Group Experience Essential Wide ranging rotational physiotherapy experience at Band 5 level 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 Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT Broad NHS experience in an acute trust as a qualified physiotherapist Desirable Previous experience at band 6 level Research experience. Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads Experience of supervision and appraisal of physiotherapy staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Knowledge of quality issues and outcome measures The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team Desirable IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Knowledge of quality issues and outcome measures The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of complex cases The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team Desirable IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems Demonstrates excellent leadership ability and motivational skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Woolwich
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Woolwich
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
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Chief Pharmacist LGT
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 7 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428689
Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking an exceptional and forward-thinking pharmacy leader to join our leadership team as Chief Pharmacist . As the Trust's senior professional lead for pharmacy and medicines management, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, effective and financially sustainable use of medicines across inpatient, outpatient and community services. You will provide strategic leadership for medicines safety, clinical governance, workforce development, service transformation and medicines optimisation, while acting as the Trust's principal adviser on pharmaceutical matters. This influential leadership role offers the opportunity to shape services across the organisation and wider health system, delivering improvements in patient outcomes, operational performance and financial sustainability while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
Main duties of the job
- Provide strategic and professional leadership for all pharmacy and medicines management services across the Trust.
- Lead on medicines safety, clinical governance and regulatory compliance, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines.
- Act as the Trust's principal adviser on pharmaceutical matters, providing expert guidance to the Board, Executive Team and clinical services.
- Develop and deliver the Pharmacy Strategy, supporting the Trust's operational, quality and performance objectives.
- Lead the Trust's medicines optimisation, efficiency and cost improvement programmes, ensuring effective stewardship of medicines expenditure.
- Provide leadership and oversight of the pharmacy workforce, including workforce planning, recruitment, development and succession planning.
- Drive innovation, service transformation and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
- Build strong partnerships across the Trust, Integrated Care System and wider healthcare sector, representing the organisation at local, regional and national forums.
- Lead research, education and professional development initiatives, promoting excellence in pharmacy practice and medicines management.
- Contribute as a senior leader within the Trust, supporting organisational strategy, performance, quality improvement and financial sustainability.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 9
Salary
£112,782 to £129,783 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Chief Pharmacist
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director for Pharmacy provides strategic, professional, clinical and operational leadership for Pharmacy and Medicines Management services across the Trust. The postholder is accountable for ensuring the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines across inpatient, outpatient and community services, while contributing to organisational performance, patient safety, quality improvement and financial sustainability.
As the Trust's senior pharmaceutical adviser, the postholder provides expert advice to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, Clinical Directors and senior managers on all aspects of pharmacy, medicines optimisation, legislation and governance. The role leads a multidisciplinary pharmacy workforce, drives service transformation and innovation, and ensures compliance with all relevant professional, statutory and regulatory standards.
The postholder is responsible for the Pharmacy budget and has strategic oversight of Trust-wide medicines expenditure. They will lead medicines efficiency programmes, contribute to cost improvement initiatives, support research and education, and represent the Trust within local, regional and national professional networks.
Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership- Lead the development and delivery of the Pharmacy and Medicines Management Strategy and annual business plan.
- Ensure pharmacy services support Trust objectives, operational priorities and patient care standards.
- Provide professional leadership and strategic direction for all pharmacy and medicines management activities.
- Advise executive leaders on pharmaceutical policy, medicines governance and service development.
- Contribute to Trust-wide strategy, transformation and service redesign as a Clinical Director and senior divisional leader.
- Represent the Trust in local, regional and national pharmacy and healthcare forums.
- Ensure safe, timely, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services across all care settings.
- Monitor service quality, productivity and performance against agreed objectives.
- Lead service improvement and transformation programmes that enhance quality, efficiency and patient experience.
- Ensure business continuity and operational resilience for critical pharmacy services.
- Regularly review service effectiveness and implement improvements where required.
- Lead the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines across the Trust.
- Ensure compliance with the Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs legislation, Human Medicines Regulations and professional standards.
- Lead implementation of medicines safety initiatives arising from MHRA, NICE and other national guidance.
- Investigate, respond to and learn from incidents, complaints, audits and safety concerns.
- Maintain effective governance, risk management and assurance arrangements for medicines management.
- Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to Trust committees, project groups and clinical teams.
- Act as a key member of the Medicines Management Committee and support delivery of its objectives.
- Act as a role model for advanced clinical pharmacy practice.
- Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice for patients with complex clinical needs.
- Support multidisciplinary decision-making relating to medicines and therapeutics.
- Maintain clinical credibility through direct engagement with clinical teams and patient care when required.
- Promote evidence-based practice and medicines optimisation across the organisation.
- Lead and manage the Pharmacy workforce, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix and deployment.
- Develop workforce plans that support service delivery, transformation and succession planning.
- Oversee recruitment, retention, supervision, appraisal and professional development.
- Ensure all staff receive appropriate education, training, competency assessment and performance review.
- Promote staff wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Manage workforce issues in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- Manage Pharmacy pay and non-pay budgets within approved financial limits.
- Maintain oversight of Trust medicines expenditure and prescribing costs.
- Lead medicines efficiency, productivity and cost improvement programmes.
- Develop and implement effective procurement, stock control and supply chain arrangements.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide expert advice to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and delegated financial authority.
- Promote a culture of research, innovation and continuous learning within Pharmacy.
- Lead and support pharmacy practice research and service evaluation.
- Encourage publication and dissemination of research and improvement work.
- Provide education and training for pharmacy, nursing and medical staff.
- Support undergraduate and postgraduate professional development programmes.
- Contribute to regional and national pharmacy education and leadership initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with patients, clinical services, commissioners and system partners.
- Develop integrated pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across organisational boundaries.
- Support medicines-related improvements within South East London and wider NHS partnerships.
- Build productive relationships with NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, universities and professional bodies.
- Work with commercial partners to support delivery of high-quality pharmacy services.
- Develop effective relationships with Executive Directors, Divisional leaders and clinical teams.
- Communicate complex clinical, operational and financial information to a range of audiences.
- Present reports, recommendations and assurance information to senior committees and boards.
- Influence decision-making and secure support for service improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Participate in relevant Trust, regional and national committees and professional groups.
- Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all governance, regulatory and professional requirements.
- Support emergency preparedness, resilience and business continuity arrangements.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the seniority and scope of the role.
The postholder is accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, workforce, financial management and continuous development of Pharmacy and Medicines Management services, ensuring the Trust delivers safe, effective, innovative and financially sustainable pharmaceutical care for patients across all service settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
The Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director for Pharmacy provides strategic, professional, clinical and operational leadership for Pharmacy and Medicines Management services across the Trust. The postholder is accountable for ensuring the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines across inpatient, outpatient and community services, while contributing to organisational performance, patient safety, quality improvement and financial sustainability.
As the Trust's senior pharmaceutical adviser, the postholder provides expert advice to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, Clinical Directors and senior managers on all aspects of pharmacy, medicines optimisation, legislation and governance. The role leads a multidisciplinary pharmacy workforce, drives service transformation and innovation, and ensures compliance with all relevant professional, statutory and regulatory standards.
The postholder is responsible for the Pharmacy budget and has strategic oversight of Trust-wide medicines expenditure. They will lead medicines efficiency programmes, contribute to cost improvement initiatives, support research and education, and represent the Trust within local, regional and national professional networks.
Main Responsibilities Strategic Leadership- Lead the development and delivery of the Pharmacy and Medicines Management Strategy and annual business plan.
- Ensure pharmacy services support Trust objectives, operational priorities and patient care standards.
- Provide professional leadership and strategic direction for all pharmacy and medicines management activities.
- Advise executive leaders on pharmaceutical policy, medicines governance and service development.
- Contribute to Trust-wide strategy, transformation and service redesign as a Clinical Director and senior divisional leader.
- Represent the Trust in local, regional and national pharmacy and healthcare forums.
- Ensure safe, timely, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services across all care settings.
- Monitor service quality, productivity and performance against agreed objectives.
- Lead service improvement and transformation programmes that enhance quality, efficiency and patient experience.
- Ensure business continuity and operational resilience for critical pharmacy services.
- Regularly review service effectiveness and implement improvements where required.
- Lead the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines across the Trust.
- Ensure compliance with the Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs legislation, Human Medicines Regulations and professional standards.
- Lead implementation of medicines safety initiatives arising from MHRA, NICE and other national guidance.
- Investigate, respond to and learn from incidents, complaints, audits and safety concerns.
- Maintain effective governance, risk management and assurance arrangements for medicines management.
- Provide expert pharmaceutical advice to Trust committees, project groups and clinical teams.
- Act as a key member of the Medicines Management Committee and support delivery of its objectives.
- Act as a role model for advanced clinical pharmacy practice.
- Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice for patients with complex clinical needs.
- Support multidisciplinary decision-making relating to medicines and therapeutics.
- Maintain clinical credibility through direct engagement with clinical teams and patient care when required.
- Promote evidence-based practice and medicines optimisation across the organisation.
- Lead and manage the Pharmacy workforce, ensuring appropriate staffing, skill mix and deployment.
- Develop workforce plans that support service delivery, transformation and succession planning.
- Oversee recruitment, retention, supervision, appraisal and professional development.
- Ensure all staff receive appropriate education, training, competency assessment and performance review.
- Promote staff wellbeing, engagement, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Manage workforce issues in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
- Manage Pharmacy pay and non-pay budgets within approved financial limits.
- Maintain oversight of Trust medicines expenditure and prescribing costs.
- Lead medicines efficiency, productivity and cost improvement programmes.
- Develop and implement effective procurement, stock control and supply chain arrangements.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide expert advice to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with Standing Financial Instructions and delegated financial authority.
- Promote a culture of research, innovation and continuous learning within Pharmacy.
- Lead and support pharmacy practice research and service evaluation.
- Encourage publication and dissemination of research and improvement work.
- Provide education and training for pharmacy, nursing and medical staff.
- Support undergraduate and postgraduate professional development programmes.
- Contribute to regional and national pharmacy education and leadership initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with patients, clinical services, commissioners and system partners.
- Develop integrated pharmacy and medicines optimisation services across organisational boundaries.
- Support medicines-related improvements within South East London and wider NHS partnerships.
- Build productive relationships with NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, universities and professional bodies.
- Work with commercial partners to support delivery of high-quality pharmacy services.
- Develop effective relationships with Executive Directors, Divisional leaders and clinical teams.
- Communicate complex clinical, operational and financial information to a range of audiences.
- Present reports, recommendations and assurance information to senior committees and boards.
- Influence decision-making and secure support for service improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Participate in relevant Trust, regional and national committees and professional groups.
- Maintain professional registration and continuing professional development.
- Ensure compliance with all governance, regulatory and professional requirements.
- Support emergency preparedness, resilience and business continuity arrangements.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the seniority and scope of the role.
The postholder is accountable for the strategic leadership, governance, workforce, financial management and continuous development of Pharmacy and Medicines Management services, ensuring the Trust delivers safe, effective, innovative and financially sustainable pharmaceutical care for patients across all service settings.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Higher degree or Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy
- MSc
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in business / management
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy including relevant experience at senior management/immediate sub-board level.
- Recent practice (within last 5 years) in a leadership role managing a pharmacy team as a chief or deputy chief pharmacist level
- Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy practice covering a broad range of specialities.
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS within Pharmacy Services
- Supervision and training of others.
- Examples of development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
- Examples of Clinical Audit and Literature Evaluations and how they have been use to improve or influence practice.
- Recent experience in leading transformational quality improvement project work
- Experience of working with executive teams and giving assurance on divisional services
Desirable
- Experience working as a band 8d pharmacist (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Management of budgets (>£5m)
- Business planning
- Clear understanding of pharmacy developments
- Computer literate
- Marketing skills
- Ability to exercise discretion within wide parameters in researching/seeking support for plans to deliver agreed objectives
- Highly developed negotiating/influencing skills based on a thorough understanding of the relationships between clinical and management functions
- Knowledge of national NHS policy relating to pharmacy
- Able to demonstrate partnership working within and external to the Trust
Desirable
- Developing pharmacy service outcome indicators
- Practice research skills in clinical areas
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven leadership skills
- Professional role model
- Flexible approach to work
- Committed to own continuing professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Ability to cope with challenges and change
- Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
- Ability to show kindness and compassion and work in line with the Trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
- Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Higher degree or Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Membership of the Royal College of Pharmacy
- MSc
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in business / management
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy including relevant experience at senior management/immediate sub-board level.
- Recent practice (within last 5 years) in a leadership role managing a pharmacy team as a chief or deputy chief pharmacist level
- Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy practice covering a broad range of specialities.
- Experience of operational and staff management in the NHS within Pharmacy Services
- Supervision and training of others.
- Examples of development and implementation of evidence-based guidelines.
- Examples of Clinical Audit and Literature Evaluations and how they have been use to improve or influence practice.
- Recent experience in leading transformational quality improvement project work
- Experience of working with executive teams and giving assurance on divisional services
Desirable
- Experience working as a band 8d pharmacist (or equivalent)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Management of budgets (>£5m)
- Business planning
- Clear understanding of pharmacy developments
- Computer literate
- Marketing skills
- Ability to exercise discretion within wide parameters in researching/seeking support for plans to deliver agreed objectives
- Highly developed negotiating/influencing skills based on a thorough understanding of the relationships between clinical and management functions
- Knowledge of national NHS policy relating to pharmacy
- Able to demonstrate partnership working within and external to the Trust
Desirable
- Developing pharmacy service outcome indicators
- Practice research skills in clinical areas
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Proven leadership skills
- Professional role model
- Flexible approach to work
- Committed to own continuing professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Ability to cope with challenges and change
- Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
- Ability to show kindness and compassion and work in line with the Trust values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Physiotherapy Administrative Team Coordinator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2426088
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position at Queen Elizabeth hospital, as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Outpatient Administrator.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and dedicated individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our physiotherapy administrative team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within the outpatients physiotherapy setting at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high-quality administrative and coordination service to the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department, supporting the effective and efficient delivery of physiotherapy services across the Trust.
You should be a dynamic and motivated individual, who can provide efficient administrative input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of their workload to meet the demands of the service.
The post holder will undertake a range of administrative, organisational and coordination responsibilities, including the management and maintenance of physiotherapy clinical diaries, coordination of administrative rotas and staff annual leave, patient appointment booking, telephone enquiries and reception provision.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
197-AO8754-A
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Outpatient Physiotherapy teams and Physiotherapy Leads.
- Coordinate and maintain clinical diaries and appointment systems for physiotherapy staff, including creating and amending diary templates and blocking diaries for annual leave, study leave, meetings and other agreed periods of non-clinical activity.
- Coordinate the weekly allocation of administrative responsibilities across the administrative team to ensure appropriate coverage of core functions.
- Coordinate administrative staff annual leave, in liaison with managers, to maintain minimum staffing levels and ensure continuity of service.
- Provide reception and front-of-house cover when staffing levels or service requirements necessitate.
- Book, amend and cancel patient appointments in accordance with departmental procedures and clinical requirements.
- Act as a first point of contact for patients, carers, relatives, referrers, health professionals and other stakeholders.
- Support the day-to-day management and smooth running of the Outpatient Physiotherapy administrative function.
- Provide supervision and support to Band 3 Physiotherapy Administrators and other administrative or temporary staff as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Outpatient Physiotherapy teams and Physiotherapy Leads.
- Coordinate and maintain clinical diaries and appointment systems for physiotherapy staff, including creating and amending diary templates and blocking diaries for annual leave, study leave, meetings and other agreed periods of non-clinical activity.
- Coordinate the weekly allocation of administrative responsibilities across the administrative team to ensure appropriate coverage of core functions.
- Coordinate administrative staff annual leave, in liaison with managers, to maintain minimum staffing levels and ensure continuity of service.
- Provide reception and front-of-house cover when staffing levels or service requirements necessitate.
- Book, amend and cancel patient appointments in accordance with departmental procedures and clinical requirements.
- Act as a first point of contact for patients, carers, relatives, referrers, health professionals and other stakeholders.
- Support the day-to-day management and smooth running of the Outpatient Physiotherapy administrative function.
- Provide supervision and support to Band 3 Physiotherapy Administrators and other administrative or temporary staff as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general education including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Good written and spoken English skills
- Evidence of relevant administrative secretarial or business support training or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Microsoft Office or equivalent IT qualification
- Relevant healthcare administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an administrative or secretarial role.
- Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
- Experience organising and coordinating workloads and activities to meet service requirements and deadlines.
- Experience working independently and using initiative to resolve routine administrative and operational issues.
- Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of providing administrative support within healthcare or other complex organizational environment,
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS or other healthcare environment.
- Experience of supporting clinical services.
- Experience or diary, clinic or appointment management.
- Experience of coordinating staff rotas, annual leave or workforce information.
- Experience of supervising or supporting other administrative staff.
- Experience of working within a Physiotherapy, therapy or other outpatient environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures and systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of diary and appointment management and the importance of maintaining accurate and timely information.
- Knowledge of effective workload planning, prioritisation and coordination.
- Ability to understand service requirements and use information to support effective administrative and staffing arrangements.
- Ability to identify problems, take appropriate action and recognise when matters should be escalated.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and ability to learn and use relevant Trust IT systems.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, information governance and data protection.
- Ability to deal with confidential, sensitive and sometimes complex information with discretion.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS administrative systems and processes.
- Knowledge of patient administration systems and/or electronic appointment systems.
- Understanding of the operational requirements of outpatient clinical services.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
- Ability to work on own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy while recognising when advice or escalation is required.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise administrative workloads to maintain continuity of service.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when dealing with competing demands and unexpected changes in staffing or service requirements.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing and when dealing with telephone enquiries.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, patients, Evidence of contributing to service improvement and development. Evidence of supporting the development of colleagues or junior staff. relatives, carers and external organisations.
- Ability to provide guidance and support to junior administrative staff.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to team working.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and service requirements.
- Professional, courteous and approachable manner.
- Demonstrates discretion, sensitivity and sound judgement.
- Commitment to providing a high quality service to patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to service improvement and development.
- Evidence of supporting the development of colleagues or junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general education including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Good written and spoken English skills
- Evidence of relevant administrative secretarial or business support training or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Microsoft Office or equivalent IT qualification
- Relevant healthcare administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an administrative or secretarial role.
- Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
- Experience organising and coordinating workloads and activities to meet service requirements and deadlines.
- Experience working independently and using initiative to resolve routine administrative and operational issues.
- Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of providing administrative support within healthcare or other complex organizational environment,
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS or other healthcare environment.
- Experience of supporting clinical services.
- Experience or diary, clinic or appointment management.
- Experience of coordinating staff rotas, annual leave or workforce information.
- Experience of supervising or supporting other administrative staff.
- Experience of working within a Physiotherapy, therapy or other outpatient environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures and systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of diary and appointment management and the importance of maintaining accurate and timely information.
- Knowledge of effective workload planning, prioritisation and coordination.
- Ability to understand service requirements and use information to support effective administrative and staffing arrangements.
- Ability to identify problems, take appropriate action and recognise when matters should be escalated.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and ability to learn and use relevant Trust IT systems.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, information governance and data protection.
- Ability to deal with confidential, sensitive and sometimes complex information with discretion.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS administrative systems and processes.
- Knowledge of patient administration systems and/or electronic appointment systems.
- Understanding of the operational requirements of outpatient clinical services.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
- Ability to work on own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy while recognising when advice or escalation is required.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise administrative workloads to maintain continuity of service.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when dealing with competing demands and unexpected changes in staffing or service requirements.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing and when dealing with telephone enquiries.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, patients, Evidence of contributing to service improvement and development. Evidence of supporting the development of colleagues or junior staff. relatives, carers and external organisations.
- Ability to provide guidance and support to junior administrative staff.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to team working.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and service requirements.
- Professional, courteous and approachable manner.
- Demonstrates discretion, sensitivity and sound judgement.
- Commitment to providing a high quality service to patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to service improvement and development.
- Evidence of supporting the development of colleagues or junior staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
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Rotational Pharmacist for Cancer & Technical Services
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2425714
Job summary
The pharmacy department at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for a passionate and driven pharmacist to join our thriving Cancer & Technical Services team. As a senior member, you will gain valuable experience in the clinical management of Oncology and Haematology patients, as well as Technical Services. With diverse rotations covering palliative care, parenteral nutrition, and haematology & oncology, this role offers intellectually stimulating challenges which will enhance your clinical expertise in specialised services and contribute to your professional development. You will also have the chance to hone your managerial and leadership capabilities through various training and support programmes, all with the backing of our exceptional team.
Main duties of the job
This is a rotational post requiring you to work within Queen Elizabeth Hospital on a rotational basis, in which you will build on your existing experience in hospital pharmacy, gaining specialist knowledge and experience in the following areas:
SACT day units (oncology & haem-onc outpatients) liaising directly with the medical and nursing team to deliver a clinical service to patients attending the hospital as day case treatments
Haemato-oncology wards (inpatients) - We currently have inpatient beds at both sites where you will provide clinical ward duties as well as participating in the multi-disciplinary haematology ward rounds working with the medical and nursing teams
Adult parenteral nutrition - We participate in parenteral nutrition ward rounds liaising with both dieticians and the medical team to provide parenteral nutrition to our adult patients. You will gain experience in the provision of clinical parenteral nutrition
Community hospice and palliative care - We work in partnership with the Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice providing them with a clinical pharmacist service. The role provides an opportunity to gain experience in palliative care and management of patients liaising directly with our Consultant Palliative Care clinicians and specialist palliative care nurses
About us
At Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), our success is rooted in the collective effort of every individual. Our team has actively contributed to shaping our values, fostering an environment that enhances the well-being of both patients and staff. Together, we continuously strive for excellence in healthcare.
Interested candidates will have a breadth of clinical experience at a Band 6 level and having provided clinical/technical services to a variety of wards and areas (including, but not essential, cancer services). You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a post-graduate qualification (or working towards one), and be a registered Pharmacist with the UK General Pharmaceutical Council. There will be opportunities for further training and development in this post, including non-medical prescribing.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-KH8842
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
1. To provide a high quality, evidence-based clinical pharmacy service for cancer services, parenteral nutrition and palliative care.2. To work as part of the technical services team ensuring the provision of a responsive, high quality, safe and effective service to the customers of the unit.3. To be named on the Trust register of pharmacists accredited to clinically screen SACT prescriptions.4. To supervise and train pre-registration and junior pharmacists and other less experienced pharmacy staff.5. To assist in the training of nurses, doctors and other healthcare staff.6. To undertake audits and research as necessary.7. To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines across the care group.8. To plan own workload and project work in order to develop the service to the specialities.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Junior and senior medical staff; Pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy assistants, clerical officers and porters within the pharmacy department; Nursing staff; Dietitians; Other health care professionals as appropriate; Patients.
External
Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice; GPs; Community Pharmacists; Patients families and carers.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Aseptics with Parenteral Nutrition Rotation
1. With the senior technician, to plan and organise the day to day running of the aseptic unit.2. To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice.3. To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice.4. Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs for clinical trials.5. Work as part of the multidisciplinary nutrition team for prescribing, monitoring and the clinical management of adult patients on parenteral nutrition.6. Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit.7. To clinically screen SACT prescriptions.8. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services, in their absence.
Aseptics with Palliative Care Rotation
With the senior technician, to plan and organise the day to day running of the aseptic unit.To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice.To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice.Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs and nIMPs for clinical trials.To clinically screen SACT prescriptions.To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice in accordance with the service level agreement.To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services, in their absence.
Chemotherapy Day Unit Rotation
To clinically screen SACT prescriptions.Contribute to the clinical care of oncology and haemato-oncology patients treated as outpatients, day cases or inpatients within the Trust.Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit.To assist in the development of prescribing guidelines, chemotherapy proformas and new treatment evaluations.To monitor drug usage against the drug budgets set for directorates, providing financial reports and advice on cost saving measures.To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services and Palliative Care, in their absence.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
Leadership & Service Development
To support the development, implementation and adherence to local and national guidelines/policies to ensure cost-effective and safe prescribing within the division.To collaborate in the development on Integrated Care Pathways and Patient Group Directions within Cancer & Long Term Conditions as necessary.To liaise with senior pharmacy staff to ensure the effective provision of Pharmacy Services.
Division support
To actively contribute to the management of the drug budget for the division through effective drug use to ensure the most effective use of resources.To identify areas of potential cost-savings within Cancer and Technical Services.To educate healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence based, cost effective prescribing within the division.To actively participate in departmental and divisional meetings where appropriate
Governance, Information & Data Management
To support the investigation of medication related safety incidents and formulation/delivery of action plans across the Trust to address problems identified where appropriate.To promote effective prescribing in the Trust following formulary and NICE guidance
Staff Management & Training
To support the education and training of other healthcare professionals.To participate and contribute to clinical training programmes at a local and national level e.g. summer students, pharmacy undergraduates.To evaluate and develop own management and professional knowledge competencies by attendance to in house/external training programmes self-education and practice researchTo undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated.To be a postgraduate tutor (pre-registration) for Pharmacy staff as appropriate and required.
Research & Development
To participate in audit and practice research to investigate, and where appropriate improve the quality of service for patients in the trust.
Communications and Relationships
To communicate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team (doctors, nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, ward managers, and site practitioners), to intermediate care, general practice support and community pharmacists in the provision of medicine related information and assessment of patients treatment.To work with appropriate staff to support development of services and facilitate the implementation of strategies for education and training of staff throughout the Trust.To demonstrate good communication skills as the role liaises with a wide variety of people within the Trust. This will include service and general managers across all directorates, trust risk managers, directorate governance leads, multidisciplinary team members and all Pharmacy staff.To liaise with external bodies including local CCGs, regional pharmacy services, and necessary pharmacy networks.The post-holder will be required to communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issue both internally and externallyTo provide training on medication related issues, policies, guidelines and service developments to pharmacy colleagues, nursing and medical staff, ranging from one on one communication to more formal presentations.To participate in any other duties as requested by the senior pharmacy managers in keeping within expectations of the grade.
PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post
Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE 1. To provide a high quality, evidence-based clinical pharmacy service for cancer services, parenteral nutrition and palliative care.2. To work as part of the technical services team ensuring the provision of a responsive, high quality, safe and effective service to the customers of the unit.3. To be named on the Trust register of pharmacists accredited to clinically screen SACT prescriptions.4. To supervise and train pre-registration and junior pharmacists and other less experienced pharmacy staff.5. To assist in the training of nurses, doctors and other healthcare staff.6. To undertake audits and research as necessary.7. To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines across the care group.8. To plan own workload and project work in order to develop the service to the specialities. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal Junior and senior medical staff; Pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy assistants, clerical officers and porters within the pharmacy department; Nursing staff; Dietitians; Other health care professionals as appropriate; Patients. External Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice; GPs; Community Pharmacists; Patients families and carers. Key Result Areas & Performance: Aseptics with Parenteral Nutrition Rotation 1. With the senior technician, to plan and organise the day to day running of the aseptic unit.2. To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice.3. To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice.4. Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs for clinical trials.5. Work as part of the multidisciplinary nutrition team for prescribing, monitoring and the clinical management of adult patients on parenteral nutrition.6. Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit.7. To clinically screen SACT prescriptions.8. To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services, in their absence. Aseptics with Palliative Care Rotation With the senior technician, to plan and organise the day to day running of the aseptic unit.To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice.To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice.Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs and nIMPs for clinical trials.To clinically screen SACT prescriptions.To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice in accordance with the service level agreement.To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Aseptic Services, in their absence. Chemotherapy Day Unit Rotation To clinically screen SACT prescriptions.Contribute to the clinical care of oncology and haemato-oncology patients treated as outpatients, day cases or inpatients within the Trust.Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit.To assist in the development of prescribing guidelines, chemotherapy proformas and new treatment evaluations.To monitor drug usage against the drug budgets set for directorates, providing financial reports and advice on cost saving measures.To deputise for the Lead Pharmacist Cancer Services and Palliative Care, in their absence. Key Result Areas & Performance: Leadership & Service Development To support the development, implementation and adherence to local and national guidelines/policies to ensure cost-effective and safe prescribing within the division.To collaborate in the development on Integrated Care Pathways and Patient Group Directions within Cancer & Long Term Conditions as necessary.To liaise with senior pharmacy staff to ensure the effective provision of Pharmacy Services. Division support To actively contribute to the management of the drug budget for the division through effective drug use to ensure the most effective use of resources.To identify areas of potential cost-savings within Cancer and Technical Services.To educate healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence based, cost effective prescribing within the division.To actively participate in departmental and divisional meetings where appropriate Governance, Information & Data Management To support the investigation of medication related safety incidents and formulation/delivery of action plans across the Trust to address problems identified where appropriate.To promote effective prescribing in the Trust following formulary and NICE guidance Staff Management & Training To support the education and training of other healthcare professionals.To participate and contribute to clinical training programmes at a local and national level e.g. summer students, pharmacy undergraduates.To evaluate and develop own management and professional knowledge competencies by attendance to in house/external training programmes self-education and practice researchTo undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated.To be a postgraduate tutor (pre-registration) for Pharmacy staff as appropriate and required. Research & Development To participate in audit and practice research to investigate, and where appropriate improve the quality of service for patients in the trust. Communications and Relationships To communicate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team (doctors, nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, ward managers, and site practitioners), to intermediate care, general practice support and community pharmacists in the provision of medicine related information and assessment of patients treatment.To work with appropriate staff to support development of services and facilitate the implementation of strategies for education and training of staff throughout the Trust.To demonstrate good communication skills as the role liaises with a wide variety of people within the Trust. This will include service and general managers across all directorates, trust risk managers, directorate governance leads, multidisciplinary team members and all Pharmacy staff.To liaise with external bodies including local CCGs, regional pharmacy services, and necessary pharmacy networks.The post-holder will be required to communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issue both internally and externallyTo provide training on medication related issues, policies, guidelines and service developments to pharmacy colleagues, nursing and medical staff, ranging from one on one communication to more formal presentations.To participate in any other duties as requested by the senior pharmacy managers in keeping within expectations of the grade. PLEASE NOTE: We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- BPharm / MPharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate the intention to complete within 12 months of being in post
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- BOPA passport
- PAID BOPA member
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Demonstrate experience in aseptic services
- Demonstrate experience in clinical cancer pharmacy practice
- Examples of clinical audit and literature evaluations
- Supervision and training of others
Desirable
- A minimum of 3 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Previous experience delivering formal education and training sessions
- Development of evidence based guidelines
Knowledge & Skill
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and oral, of specialist clinical information
- Ability to use own initiative and plan own work
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Influencing and negotiating skills
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential BPharm / MPharm / BSc (Pharmacy) or equivalent Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Diploma in either Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) or be able to demonstrate the intention to complete within 12 months of being in post Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Desirable BOPA passport PAID BOPA member Experience Essential A minimum of 2 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy Demonstrate experience in aseptic services Demonstrate experience in clinical cancer pharmacy practice Examples of clinical audit and literature evaluations Supervision and training of others Desirable A minimum of 3 years post registration experience in hospital pharmacy Previous experience delivering formal education and training sessions Development of evidence based guidelines Knowledge & Skill Essential Good communication skills, both written and oral, of specialist clinical information Ability to use own initiative and plan own work Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Problem-solving skills Desirable Influencing and negotiating skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
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Principal Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber INTs
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2425607
Job summary
Interested in an exciting clinical leadership role working to further develop the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model of care for Long Term Conditions (LTC) within Lewisham Borough as part of the Lewisham Integrated Medicines Optimisation Service (LIMOS)?
We are looking for an enthusiastic senior pharmacist with strong established clinical skills to lead the clinical and operational delivery of the Lewisham INT programme and improve outcomes for patients with multiple long-term conditions in Lewisham.
INTs are a model of care designed to meet the holistic needs of the local population, working with professionals and as a local community to ensure people get the right care at the right time, from the right people, and to tackle health inequalities. This full-time post will be key in ensuring delivery of this model as part of the developing Neighbourhood approach to care. As the programme will focus on patients with three or more long term conditions around CVD, diabetes, CKD and AF if the first instance, experience of management of patients in these areas would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
The Principal Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber will be responsible for the clinical leadership and management of the Lewisham INT for Long Term Conditions. Key aims of the role will be to provide strategic support to develop, integrate and evaluate this new model of care across the 4 Neighbourhoods / 7 PCNs in Lewisham, with managerial oversight to ensure effective functioning of the core team.
The post holder will also provide clinical care to conduct patient facing multi-LTC reviews and optimise medicines management for patients, across one PCN and/or Neighbourhood footprint. Building strong relationships across system partners, supporting workforce development to deliver the new model of care and close working and communication with members of the core INT and wider teams across both health and social, and primary and secondary care settings will be key.
About us
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-KH8843
Job locations
Lewisham Community Services
Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description subject to AFC consistency checking process
Key Result Areas & Performance:1. Provide clinical and strategic leadership for the for the core INT team developing the service to meet the needs of the PCNs and wider Lewisham INT model of care.2. To deliver patient facing care and conduct multi-morbidity reviews to improve outcomes for patients with complex needs or provide support before needs become acute.3. To provide line management of and supervision to the core INT team, including clinical pharmacist prescribers and caseworkers to ensure effective teamwork and delivery of the programmes goals.4. To lead and participate in clinical audit to support evaluation of service delivery and inform improvement.5. To work in closely with other members of the core INT team including link workers, key workers, health equity team, GPs and community groups, linking with clinicians and staff within other community and secondary teams within both health and social care to ensure a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to care maintained.6. Provide medicines management expertise and support to patients, other clinical and none-clinical staff as part of the INT model of care.7. To promote appropriate evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing and advice on de-prescribing where appropriate.8. Provide highly specialist medicines management support and training for GPs, nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients with multi-morbidity in all settings9. To lead on the development of protocols in collaboration with key stakeholders as necessary to support service delivery.
Service Development1. To lead on the development and refinement of service delivery models within the INT programme alongside relevant commissioning and programme leads, to support effective delivery of activity across all PCNs/ Neighbourhoods.2. To work closely with colleagues and leads to promote and embed the role of the INT into local pathways of care.3. To communicate with other service leads within the community setting to ensure the INT model works effectively with existing services within primary care to achieve better outcomes for patients.4. To plan actions to continuously improve the quality of services provided to ensure a quality improvement approach is taken to medication optimisation and any service development or re-design.5. To evaluate with the programme leads, outcome measures associated with the INT service and the resource requirements for any change or service development required.
Clinical Services & Patient Care1. To act as a clinical role model to and provide direct clinical supervision to clinical prescribing pharmacists in the INT team to ensure a high-quality service is developed which improves outcomes through the provision of a patient-centred approach to the safe and clinically cost-effective use of medicines.2. To provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation in the context of multi-morbidity across the core and wider team setting.3. To conduct patient facing and telephone consultations to review patients with complex multi-morbidity focusing on optimisation of cardiovascular disease management and improving long-term outcomes. 4. To collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to develop and implement individualised care plans.5. To provide clinical advice and support to other members on the INT, including complex scenarios to ensure a high standard of patient care.6. To manage complex and non-routine medicines management problems identified in patients under the INT service, making onward referrals when needed.7. To demonstrate an intuitive grasp of situations based on knowledge, expertise and understanding and to make decisions about drug therapy with limited information.8. To work with colleagues to facilitate robust communication and onward referral pathways to support seamless care for patients managed by the INT service where complex medicines and/or other needs are identified.9. To ensure efficient transfer of information related to complex medicines management needs across care interfaces and reconcile information received to ensure the safe care for patients with complex medicines management needs.10. To work as an independent prescriber and review medication to ensure that patients medicines are optimised for safety, effectiveness and cost-efficiency. in line with competency and agreed scope of practice as approved by the relevant Trust governance process.
Information & Data Management1. To develop quantitative and qualitative performance measures, co-ordinate their use and be involved in disseminating, acting on and sharing learning from information gathered.2. To co-ordinate the design, collection and evaluation of clinical audit data and participate in research projects improve the quality of care and inform best practices.3. To utilise available information from audits, national guidelines, and benchmarking data to influence practice and implement improvement in service delivery 4. To work closely with PCNs ensuring seamless integration of patient data for improved care co-ordination.
Staff Management and Education and Training1. To line manage the Clinical Prescribers with overall management of all core team members within the INT, providing supervision, guidance and support to ensure effective teamwork and delivery of goals. This will include matrix working with PCN clinical leads and business managers to effectively manage and co-ordinate team members and support appraisals, objective setting, and management of sickness absence.2. To ensure the teams activities align with the wider objectives of the INT programme, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.3. To oversee the personal and professional development of team members and identify the training needs and develop strategies to meet those needs.4. To identify and lead the design and delivery of education and training around the INT service including medicines optimisation in multimorbidity and cost-effective prescribing, to colleagues and more widely across the system. Training delivery will range from small communications to formal presentations.5. To participate and contribute to clinical training programmes for trainee professionals across Lewisham where exposure to the INT model would aid learning and practice.6. To evaluate and ensure continuous development of own professional knowledge and competencies by attendance at in house/external training programmes, appropriate self- educationFinancial1. To support the service lead manage the delegated staff budget for relevant aspects of the INT service and ensure that pay expenditure is maintained within allocated targets.2. To support and advise relevant leads and GP / primary care prescribers on delivering relevant local QIPP, QoF and local targets in relation to medicines optimisation.3. To provide medicines advice regarding the use of cost-effective drugs across the primary and secondary care interface to the relevant stakeholders.4. To provide a value for money service to contribute to reduction of medicines related readmission of patients with complex medicines management needs by optimising management and communication about medicines across care interfaces.5. Support the delivery of targets in the general practice setting in relation to medicines optimisation within the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services in defined areas of multimorbidity
Research & Development1. To be responsible for shaping and participating in research and development within the INT service. 2. To encourage and co-ordinate clinical audit in medicines optimisation and multimorbidity within the workstream setting and collaborate with partners to publish the results3. To develop initiatives in the delivery of medicines optimisation within the INT model of care and develop quality standards for clinical effectiveness.4. To develop working relationship and research links with academic units to promote collaboration in practice and research around medicines optimisation in multimorbidity.
Communications and Relationships1. To communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medicines management issues both internal and external to the Trust and in the PCN setting.2. To communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team including doctors, nurses, pharmacists and social care professionals on a daily basis to address the complex needs of patients with multimorbidity.3. To communicate complex and sensitive medication/ health carer elated issues to patients and relatives - including history taking, medication review and counselling, and overcoming barriers to understanding and communication such as language, hearing, visual or cognitive difficulties. Tact and persuasive skills are required when negotiating with patients to improve adherence with medication/ advice, with empathy and re-assurance necessary to address patient concerns. Communication may be either verbal in the form of face-to-face contact, over the telephone or in written form.4. To work closely with key leads of other services within primary care to develop robust referral pathways that support an improved outcomes for patients.5. To act as a link between primary and secondary care, facilitating smoother transitions for patients and promoting integrated care pathways.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Description subject to AFC consistency checking process Key Result Areas & Performance:1. Provide clinical and strategic leadership for the for the core INT team developing the service to meet the needs of the PCNs and wider Lewisham INT model of care.2. To deliver patient facing care and conduct multi-morbidity reviews to improve outcomes for patients with complex needs or provide support before needs become acute.3. To provide line management of and supervision to the core INT team, including clinical pharmacist prescribers and caseworkers to ensure effective teamwork and delivery of the programmes goals.4. To lead and participate in clinical audit to support evaluation of service delivery and inform improvement.5. To work in closely with other members of the core INT team including link workers, key workers, health equity team, GPs and community groups, linking with clinicians and staff within other community and secondary teams within both health and social care to ensure a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to care maintained.6. Provide medicines management expertise and support to patients, other clinical and none-clinical staff as part of the INT model of care.7. To promote appropriate evidence-based and cost-effective prescribing and advice on de-prescribing where appropriate.8. Provide highly specialist medicines management support and training for GPs, nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients with multi-morbidity in all settings9. To lead on the development of protocols in collaboration with key stakeholders as necessary to support service delivery. Service Development1. To lead on the development and refinement of service delivery models within the INT programme alongside relevant commissioning and programme leads, to support effective delivery of activity across all PCNs/ Neighbourhoods.2. To work closely with colleagues and leads to promote and embed the role of the INT into local pathways of care.3. To communicate with other service leads within the community setting to ensure the INT model works effectively with existing services within primary care to achieve better outcomes for patients.4. To plan actions to continuously improve the quality of services provided to ensure a quality improvement approach is taken to medication optimisation and any service development or re-design.5. To evaluate with the programme leads, outcome measures associated with the INT service and the resource requirements for any change or service development required. Clinical Services & Patient Care1. To act as a clinical role model to and provide direct clinical supervision to clinical prescribing pharmacists in the INT team to ensure a high-quality service is developed which improves outcomes through the provision of a patient-centred approach to the safe and clinically cost-effective use of medicines.2. To provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation in the context of multi-morbidity across the core and wider team setting.3. To conduct patient facing and telephone consultations to review patients with complex multi-morbidity focusing on optimisation of cardiovascular disease management and improving long-term outcomes. 4. To collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to develop and implement individualised care plans.5. To provide clinical advice and support to other members on the INT, including complex scenarios to ensure a high standard of patient care.6. To manage complex and non-routine medicines management problems identified in patients under the INT service, making onward referrals when needed.7. To demonstrate an intuitive grasp of situations based on knowledge, expertise and understanding and to make decisions about drug therapy with limited information.8. To work with colleagues to facilitate robust communication and onward referral pathways to support seamless care for patients managed by the INT service where complex medicines and/or other needs are identified.9. To ensure efficient transfer of information related to complex medicines management needs across care interfaces and reconcile information received to ensure the safe care for patients with complex medicines management needs.10. To work as an independent prescriber and review medication to ensure that patients medicines are optimised for safety, effectiveness and cost-efficiency. in line with competency and agreed scope of practice as approved by the relevant Trust governance process. Information & Data Management1. To develop quantitative and qualitative performance measures, co-ordinate their use and be involved in disseminating, acting on and sharing learning from information gathered.2. To co-ordinate the design, collection and evaluation of clinical audit data and participate in research projects improve the quality of care and inform best practices.3. To utilise available information from audits, national guidelines, and benchmarking data to influence practice and implement improvement in service delivery 4. To work closely with PCNs ensuring seamless integration of patient data for improved care co-ordination. Staff Management and Education and Training1. To line manage the Clinical Prescribers with overall management of all core team members within the INT, providing supervision, guidance and support to ensure effective teamwork and delivery of goals. This will include matrix working with PCN clinical leads and business managers to effectively manage and co-ordinate team members and support appraisals, objective setting, and management of sickness absence.2. To ensure the teams activities align with the wider objectives of the INT programme, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.3. To oversee the personal and professional development of team members and identify the training needs and develop strategies to meet those needs.4. To identify and lead the design and delivery of education and training around the INT service including medicines optimisation in multimorbidity and cost-effective prescribing, to colleagues and more widely across the system. Training delivery will range from small communications to formal presentations.5. To participate and contribute to clinical training programmes for trainee professionals across Lewisham where exposure to the INT model would aid learning and practice.6. To evaluate and ensure continuous development of own professional knowledge and competencies by attendance at in house/external training programmes, appropriate self- educationFinancial1. To support the service lead manage the delegated staff budget for relevant aspects of the INT service and ensure that pay expenditure is maintained within allocated targets.2. To support and advise relevant leads and GP / primary care prescribers on delivering relevant local QIPP, QoF and local targets in relation to medicines optimisation.3. To provide medicines advice regarding the use of cost-effective drugs across the primary and secondary care interface to the relevant stakeholders.4. To provide a value for money service to contribute to reduction of medicines related readmission of patients with complex medicines management needs by optimising management and communication about medicines across care interfaces.5. Support the delivery of targets in the general practice setting in relation to medicines optimisation within the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services in defined areas of multimorbidity Research & Development1. To be responsible for shaping and participating in research and development within the INT service. 2. To encourage and co-ordinate clinical audit in medicines optimisation and multimorbidity within the workstream setting and collaborate with partners to publish the results3. To develop initiatives in the delivery of medicines optimisation within the INT model of care and develop quality standards for clinical effectiveness.4. To develop working relationship and research links with academic units to promote collaboration in practice and research around medicines optimisation in multimorbidity. Communications and Relationships1. To communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medicines management issues both internal and external to the Trust and in the PCN setting.2. To communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team including doctors, nurses, pharmacists and social care professionals on a daily basis to address the complex needs of patients with multimorbidity.3. To communicate complex and sensitive medication/ health carer elated issues to patients and relatives - including history taking, medication review and counselling, and overcoming barriers to understanding and communication such as language, hearing, visual or cognitive difficulties. Tact and persuasive skills are required when negotiating with patients to improve adherence with medication/ advice, with empathy and re-assurance necessary to address patient concerns. Communication may be either verbal in the form of face-to-face contact, over the telephone or in written form.4. To work closely with key leads of other services within primary care to develop robust referral pathways that support an improved outcomes for patients.5. To act as a link between primary and secondary care, facilitating smoother transitions for patients and promoting integrated care pathways.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Pharmacy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Registered with the GPC
- Registered and Experienced pharmacist independent prescriber
Desirable
- Other post graduate qualification relevant to pharmacy or health care practice such as management, leadership or education and training qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist working in hospital pharmacy, or as a clinical pharmacist in GP practice or primary care
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of optimising medication
- Experience of multi-professional and interface working across organisations
- Demonstrable experience managing and developing services
- Evidence of change management
- Experience in line management and team leadership in a healthcare setting
- Experience in co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit
Desirable
- Experience of design and delivery of training programmes
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
Essential
- In depth knowledge of NHS clinical governance strategy, policy and current issues
- Ability to work on own initiiatve and effectively as part of a team both within own professional and a multidisciplinary environment
- Demonstrated Leadership and team management skills including ability to motivate and develop a team
- Advanced clinical knowledge of managing multi-morbidities, particularly CVD
- Ability to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriately
- Ability to prioritse and plan work effectively alone and for a team
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
- Proficient in using EMIS and other healthcare IT systems for patient management /reporting with proven computer literacy and IT skills
- Ability to supervise others and knowledge of mentorship process
- Ability to delegate appropriately
- Ability to work calmly and positively under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of publications
- Familiarity with Integrated Care models
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate high level of communication skills involving negotiation and co-operation using highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work across diverse teams and with patients
- To be able to negotiate with health professional in a diplomatic manner, including when knowledge is challenged, occassionally in an emotional atmosphere
- Flexible approach to work
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- Ability to cope with challenges and changes
Other
Essential
- Able to work agreed hours
- Able and willing to travel across sites of work within the Borough
- Willing to contribute to general life and work across Trust and Partners across primary care
Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Degree in Pharmacy Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) Registered with the GPC Registered and Experienced pharmacist independent prescriber Desirable Other post graduate qualification relevant to pharmacy or health care practice such as management, leadership or education and training qualifications Previous Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience as a clinical pharmacist working in hospital pharmacy, or as a clinical pharmacist in GP practice or primary care Experience of working in primary care Experience of optimising medication Experience of multi-professional and interface working across organisations Demonstrable experience managing and developing services Evidence of change management Experience in line management and team leadership in a healthcare setting Experience in co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit Desirable Experience of design and delivery of training programmes Knowledge, Skills and Ability Essential In depth knowledge of NHS clinical governance strategy, policy and current issues Ability to work on own initiiatve and effectively as part of a team both within own professional and a multidisciplinary environment Demonstrated Leadership and team management skills including ability to motivate and develop a team Advanced clinical knowledge of managing multi-morbidities, particularly CVD Ability to manage difficult and complex issues or refer appropriately Ability to prioritse and plan work effectively alone and for a team Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding Proficient in using EMIS and other healthcare IT systems for patient management /reporting with proven computer literacy and IT skills Ability to supervise others and knowledge of mentorship process Ability to delegate appropriately Ability to work calmly and positively under pressure Desirable Evidence of publications Familiarity with Integrated Care models Personal Qualities Essential Demonstrate high level of communication skills involving negotiation and co-operation using highly complex, sensitive and contentious information Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work across diverse teams and with patients To be able to negotiate with health professional in a diplomatic manner, including when knowledge is challenged, occassionally in an emotional atmosphere Flexible approach to work Reliable, polite and approachable Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary Demonstrable ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines Ability to cope with challenges and changes Other Essential Able to work agreed hours Able and willing to travel across sites of work within the Borough Willing to contribute to general life and work across Trust and Partners across primary care
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
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Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood Communications and Engagement Lead
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 2423306
Job summary
The Neighbourhood Communications and Engagement Lead will provide specialist communications and engagement leadership for the Trust's Integrated Neighbourhood Programme. Working across the Trust and with partners across South East London, the postholder will lead communications and engagement activity that builds awareness, understanding and support for neighbourhood working.
The role will provide expert advice to programme and senior leaders, develop and deliver communications plans and campaigns, and lead meaningful engagement and co-production with staff, patients, communities and partner organisations. The postholder will build strong relationships across organisational boundaries and ensure insight and feedback help shape the development and delivery of neighbourhood-based models of care.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of communications and engagement activity for the Integrated Neighbourhood Programme, working across the Trust and with partners across South East London.
Key responsibilities will include developing and managing complex communications and engagement plans and campaigns; producing and commissioning high-quality content across a range of channels; providing specialist advice to programme and senior leaders; and leading engagement and co-production with staff, patients, communities and partner organisations.
The role will build and maintain relationships across primary care, local authorities, South East London ICB, VCSE organisations and other neighbourhood partners, using insight and feedback to inform programme activity and communications approaches. The postholder will also monitor and evaluate the impact of communications and engagement activity, identify and manage communications risks and opportunities, and provide specialist briefings, guidance and training to colleagues and stakeholders.
About us
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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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-RF8837
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Neighbourhood Communications and Engagement Lead will lead the communications and engagement workstream for the Trusts Integrated Neighbourhood Programme, working closely with programme colleagues and partners across the wider South East London health and care system.
The postholder will:
Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of complex communications and engagement plans and campaigns, ensuring activity supports programme milestones and responds to changing priorities, emerging issues and stakeholder needs. Provide highly specialist communications and engagement advice to programme leads, senior leaders and stakeholders, using professional judgement to recommend appropriate approaches to complex, sensitive or potentially contentious issues. Develop and maintain effective relationships across the Trust, primary care, local authorities, South East London ICB, VCSE organisations and other neighbourhood partners, using influencing, persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and support collaborative working. Lead meaningful engagement and co-production with staff, patients, local communities and partner organisations, ensuring feedback and insight are captured, analysed and used to inform programme development and delivery. Lead the development and delivery of high-quality, accessible communications across a range of channels, including campaigns, briefings, presentations, publications, digital content, video, website and intranet content and social media. Prepare and present communications and engagement briefings, analysis and recommendations to senior leaders, programme boards, working groups and partner organisations. Develop and maintain communications and engagement plans, stakeholder maps, performance measures and reporting mechanisms, using qualitative and quantitative information to evaluate impact and inform future activity. Identify and manage communications and engagement risks, issues and opportunities, advising programme leaders and escalating matters requiring wider organisational or executive decision-making where appropriate. Develop and deliver specialist communications and engagement training, guidance and briefings to programme colleagues and stakeholders, helping to build capability and support effective practice.
The postholder will work autonomously within broad Trust policies and professional standards, determining and prioritising communications and engagement activity within their area of responsibility while working collaboratively with colleagues across the Content, Creative and Engagement Division and partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Neighbourhood Communications and Engagement Lead will lead the communications and engagement workstream for the Trusts Integrated Neighbourhood Programme, working closely with programme colleagues and partners across the wider South East London health and care system.
The postholder will:
Lead the development, delivery and evaluation of complex communications and engagement plans and campaigns, ensuring activity supports programme milestones and responds to changing priorities, emerging issues and stakeholder needs. Provide highly specialist communications and engagement advice to programme leads, senior leaders and stakeholders, using professional judgement to recommend appropriate approaches to complex, sensitive or potentially contentious issues. Develop and maintain effective relationships across the Trust, primary care, local authorities, South East London ICB, VCSE organisations and other neighbourhood partners, using influencing, persuasion and negotiation to build consensus and support collaborative working. Lead meaningful engagement and co-production with staff, patients, local communities and partner organisations, ensuring feedback and insight are captured, analysed and used to inform programme development and delivery. Lead the development and delivery of high-quality, accessible communications across a range of channels, including campaigns, briefings, presentations, publications, digital content, video, website and intranet content and social media. Prepare and present communications and engagement briefings, analysis and recommendations to senior leaders, programme boards, working groups and partner organisations. Develop and maintain communications and engagement plans, stakeholder maps, performance measures and reporting mechanisms, using qualitative and quantitative information to evaluate impact and inform future activity. Identify and manage communications and engagement risks, issues and opportunities, advising programme leaders and escalating matters requiring wider organisational or executive decision-making where appropriate. Develop and deliver specialist communications and engagement training, guidance and briefings to programme colleagues and stakeholders, helping to build capability and support effective practice.
The postholder will work autonomously within broad Trust policies and professional standards, determining and prioritising communications and engagement activity within their area of responsibility while working collaboratively with colleagues across the Content, Creative and Engagement Division and partner organisations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of communications and engagement, including communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, consultation and co-production, campaign planning, organisational change and partnership working, acquired through relevant postgraduate study and/or substantial specialist training and experience to Master's level equivalent.
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification/experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related discipline.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in communications, engagement or a related specialist field.
Desirable
- CIPR, CIM or other relevant professional qualification or accreditation.
- Postgraduate qualification in communications, engagement, public relations, marketing or a related discipline
- Specialist training in stakeholder engagement, co-production, facilitation, behavioural change or change management.
Experience
Essential
- Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of complex communications and engagement strategies, plans and campaigns within a large or complex organisation.
- Leading communications and engagement activity supporting significant transformation, service or organisational change.
- Providing specialist communications and engagement advice to senior leaders, including on complex, sensitive or contentious issues.
- Developing and delivering communications and engagement training, briefings and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders to build capability and support effective practice.
- Building relationships and delivering activity across complex organisational boundaries, using influencing, persuasion and negotiation to work effectively with stakeholders with differing perspectives and priorities.
- Producing, commissioning and quality-assuring complex communications content and creative materials across a range of channels and audiences, including obtaining and assessing quotations, selecting suppliers and working within agreed spend limits.
- Designing and delivering meaningful stakeholder and community engagement, consultation and/or co-production activity.
- Analysing complex information, stakeholder insight and performance data to assess options, evaluate impact and make specialist recommendations
- Working autonomously, managing complex projects and competing priorities with limited supervision.
Desirable
- NHS or health and care communications and engagement.
- Integrated Care Systems, neighbourhood or place-based working
- Health inequalities and/or population health
- Working with VCSE organisations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of communications and engagement principles, approaches and best practice, including communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, consultation and co-production, campaign planning and organisational change
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate highly complex, sensitive or potentially contentious information clearly and appropriately to a wide range of professional, organisational and community audiences.
- Highly developed influencing, persuasive and negotiating skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, reconcile differing perspectives and secure agreement across complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex and sometimes conflicting information, assess options and make specialist communications and engagement recommendations.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate complex activity, manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing or urgent requirements.
- Strong digital skills, including the ability to use relevant communications, engagement and reporting systems and to produce complex documents, reports, presentations and digital content.
- Knowledge and understanding of accessibility, inclusive communications and approaches to engaging diverse communities.
- Strong political awareness and understanding of the wider environment in which health and care organisations operate, with the ability to exercise professional judgement and work autonomously within broad organisational policies and professional standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of communications and engagement, including communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, consultation and co-production, campaign planning, organisational change and partnership working, acquired through relevant postgraduate study and/or substantial specialist training and experience to Master's level equivalent.
- Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification/experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related discipline.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in communications, engagement or a related specialist field.
Desirable
- CIPR, CIM or other relevant professional qualification or accreditation.
- Postgraduate qualification in communications, engagement, public relations, marketing or a related discipline
- Specialist training in stakeholder engagement, co-production, facilitation, behavioural change or change management.
Experience
Essential
- Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of complex communications and engagement strategies, plans and campaigns within a large or complex organisation.
- Leading communications and engagement activity supporting significant transformation, service or organisational change.
- Providing specialist communications and engagement advice to senior leaders, including on complex, sensitive or contentious issues.
- Developing and delivering communications and engagement training, briefings and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders to build capability and support effective practice.
- Building relationships and delivering activity across complex organisational boundaries, using influencing, persuasion and negotiation to work effectively with stakeholders with differing perspectives and priorities.
- Producing, commissioning and quality-assuring complex communications content and creative materials across a range of channels and audiences, including obtaining and assessing quotations, selecting suppliers and working within agreed spend limits.
- Designing and delivering meaningful stakeholder and community engagement, consultation and/or co-production activity.
- Analysing complex information, stakeholder insight and performance data to assess options, evaluate impact and make specialist recommendations
- Working autonomously, managing complex projects and competing priorities with limited supervision.
Desirable
- NHS or health and care communications and engagement.
- Integrated Care Systems, neighbourhood or place-based working
- Health inequalities and/or population health
- Working with VCSE organisations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of communications and engagement principles, approaches and best practice, including communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, consultation and co-production, campaign planning and organisational change
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate highly complex, sensitive or potentially contentious information clearly and appropriately to a wide range of professional, organisational and community audiences.
- Highly developed influencing, persuasive and negotiating skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, reconcile differing perspectives and secure agreement across complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to interpret complex and sometimes conflicting information, assess options and make specialist communications and engagement recommendations.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan and coordinate complex activity, manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing or urgent requirements.
- Strong digital skills, including the ability to use relevant communications, engagement and reporting systems and to produce complex documents, reports, presentations and digital content.
- Knowledge and understanding of accessibility, inclusive communications and approaches to engaging diverse communities.
- Strong political awareness and understanding of the wider environment in which health and care organisations operate, with the ability to exercise professional judgement and work autonomously within broad organisational policies and professional standards.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Phlebotomist - University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2419433
Job summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Part time Phlebotomist required. Working 20 hrs per week over a 7 day rota. Between the hours of 07:00 to 20:00. (Subject to service requirements).
The successful candidates will be part of a team and will be based at University Hospital Lewisham covering Community clinics and OPD and Wards in the Hospital. You must also be willing to work cross site and at any associated outreach clinics within the Trust when required.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have at least 6 months phlebotomy experience both on wards and in clinics, and be able to demonstrate confident communication and interpersonal skills.
The Phlebotomy team cover weekend duties on a rotational basis; therefore flexibility of the successful candidate is essential.
If you are self-motivated, reliable and conscientious with a flexible approach we would like to hear from you.
Based at University Hospital Lewisham covering Community clinics and OPD and Wards in the Hospital. taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing. You must also be willing to work cross site and at any associated outreach clinics within the Trust when required.
The shifts can be between 07:00 and 20:00 - Mondays to Sundays. However these are subject to change depending on service needs.
About us
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
12 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum plus HCA pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
197-AO8797
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To collect blood samples safely and efficiently in accordance with good laboratory practice and trust policies
Key Result Areas & Performance:
The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties under the supervision of qualified staff and in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies and Health and safety guidance:
- To collect blood samples from patients as requested by an authorised officer, by means of venepuncture, skin puncture or other approved methods. Requests for blood will be for a large variety of routine and special tests, and must be collected into the appropriate tubes
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients concerning the phlebotomy procedure, with due respect for the patients welfare and dignity
- To be aware of physical and/or psychological needs of the patient whilst taking blood samples, ensuring that assistance is available as and when necessary
- To ensure that patient identification details are checked on every patient before the venepuncture procedure is performed
- To ensure correct labelling of sample tubes with patient details and the correlation of request forms with samples
- To ensure the safe transit of urgent and routine blood samples from wards and clinic areas to laboratories and to ensure that urgent samples are dealt with in accordance with laboratory policy.
- To take responsibility for all blood samples collected by indicating the date, time and signature of phlebotomist on the request form on completion
- To establish a relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other groups of staff, ensuring that a good public image and perception of Phlebotomy is maintained at all times
- To provide an efficient, high-quality service to all patients of the Trust at all times
- To keep all phlebotomy areas clean and tidy in line with Health and Safety policies
- To comply with all Trust and Departmental procedures concerning phlebotomy, including infection control
- To provide accurate written statements in the event of accidents, incidents and/or complaints
- To prepare samples for transportation from satellite phlebotomy areas to pathology reception
- To provide a reception service for patients, including where necessary the production of specimen labels
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To collect blood samples safely and efficiently in accordance with good laboratory practice and trust policies
Key Result Areas & Performance:
The post holder will be expected to carry out the following duties under the supervision of qualified staff and in accordance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs), policies and Health and safety guidance:
- To collect blood samples from patients as requested by an authorised officer, by means of venepuncture, skin puncture or other approved methods. Requests for blood will be for a large variety of routine and special tests, and must be collected into the appropriate tubes
- To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients concerning the phlebotomy procedure, with due respect for the patients welfare and dignity
- To be aware of physical and/or psychological needs of the patient whilst taking blood samples, ensuring that assistance is available as and when necessary
- To ensure that patient identification details are checked on every patient before the venepuncture procedure is performed
- To ensure correct labelling of sample tubes with patient details and the correlation of request forms with samples
- To ensure the safe transit of urgent and routine blood samples from wards and clinic areas to laboratories and to ensure that urgent samples are dealt with in accordance with laboratory policy.
- To take responsibility for all blood samples collected by indicating the date, time and signature of phlebotomist on the request form on completion
- To establish a relationship of trust and understanding with patients and other groups of staff, ensuring that a good public image and perception of Phlebotomy is maintained at all times
- To provide an efficient, high-quality service to all patients of the Trust at all times
- To keep all phlebotomy areas clean and tidy in line with Health and Safety policies
- To comply with all Trust and Departmental procedures concerning phlebotomy, including infection control
- To provide accurate written statements in the event of accidents, incidents and/or complaints
- To prepare samples for transportation from satellite phlebotomy areas to pathology reception
- To provide a reception service for patients, including where necessary the production of specimen labels
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and literacy
- NVQ level 2 or 6 month practical phlebotomy experience
Experience
Essential
- 6 month Practical Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Experience of laboratory computer systems.
- Paediatric phlebotomy.
- Previous hospital experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Health & Safety implications relevant to Phlebotomy.
- Patient & staff confidentiality.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing, to all levels of staff within the organisation.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy.
- Ability to follow standard procedures.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Microsoft Outlook.
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure & remain calm in a busy environment.
- Ability to deal with patients in a sensitive manner.
- Pleasant & helpful approach.
- Reliable, conscientious and motivated.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working as required .
- Willing to work at all Trust sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and literacy
- NVQ level 2 or 6 month practical phlebotomy experience
Experience
Essential
- 6 month Practical Phlebotomy experience
Desirable
- Experience of laboratory computer systems.
- Paediatric phlebotomy.
- Previous hospital experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Health & Safety implications relevant to Phlebotomy.
- Patient & staff confidentiality.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing, to all levels of staff within the organisation.
- Ability to exercise diplomacy.
- Ability to follow standard procedures.
Desirable
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word & Microsoft Outlook.
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure & remain calm in a busy environment.
- Ability to deal with patients in a sensitive manner.
- Pleasant & helpful approach.
- Reliable, conscientious and motivated.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexible working as required .
- Willing to work at all Trust sites.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Primary Care Pharmacist - LIMOS
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2416216
Job summary
Interested in working in developing your clinical skills and working in the community setting?
Following promotion of the existing postholder, an exciting vacancy has arisen for a motivated, patient centered pharmacist with strong clinical skills to work across both the interface and community setting as part of the domiciliary care arm of the Lewisham Integrated Medicines Optimisation Service.
This is a unique opportunity to work in an award winning service and gain experience in working with older people across care systems to improve independent and safe use of medicines whilst addressing challenges around overprescribing.
Responsibilities includes providing direct patient care and holistic patient centered structured medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy and adherence concerns, in older people and those with multiple long term conditions. The role involves visiting patients both in the hospital and home setting as an integrated approach as part of existing pathways of medicines support in Lewisham and further evolving models of Neighbourhood Care.
This post requires close partnership and team working with members of the MDT to co-ordinate medicines related aspects of care across both health and social care interfaces.
Whilst experience in primary care is not essential, an interest in older people, strong communication skills and lots of enthusiasm to working as part of multidisciplinary approach care are essential.
Main duties of the job
The award winning LIMOS service provides a formal pathway for the referral of patients with medicine-related problems for assessment, support and follow-up by a specialist pharmacy team, working across primary and secondary, and health and social care interfaces. Joint polices around medicines support across health have enabled a collaborative approach to care across the pharmacy and wider workforce.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AO8659-A
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, along with Lewisham ICT and Lewisham Borough have developed an integrated approach to medicines optimisation across the interface, community and care home settings as part of improved community management of chronic diseases and long term conditions. This role will be to support the medicines management aspects of this initiative through working within the LIMOS service across the interface and community setting to visit patients at home. This role will work provide specialist advice to patients, and undertake full patient centred medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy and adherence concerns, with focus on older people, frail housebound, and those with multiple conditions including physical or mental health issues and learning disabilities. The role will also involve partnership working across health and social care interfaces in line with the current and further developing pathways for medicines support in Lewisham as part of the Neighbourhood approach to care.
This is a specialised post, which involves analysing and interpreting complex clinical situations to develop, provide and communicate effective medicines management solutions and provide expert advice in this area.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
1. To provide medicine management reviews for identified and targeted patients including those who have medication issues or adherence related problems, or are on multiple or high risk medications, in the interface and community settings.
2. To deliver quality improvement, while contributing to the delivery of the general practice quality and outcomes framework, other enhanced services and prescribing workstreams in the primary care setting.
3. To participate in clinical audit and collect appropriate outcome data.
4. To work with general practice colleagues and community pharmacy colleagues to support implementation of safe systems for repeat prescribing and reduction of waste within primary care.
5. To work with primary care healthcare professionals to ensure agreed changes in medication are implemented and sustained.
6. To provide expertise and clinical leadership on medicines optimisation as part of a team member within the community setting.
7.To provide support to improve adherence and help patients get the best from their medicines, reducing medicines related admissions (including falls), and promoting appropriate evidence-based and cost effective prescribing. This will involve advice on de-prescribing where appropriate.
8. To provide medicines management support to, and training for patients, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary community and general practice team.
9. To contribute to the development of protocols to support improvement in systems around medication ordering and supply in the community setting in the context of improving safety and reducing waste.
Service Development
1. To work with community staff to promote and embed the role pharmacists in the community setting and raise awareness of services available to patient
2. To provide recommendations and plan actions to proactively improve the quality of systems and processes to improve medicines optimisation across the primary care setting.
3. To provide training regarding medication related issues and policies/guidelines to staff in primary or secondary care in order to promote medicines optimisation and high quality and cost-effective prescribing as appropriate.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, along with Lewisham ICT and Lewisham Borough have developed an integrated approach to medicines optimisation across the interface, community and care home settings as part of improved community management of chronic diseases and long term conditions. This role will be to support the medicines management aspects of this initiative through working within the LIMOS service across the interface and community setting to visit patients at home. This role will work provide specialist advice to patients, and undertake full patient centred medication reviews to proactively manage people with complex polypharmacy and adherence concerns, with focus on older people, frail housebound, and those with multiple conditions including physical or mental health issues and learning disabilities. The role will also involve partnership working across health and social care interfaces in line with the current and further developing pathways for medicines support in Lewisham as part of the Neighbourhood approach to care.
This is a specialised post, which involves analysing and interpreting complex clinical situations to develop, provide and communicate effective medicines management solutions and provide expert advice in this area.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
1. To provide medicine management reviews for identified and targeted patients including those who have medication issues or adherence related problems, or are on multiple or high risk medications, in the interface and community settings.
2. To deliver quality improvement, while contributing to the delivery of the general practice quality and outcomes framework, other enhanced services and prescribing workstreams in the primary care setting.
3. To participate in clinical audit and collect appropriate outcome data.
4. To work with general practice colleagues and community pharmacy colleagues to support implementation of safe systems for repeat prescribing and reduction of waste within primary care.
5. To work with primary care healthcare professionals to ensure agreed changes in medication are implemented and sustained.
6. To provide expertise and clinical leadership on medicines optimisation as part of a team member within the community setting.
7.To provide support to improve adherence and help patients get the best from their medicines, reducing medicines related admissions (including falls), and promoting appropriate evidence-based and cost effective prescribing. This will involve advice on de-prescribing where appropriate.
8. To provide medicines management support to, and training for patients, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary community and general practice team.
9. To contribute to the development of protocols to support improvement in systems around medication ordering and supply in the community setting in the context of improving safety and reducing waste.
Service Development
1. To work with community staff to promote and embed the role pharmacists in the community setting and raise awareness of services available to patient
2. To provide recommendations and plan actions to proactively improve the quality of systems and processes to improve medicines optimisation across the primary care setting.
3. To provide training regarding medication related issues and policies/guidelines to staff in primary or secondary care in order to promote medicines optimisation and high quality and cost-effective prescribing as appropriate.
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Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
- Registered with the GPhC
- Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Pharmacist Independent Prescriber or working towards qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy in an acute NHS setting or equivalent clinical experience.
- Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy practice covering a broad range of specialities
- Demonstrable experience of multidisciplinary working
- Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
- Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering formal education and training sessions.
- Experience of working within GP practices &/or a community or primary care pharmacy setting.
- Development of evidence-based guidelines
Knowledge, Skills and ability
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- Appreciation of the nature of GPs, general practice and primary care prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Recognise priorities when problem solving and appropriately refer to colleagues or seniors
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively.
- Ability to contribute to the planning of service developments
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
- Self motivation and the ability to motivate others
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with medical, nursing and other colleagues
- Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice
- Demonstrate ability to ensure safe and effective use of medicines for patients
- Proven computer literacy and IT skills including: o Email o Word processing o Spreadsheets o Databases o Use of search engines/medical databases to retrieve information
- Demonstrated accurate numeric skills
- Recognises limitations and takes responsibility for own actions
Desirable
- Experience working with medical and nursing teams.
- Knowledge of NHS policy and current issues
- Experience working with clinical systems such as EMIS
Personal attritubes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Committed to own continuing professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Ability to cope with challenges and change
- Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
- Able to demonstrate high levels of communication skills involving negotiation and co-operation using complex and often sensitive information.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- To be able to influence and negotiate with health professionals in a diplomatic manner
Other
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to the general life and work of the Pharmacy and Trust
- Able to work agreed hours
Desirable
- Hold current driving license and willing to use own care for visits /travel in community setting
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- B. Pharm / M. Pharm / BSc (Pharmacy)
- Registered with the GPhC
- Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
- Pharmacist Independent Prescriber or working towards qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy in an acute NHS setting or equivalent clinical experience.
- Demonstrable experience in clinical pharmacy practice covering a broad range of specialities
- Demonstrable experience of multidisciplinary working
- Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
- Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering formal education and training sessions.
- Experience of working within GP practices &/or a community or primary care pharmacy setting.
- Development of evidence-based guidelines
Knowledge, Skills and ability
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- Appreciation of the nature of GPs, general practice and primary care prescribing and strategies for improving prescribing
- Recognise priorities when problem solving and appropriately refer to colleagues or seniors
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively.
- Ability to contribute to the planning of service developments
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information effectively using clear written and spoken English and overcome barriers to understanding
- Self motivation and the ability to motivate others
- Ability to establish and maintain rapport with medical, nursing and other colleagues
- Ability to work positively and calmly under pressure
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice
- Demonstrate ability to ensure safe and effective use of medicines for patients
- Proven computer literacy and IT skills including: o Email o Word processing o Spreadsheets o Databases o Use of search engines/medical databases to retrieve information
- Demonstrated accurate numeric skills
- Recognises limitations and takes responsibility for own actions
Desirable
- Experience working with medical and nursing teams.
- Knowledge of NHS policy and current issues
- Experience working with clinical systems such as EMIS
Personal attritubes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Committed to own continuing professional development and maintaining a CPD portfolio.
- Demonstrable willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Reliable, polite and approachable
- Ability to cope with challenges and change
- Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary
- Able to demonstrate high levels of communication skills involving negotiation and co-operation using complex and often sensitive information.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
- To be able to influence and negotiate with health professionals in a diplomatic manner
Other
Essential
- Willingness to contribute to the general life and work of the Pharmacy and Trust
- Able to work agreed hours
Desirable
- Hold current driving license and willing to use own care for visits /travel in community setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Speech & Language Therapy Administrator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 13 day(s) ago
Reference: 2415915
Job summary
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join our Speech & Language Therapy team at University Hospital Lewisham! We are proud to be part of Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust and to serve a diverse and multicultural local community. Our Speech & Language Therapy teams are friendly, supportive and inclusive, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Speech & Language Therapy Administrator to provide administrative support to our highly regarded Voice Service and wider Speech & Language Therapy Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy healthcare environment and takes pride in delivering an efficient, responsive and compassionate service to patients and colleagues.
Our voice service is nationally recognised and includes the largest consultant-led voice clinic in the country. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of this specialist service, working closely with the Clinical Lead Voice Therapist, Speech & Language Therapists, ENT colleagues and administrative teams across the Trust. As part of a large and innovative department, you will be supported to develop your skills and contribute to the ongoing delivery of excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and professional administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Speech & Language Therapy Department, with a particular focus on the outpatient Voice Service.
You will be a key point of contact for patients, carers and healthcare professionals, managing enquiries and delivering excellent customer service. The role includes booking appointments, processing referrals, maintaining patient records and supporting the administration of specialist voice clinics.
Working closely with the Voice Therapy Team and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, you will help ensure the efficient delivery of a high-quality service. You will also support the Head of Service in data management, maintain departmental systems and undertake a range of administrative duties to support the day-to-day running of the department.
The successful candidate will be organised, adaptable and able to manage a varied workload while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
09 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-KH8820
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
To provide administrative support to the Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Department in particular the outpatient voice service at University Hospital Lewisham.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary: To provide administrative support to the Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) Department in particular the outpatient voice service at University Hospital Lewisham.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good standard of education NVQ 2 plus additional experience equating to NVQ 3 as outlined below
- GCSE English Language or equivalent
- Clear handwriting and spelling
- Numerate
Desirable
- NVQ Business Administration - Level II or equivalent
- RSA II
- Certificate in Office
- Cerner/iCare Trained
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a busy environment
- Previous experience in an admin role
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a busy environment in a healthcare setting
- Experience on the patient system and Electronic Discharge Summaries System
- Previous experience of minute taking
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good organisational and administration skills
- Good customer care skills
- Effective communication skills
- Basic understanding of practical Data Protection issues
- Knowledge of child and adult protection issues
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload
Personal Qualities and Skills
Essential
- Able to work well within a team
- Able to work to tight deadlines and within available resources
- Able to work outside normal working hours on occasion if necessary to meet the needs of the department
- Able to work on any hospital site
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Good standard of education NVQ 2 plus additional experience equating to NVQ 3 as outlined below GCSE English Language or equivalent Clear handwriting and spelling Numerate Desirable NVQ Business Administration - Level II or equivalent RSA II Certificate in Office Cerner/iCare Trained Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a busy environment Previous experience in an admin role Desirable Previous experience of working in a busy environment in a healthcare setting Experience on the patient system and Electronic Discharge Summaries System Previous experience of minute taking Knowledge and Skills Essential Basic computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Good organisational and administration skills Good customer care skills Effective communication skills Basic understanding of practical Data Protection issues Knowledge of child and adult protection issues Desirable Ability to prioritise a busy workload Personal Qualities and Skills Essential Able to work well within a team Able to work to tight deadlines and within available resources Able to work outside normal working hours on occasion if necessary to meet the needs of the department Able to work on any hospital site
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Assistant rotational
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2412927
Job summary
Pharmacy Assistant
We currently have a vacancy for two full-time Pharmacy Assistants to work in the pharmacy department at Queen Elizabeth Hospital within Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
You will be joining a friendly, forward thinking pharmacy team and will work in the dispensary, stock distribution and technical services providing a valuable service to our patients
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
Main duties of the job
The role includes:
- Labelling and dispensing prescriptions
- Issuing stock drugs to wards and clinics
- Assisting in the supply of chemotherapy
- Ward visits to top-up stock drugs
We are looking for hardworking, reliable candidates with good communication skills. You will also need to have good literacy and numeracy skills which will be assessed during the selection process. It is vital that you list your educational qualifications on the application form in order to be shortlisted for interview.
Please ensure that you use your supporting statement to demonstrate how your skills and experience match the person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post
About us
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
08 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-KH8816
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To assist in the day-to-day duties of the Pharmacy Store, Dispensary and Technical Services on a rotational basis
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pharmacy Stores
1. To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers, checking that delivery is for the pharmacy department.
2. To unpack goods received and:
Check items and quantities received match delivery notes
Check are in good condition
Check have adequate shelf life
Check prices match those on delivery note
Sign delivery note to accept goods into the pharmacy.
Full responsibilities can be found in the JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
- To assist in the day-to-day duties of the Pharmacy Store, Dispensary and Technical Services on a rotational basis
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pharmacy Stores
1. To accept and sign receipt for deliveries of pharmaceutical products from suppliers, checking that delivery is for the pharmacy department.
2. To unpack goods received and:
Check items and quantities received match delivery notes
Check are in good condition
Check have adequate shelf life
Check prices match those on delivery note
Sign delivery note to accept goods into the pharmacy.
Full responsibilities can be found in the JD
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Desirable
- Maths GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent)
- English GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent)
- Units of level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills in relevant areas of work
Experience
Essential
- Use of computers
- Work from written procedures
Desirable
- Previous Hospital/Pharmacy Experience
- Dealing with the public
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Literate and Numerate and be able to perform simple calculations - tested at interview
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to organise self
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiastic about hospital pharmacy
Other
Essential
- Patient focused
- Good Attendance Record
- Able to work Weekends and Bank Holidays
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks and remain standing for prolonged periods
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Desirable
- Maths GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent)
- English GCSE grade A-C (or equivalent)
- Units of level 2 NVQ Certificate in Pharmacy Service skills in relevant areas of work
Experience
Essential
- Use of computers
- Work from written procedures
Desirable
- Previous Hospital/Pharmacy Experience
- Dealing with the public
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Literate and Numerate and be able to perform simple calculations - tested at interview
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to organise self
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiastic about hospital pharmacy
Other
Essential
- Patient focused
- Good Attendance Record
- Able to work Weekends and Bank Holidays
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks and remain standing for prolonged periods
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Highly Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399934
Job summary
Outpatient Pelvic Health Physiotherapy ServiceAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physiotherapist to become part of the dynamic and forward thinking Bladder, Bowel and Pelvic Health team within Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, the successful candidate will demonstrate highly developed clinical assessment and treatment skills in pelvic health.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with all team members you will play a key role in the management and clinical provision of services to a varied caseload of patients. Carrying out specialist assessment and treatment to patients within the Pelvic health pathway. You will supervise staff members working within the team and be responsible for continuous development and evaluation of the pelvic health pathway.
Candidates should have previous experience of supervision and of working within pelvic health, showing excellent clinical reasoning, time management, supervisory and communication skills.
Clinical Team Leads, and extended scope Physiotherapists will support your learning and development and you will have regular access to clinical supervision and in house and external training.
About us
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a community focused provider of local and acute care, providing high quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley. With a turnover of around £700 million, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham and a range of community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
197-KH8810
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations.
- To work at an advanced level and to be professionally and legally accountable for a highly-specialised 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, and of the local pathway teams 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 and 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 including those with complex presentation, using investigative, palpatory, analytical and clinical reasoning skills.
- Under supervision of the Physiotherapy Out-Patient Team Lead to request diagnostic procedures that will inform clinical decision making as appropriate to individual competency level and the job role.
- To undertake physical treatment techniques utilizing highly developed manual skills.
- To formulate individualized clinical management programs, utilizing a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a highly-specialized program of care.
- To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of physiotherapy interventions and ensure that treatment programs are progressing appropriately
- To provide spontaneous and planned expert advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines and agencies. To promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure continuation of the treatment program. To be consulted by staff within the local pathway and the trust
- 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.
- To ensure that individual practice and that of the local pathway team is patient 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 program
- 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 physiotherapy service and with other professionals across health and other agencies to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service
- To be integral in discharge planning including liaison with referring hospitals or community staff to which patients are discharged, providing timely discharge reports
- To produce comprehensive patient related reposts for other disciplines or agencies relating to assessment findings and or treatment outcomes
- To undertake an extended scope role as appropriate to the needs of the service and supervised by the team lead (an extended scope practioner undertakes delegated responsibility on behalf of medical practioner(s) including the independent management of complete episodes of care of patients from referral to discharge)
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of work through audit, outcome measurement, the application of evidence based practice and research where appropriate. To identify and initiate audit projects to review current clinical practice within the pathway
- To facilitate the implementation and evaluation of physiotherapy clinical outcomes within a designated pathway and monitor adherence with professional and national standards
- To work to Trust and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy clinical guidelines and have a good working knowledge of relevant national standards to which quality of practice should be monitored.
- To raise physiotherapy staff awareness of current clinical developments and the implication these may have on clinical practice
- To be accessible and provide expert clinical advice to colleagues in particular for complex case management
- Once considered competent to participate in the orthopedic week-end and bank holiday roster.
- To fully participate in whatever pattern of working (including 7-day rosters) is required by the service in the future
- All 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.
Education Training and Research
- To educate patients/relatives/carers regarding the nature of the condition and the aims of physiotherapy intervention
- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through continuing professional development activities including reflective practice, review of current research and relevant literature, maintenance of a personal portfolio and the attendance of specialist training courses as identified within a personal development plan
- To participate in peer review as appropriate
- To take an active role in appropriate uni professional and multi professional research initiatives
- To provide regular training for designated pathway staff in local site
- In collaboration with the Physiotherapy Out-Patient Team Lead, to initiate implementation of new working practices on designated site
- In collaboration with the Physiotherapy Out-Patient Team Lead, to prepare, co-ordinate, participate and contribute to the delivery if a specific in-service training program for staff in the designated pathway
- To train, assess and confirm competency of staff within the pathway on designated site
- To undertake the tuition, supervision and performance assessment of undergraduate physiotherapy students. This will include working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification
- To provide specialist teaching and instruction to other disciplines to ensure a consistent approach to patient care
- To assist / support colleagues undertaking higher education, audit and research projects
- To participate in mandatory / statutory training as required by the trust and national standards
- To maintain state registration with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and to provide evidence of that registration annually upon request
Service Management
- To manage day to day workload and maintain level of service within the pathway at the local site and assist other members of the team to make appropriate prioritization choices. To ensure the effective exchange of information across the pathway team and co-ordination of service delivery
- To use prioritizing and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service
- To participate in ensuring clear and open channels of communication exist within the physiotherapy pathway team. To ensure the cascade of received information including corporate, strategic ideas to all pathway staff
- To maintain communication links and collaborative working patterns with other recognized experts and networks in the specialty
- To participate in, and occasionally lead physiotherapy pathway meetings and to attend staff and managerial meetings as requested by the Physiotherapy Out-Patient Team Lead and Therapy managers
- To be responsible for management of informal conflicts, disagreements and complaints in the local site pathway by using highly developed negotiation skills
- To ensure all incidents, accidents and complaints within the pathway are reported and documents in the appropriate timeframe and in line with Trust policy. To ensure Therapy managers are made aware of all incidents, accidents and complaints
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a significant caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including those with complex presentations.
- To work at an advanced level and to be professionally and legally accountable for a highly-specialised 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, and of the local pathway teams 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 and 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 including those with complex presentation, using investigative, palpatory, analytical and clinical reasoning skills.
- Under supervision of the Physiotherapy Out-Patient Team Lead to request diagnostic procedures that will inform clinical decision making as appropriate to individual competency level and the job role.
- To undertake physical treatment techniques utilizing highly developed manual skills.
- To formulate individualized clinical management programs, utilizing a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a highly-specialized program of care.
- To use recognized outcome measures to evaluate the effect of physiotherapy interventions and ensure that treatment programs are progressing appropriately
- To provide spontaneous and planned expert advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines and agencies. To promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure continuation of the treatment program. To be consulted by staff within the local pathway and the trust
- 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.
- To ensure that individual practice and that of the local pathway team is patient 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 program
- 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 physiotherapy service and with other professionals across health and other agencies to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service
- To be integral in discharge planning including liaison with referring hospitals or community staff to which patients are discharged, providing timely discharge reports
- To produce comprehensive patient related reposts for other disciplines or agencies relating to assessment findings and or treatment outcomes
- To undertake an extended scope role as appropriate to the needs of the service and supervised by the team lead (an extended scope practioner undertakes delegated responsibility on behalf of medical practioner(s) including the independent management of complete episodes of care of patients from referral to discharge)
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of work through audit, outcome measurement, the application of evidence based practice and research where appropriate. To identify and initiate audit projects to review current clinical practice within the pathway
- To facilitate the implementation and evaluation of physiotherapy clinical outcomes within a designated pathway and monitor adherence with professional and national standards
- To work to Trust and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy clinical guidelines and have a good working knowledge of relevant national standards to which quality of practice should be monitored.
- To raise physiotherapy staff awareness of current clinical developments and the implication these may have on clinical practice
- To be accessible and provide expert clinical advice to colleagues in particular for complex case management
- Once considered competent to participate in the orthopedic week-end and bank holiday roster.
- To fully participate in whatever pattern of working (including 7-day rosters) is required by the service in the future
- All 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.
Education Training and Research
- To educate patients/relatives/carers regarding the nature of the condition and the aims of physiotherapy intervention
- To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through continuing professional development activities including reflective practice, review of current research and relevant literature, maintenance of a personal portfolio and the attendance of specialist training courses as identified within a personal development plan
- To participate in peer review as appropriate
- To take an active role in appropriate uni professional and multi professional research initiatives
- To provide regular training for designated pathway staff in local site
- In collaboration with the Physiotherapy Out-Patient Team Lead, to initiate implementation of new working practices on designated site
- In collaboration with the Physiotherapy Out-Patient Team Lead, to prepare, co-ordinate, participate and contribute to the delivery if a specific in-service training program for staff in the designated pathway
- To train, assess and confirm competency of staff within the pathway on designated site
- To undertake the tuition, supervision and performance assessment of undergraduate physiotherapy students. This will include working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification
- To provide specialist teaching and instruction to other disciplines to ensure a consistent approach to patient care
- To assist / support colleagues undertaking higher education, audit and research projects
- To participate in mandatory / statutory training as required by the trust and national standards
- To maintain state registration with the Heath and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and to provide evidence of that registration annually upon request
Service Management
- To manage day to day workload and maintain level of service within the pathway at the local site and assist other members of the team to make appropriate prioritization choices. To ensure the effective exchange of information across the pathway team and co-ordination of service delivery
- To use prioritizing and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service
- To participate in ensuring clear and open channels of communication exist within the physiotherapy pathway team. To ensure the cascade of received information including corporate, strategic ideas to all pathway staff
- To maintain communication links and collaborative working patterns with other recognized experts and networks in the specialty
- To participate in, and occasionally lead physiotherapy pathway meetings and to attend staff and managerial meetings as requested by the Physiotherapy Out-Patient Team Lead and Therapy managers
- To be responsible for management of informal conflicts, disagreements and complaints in the local site pathway by using highly developed negotiation skills
- To ensure all incidents, accidents and complaints within the pathway are reported and documents in the appropriate timeframe and in line with Trust policy. To ensure Therapy managers are made aware of all incidents, accidents and complaints
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses
- Undertaken clinical educators training
Desirable
- MCSP
- Member of Special Interest Group
- MSc or working at M level or equivalent experience / qualification
- Undertaken appropriate managerial training
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post graduate physiotherapy experience including experience of relevant specialist pathway
- Experience of working autonomously and unsupervised
- Experience of having supervised staff who are directly accountable to the post holder
- Experience of having supervised staff who are directly accountable to post holder
- Experience in completing audit and evidence based projects
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and evaluation effectiveness of training
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPT
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 7 level.
- Attended external courses relevant to subject area
- Involvement in research in relevant specialist pathway
- Evidence of leading change management and innovation in clinical practice
- Evidence of presenting to MDT groups, undergraduate and postgraduate staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of evidenced based physiotherapy for designated specialist pathway
- Knowledge of national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist pathway and physiotherapy
- Understanding of clinical governance and it's implication for physiotherapy
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses
- Undertaken clinical educators training
Desirable
- MCSP
- Member of Special Interest Group
- MSc or working at M level or equivalent experience / qualification
- Undertaken appropriate managerial training
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post graduate physiotherapy experience including experience of relevant specialist pathway
- Experience of working autonomously and unsupervised
- Experience of having supervised staff who are directly accountable to the post holder
- Experience of having supervised staff who are directly accountable to post holder
- Experience in completing audit and evidence based projects
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and evaluation effectiveness of training
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPT
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 7 level.
- Attended external courses relevant to subject area
- Involvement in research in relevant specialist pathway
- Evidence of leading change management and innovation in clinical practice
- Evidence of presenting to MDT groups, undergraduate and postgraduate staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of evidenced based physiotherapy for designated specialist pathway
- Knowledge of national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist pathway and physiotherapy
- Understanding of clinical governance and it's implication for physiotherapy
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Matron Pre-assessment and Day units
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2383450
Job summary
This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead and develop high-performing pre-assessment and day surgery services, while playing a pivotal role in transforming perioperative pathways across the Trust.
As Matron, you will provide visible and compassionate leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, operational managers and clinical leaders, you will drive service improvement, support elective recovery programmes and contribute to the strategic development of modern perioperative services.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the future of pre-operative assessment and day surgery pathways, ensuring patients receive seamless, timely and high-quality care from referral through to discharge.
Main duties of the job
An experienced senior nurse leader, ideally working at Matron, Senior Sister/Charge Nurse or equivalent level.
Knowledgeable in perioperative care, pre-assessment services, day surgery and elective pathways.
Experienced in leading service transformation and quality improvement projects.
Able to demonstrate strong operational management and workforce leadership skills.
Skilled in managing complex change and influencing across multidisciplinary teams.
Committed to delivering outstanding patient care and improving patient experience.
Passionate about staff development, inclusion and creating positive workplace cultures.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-R-LC8789
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional nursing leadership for Pre-Assessment and Day Unit services across the Trust.
Lead the transformation and optimisation of perioperative pathways to improve patient experience, efficiency and clinical outcomes.
Drive the development of innovative models of care that support elective recovery and national best practice standards.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care through robust governance, quality improvement and risk management processes.
Lead workforce planning, staff development and succession planning to build resilient, skilled and engaged teams.
Work collaboratively with surgical, anaesthetic, operational and corporate colleagues to improve patient flow and maximise theatre utilisation.
Support the implementation of digital solutions and service redesign initiatives to enhance patient pathways.
Monitor performance against key quality, safety, activity and financial targets.
Act as a role model for compassionate leadership and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional nursing leadership for Pre-Assessment and Day Unit services across the Trust.
Lead the transformation and optimisation of perioperative pathways to improve patient experience, efficiency and clinical outcomes.
Drive the development of innovative models of care that support elective recovery and national best practice standards.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective care through robust governance, quality improvement and risk management processes.
Lead workforce planning, staff development and succession planning to build resilient, skilled and engaged teams.
Work collaboratively with surgical, anaesthetic, operational and corporate colleagues to improve patient flow and maximise theatre utilisation.
Support the implementation of digital solutions and service redesign initiatives to enhance patient pathways.
Monitor performance against key quality, safety, activity and financial targets.
Act as a role model for compassionate leadership and foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
Person Specification
Qaulification and Training
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body 1st Level Nurse/ NMC with significant experience in Nursing.
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with significant experience in theatre leadership.
- Master's Degree or willingness to complete or relevant experience
- Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples -:non-medical prescribing; mentorship , coaching , clinical expertise, leadership or management)
Desirable
- Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
Experience
Essential
- Clinical expertise relevant to the post
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Leadership of clinical governance and patient safety
- Achievement of high quality patient care through evidence based practice
- Management of finances within a budget, including delivery of cost improvements
- Management/Clinical Leadership experience
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing change
- Experience in analysing complex problems and implementing workable solutions
- Ability to think and plan strategically, operationally and creatively and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Highly developed written and verbal skills
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
Desirable
- Ability To work om service development projects
Personal Qualities and Skills
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- High level of work organisation, self- motivation, drive for performance and improvement
- Flexibility in approach and attitude Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity
- Able to work with staff at all levels across the Trust
- Self-confident, assertive and pro-active
- Attentive to detail and able to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Highly developed facilitation skills account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qaulification and Training
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional with relevant Professional body 1st Level Nurse/ NMC with significant experience in Nursing.
- Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with significant experience in theatre leadership.
- Master's Degree or willingness to complete or relevant experience
- Evidence of Post Graduate Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice (examples -:non-medical prescribing; mentorship , coaching , clinical expertise, leadership or management)
Desirable
- Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study
- PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education
Experience
Essential
- Clinical expertise relevant to the post
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Leadership of clinical governance and patient safety
- Achievement of high quality patient care through evidence based practice
- Management of finances within a budget, including delivery of cost improvements
- Management/Clinical Leadership experience
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing change
- Experience in analysing complex problems and implementing workable solutions
- Ability to think and plan strategically, operationally and creatively and to prioritise work programs in the face of competing demands
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services
- Highly developed written and verbal skills
- Ability to be intellectually flexible and to look beyond existing structures, ways of working, boundaries and organisations to produce more effective and innovative service delivery and partnerships
- A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled with a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority
Desirable
- Ability To work om service development projects
Personal Qualities and Skills
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- High level of work organisation, self- motivation, drive for performance and improvement
- Flexibility in approach and attitude Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity
- Able to work with staff at all levels across the Trust
- Self-confident, assertive and pro-active
- Attentive to detail and able to work to tight deadlines and cope under pressure
- Ability to manage and lead change
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner
- Strong influencing and negotiating skills
- Highly developed facilitation skills account Trust policies and procedures.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
Lewisham
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
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https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Orthopaedic Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 17 day(s) ago
Reference: 2383447
Job summary
We are a small community team that plays a key role in supporting patients throughout their orthopaedic journey, facilitating seamless care across community and hospital settings. We provide:
Prehabilitation classes for patients awaiting Total Hip Replacement (THR)
Specialist community rehabilitation following Total Hip Replacement (THR) and Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
Both multidisciplinary and uni-disciplinary rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual patient needs
We are looking for a flexible and dynamic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our small, specialist community team providing orthopaedic rehabilitation within patients' homes. This post would be ideal for a Physiotherapist with an interest in orthopaedics who is keen to consolidate and develop their clinical knowledge and experience in the post-operative phase of recovery following hospital discharge after elective joint replacement surgery.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Manage and prioritise their own community caseload independently
Assess, plan and deliver specialist rehabilitation programmes for patients following elective hip and knee arthroplasty
Contribute to the delivery of prehabilitation services
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Provide supervision, support and appropriate delegation to therapy support staff
Promote patient-centred care and support patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals within their home environment
Essential Requirements
HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist
Experience relevant to a Band 6 Physiotherapy role
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
Full valid driving licence (essential)
About us
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
05 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-R-LC8794
Job locations
Honor Oak Health Centre
Turnham Road
Brockley
SE4 2LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex orthopaedic, physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To take responsibility for own caseload being responsible for a defined area of the service, participate in caseload management with other team members, with the support of a Band 7 physiotherapist.
With the team, to participate in evidence-based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice..
To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team.
To supervise Therapy Assistants, Junior Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy students in the clinical setting.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,
including the management of patients in your care.
To undertake a comprehensive, and holistic, assessment of patients including
those with complex presentations / multi-pathologies.
To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills to
provide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems.
To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed
consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who
lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialist
knowledge and clinical experience of patho-physiology, evidence-based practice
and treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals in
collaboration with the patient.
To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as
required.
To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital and following a community-based episode of care.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of electrotherapy, manual
handling and respiratory equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliances by patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists and assistant staff attain competency prior to use.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate
effectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicate
appropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner.
To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patients
concerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patients who have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newly acquired disabilities.
To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards.
When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone
practitioner with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.
To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex orthopaedic, physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
To take responsibility for own caseload being responsible for a defined area of the service, participate in caseload management with other team members, with the support of a Band 7 physiotherapist.
With the team, to participate in evidence-based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice..
To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team.
To supervise Therapy Assistants, Junior Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy students in the clinical setting.
To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,
including the management of patients in your care.
To undertake a comprehensive, and holistic, assessment of patients including
those with complex presentations / multi-pathologies.
To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills to
provide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems.
To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed
consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who
lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialist
knowledge and clinical experience of patho-physiology, evidence-based practice
and treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals in
collaboration with the patient.
To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as
required.
To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team
regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital and following a community-based episode of care.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of electrotherapy, manual
handling and respiratory equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliances by patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists and assistant staff attain competency prior to use.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicate
effectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicate
appropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner.
To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patients
concerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patients who have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newly acquired disabilities.
To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards.
When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone
practitioner with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.
To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary
- Relevant post-registration experience
- Ability to organise and manage own caseload.
- Problem solving approach
Experience
Essential
- Broad NHS experience as a qualified therapist
- Experience of working in the MDT
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
- Experience of supervising / teaching other staff
- Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures.
- Orthopaedic experience - acute or community
- Ability to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements, and in the English language, including ability to write short reports / letters.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Driving licence
- Flexible and adaptable including on-call and weekend working as required
- Able to work as a team member
- Ability to cope with stress and sudden changes in workload
Desirable
- Owns car for work purpose
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary
- Relevant post-registration experience
- Ability to organise and manage own caseload.
- Problem solving approach
Experience
Essential
- Broad NHS experience as a qualified therapist
- Experience of working in the MDT
- Experience of liaising with other agencies
- Experience of supervising / teaching other staff
- Knowledge of quality issues, clinical governance and outcome measures.
- Orthopaedic experience - acute or community
- Ability to keep clear, precise records, which meet legal requirements, and in the English language, including ability to write short reports / letters.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Driving licence
- Flexible and adaptable including on-call and weekend working as required
- Able to work as a team member
- Ability to cope with stress and sudden changes in workload
Desirable
- Owns car for work purpose
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Honor Oak Health Centre
Turnham Road
Brockley
SE4 2LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Honor Oak Health Centre
Turnham Road
Brockley
SE4 2LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Specialist Community Children's Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 20 day(s) ago
Reference: 2380296
Job summary
Do you want to develop your physiotherapy career within paediatrics?
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, self-motivated member of staff to help provide a high-quality, comprehensive and proactive clinical physiotherapy service for children and young people (0 to 19 years of age) referred to our specialist children's physiotherapy service within the community setting. If you are a qualified Physiotherapist keen to develop your clinical skills working with children with relevant community and/ or paediatric experience, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We are based at Kaleidoscope, a purpose-built Children and Young People's Centre, in Catford and provide physiotherapy for children and young people in the diverse population of the London borough of Lewisham with neurodevelopmental conditions.
The successful candidate will be motivated, organised and committed to working within a team environment.
An extended DBS check and fulfilment of the physical requirement of the post are detailed in the person specification. A clean driving license is desirable, however the borough has good transport links.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within mainstream and special schools, provide early intervention to identified client groups under five and assess and treat school-age children. They will take an active part in leading physiotherapy groups for children, deliver aquatic therapy and supervise students on clinical placement. The post holder will hold a varied caseload and be able to develop their skills in postural management, neurodevelopmental interventions, specialist equipment and orthotics, rotating within areas within the service.
Within Lewisham there is a strong multidisciplinary/ multiagency approach to working with children and young people, the post holder will support this and will be involved in promoting it for individual families.
We have a physiotherapy team of 12 members of staff and offer peer support, with a strong commitment to continuing professional development. The post holder will be supported by dedicated and experienced band 7 Physiotherapists. They will have opportunities to develop clinical and organisational skills in a variety of settings and to work with children of all ages from 0-19 years.
About us
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-RF8796
Job locations
CYP Physiotherapy, Kaleidoscope Centre for Children and Young People
32 Rushey Green
Catford
SE64JF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
- Accountable to Manager for Childrens therapy and integration via the childrens physiotherapy team leads.
2. To provide a high standard of neurological and neurodevelopmental Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to children, young people and carers in the community setting within Lewisham healthcare; liaising with other professionals to maximise the benefits.
- To contribute to service development including clinical governance and audit, junior staff supervision and multidisciplinary and multiagency working.
Key Result Areas:
- To manage a caseload of children aged 0-19 providing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, management, treatment and advice. The caseload consists of children with a wide range of neurological related difficulties and/or disabilities, many of whom may have complex or multiple pathology. Seen across a variety of locations within the community including Kaleidoscope, patients homes, community leisure facilities, nurseries and schools
- To be involved in supervising junior staff and students
- To be a source of clinical knowledge and advice on physiotherapy patient care for parents and carers, other health professionals within the multidisciplinary team and professionals working in external agencies.
- To maintain accurate statistics as directed by the team leads
Performance:
- To use well developed assessment and clinical reasoning skills in order to establish an accurate diagnosis, problem list, and prognosis in order to formulate individual and agreed care / treatment plans for a range for children and young people.
- To be responsible for reassessing patient care as treatment progresses and change treatment programmes as appropriate. To use aquatic therapy, neurodevelopmental therapy, casting and Orthotic management, use of Moving and Handling techniques and equipment, use of postural management equipment, goniometry amongst othertechniques when appropriate.
- To provide moving and handling risk assessments, supported by senior staff where necessary, related to the childs physiotherapy programme in accordance with professional guidelines and government legislation.
- To be skilled in communicating and negotiating with families and children of all ages who have a range of physical disabilities and may have associated barriers to understanding, such as learning difficulties, hearing and visual impairments and language.
- To be able to diffuse potentially difficult situations with staff, patients and relatives, using well developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- To be able to motivate, negotiate and communicate with children of all ages and abilities in order to effectively carry out physiotherapy assessment and treatment programmes. To motivate and persuade others including staff and parents using verbal and nonverbal communication skills and written information where needed.
- To utilise other team members, in particular clinical supervisor and other senior staff, as needed to support decision making and clinical practice in particularly complex cases.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of specialist postural equipment, aids, adaptations and resources available to enable the child with disability to function as independently as possible.
- To assess children for specialist equipment and recommend its purchase from health, education and social services. To set up and adjust specialist equipment specifically for individual children. To train parents / carers and other agencies in the use of the equipment.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date individual patient records. To provide timely and accurate written reports and physiotherapy programmes for parents / carers, other health professionals, education and social services professionals, voluntary sector workers and solicitors as required.
- To ensure smooth organisation, to delegate and supervise established services e.g. specialist clinics, posturalassessment clinic/ Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway patient groups in education settings for all ages, aquatic therapy, orthotics, gym group, developmental co-ordination clinic/group (DCD),PE and individual treatment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
- Accountable to Manager for Childrens therapy and integration via the childrens physiotherapy team leads.
2. To provide a high standard of neurological and neurodevelopmental Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to children, young people and carers in the community setting within Lewisham healthcare; liaising with other professionals to maximise the benefits.
- To contribute to service development including clinical governance and audit, junior staff supervision and multidisciplinary and multiagency working.
Key Result Areas:
- To manage a caseload of children aged 0-19 providing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, management, treatment and advice. The caseload consists of children with a wide range of neurological related difficulties and/or disabilities, many of whom may have complex or multiple pathology. Seen across a variety of locations within the community including Kaleidoscope, patients homes, community leisure facilities, nurseries and schools
- To be involved in supervising junior staff and students
- To be a source of clinical knowledge and advice on physiotherapy patient care for parents and carers, other health professionals within the multidisciplinary team and professionals working in external agencies.
- To maintain accurate statistics as directed by the team leads
Performance:
- To use well developed assessment and clinical reasoning skills in order to establish an accurate diagnosis, problem list, and prognosis in order to formulate individual and agreed care / treatment plans for a range for children and young people.
- To be responsible for reassessing patient care as treatment progresses and change treatment programmes as appropriate. To use aquatic therapy, neurodevelopmental therapy, casting and Orthotic management, use of Moving and Handling techniques and equipment, use of postural management equipment, goniometry amongst othertechniques when appropriate.
- To provide moving and handling risk assessments, supported by senior staff where necessary, related to the childs physiotherapy programme in accordance with professional guidelines and government legislation.
- To be skilled in communicating and negotiating with families and children of all ages who have a range of physical disabilities and may have associated barriers to understanding, such as learning difficulties, hearing and visual impairments and language.
- To be able to diffuse potentially difficult situations with staff, patients and relatives, using well developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- To be able to motivate, negotiate and communicate with children of all ages and abilities in order to effectively carry out physiotherapy assessment and treatment programmes. To motivate and persuade others including staff and parents using verbal and nonverbal communication skills and written information where needed.
- To utilise other team members, in particular clinical supervisor and other senior staff, as needed to support decision making and clinical practice in particularly complex cases.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of specialist postural equipment, aids, adaptations and resources available to enable the child with disability to function as independently as possible.
- To assess children for specialist equipment and recommend its purchase from health, education and social services. To set up and adjust specialist equipment specifically for individual children. To train parents / carers and other agencies in the use of the equipment.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date individual patient records. To provide timely and accurate written reports and physiotherapy programmes for parents / carers, other health professionals, education and social services professionals, voluntary sector workers and solicitors as required.
- To ensure smooth organisation, to delegate and supervise established services e.g. specialist clinics, posturalassessment clinic/ Cerebral Palsy Integrated Pathway patient groups in education settings for all ages, aquatic therapy, orthotics, gym group, developmental co-ordination clinic/group (DCD),PE and individual treatment.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Physiotherapist in children and young people's services
- To have experience in teaching other professionals and students
- Use of electronic recording systems
Desirable
- Evidence of specific area of service improvement/ development
- Experience working as a physiotherapist an NHS environment.
- Audit and research
- Client centred practice within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience of supervising junior staff, assistants or students
- Knowledge of the use of postural management equipment and orthotics
- Previous experience working in a school setting and working closely with education services
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration (Health and Care Professions Council)
- Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development)- relevant to the role
Desirable
- Member of APCP (Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists)
- Member of CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
- Student supervisor course
- Safeguarding/Child Protection training
- Post registration paediatric training
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of child development, neurology and paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
- Knowledge of the impact of specific neurological disabilities on a child' s motor performance
- Knowledge of a range of interventions whether restorative or compensatory to meet a child's motor performance needs
- Knowledge of how physiotherapy is applied to family centred and child focused practice.
- Awareness of safeguarding
Desirable
- Understanding of some national legislation and initiatives relating to disability and to the education, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people across health, education and social care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Physiotherapist in children and young people's services
- To have experience in teaching other professionals and students
- Use of electronic recording systems
Desirable
- Evidence of specific area of service improvement/ development
- Experience working as a physiotherapist an NHS environment.
- Audit and research
- Client centred practice within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Experience of working within a community setting
- Experience of supervising junior staff, assistants or students
- Knowledge of the use of postural management equipment and orthotics
- Previous experience working in a school setting and working closely with education services
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration (Health and Care Professions Council)
- Evidence of CPD (Continuous Professional Development)- relevant to the role
Desirable
- Member of APCP (Association of Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists)
- Member of CSP (Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
- Student supervisor course
- Safeguarding/Child Protection training
- Post registration paediatric training
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding of child development, neurology and paediatric orthopaedic conditions.
- Knowledge of the impact of specific neurological disabilities on a child' s motor performance
- Knowledge of a range of interventions whether restorative or compensatory to meet a child's motor performance needs
- Knowledge of how physiotherapy is applied to family centred and child focused practice.
- Awareness of safeguarding
Desirable
- Understanding of some national legislation and initiatives relating to disability and to the education, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people across health, education and social care.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
CYP Physiotherapy, Kaleidoscope Centre for Children and Young People
32 Rushey Green
Catford
SE64JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
CYP Physiotherapy, Kaleidoscope Centre for Children and Young People
32 Rushey Green
Catford
SE64JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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STEP Pharmacist
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 28 day(s) ago
Reference: 2362857
Job summary
A structured post-foundation workplace-based training programme in a hospital setting, fully integrated with a post-graduate pharmacy practice qualification.
Successful candidates will be qualified pharmacists already registered with the GPhC. We are looking for pharmacists capable of adapting quickly to the demands of our rotational clinical commitments, 7-day working, residency on-call service and other operational duties including patient services and aseptics.
STEP pharmacists are currently enrolled onto the UCL JPB PG Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice and can rotate to other acute trusts in South East London including Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The programme has been successfully running for over twenty years.
Main duties of the job
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum, including high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-Division-A-8282820
Job locations
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Dispensary services (where applicable)
- To follow procedures relating to good dispensing practice, and to maintain high standards and orderly methods of working.
- To be the Responsible Pharmacist.
- To comply with the formulary and dispensary policies.
- To dispense and check outpatients and inpatients scripts, including clinical trials and chemotherapy.
- To effectively clinically screen prescriptions and professionally resolve any problems or refer when appropriate.
- To effectively and efficiently counsel patients on the needs relating to their medicines.
- To deal with requests from members of staff and patients in a professional manner.
- To be aware of the overall dispensary workload, and by liaising with dispensary leads, to prioritise and effectively manage the workflow.
- To participate in dispensary audits and contribute to quality service assurance initiatives.
- To update dispensary protocols and standard operating procedures as required.
- Technical services (where applicable)
- To assist in the provision of a comprehensive preparative service to the Trust and external customers. This can include aseptic dispensing and manufacturing, TPN, CIVAS, clinical trial preparation, non-sterile and sterile manufacturing and QC / QA activities, according to the service at the base hospital. The post holder may work in the following areas on a rotational basis depending on base hospital working arrangements and rotas: aseptic services; the oncology suites or satellites; general manufacturing services (sterile and non-sterile production); quality assurance and control departments.
- To ensure that activities undertaken within the units meet current legislation such as GMP/GDP, GCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, and that all work is documented according to these procedures.
- To undertake when required preparation of all products following adequate training.
- To be aware of and follow standard operating procedures at all times.
- To be aware of and follow all quality assurance procedures and make the section manager aware of any deficiencies.
- To undertake, where relevant, clinical screening of prescriptions and to provide pharmaceutical advice on the use of medicines prepared during the rotation.
- To undertake the final check of dispensed and batch prepared products after appropriate training.
- Ward based pharmacy services
- To participate in the medicines management programme / clinical pharmacy services involving any of the following: ensuring accurate drug histories are taken and documented, patients own drug are reconciled, dispensing for discharge is facilitated, dispensing of medicines on the ward for patients to take home and communicate effectively with patients to improve adherence.
- To identify patients with complex pharmaceutical problems, propose solutions and refer these to more senior staff.
- To identify drug interactions, prioritise and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
- To monitor patients responses to drug treatments for efficacy and toxicity, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.
- To identify errors on clerking including medication histories and allergies documentation, TTOs or on prescriptions initiated during the patients admission. Appropriately prioritise these and take best course of action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure patient safety.
- To identify deviations from guidelines, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff).
- To complete all documentation according to Trust and departmental policies.
- To work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary and pharmacy environment, and maintain rapport with medical and other colleagues.
- To undertake clinical audit and drug use evaluations in the clinical areas assigned.
- To undertake peer review and workplace-based assessments to evaluate communication and decision-making skills, obtain feedback and amend practice where necessary.
- Out of hours pharmacy services
- To participate in the residency on-call pharmacists rota.
- To provide an out of hours pharmacy service to the base hospital(s), in accordance with local out of hours guidelines and policies.
- To participate in the 7-day service weekend and Bank holiday rotas of the base hospital.
- To undertake dispensing duties as required and to the appropriate standard.
- To answer medicines information and other queries as required. (This may include technical services if provided out of hours at the base site).
- To work within the limitations of one's own competence, referring more complex queries to appropriate pharmacists as required.
- To complete all documentation in line with department policy.
- Placements
- Each rotation will have specific criteria which will be available to the post holder when selecting the rotation.
- The post holder should consider these as part of their job description during the period of the placement.
Job description Job responsibilities Dispensary services (where applicable) To follow procedures relating to good dispensing practice, and to maintain high standards and orderly methods of working. To be the Responsible Pharmacist. To comply with the formulary and dispensary policies. To dispense and check outpatients and inpatients scripts, including clinical trials and chemotherapy. To effectively clinically screen prescriptions and professionally resolve any problems or refer when appropriate. To effectively and efficiently counsel patients on the needs relating to their medicines. To deal with requests from members of staff and patients in a professional manner. To be aware of the overall dispensary workload, and by liaising with dispensary leads, to prioritise and effectively manage the workflow. To participate in dispensary audits and contribute to quality service assurance initiatives. To update dispensary protocols and standard operating procedures as required. Technical services (where applicable) To assist in the provision of a comprehensive preparative service to the Trust and external customers. This can include aseptic dispensing and manufacturing, TPN, CIVAS, clinical trial preparation, non-sterile and sterile manufacturing and QC / QA activities, according to the service at the base hospital. The post holder may work in the following areas on a rotational basis depending on base hospital working arrangements and rotas: aseptic services; the oncology suites or satellites; general manufacturing services (sterile and non-sterile production); quality assurance and control departments. To ensure that activities undertaken within the units meet current legislation such as GMP/GDP, GCP, Health and Safety, COSHH, and that all work is documented according to these procedures. To undertake when required preparation of all products following adequate training. To be aware of and follow standard operating procedures at all times. To be aware of and follow all quality assurance procedures and make the section manager aware of any deficiencies. To undertake, where relevant, clinical screening of prescriptions and to provide pharmaceutical advice on the use of medicines prepared during the rotation. To undertake the final check of dispensed and batch prepared products after appropriate training. Ward based pharmacy services To participate in the medicines management programme / clinical pharmacy services involving any of the following: ensuring accurate drug histories are taken and documented, patients own drug are reconciled, dispensing for discharge is facilitated, dispensing of medicines on the ward for patients to take home and communicate effectively with patients to improve adherence. To identify patients with complex pharmaceutical problems, propose solutions and refer these to more senior staff. To identify drug interactions, prioritise and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines. To monitor patients responses to drug treatments for efficacy and toxicity, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines. To identify errors on clerking including medication histories and allergies documentation, TTOs or on prescriptions initiated during the patients admission. Appropriately prioritise these and take best course of action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff) to ensure patient safety. To identify deviations from guidelines, prioritise these and take appropriate action (which may include referral to a more senior member of staff). To complete all documentation according to Trust and departmental policies. To work effectively as part of a team in a multi-disciplinary and pharmacy environment, and maintain rapport with medical and other colleagues. To undertake clinical audit and drug use evaluations in the clinical areas assigned. To undertake peer review and workplace-based assessments to evaluate communication and decision-making skills, obtain feedback and amend practice where necessary. Out of hours pharmacy services To participate in the residency on-call pharmacists rota. To provide an out of hours pharmacy service to the base hospital(s), in accordance with local out of hours guidelines and policies. To participate in the 7-day service weekend and Bank holiday rotas of the base hospital. To undertake dispensing duties as required and to the appropriate standard. To answer medicines information and other queries as required. (This may include technical services if provided out of hours at the base site). To work within the limitations of one's own competence, referring more complex queries to appropriate pharmacists as required. To complete all documentation in line with department policy. Placements Each rotation will have specific criteria which will be available to the post holder when selecting the rotation. The post holder should consider these as part of their job description during the period of the placement.
Person Specification
Qualifcation
Essential
- Masters degree MPharm (or equivalent to allow GPhC registration)
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) by August 2026
- Willingness to be or already enrolled on the UCL Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Successful completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent and comparable experience)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a dispensary / patient services environment
- Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services
- Experience of mentoring and supervising students, Trainee Pharmacists and / or Pharmacy Technicians
- Experience working within Medicines Information or Technical Services
- Contributes to the involvement of pharmacy services e.g audit, QI or service improvement
Desirable
- Experience in hospital pharmacy practice
- Experience of working in a ward-based clinical environment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable skills and ability to safely clinically screen a prescription request for the supply of a medicine
- Able to work independently, when required
- Able to manage their own workload effectively and escalate for support, when required
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of working with Electronic Patient Records and digital prescribing systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Appreciate the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Able to support the department's out of hours services
- Recognises limitations
- Committed to continuous professional development
Person Specification Qualifcation Essential Masters degree MPharm (or equivalent to allow GPhC registration) Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) by August 2026 Willingness to be or already enrolled on the UCL Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent) Desirable Successful completion of a Postgraduate Certificate in General Pharmacy Practice (or equivalent and comparable experience) Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in a dispensary / patient services environment Experience in providing clinical pharmacy services Experience of mentoring and supervising students, Trainee Pharmacists and / or Pharmacy Technicians Experience working within Medicines Information or Technical Services Contributes to the involvement of pharmacy services e.g audit, QI or service improvement Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy practice Experience of working in a ward-based clinical environment Skills and Abilities Essential Demonstrable skills and ability to safely clinically screen a prescription request for the supply of a medicine Able to work independently, when required Able to manage their own workload effectively and escalate for support, when required Able to work under pressure Desirable Experience of working with Electronic Patient Records and digital prescribing systems Personal Qualities Essential Appreciate the importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Able to support the department's out of hours services Recognises limitations Committed to continuous professional development
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Physiotherapy Administrative Team Coordinator
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2357450
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time position at Queen Elizabeth hospital, as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Outpatient Administrator.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and dedicated individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our physiotherapy administrative team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within the outpatients physiotherapy setting at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high-quality administrative and coordination service to the Outpatient Physiotherapy Department, supporting the effective and efficient delivery of physiotherapy services across the Trust.
You should be a dynamic and motivated individual, who can provide efficient administrative input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. The post holder will be responsible for the coordination of their workload to meet the demands of the service.
The post holder will undertake a range of administrative, organisational and coordination responsibilities, including the management and maintenance of physiotherapy clinical diaries, coordination of administrative rotas and staff annual leave, patient appointment booking, telephone enquiries and reception provision.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
197-AO8754
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Outpatient Physiotherapy teams and Physiotherapy Leads.
- Coordinate and maintain clinical diaries and appointment systems for physiotherapy staff, including creating and amending diary templates and blocking diaries for annual leave, study leave, meetings and other agreed periods of non-clinical activity.
- Coordinate the weekly allocation of administrative responsibilities across the administrative team to ensure appropriate coverage of core functions.
- Coordinate administrative staff annual leave, in liaison with managers, to maintain minimum staffing levels and ensure continuity of service.
- Provide reception and front-of-house cover when staffing levels or service requirements necessitate.
- Book, amend and cancel patient appointments in accordance with departmental procedures and clinical requirements.
- Act as a first point of contact for patients, carers, relatives, referrers, health professionals and other stakeholders.
- Support the day-to-day management and smooth running of the Outpatient Physiotherapy administrative function.
- Provide supervision and support to Band 3 Physiotherapy Administrators and other administrative or temporary staff as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Outpatient Physiotherapy teams and Physiotherapy Leads.
- Coordinate and maintain clinical diaries and appointment systems for physiotherapy staff, including creating and amending diary templates and blocking diaries for annual leave, study leave, meetings and other agreed periods of non-clinical activity.
- Coordinate the weekly allocation of administrative responsibilities across the administrative team to ensure appropriate coverage of core functions.
- Coordinate administrative staff annual leave, in liaison with managers, to maintain minimum staffing levels and ensure continuity of service.
- Provide reception and front-of-house cover when staffing levels or service requirements necessitate.
- Book, amend and cancel patient appointments in accordance with departmental procedures and clinical requirements.
- Act as a first point of contact for patients, carers, relatives, referrers, health professionals and other stakeholders.
- Support the day-to-day management and smooth running of the Outpatient Physiotherapy administrative function.
- Provide supervision and support to Band 3 Physiotherapy Administrators and other administrative or temporary staff as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general education including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Good written and spoken English skills
- Evidence of relevant administrative secretarial or business support training or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Microsoft Office or equivalent IT qualification
- Relevant healthcare administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an administrative or secretarial role.
- Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
- Experience organising and coordinating workloads and activities to meet service requirements and deadlines.
- Experience working independently and using initiative to resolve routine administrative and operational issues.
- Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of providing administrative support within healthcare or other complex organizational environment,
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS or other healthcare environment.
- Experience of supporting clinical services.
- Experience or diary, clinic or appointment management.
- Experience of coordinating staff rotas, annual leave or workforce information.
- Experience of supervising or supporting other administrative staff.
- Experience of working within a Physiotherapy, therapy or other outpatient environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures and systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of diary and appointment management and the importance of maintaining accurate and timely information.
- Knowledge of effective workload planning, prioritisation and coordination.
- Ability to understand service requirements and use information to support effective administrative and staffing arrangements.
- Ability to identify problems, take appropriate action and recognise when matters should be escalated.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and ability to learn and use relevant Trust IT systems.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, information governance and data protection.
- Ability to deal with confidential, sensitive and sometimes complex information with discretion.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS administrative systems and processes.
- Knowledge of patient administration systems and/or electronic appointment systems.
- Understanding of the operational requirements of outpatient clinical services.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
- Ability to work on own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy while recognising when advice or escalation is required.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise administrative workloads to maintain continuity of service.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when dealing with competing demands and unexpected changes in staffing or service requirements.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing and when dealing with telephone enquiries.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, patients, Evidence of contributing to service improvement and development. Evidence of supporting the development of colleagues or junior staff. relatives, carers and external organisations.
- Ability to provide guidance and support to junior administrative staff.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to team working.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and service requirements.
- Professional, courteous and approachable manner.
- Demonstrates discretion, sensitivity and sound judgement.
- Commitment to providing a high quality service to patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to service improvement and development.
- Evidence of supporting the development of colleagues or junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Good general education including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Good written and spoken English skills
- Evidence of relevant administrative secretarial or business support training or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Microsoft Office or equivalent IT qualification
- Relevant healthcare administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in an administrative or secretarial role.
- Experience of working in a busy and demanding environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.
- Experience organising and coordinating workloads and activities to meet service requirements and deadlines.
- Experience working independently and using initiative to resolve routine administrative and operational issues.
- Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of providing administrative support within healthcare or other complex organizational environment,
Desirable
- Previous experience within an NHS or other healthcare environment.
- Experience of supporting clinical services.
- Experience or diary, clinic or appointment management.
- Experience of coordinating staff rotas, annual leave or workforce information.
- Experience of supervising or supporting other administrative staff.
- Experience of working within a Physiotherapy, therapy or other outpatient environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of administrative and secretarial procedures and systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of diary and appointment management and the importance of maintaining accurate and timely information.
- Knowledge of effective workload planning, prioritisation and coordination.
- Ability to understand service requirements and use information to support effective administrative and staffing arrangements.
- Ability to identify problems, take appropriate action and recognise when matters should be escalated.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and ability to learn and use relevant Trust IT systems.
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, information governance and data protection.
- Ability to deal with confidential, sensitive and sometimes complex information with discretion.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS administrative systems and processes.
- Knowledge of patient administration systems and/or electronic appointment systems.
- Understanding of the operational requirements of outpatient clinical services.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload.
- Ability to work on own initiative and with a high degree of autonomy while recognising when advice or escalation is required.
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise administrative workloads to maintain continuity of service.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement when dealing with competing demands and unexpected changes in staffing or service requirements.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing and when dealing with telephone enquiries.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, patients, Evidence of contributing to service improvement and development. Evidence of supporting the development of colleagues or junior staff. relatives, carers and external organisations.
- Ability to provide guidance and support to junior administrative staff.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute positively to team working.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities and service requirements.
- Professional, courteous and approachable manner.
- Demonstrates discretion, sensitivity and sound judgement.
- Commitment to providing a high quality service to patients and colleagues.
Desirable
- Evidence of contributing to service improvement and development.
- Evidence of supporting the development of colleagues or junior staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2351407
Job summary
To deliver a first-contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices. The physiotherapist will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal and other appropriate conditions, working face-to-face. The post-holder will schedule appointments, use EMIS, and provide high-quality patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Working Pattern: Monday and Wednesday, 4:00pm8:00pm.
Eligibility: This role is open to UK applicants with the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Essential Requirement: Applicants must have successfully completed Stage 1 of the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) Roadmapbefore applying.
You will Undertake patient assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and delivery of physiotherapy interventions in line with evidence based practice.
Manage new and follow-up appointments, including scheduling and follow-up care.
Deliver consultations face-to-face.
Demonstrate physiotherapy tools and exercises to support patient self-management.
Record assessments and outcomes on EMIS.
Work autonomously within scope of practice and escalate appropriately.
Liaise with GPs, practice staff, AHPs, and other stakeholders for seamless pathways.
Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and service development.
Service & Operational Duties
Work flexibly across day, evening and weekend sessions.
Ensure accurate appointment scheduling and follow-up.
Contribute to meeting service KPIs and continuous service improvement.
Maintain equipment and ensure appropriate use of physiotherapy tools.
Adhere to governance, safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality policies.
About us
SELDOC Healthcare group, a GP co-operative that provides urgent and emergency healthcare to a population of 2 million people in South East London.
SeldocHealthcare works across England and Wales, working either from our nationwide network of clinics or from our clients own premises whichever best suits our clients and their teams.
Seldoc Healthcare is built on a vision to support employees and private patients with health and wellbeing services that adapt.
Details
Date posted
20 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£35 an hour
Contract
Locum
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
U0005-26-0073
Job locations
76 Coombe Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7AZ
United Kingdom
Lewisham & Greenwich Nhs Trust
2 Handen Road
London
SE12 8NP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Job Purpose
To deliver a first-contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices. The physiotherapist will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal and other appropriate conditions, working face to face. The post-holder will schedule appointments, use EMIS, and provide high quality patient centred care.
2. Key Responsibilities & Duties
Clinical Duties
Undertake patient assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and delivery of physiotherapy interventions in line with evidence based practice.
Manage new and follow-up appointments, including scheduling and follow up care.
Deliver consultations face to face.
Demonstrate physiotherapy tools and exercises to support patient self-management.
Record assessments and outcomes on EMIS.
Work autonomously within scope of practice and escalate appropriately.
Liaise with GPs, practice staff, AHPs, and other stakeholders for seamless pathways.
Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and service development.
Service & Operational Duties
Work flexibly across day, evening and weekend sessions.
Ensure accurate appointment scheduling and follow up.
Contribute to meeting service KPIs and continuous service improvement.
Maintain equipment and ensure appropriate use of physiotherapy tools.
Adhere to governance, safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality policies.
Professional & Personal Development
Maintain HCPC registration and CSP membership.
Engage in CPD activities, supervision and appraisal.
Contribute to pathway and protocol development.
Reflect on practice and promote clinical excellence.
3. Person Specification
Essential
BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
FCP HEE agreed recognition
HCPC registration and eligibility for CSP membership.
Experience managing MSK caseloads.
Ability to work independently and manage workload.
Familiarity with EMIS or similar systems.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
Experience in primary care or first-contact physiotherapy.
Experience with remote consultations.
Evidence of service development or quality improvement.
Flexible working across multiple sites.
Demonstration of leadership or mentoring skills.
4. Working Conditions & Benefits
Flexible working pattern, including evenings/weekends.
Competitive sessional pay rate with London weighting.
Access to CPD, supervision and development.
Travel expenses reimbursed as per policy.
DBS check and right-to-work required.
5. Review & Amendment
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in discussion with the post-holder to reflect changing service needs, technologies or organisational priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Job Purpose
To deliver a first-contact physiotherapy service for the PCN population (circa 40,000 patients) located in Lewisham and surrounding practices. The physiotherapist will assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment and rehabilitation for patients with musculoskeletal and other appropriate conditions, working face to face. The post-holder will schedule appointments, use EMIS, and provide high quality patient centred care.
2. Key Responsibilities & Duties
Clinical Duties
Undertake patient assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans and delivery of physiotherapy interventions in line with evidence based practice.
Manage new and follow-up appointments, including scheduling and follow up care.
Deliver consultations face to face.
Demonstrate physiotherapy tools and exercises to support patient self-management.
Record assessments and outcomes on EMIS.
Work autonomously within scope of practice and escalate appropriately.
Liaise with GPs, practice staff, AHPs, and other stakeholders for seamless pathways.
Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and service development.
Service & Operational Duties
Work flexibly across day, evening and weekend sessions.
Ensure accurate appointment scheduling and follow up.
Contribute to meeting service KPIs and continuous service improvement.
Maintain equipment and ensure appropriate use of physiotherapy tools.
Adhere to governance, safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality policies.
Professional & Personal Development
Maintain HCPC registration and CSP membership.
Engage in CPD activities, supervision and appraisal.
Contribute to pathway and protocol development.
Reflect on practice and promote clinical excellence.
3. Person Specification
Essential
BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
FCP HEE agreed recognition
HCPC registration and eligibility for CSP membership.
Experience managing MSK caseloads.
Ability to work independently and manage workload.
Familiarity with EMIS or similar systems.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
Experience in primary care or first-contact physiotherapy.
Experience with remote consultations.
Evidence of service development or quality improvement.
Flexible working across multiple sites.
Demonstration of leadership or mentoring skills.
4. Working Conditions & Benefits
Flexible working pattern, including evenings/weekends.
Competitive sessional pay rate with London weighting.
Access to CPD, supervision and development.
Travel expenses reimbursed as per policy.
DBS check and right-to-work required.
5. Review & Amendment
This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended in discussion with the post-holder to reflect changing service needs, technologies or organisational priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
- FCP HEE agreed recognition
- HCPC registration and eligibility for CSP membership.
- Experience managing MSK caseloads.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload.
- Familiarity with EMIS or similar systems.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- *We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care or first-contact physiotherapy.
- Experience with remote consultations.
- Evidence of service development or quality improvement.
- Flexible working across multiple sites.
- Demonstration of leadership or mentoring skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification.
- FCP HEE agreed recognition
- HCPC registration and eligibility for CSP membership.
- Experience managing MSK caseloads.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload.
- Familiarity with EMIS or similar systems.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- *We cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience in primary care or first-contact physiotherapy.
- Experience with remote consultations.
- Evidence of service development or quality improvement.
- Flexible working across multiple sites.
- Demonstration of leadership or mentoring skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
SELDOC Healthcare
Address
76 Coombe Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7AZ
United Kingdom
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SELDOC Healthcare
Address
76 Coombe Road
Kingston Upon Thames
Surrey
KT2 7AZ
United Kingdom
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Speech & Language Therapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2350588
Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service are looking for a band 5 therapist to join our large, diverse, and supportive team on the school-aged pathway. We serve the South-East London Borough of Lewisham, as part of the Community Health Service for Children, Young People and Families (CCYP) rated at 'Outstanding' in our last CQC inspection.
Main duties of the job
We have a whole-service approach, which means that, as a therapist on the school's pathway. You will have strong links and access to the support of therapists working in special schools, Early Years and Complex Needs & Feeding.
We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by regular, high-quality clinical supervision. You will also be allocated a 'schools team buddy' to support your transition into the team. We provide:
- Both individual and group supervision.
- Inner London HCA (High-Cost Living Allowance)
- A shared base with the wider teamatKaleidoscope CentreCatford.
- Great transport links and easy access to central London.
- Weekly protected admin time.
- A range of digital resources including iPads for assessment and an allocated, networked laptop for offsite working.
- Access to regular team training and CPD events.
- Great peer support from a friendly and diverse team.
- Access to a range of therapists with clinical specialisms, able to offer CPD opportunities and second opinions.
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across clinical pathways on service delivery, audit, and quality improvement projects, including our team EDI objectives.
- Access to the Trust's Preceptorship programme.
- Involvement in developing and delivering training to education staff.The team is registered as a college with the Open College Network (OCN), allowing our learners to gain high-quality, recognised qualifications.
About us
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-RF8746
Job locations
Kaleidoscope
32 Rushey Green
London
SE6 4JF
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of the School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Team to provide a comprehensive and inclusive speech and language therapy service for children and young people referred to the Team. The children may present with a range of speech, language and communication needs of varying severity.
The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of a range of training packages for parents, carers and education and health staff.
The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of services for children, young people, parents/carers, education staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve effective outcomes
Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work as part of the School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Team to provide a comprehensive and inclusive speech and language therapy service for children and young people referred to the Team. The children may present with a range of speech, language and communication needs of varying severity. The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of a range of training packages for parents, carers and education and health staff. The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of services for children, young people, parents/carers, education staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve effective outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council membership- Licence to practice
- Registration as a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- Competence/willingness to undertake relevant advanced training/post qualification training
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working with pre and school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Some experience working with parents, teaching and/or education support staff
Desirable
- Delivering training
- Working as part of multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to make a differential diagnosis between commonly presenting speech and language disorders in pre and school aged students
- Ability to use a range of assessment tools relevant to pre-school and school aged children.
- Ability to use a range of therapeutic intervention techniques for pre-school and school aged children with commonly presenting speech and language disorders
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of IT and computer systems e.g Micro soft Office or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
- A working knowledge of relevant national polices including SEND code of Practice.
- Ability to present information clearly to a wide range of audiences
Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health Professions Council membership- Licence to practice Registration as a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Desirable Competence/willingness to undertake relevant advanced training/post qualification training Experience Essential Some experience of working with pre and school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs Some experience working with parents, teaching and/or education support staff Desirable Delivering training Working as part of multi-disciplinary team Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to make a differential diagnosis between commonly presenting speech and language disorders in pre and school aged students Ability to use a range of assessment tools relevant to pre-school and school aged children. Ability to use a range of therapeutic intervention techniques for pre-school and school aged children with commonly presenting speech and language disorders Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of confidentiality. Knowledge of IT and computer systems e.g Micro soft Office or equivalent Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding A working knowledge of relevant national polices including SEND code of Practice. Ability to present information clearly to a wide range of audiences
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Kaleidoscope
32 Rushey Green
London
SE6 4JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Kaleidoscope
32 Rushey Green
London
SE6 4JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5 rotational post)
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2347880
Job summary
Speech & Language Therapist - Band 5 rotational post
The postholder will participate in a rotation through the acute team at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the stroke team at University Hospital Lewisham, and the Lewisham Community Therapies team. This vacancy will start in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
They will be supported to complete newly qualified practitioner and dysphagia competencies as required, and will have exposure to instrumental assessments including videofluoroscopy and FEES, as well as the opportunity to work through competencies in critical care.
Main duties of the job
To provide a general speech and language therapy service to adults with communication and swallowing problems across the acute, community and stroke teams, under the supervision of a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.
To be fully involved in the multi-disciplinary process across the respective teams.
To provide training/ supervision for volunteers, assistants and other professions as requested by the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.
About us
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum plus HCAS (pro rata if part-time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AO8737
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road, Woolwich, London SE18 4QH
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess, develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment for patients with communication and swallowing problems
To manage and prioritise workload independently
To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, seeking advice as appropriate
To employ counselling skills with patients and carers
To write therapy programmes to be carried out by the speech and language therapy assistant
To demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of the current rotation, underpinned by current evidenced based practice
To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in the respective fields. To maintain HPC and RCSLT registration and ensure it is up to date
To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in your clinical area
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures
To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies
To have due regard for own personal safety and that of clients and carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies, lone working and ensure the safe positioning of self and others
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess, develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment for patients with communication and swallowing problems
To manage and prioritise workload independently
To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment, seeking advice as appropriate
To employ counselling skills with patients and carers
To write therapy programmes to be carried out by the speech and language therapy assistant
To demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of the current rotation, underpinned by current evidenced based practice
To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in the respective fields. To maintain HPC and RCSLT registration and ensure it is up to date
To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in your clinical area
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence based practice and outcome measures
To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies
To have due regard for own personal safety and that of clients and carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies, lone working and ensure the safe positioning of self and others
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Fully registered member of the Royal College of speech and Language Therapists
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Successful completion of post-graduate dysphagia training
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience of treatment of adults with acquired neurological disorders of communication and swallowing
- Experience of group working with adults in therapeutic setting
- Experience of working with adults with swallowing difficulties
Desirable
- Awareness and interest in alternative and augmentative communication
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of own clinical skills and initiative in continuing development
- Knowledge of evidence base for effective treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders
- Knowledge of particular needs of patients in acute settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent changes in NHS
Personal Qualities and Skills
Essential
- Ability to learn from clinical experience
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing
- Problem solving ability
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to develop assertiveness skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Fully registered member of the Royal College of speech and Language Therapists
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Successful completion of post-graduate dysphagia training
Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate experience of treatment of adults with acquired neurological disorders of communication and swallowing
- Experience of group working with adults in therapeutic setting
- Experience of working with adults with swallowing difficulties
Desirable
- Awareness and interest in alternative and augmentative communication
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of own clinical skills and initiative in continuing development
- Knowledge of evidence base for effective treatment for adults with communication and swallowing disorders
- Knowledge of particular needs of patients in acute settings
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent changes in NHS
Personal Qualities and Skills
Essential
- Ability to learn from clinical experience
- Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing
- Problem solving ability
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to develop assertiveness skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road, Woolwich, London SE18 4QH
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road, Woolwich, London SE18 4QH
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lead Cardiac Radiographer
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2335859
Job summary
The Lead Cardiac Radiographer post is an exciting opportunity to provide leadership of the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory in Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. We have a Cardiac Catheter Lab and a shared recovery ward on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site, with the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory having been upgraded in 2025.
The lab provides a range of pacing and angiography procedures. The post holder will be managing a multidisciplinary workforce of Cardiologists, nurses, physiologists and radiographers. They will work in partnership with the senior managers across the multidisciplinary team within the Cardiac Cath Lab taking lead responsibility for the operational management and strategic direction of the Cardiac Catheter Lab to ensure the service provides responsive, high quality, safe and innovative patient care on a daily basis.
We are recruiting for a Lead Cardiac Radiographer who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The post is clinical as well as administrative and will demand substantial patient contact as well as supervisory and teaching skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the day-to-day management of the catheter lab and provide leadership within the department, ensuring compliance against standard operating procedures and performance metrics.
To be visible, easily identifiable and accessible to patients, relatives and staff working within the clinical area as service needs, providing leadership, support and direction for the service.
To lead the professional development of the multi-disciplinary Cath Lab team, including the implementation and development of relevant Trust guidelines, training and development of Cath Lab staff and recruitment and retention initiatives.
To have a key responsibility for service development, ensuring delivery of a highly effective and efficient service. This will include development and implementation of strategies to create new ways of inter-professional working through supporting innovation and best practice.
To be responsible for supporting the Cardiac Cath Lab's strategic aims in line with local and national developments/guidance.
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-R-LC8717
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To engage proactively in the Divisions Clinical Governance processes, data quality and information management systems including reporting and investigation of incidents and complaints and implementation of relevant action plans.
To work collaboratively with the Medical lead for the Cath Lab and Cardiology, Divisional Director of Nursing and Governance (DDNG), Specialist Medicine Head of Nursing and Senior Matron, Senior Radiographers and Head of Cardiac Physiology taking responsibility for ensuring the efficient operational management of the service and that strategic aims are met.
To be expected to have specialist knowledge of cardiology, radiology and its working practices. This includes being responsible for the training and development of junior team members and work with and support colleagues of the management team with driving the service forward.
Maintain a safe working environment, in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards acting as lead for NATSIPS / LOCSIPS within the Cath Labs.
To lead on radiation safety ensuring all staff have up to date IRMER and IRR training and to be responsible for audit of IRMER and IRR and record keeping in line with Radiation Safety Committee guidance.
To represent the Cardiac Cath Lab and promote service development within the SEL Cardiac Network
Job description
Job responsibilities
To engage proactively in the Divisions Clinical Governance processes, data quality and information management systems including reporting and investigation of incidents and complaints and implementation of relevant action plans.
To work collaboratively with the Medical lead for the Cath Lab and Cardiology, Divisional Director of Nursing and Governance (DDNG), Specialist Medicine Head of Nursing and Senior Matron, Senior Radiographers and Head of Cardiac Physiology taking responsibility for ensuring the efficient operational management of the service and that strategic aims are met.
To be expected to have specialist knowledge of cardiology, radiology and its working practices. This includes being responsible for the training and development of junior team members and work with and support colleagues of the management team with driving the service forward.
Maintain a safe working environment, in line with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards acting as lead for NATSIPS / LOCSIPS within the Cath Labs.
To lead on radiation safety ensuring all staff have up to date IRMER and IRR training and to be responsible for audit of IRMER and IRR and record keeping in line with Radiation Safety Committee guidance.
To represent the Cardiac Cath Lab and promote service development within the SEL Cardiac Network
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, Masters Qualification Preferred or working towards
- 1st level registration/Qualification in a relevant clinical speciality including nursing, Cardiac Physiology or Radiography
- Teaching / mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in healthcare management, or equivalent evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration clinical experience, including working in a cardiac centre in a specialised clinical area
- Previous experience of service development /planning
- Previous experience of managing staff, including recruitment, performance management and development of staff
- Experience of overseeing capital budgets, including submission of funding bids / proposals
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, Masters Qualification Preferred or working towards
- 1st level registration/Qualification in a relevant clinical speciality including nursing, Cardiac Physiology or Radiography
- Teaching / mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in healthcare management, or equivalent evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post-registration clinical experience, including working in a cardiac centre in a specialised clinical area
- Previous experience of service development /planning
- Previous experience of managing staff, including recruitment, performance management and development of staff
- Experience of overseeing capital budgets, including submission of funding bids / proposals
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
woolwich
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pre-Registration Student Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship QE and UHL
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2330329
Job summary
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join the Pharmacy teams at University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital as Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician Apprentices. This two-year fixed-term apprenticeship, commencing in February 2027, provides an excellent opportunity to begin a career as a registered Pharmacy Technician. Working alongside pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, you will support the safe and effective use of medicines while gaining experience across a range of pharmacy services. You will undertake a structured training programme leading to the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, combining full-time employment with academic study, workplace assessments and portfolio completion. One day each week is dedicated to study, although additional independent learning will be required. Throughout the programme, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become a registered healthcare professional. On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Applicants must have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English, Maths and one Science subject, and meet apprenticeship funding eligibility requirements. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
- Contract: Fixed term 2 years (Apprenticeship)
- Start date: February 2027
- Location: Base site will be either Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich or University Hospital Lewisham
You will gain experience across a wide range of pharmacy services through a structured rotational training programme designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a registered pharmacy technician.
Rotations may include: Inpatient dispensary services: Outpatient pharmacy services: Community pharmacy placements: Clinical trials: Ward-based medicines management: Stores and procurement services.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will support the safe and effective supply and management of medicines while developing your professional, technical and communication skills.
A professional approach is essential, as the role requires balancing study commitments with work-based learning within a busy healthcare environment.
This is more than just a training programme. It is the beginning of a professional career where you will make a real difference to patients every day while developing the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a registered Pharmacy Technician.
If you are enthusiastic about healthcare, committed to learning and ready to embrace the challenge of combining work and study, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your journey towards becoming a registered Pharmacy Technician with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
About us
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience Year 1: 70% of top of Band 4. Year 2: 75% of top of Band 4.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AO8709
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital & University Hospital Lewisham
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for additional information.
As a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician you will:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in a structured 2-year rotational training programme, covering inpatient and outpatient dispensary services, ward-based medicines management, and pharmacy stores.
- Dispense, supply and label medicines for patients under the supervision of registered staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Support ward-based services by completing competencies in medicines management. Helping to check stock levels, replenish medicines, and ensure the safe and timely supply of medication to patients.
- Assist with the receipt, storage, issue and ordering of medicines in line with legal, professional and Trust standards.
- Learn to operate pharmacy IT systems (e.g. dispensing systems, stock management systems, Omnicell) accurately and effectively.
- Follow all relevant SOPs, local policies, and national legal requirements relating to medicines handling and data protection.
- Maintain accurate training records and participate fully in assessments, appraisals and progress reviews.
- Balance study and workplace learning, making effective use of one protected study day per week and personal study time.
- Demonstrate a professional, patient-centred approach in all activities.
Key Relationships
- Pharmacy Education & Training team receive guidance, supervision and progress reviews.
- Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists work alongside and under their supervision during rotations.
- Nursing and medical staff collaborate on wards to support medicines management and safe patient care.
- Patients and carers provide a helpful, courteous service when interacting in dispensaries or on the wards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for additional information.
As a Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technician you will:
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in a structured 2-year rotational training programme, covering inpatient and outpatient dispensary services, ward-based medicines management, and pharmacy stores.
- Dispense, supply and label medicines for patients under the supervision of registered staff, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Support ward-based services by completing competencies in medicines management. Helping to check stock levels, replenish medicines, and ensure the safe and timely supply of medication to patients.
- Assist with the receipt, storage, issue and ordering of medicines in line with legal, professional and Trust standards.
- Learn to operate pharmacy IT systems (e.g. dispensing systems, stock management systems, Omnicell) accurately and effectively.
- Follow all relevant SOPs, local policies, and national legal requirements relating to medicines handling and data protection.
- Maintain accurate training records and participate fully in assessments, appraisals and progress reviews.
- Balance study and workplace learning, making effective use of one protected study day per week and personal study time.
- Demonstrate a professional, patient-centred approach in all activities.
Key Relationships
- Pharmacy Education & Training team receive guidance, supervision and progress reviews.
- Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists work alongside and under their supervision during rotations.
- Nursing and medical staff collaborate on wards to support medicines management and safe patient care.
- Patients and carers provide a helpful, courteous service when interacting in dispensaries or on the wards.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C), including 1 core science subject plus English and Math
Desirable
- NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Desirable
- Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience
- Experience managing study, work or other commitments and meeting deadlines
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates and understanding of the pharmacy technician role
- Appreciation of the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Demonstrates awareness of patient-centred care and the importance of supporting patients safely and compassionately
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative and willingness to learn
- Demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect for others
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 4 GCSEs or equivalent Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C), including 1 core science subject plus English and Math
Desirable
- NVQ/BTEC Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Experience
Desirable
- Previous pharmacy or healthcare experience
- Experience managing study, work or other commitments and meeting deadlines
- Experience working in a customer-facing environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates and understanding of the pharmacy technician role
- Appreciation of the importance of confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Demonstrates awareness of patient-centred care and the importance of supporting patients safely and compassionately
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure with frequent interruptions
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative and willingness to learn
- Demonstrates compassion, empathy and respect for others
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital & University Hospital Lewisham
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital & University Hospital Lewisham
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
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Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2330324
Job summary
Band 6 Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to extend your respiratory clinical skills via a static respiratory post in a forward thinking department? Then you could be the person for us. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our physiotherapy team at University Hospital Lewisham.
You will play a key role in the clinical provision of services to a varied patient caseload. Therapies are considered an integral part of the Multi-disciplinary team at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust and as such enjoy MDT working. Respiratory experience will be gained in the following areas
- Critical care
- Respiratory and cardiology wards
- Surgical wards including delivering an ERAS program
- Cystic Fibrosis patients
- Paediatrics
- NIV and optiflow provision on the wards
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Main duties of the job
The post offers the opportunity to build on existing clinical knowledge and to grow service development skills in a supportive environment. There will be opportunity to develop your clinical skills via simulation training and sessions with a practice development respiratory physiotherapist.
Candidates should have good clinical reasoning, time management and communication skills. You will be involved in the supervision and teaching of Band 5 physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and students. The successful candidate would also be expected to contribute to service development within the acute respiratory team which may involve cross site service development.
Continued professional development is encouraged and viewed as integral to providing a quality service for patients. We offer regular supervision, in-service training and actively promote the personal development of all our therapists.7-day working for Therapies is under development within the Trust.
About us
The physiotherapy department is a very inclusive environment to work in and is keen to continue to highlight the importance of this working closely with our local community.
Working in Therapies
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Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
197-R-AO8704
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
1 To provide a specialist respiratory physiotherapy service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
2 To participate in the Band 6 rotation scheme, which could involves working across the Trust and other locations, in a range of in-patient, out-patient and community clinical areas. Rotations are approximately eight months' duration.
Job Summary
1 To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
2 To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
3 To take responsibility for own caseload, being responsible for a defined area of the service, with the support of a Band 7/8 physiotherapist.
4 With the team, to participate in evidence based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice within each rotation. To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team.
5 To supervise junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in the clinical setting.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 CLINICAL
1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,including the management of patients in your care.
1.2 To undertake a comprehensive, and holistic, assessment of patients includingthose with complex presentations / multi-pathologies.
1.3 To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems.
1.4 To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients wholack the capacity to consent to treatment.
1.5 To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialistknowledge and clinical experience of patho-physiology, evidence-based practiceand treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals incollaboration with the patient.
1.6 To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as required.
1.7 To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital, or following an outpatient episode of care.
1.8 To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym, electrotherapy, manualhandling and respiratory equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliancesby patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists andassistant staff attain competency prior to use.
1.9 To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicateeffectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicateappropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner.
1.10 To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patientsconcerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patientswho have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newlyacquired disabilities.
1.11 To be an active member of the respiratory oncall & weekend rota. When working at weekends and in the absence of Band 7 staff, to be responsible for any Band 5 physiotherapists in the team.
1.12 To provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients' respiratory conditions, when working on the emergency duty rota and on acute ward rotations.
1.13 To supervise and delegate to assistant staff and Band 5 Physiotherapists.
1.14 To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards.
1.15 When working in the community and domicilary settings, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required. When working in the outpatient rotation, to work in GP outreach clinics asnecessary.
2 MANAGEMENT
2.1 To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes.
2.2 To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload tomeet service needs and patient priorities, adjusting plans as situations arise.
2.3 To identify and manage clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinicalarea.
2.4 To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, and the Health & Safety at WorkAct, and the Data Protection Act. To report on complaints, accidents and clinicalincidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible.
2.5 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures.
2.6 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency and precautionary procedures, both on and off site, and to respond as necessary eg. hydrotherapy, emergencyresuscitation, infection control etc.
2.7 To ensure that all equipment defects are reported to the Therapy Manager immediately, and that appropriate action is then taken.
2.8 To advise and demonstrate to carers, nursing and other staff on the safe manual handling, positioning and moving of patients.
2.9 To provide training on the use of equipment and management of conditions forcarers, nursing and other staff when necessary.
2.10 To deputise for the Band 7 in his/her absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis.
2.11 To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of students, junior staff and assistants on a day to day basis.
2.12 To make appropriate referrals to other health professionals following assessment/ identification of need.
2.13 To participate in the managerial matters of the unit and department as required, and to attend staff meetings.
2.14 To participate in the induction programme for all new staff where appropriate.
2.15 To undertake additional duties as may be deemed necessary, as requested by the team leader or Superintendent in the specific rotation.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose 1 To provide a specialist respiratory physiotherapy service of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. 2 To participate in the Band 6 rotation scheme, which could involves working across the Trust and other locations, in a range of in-patient, out-patient and community clinical areas. Rotations are approximately eight months' duration. Job Summary 1 To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. 2 To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions; to provide a provisional diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. 3 To take responsibility for own caseload, being responsible for a defined area of the service, with the support of a Band 7/8 physiotherapist. 4 With the team, to participate in evidence based audit / research activity to further the team's clinical practice within each rotation. To make recommendations to the lead Band 7/8 for any changes to practice by the team. 5 To supervise junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy students in the clinical setting. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 CLINICAL 1.1 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work,including the management of patients in your care. 1.2 To undertake a comprehensive, and holistic, assessment of patients includingthose with complex presentations / multi-pathologies. 1.3 To use manual and other assessment techniques and clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate diagnosis of patients' conditions and identify their problems. 1.4 To assess patients' understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informedconsent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients wholack the capacity to consent to treatment. 1.5 To use clinical assessment and reasoning skills combined with a specialistknowledge and clinical experience of patho-physiology, evidence-based practiceand treatment strategies to provide an effective treatment plan and goals incollaboration with the patient. 1.6 To evaluate patients' progress, re-assess and alter treatment programmes as required. 1.7 To formulate accurate prognoses and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team regarding discharge planning, where necessary, to ensure safe, timely and effective discharge from hospital, or following an outpatient episode of care. 1.8 To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym, electrotherapy, manualhandling and respiratory equipment, as well as the use of other aids and appliancesby patients in your working area, ensuring that any Band 5 Physiotherapists andassistant staff attain competency prior to use. 1.9 To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication skills to communicateeffectively with patients during assessment and treatment. To communicateappropriately at all times with all individuals in a respectful manner. 1.10 To use active listening and optimum communication skills to discuss patientsconcerns, worries and prognoses with them and their families, for example patientswho have progressive, degenerative or terminal illnesses and those with newlyacquired disabilities. 1.11 To be an active member of the respiratory oncall & weekend rota. When working at weekends and in the absence of Band 7 staff, to be responsible for any Band 5 physiotherapists in the team. 1.12 To provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients' respiratory conditions, when working on the emergency duty rota and on acute ward rotations. 1.13 To supervise and delegate to assistant staff and Band 5 Physiotherapists. 1.14 To work within Trust, departmental and CSP guidelines, ensuring a good working knowledge of national and local standards. 1.15 When working in the community and domicilary settings, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required. When working in the outpatient rotation, to work in GP outreach clinics asnecessary. 2 MANAGEMENT 2.1 To maintain an accurate and evaluative record keeping system in accordance with the Trust and departmental policies, and which can be used for audit and legal purposes. 2.2 To be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning your own caseload tomeet service needs and patient priorities, adjusting plans as situations arise. 2.3 To identify and manage clinical risk within your own patient caseload and clinicalarea. 2.4 To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, and the Health & Safety at WorkAct, and the Data Protection Act. To report on complaints, accidents and clinicalincidents to the immediate senior as soon as possible. 2.5 To be familiar with and comply with local fire procedures. 2.6 To be familiar with all Trust and Therapy emergency and precautionary procedures, both on and off site, and to respond as necessary eg. hydrotherapy, emergencyresuscitation, infection control etc. 2.7 To ensure that all equipment defects are reported to the Therapy Manager immediately, and that appropriate action is then taken. 2.8 To advise and demonstrate to carers, nursing and other staff on the safe manual handling, positioning and moving of patients. 2.9 To provide training on the use of equipment and management of conditions forcarers, nursing and other staff when necessary. 2.10 To deputise for the Band 7 in his/her absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the team, allocating and organising the work of junior and assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis. 2.11 To be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of students, junior staff and assistants on a day to day basis. 2.12 To make appropriate referrals to other health professionals following assessment/ identification of need. 2.13 To participate in the managerial matters of the unit and department as required, and to attend staff meetings. 2.14 To participate in the induction programme for all new staff where appropriate. 2.15 To undertake additional duties as may be deemed necessary, as requested by the team leader or Superintendent in the specific rotation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- HCPC registered Physio
- Band 5 experience in core inpatient rotations, including respiratory and critical care and tracheostomy care
- Undertaken clinical educators training
- Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses in respiratory
- 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
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPT
Desirable
- 2 years post graduate experience
- Worked in NHS acute setting
- Member of Special interest Group
- MCSP
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Research experience
- Experience of supervision and appraisal of physiotherapy staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
- Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential HCPC registered Physio Band 5 experience in core inpatient rotations, including respiratory and critical care and tracheostomy care Undertaken clinical educators training Undertaken a range of relevant postgraduate courses in respiratory 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 Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPT Desirable 2 years post graduate experience Worked in NHS acute setting Member of Special interest Group MCSP Previous experience at band 6 level Research experience Experience of supervision and appraisal of physiotherapy staff and students with ability to give constructive feedback Knowledge Essential Knowledge of evidenced based practice pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Knowledge of key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist areas of physiotherapy Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
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Specialist Pharmacist Cancer & Technical Services
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2327496
Job summary
To provide a high quality, evidence-based clinical pharmacy service for cancer services and parenteral nutrition.
To work as part of the technical services team ensuring the provision of a responsive, high quality, safe and effective service to the customers of the unit.
To be named on the Trust register of pharmacists accredited to clinically screen chemotherapy prescriptions.
To be named on the Trust intrathecal register for the clinical verification and final check & release of intrathecal chemotherapy.
To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines across the care group.
Main duties of the job
To provide, as part of a team, an excellent service comprising elements of:
- Cancer & Technical Services
- Clinical Services & Patient Care
- Governance, Information and Data Management
- Staff Management & Training
- Research & Development
- Communication and Relationships
For detail, see below
About us
Please refer to the Applicant Guide via the link below for key information:- Applying to LGT Guide - Key Information for Applicants
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AO8697
Job locations
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cancer & Technical Services
1. To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice.
2. Check and release unlicensed specials / ready to administer products (e.g. parenteral nutrition).3. To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice.
4. Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs for clinical trials.
5. Be trained to work as part of the multidisciplinary adult nutrition team for prescribing, monitoring and the clinical management of patients on parenteral nutrition
6. To clinically screen and validate chemotherapy prescriptions.
7. Use established treatment guidelines and policies to contribute to the clinical care of cancer patients treated as outpatients, day cases or inpatients within the Trust.
8. Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit.
Clinical Services & Patient Care
1. To perform patients medication reconciliation, screen prescriptions and provide advice on the management of medicines to healthcare professionals and patients.
2. To influence prescribers appropriately to promote good prescribing practice and medicines management to enhance the quality of patient care.
3. To provide advice and recommendations to other healthcare staff on matters related to the use of medicines.
4. To participate in Consultant or Specialist Nurse-led ward rounds when required
5. To demonstrate expert clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge required to produce clinical and technological documentation in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
6. To interpret a range of facts or situations, which require analysis or comparison of a range of options.
7. Actively maintain communication with members of the Clinical Pharmacy team and other pharmaceutical services to ensure accurate and timely provision of patients medication.
8. To contribute to planning the pharmaceutical aspects of discharge and counsel patients appropriately.
9. To demonstrate clinical reasoning and judgment
10. To demonstrate professional accountability to all patients.
11. Emergency duty commitment: To provide on a rotational basis an out of hours emergency pharmacy service. Responsibilities include:
Ensuring the security of the pharmacy department out of hours by opening and locking up
Provision of pharmaceutical advice to medical and nursing staff
Supply of urgently needed medication
Participation in the Trusts major incident scheme
12. To participate in late duty / Weekend rotas & Bank Holiday rotas as required by the Chief Pharmacist
Governance, Information and Data Management
1. To contribute to the reporting of adverse drug events and medication incidents within the Trust
2. To promote effective prescribing in the Trust following formulary and NICE guidance
3. To promote the adherence to Trust policies, guidelines and protocols
4. To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Agenda
Staff Management & Training
1. To participate in training and development activities as are considered appropriate by the Lead Pharmacist in order to keep up to date with advances in service
2. To identify own training needs, and actively seek opportunities to meet these, internal and external.
3. To provide training on medication related issues, policies, guidelines and service developments to pharmacy colleagues, nursing and medical staff, ranging from one on one communication to more formal presentations. To undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated
Research & Development
1. To participate in research/clinical audit to improve and develop pharmaceutical services
Communication and Relationships
1. To work effectively as a member of Pharmacy Team
2. To demonstrate good communication skills as the role liaises with a wide variety of people within the Trust. This will include multidisciplinary team members and all Pharmacy staff.
3. The post-holder will be required to communicate clearly and sensitively about patient issues both internally and externally.
4. To act as a role model for pharmacy staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cancer & Technical Services
1. To be an Authorised Pharmacist for the final check and release of products prepared in the aseptic unit, ensuring that all facilities, equipment, activities, procedures and documentation meet the requirements of current legislation and best practice.
2. Check and release unlicensed specials / ready to administer products (e.g. parenteral nutrition).3. To contribute to the preparation of documentation in accordance with the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice.
4. Apply the principles of Good Clinical Practice in the professional supervision and release of IMPs for clinical trials.
5. Be trained to work as part of the multidisciplinary adult nutrition team for prescribing, monitoring and the clinical management of patients on parenteral nutrition
6. To clinically screen and validate chemotherapy prescriptions.
7. Use established treatment guidelines and policies to contribute to the clinical care of cancer patients treated as outpatients, day cases or inpatients within the Trust.
8. Liaise with the chemotherapy day unit to ensure that the service meets the needs of the patients within the capacity of the unit.
Clinical Services & Patient Care
1. To perform patients medication reconciliation, screen prescriptions and provide advice on the management of medicines to healthcare professionals and patients.
2. To influence prescribers appropriately to promote good prescribing practice and medicines management to enhance the quality of patient care.
3. To provide advice and recommendations to other healthcare staff on matters related to the use of medicines.
4. To participate in Consultant or Specialist Nurse-led ward rounds when required
5. To demonstrate expert clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge required to produce clinical and technological documentation in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
6. To interpret a range of facts or situations, which require analysis or comparison of a range of options.
7. Actively maintain communication with members of the Clinical Pharmacy team and other pharmaceutical services to ensure accurate and timely provision of patients medication.
8. To contribute to planning the pharmaceutical aspects of discharge and counsel patients appropriately.
9. To demonstrate clinical reasoning and judgment
10. To demonstrate professional accountability to all patients.
11. Emergency duty commitment: To provide on a rotational basis an out of hours emergency pharmacy service. Responsibilities include:
Ensuring the security of the pharmacy department out of hours by opening and locking up
Provision of pharmaceutical advice to medical and nursing staff
Supply of urgently needed medication
Participation in the Trusts major incident scheme
12. To participate in late duty / Weekend rotas & Bank Holiday rotas as required by the Chief Pharmacist
Governance, Information and Data Management
1. To contribute to the reporting of adverse drug events and medication incidents within the Trust
2. To promote effective prescribing in the Trust following formulary and NICE guidance
3. To promote the adherence to Trust policies, guidelines and protocols
4. To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Agenda
Staff Management & Training
1. To participate in training and development activities as are considered appropriate by the Lead Pharmacist in order to keep up to date with advances in service
2. To identify own training needs, and actively seek opportunities to meet these, internal and external.
3. To provide training on medication related issues, policies, guidelines and service developments to pharmacy colleagues, nursing and medical staff, ranging from one on one communication to more formal presentations. To undertake CPD to ensure that knowledge is continually updated
Research & Development
1. To participate in research/clinical audit to improve and develop pharmaceutical services
Communication and Relationships
1. To work effectively as a member of Pharmacy Team
2. To demonstrate good communication skills as the role liaises with a wide variety of people within the Trust. This will include multidisciplinary team members and all Pharmacy staff.
3. The post-holder will be required to communicate clearly and sensitively about patient issues both internally and externally.
4. To act as a role model for pharmacy staff
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the GPhC
- Evidence of CPD
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Significant post-registration experience in hospital
- Demonstrable experience in aseptic services and/or clinical pharmacy practice
Knowledge, skills and ability
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and oral, of specialist clinical information
- Self motivation and ability to motivate others
- Ability to use own initiative and plan own work
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload alone and as part of a team
- Proven computer literacy
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice
Desirable
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the GPhC
- Evidence of CPD
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital pharmacy
Desirable
- Significant post-registration experience in hospital
- Demonstrable experience in aseptic services and/or clinical pharmacy practice
Knowledge, skills and ability
Essential
- Good communication skills, both written and oral, of specialist clinical information
- Self motivation and ability to motivate others
- Ability to use own initiative and plan own work
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload alone and as part of a team
- Proven computer literacy
- Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice
Desirable
- Influencing and negotiating skills
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High Street
London
SE13 6LH
United Kingdom
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Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2327495
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join a friendly and dynamic service at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust. The role will be based in the inpatient physiotherapy department at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
You will need to be enthusiastic and willing to develop your assessment and treatment skills.
The post will provide therapy intervention to patients in the acute hospital wards, according to the rotation assigned.
The Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner will work under the supervision of qualified Therapy staff, providing assessment and treatment programmes for patients in the in hospital. This will include working in a wide variety of settings including the ward, the inpatient gym and activities of daily living suites.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner is able to carry out a full episode of care from assessment to discharge, for a specified and designated clinical caseload identified by a qualified clinician.
The post holder will assist in the administration and clerical duties for the team and department.
A comprehensive in-service training programme is provided and we support staff in continual professional development.
We will also support you to contribute to exciting service developments on site as part of the emerging changes to therapy services and rehabilitation in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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About us
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AO8698
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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:
- 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 development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The post will provide therapy intervention to patients in the acute inpatient hospital wards.
The Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner will work under the supervision of qualified Therapy staff, providing assessment and treatment programmes for patients in the in hospital. This will include working in a wide variety of settings including the ward, the inpatient gym and activities of daily living suites.
The Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner is able to carry out a full episode of care from assessment to discharge, for a specified and designated clinical caseload identified by a qualified clinician.
The post holder will assist in the administration and clerical duties for the team and department.
KEYRELATIONSHIPS
INTERNAL INCLUDE: Supervising specialist clinician team leads and clinical pathway leads, clinical pathway teams, referring clinicians, MDTs, therapy administrative team.
EXTERNAL INCLUDE: GPs, Community Services, Social services, Local authorities, Voluntary Services, DoH Networks.
Key Result Areas & Performance:
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a full caseload of patients under the supervision, direct and indirect, of an Occupational Therapist or a Physiotherapist.
- To work to departmental standard operating procedures and clinical protocols and in conjunction with the supervising clinician to decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and service demands.
- To be responsible for implementing programmes of care assessing patient progress and using initiative to suggest changes to treatment plan within agreed competencies. When care deviates from standard operating procedures report back to therapist.
- To own competency level to be 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 assessment and treatment planning for patients identified within a specific and designated caseload.
- To carry out home visits and access visits, with or without a therapist, as required.
- To implement individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a 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 and Physiotherapy interventions and ensure that treatment programmes are progressing appropriately.
- To provide information, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines and agencies. To promote understanding of the aims of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
- To participate in 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 agreed criteria.
- Deliver and install simple aids and equipment in the patients home and instruct patients and carers in use of this equipment as appropriate.
- 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
- 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 Therapy service and with other professionals across health and other agencies to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service.
- To be integral in discharge planning including liaison with referring hospitals or community staff to which patients are discharged, providing timely discharge reports.
- To produce patient related reports for other disciplines or agencies relating to assessment findings and/or treatment outcomes.
- To participate in the measurement and evaluation of own work through audit, outcome measurement.
- To follow service policy regarding current clinical and service developments.
- To be accessible and provide clinical information to colleagues.
- To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the future.
Financial
Ensure adequate activities of daily living equipment is available and accessible, and work with Transferring Community Equipment Services (TCES) agenda.
Service Development
- To contribute to the development of a designated Therapy speciality in line with Trustwide Pathway development.
- To contribute to the implementation of service agreed policy and service changes for local work area in line with policy agreed for Pathway as a whole. The post holder will work with the other members of the Pathway Team to achieve this.
- To contribute to developments within the Therapy service and the wider multidisciplinary/multi-agency team and if requested participate in related project groups.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name Danielle Cotton Job title Inpatient Physiotherapy site lead QEH Email address [email protected] Telephone number 0208 836 5003 Person specification Qualification & Training Essential criteria Maximum score 2
- BTEC or HND or NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject
Desirable criteria Maximum score 4
- CSP
- Undertaken relevant healthcare courses
Experience Essential criteria Maximum score 4
- Significant experience in health or social care setting
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPT
Desirable criteria Maximum score 6
- Previous experience of working within a therapy rehabilitation area either therapy assistant or equivalent
- Experience of an NHS environment
- Supervision of staff
Knowledge Essential criteria Maximum score 4
- Able to demonstrate an intermediate level knowledge of conditions, clinical pathways and therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of clinical governance and its implication for Therapy
Desirable criteria Maximum score 4
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure
- Knowledge of local services
Skills Essential criteria Maximum score 8
- Willingness and ability to undertake competency based skills programme
- The ability to identify and act upon potential clinical risks
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Desirable criteria Maximum score 4
- IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or spreadsheets using computerised systems
- Demonstrates good motivational skills
Job description Job responsibilities 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: 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 development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Detailed job description and main responsibilities Job Purpose: The post will provide therapy intervention to patients in the acute inpatient hospital wards. The Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner will work under the supervision of qualified Therapy staff, providing assessment and treatment programmes for patients in the in hospital. This will include working in a wide variety of settings including the ward, the inpatient gym and activities of daily living suites. The Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner is able to carry out a full episode of care from assessment to discharge, for a specified and designated clinical caseload identified by a qualified clinician. The post holder will assist in the administration and clerical duties for the team and department. KEYRELATIONSHIPS INTERNAL INCLUDE: Supervising specialist clinician team leads and clinical pathway leads, clinical pathway teams, referring clinicians, MDTs, therapy administrative team. EXTERNAL INCLUDE: GPs, Community Services, Social services, Local authorities, Voluntary Services, DoH Networks. Key Result Areas & Performance: To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and to carry a full caseload of patients under the supervision, direct and indirect, of an Occupational Therapist or a Physiotherapist. To work to departmental standard operating procedures and clinical protocols and in conjunction with the supervising clinician to decide priorities for own work area, balancing other patient related and service demands. To be responsible for implementing programmes of care assessing patient progress and using initiative to suggest changes to treatment plan within agreed competencies. When care deviates from standard operating procedures report back to therapist. To own competency level to be 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 assessment and treatment planning for patients identified within a specific and designated caseload. To carry out home visits and access visits, with or without a therapist, as required. To implement individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a 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 and Physiotherapy interventions and ensure that treatment programmes are progressing appropriately. To provide information, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers, other disciplines and agencies. To promote understanding of the aims of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. To participate in 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 agreed criteria. Deliver and install simple aids and equipment in the patients home and instruct patients and carers in use of this equipment as appropriate. 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 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 Therapy service and with other professionals across health and other agencies to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. To be integral in discharge planning including liaison with referring hospitals or community staff to which patients are discharged, providing timely discharge reports. To produce patient related reports for other disciplines or agencies relating to assessment findings and/or treatment outcomes. To participate in the measurement and evaluation of own work through audit, outcome measurement. To follow service policy regarding current clinical and service developments. To be accessible and provide clinical information to colleagues. To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the future. Financial Ensure adequate activities of daily living equipment is available and accessible, and work with Transferring Community Equipment Services (TCES) agenda. Service Development To contribute to the development of a designated Therapy speciality in line with Trustwide Pathway development. To contribute to the implementation of service agreed policy and service changes for local work area in line with policy agreed for Pathway as a whole. The post holder will work with the other members of the Pathway Team to achieve this. To contribute to developments within the Therapy service and the wider multidisciplinary/multi-agency team and if requested participate in related project groups. For further details / informal visits contact: Name Danielle Cotton Job title Inpatient Physiotherapy site lead QEH Email address [email protected] Telephone number 0208 836 5003 Person specification Qualification & Training Essential criteria Maximum score 2 BTEC or HND or NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject Desirable criteria Maximum score 4 CSP Undertaken relevant healthcare courses Experience Essential criteria Maximum score 4 Significant experience in health or social care setting Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPT Desirable criteria Maximum score 6 Previous experience of working within a therapy rehabilitation area either therapy assistant or equivalent Experience of an NHS environment Supervision of staff Knowledge Essential criteria Maximum score 4 Able to demonstrate an intermediate level knowledge of conditions, clinical pathways and therapeutic interventions Awareness of clinical governance and its implication for Therapy Desirable criteria Maximum score 4 Awareness and understanding of NHS structure Knowledge of local services Skills Essential criteria Maximum score 8 Willingness and ability to undertake competency based skills programme The ability to identify and act upon potential clinical risks Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers other health professionals and team. Ability to work effectively in a team environment Desirable criteria Maximum score 4 IT skills - Ability to create and/or format data and/or spreadsheets using computerised systems Demonstrates good motivational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Evidence of study to or attainment of NVQ Level III, relevant qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working clinically in physiotherapy / occupational therapy service
- o Experience of working in community
- o IT experience
Desirable
- Community and acute experience
- o Working in a care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- o Knowledge of basic principles of rehabilitation
- o Able to use computer databases and complete patient records electronically
- o Able to supervise staff
- Understanding of care pathways and key issues for Trust
Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Evidence of study to or attainment of NVQ Level III, relevant qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience Experience Essential Experience of working clinically in physiotherapy / occupational therapy service o Experience of working in community o IT experience Desirable Community and acute experience o Working in a care environment Knowledge Essential o Knowledge of basic principles of rehabilitation o Able to use computer databases and complete patient records electronically o Able to supervise staff Understanding of care pathways and key issues for Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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