Job summary

We are looking for a flexible, forward-thinking individual who has extensive senior phlebotomy experience, to join the Phlebotomy Service at Royal London/Mile End Hospitals as a Team Leader.

The post holder will be based at Royal London and Mile End Hospitals but may be required to work in other areas of the Trust.

In addition to standard phlebotomy duties, the post holder will be required to undertake staff line management duties.

Core working hours are currently between 8.00am-5.00pm Monday-Friday. Successful candidates are expected to be flexible in their working patterns.

Please note:

? **WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE**

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality and efficient Phlebotomy service to the Trust.

To provide leadership and supervision to the Phlebotomy team in designated areas.

To manage and prioritise workload in various clinical areas.

To be involved in the training of other staff where appropriate.

Be responsible for providing a service for both ward and outpatient areas, supporting and ensuring efficient patient care in all areas.

The provision for theoretical and practical training for all Phlebotomists over both services and sites that are required to be competent in venepuncture.

The post-holder is responsible for the collection of accurate and timely data regarding patients and ensuring that both outpatient and holder is also to be involved / lead service improvement programmes to streamline the patient journey and improve the quality of patient care.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated DSN to join the innovative Barts Health NHS Trust Young Adults Diabetes Service. This mobile service will also comprise a Dietician, Clinical psychologist, Youth Worker, Social Prescriber, and administrator.

This exciting new post has been developed to improve diabetes care and outcomes for young people (age 16-25) with diabetes across North East London. The post holder will support young adults who may be struggling with a range of difficulties related to living with diabetes, as they make the transition to adult services. The work will be with young adults living with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

The post holder will have scope to develop the service, with the support of more senior colleagues and in collaboration with service users.The post will have a base at Mile End Hospital, but the job will involve working across all of the Barts Health sites (Whipps Cross Hospital, Newham University Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, and St Barts Hospital), and ensuring that standardised, high-quality care is delivered across the Trust.

We welcome applications from qualified diabetes specialist nurses with a strong interest in working with this patient group.

In addition to being a member of the core young adult MDT the successful candidate will join the wider Barts Health diabetes service and will be well supported in this highly regarded service, by more senior clinicians.

Main duties of the job

The post is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative service that aims to improve diabetes care and outcome in young people with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) across Barts Health. The post holder will be part of a core Young Adults diabetes team that will support transition and young adult diabetes services across Bart's health.

The post holder's primary role will be supporting high risk young adults and working with the team's social worker, youth worker and psychologist to safeguard these patients and engage them.

The post holder will develop specialist skills enabling them to provide management plans, treatment advice, and support for young adults (age 16-25) with diabetes and their carers.

The post holder will work across all sites providing specialist care and support for these young people, their families and the site based clinical diabetes teams.

The post holder will be a clinical and educational resource for patients and health professionals.

The post holder will be a good team player always striving to improve the care of people with diabetes.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

31 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8250148RLH-C

Job locations

Cross Site

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First level NMC registration
• Mentorship qualification
• University diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
• Graduate in nursing or health related studies
• Recognised certificate in counselling

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience
• Experience of working with young people with diabetes
• Experience of supervision of junior staff / nursing students
• Experience of patient education to support self-management
• Experience working with diabetes technology

Desirable

• Participation in Nursing Research and Audit
• Experience in the management of diabetes in the community or primary care or of working on a diabetes ward

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS

Person Specification Qualifications Essential First level NMC registration Mentorship qualification University diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience Desirable Teaching and assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience Graduate in nursing or health related studies Recognised certificate in counselling Experience Essential Post-registration experience Experience of working with young people with diabetes Experience of supervision of junior staff / nursing students Experience of patient education to support self-management Experience working with diabetes technology Desirable Participation in Nursing Research and Audit Experience in the management of diabetes in the community or primary care or of working on a diabetes ward Knowledge Essential Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1 year fixed term Band 7 Specialist Critical Care Dietitian to join our friendly and enthusiastic Adult Dietetics Department at the Royal London Hospital.

This position presents an excellent prospect for a highly organised and ambitious Dietitian to work in a specialist tertiary critical care unit, covering a variety of specialisms including patients with traumatic and neurological injuries along with general medical and surgical patients. As a critical care specialist you will be able to work autonomously to provide complex nutrition support to this varied cohort of patients while having the opportunity to support and develop more junior dietitians to specialise in this area too.

The successful candidate should be very motivated and hard-working with previous experience of managing a very busy caseload along with experience of leadership and successful line management. You will also have the opportunity to deputise for the Lead Critical Care Dietitian as needed.

There is scope to expand and develop the dietetic team and the successful candidate is expected to engage and lead in service development. Excellent communication skills and multidisciplinary working is required. The critical care unit at the Royal London Hospital is at the forefront of research and its multidisplinary team is paving the way to consider different strategies for ensuring our patients receive optimal nutritional support.

Main duties of the job

To provide expert dietetic knowledge and experience to provide an effective dietetic service to complex critical care patients requiring Nutritional Support. This includes enteral and parenteral support.

To provide specialist assessment, treatment and/or advice to in-patients

To work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

To actively contribute to the development of the acute dietetic service and the dietetic service on critical care.

To support and supervise dietetic staff

To support and provide training as required to the MDT

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

Do you want to join an award-winning department that puts clinical pharmacists at the forefront of medicines optimisation and patient care?The Pharmacy Department at Barts Health covers a population of 2.5 million. We provide medicines management and medicines optimisation services from our four hospital sites across the City of London and East London.

We are looking for motivated and dynamic pharmacists to join the department at Barts Health to participate in the rotational band 7 pharmacist programme. The programme includes 9-month rotations across the four different sites of Royal London hospital, St Bartholomew's hospital, Whipps Cross hospital and Newham hospital.

You will work closely with medical and nursing staff and the wider multidisciplinary team on a wide range of medicines optimisation matters, and to ensure standardisation of medicine policies and procedures wherever appropriate.

You will also be expected to contribute to the research agenda working with staff across the Pharmacy department and student placements.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work on the wards and deliver quality care to patients at ward level through efficient medicines optimization. This will include the assessment of patient's own drugs, medicine reconciliation, original pack dispensing at ward level, counseling patients about their medicines and coordinating the supply of discharge medication. The post holder will work with their ward-based team to continually develop the service, while maintaining high standards and achieving best practice to meet the needs of patients and the Trust. The role will also involve dispensary-based responsibilities.

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

09 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8401545WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital (Cross site)

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in an acute hospital based clinical post.
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Experience of undertaking research, quality improvement or audit projects.
• To have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department

Desirable

• Experience delivering care in acute medicine and surgery specialties in a ward setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail.
• Able to accurately follow written procedures under pressure.
• Demonstrate numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others.
• Ability to manage times effectively and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure.
• IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office with intermediate IT skills including accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programs.
• Effective problem solving skills.
• Able to communicate complex information effectively to all health and care professionals, colleagues, patients, and their loved ones.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training.

Desirable

• Experience investigating and managing medication-related incidents

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge.
• Knowledge of drug and therapeutics at Diploma level or equivalent.
• Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk management.
• Awareness of current national standards, guidelines, and service delivery issues.
• Understanding of GPhC revalidation requirements.
• Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level.
• Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice e.g., controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work.
• Understanding of stock control systems.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical care needs.
• Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements.
• Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation.
• Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives.

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent.
• Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC.
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice or equivalent.

Desirable

• Independent prescribing qualification.

Other

Essential

• DBS - Enhanced check with a check of the barred lists required as patient facing and may interact with adults / children

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Person Specification Experience Essential Post registration experience in an acute hospital based clinical post. Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care. Experience of undertaking research, quality improvement or audit projects. To have been involved in bringing about change to a service/department Desirable Experience delivering care in acute medicine and surgery specialties in a ward setting Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to complete documentation accurately with attention to detail. Able to accurately follow written procedures under pressure. Demonstrate numeracy skills and ability to perform accurate, complex calculations. Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others. Ability to manage times effectively and work to deadlines. Ability to work unsupervised and under pressure. IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office with intermediate IT skills including accurate data entry and use of specialist computer programs. Effective problem solving skills. Able to communicate complex information effectively to all health and care professionals, colleagues, patients, and their loved ones. Demonstrates ability to deliver staff training. Desirable Experience investigating and managing medication-related incidents Knowledge Essential Demonstrates sound clinical knowledge. Knowledge of drug and therapeutics at Diploma level or equivalent. Understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk management. Awareness of current national standards, guidelines, and service delivery issues. Understanding of GPhC revalidation requirements. Knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level. Up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice e.g., controlled drugs, Health and Safety at Work. Understanding of stock control systems. Understanding of the pharmaceutical care needs. Knowledge of Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines requirements. Understanding of the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislation. Demonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiatives. Qualifications Essential MPharm or equivalent. Registered as a pharmacist with the GPhC. Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice or equivalent. Desirable Independent prescribing qualification. Other Essential DBS - Enhanced check with a check of the barred lists required as patient facing and may interact with adults / children Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital (Cross site)

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital (Cross site)

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust

Consultant Rheumatologist post

Fixed term: 12 months

Part time - 8PAs

Bart's Health NHS Trust are looking to recruit a replacement Rheumatology Consultant on a fixed term basis for 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Rheumatology team at Whipps Cross Hospital, Bart's Health NHS Trust. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing general in-patient and outpatient adult rheumatology care, with out-of- hours and on-call commitments

Rheumatology sits within the Division of Medicine directorate. Barts Health Rheumatology Service has been established for over 50 years and during that time has become recognised as a leading national and international rheumatology centre of excellence. Many members of the teams are leading UK experts in their fields, and all provide high-quality specialist care.

Main duties of the job

Barts Health will employ the successful candidate as a 8 PA consultant for a period of 12 months. This post will be offered as a full time 8 PA Rheumatology job.

The post will span hospitals where there are 20 consultant rheumatologists, 4 SpRs, 8 specialist nurses, a specialist physiotherapist, and administrative staff. The post holder will be expected to provide supervision to the SpRs in outpatients and on the wards. There will be secretarial support provided. Office space with IT and phone links will be provided.

Duties other than those clinical duties specified will be arranged in accordance with the work program to be agreed with the appointee, the Lead Clinician, the Medical Director and the Chief Executive, and will allow time for administration, teaching and medical audit.

The post holder will work with other consultants in the department delivering a comprehensive specialist service for rheumatology patients. The appointee will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

The post holder will fully participate in the care of Rheumatology patients, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care both in and out of the hospital. This includes liaison with general practice with regard to the ongoing management of patients with chronic conditions.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-MED8421017WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Barts Health will employ the successful candidate as a 8 PA consultant for a period of 12 months. This post will be offered as a full time 8 PA Rheumatology job.

The post will span hospitals where there are 20 consultant rheumatologists, 4 SpRs, 8 specialist nurses, a specialist physiotherapist, and administrative staff. The post holder will be expected to provide supervision to the SpRs in outpatients and on the wards. There will be secretarial support provided. Office space with IT and phone links will be provided.

Duties other than those clinical duties specified will be arranged in accordance with the work program to be agreed with the appointee, the Lead Clinician, the Medical Director and the Chief Executive, and will allow time for administration, teaching and medical audit.

The post holder will work with other consultants in the department delivering a comprehensive specialist service for rheumatology patients. The appointee will be expected to contribute in the following ways:

The post holder will fully participate in the care of Rheumatology patients, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care both in and out of the hospital. This includes liaison with general practice with regard to the ongoing management of patients with chronic conditions. The post holder will be expected to average 5 clinics per week with a case-mix of new and follow up patients with clinic numbers consistent with the RCP guidelines as set out in the document Consultant physicians working with patients (2013).

A successful candidate will be responsible for the care of patients admitted under their care and supervise management of such patients. This includes liaison with other specialists and agencies.

Job description Job responsibilities Barts Health will employ the successful candidate as a 8 PA consultant for a period of 12 months. This post will be offered as a full time 8 PA Rheumatology job. The post will span hospitals where there are 20 consultant rheumatologists, 4 SpRs, 8 specialist nurses, a specialist physiotherapist, and administrative staff. The post holder will be expected to provide supervision to the SpRs in outpatients and on the wards. There will be secretarial support provided. Office space with IT and phone links will be provided. Duties other than those clinical duties specified will be arranged in accordance with the work program to be agreed with the appointee, the Lead Clinician, the Medical Director and the Chief Executive, and will allow time for administration, teaching and medical audit. The post holder will work with other consultants in the department delivering a comprehensive specialist service for rheumatology patients. The appointee will be expected to contribute in the following ways: The post holder will fully participate in the care of Rheumatology patients, working closely with other professionals to provide comprehensive care both in and out of the hospital. This includes liaison with general practice with regard to the ongoing management of patients with chronic conditions. The post holder will be expected to average 5 clinics per week with a case-mix of new and follow up patients with clinic numbers consistent with the RCP guidelines as set out in the document Consultant physicians working with patients (2013). A successful candidate will be responsible for the care of patients admitted under their care and supervise management of such patients. This includes liaison with other specialists and agencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Higher Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or equivalent
• GMC registration with a license to practise

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty

Desirable

• Metabolic bone disease

Clinical expertise in Specialty /Sub specialty

Essential

• Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Clinical Trials experience

Training Expected

Essential

• Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology

Management/Audit Experience

Essential

• Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities
• Audit experience
• Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical skills

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates

Personal Skills

Essential

• Presentation skills
• Team, interpersonal & communication skills

Desirable

• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
• Reliable work record

Person Specification Qualifications / Higher Qualifications Essential MRCP or equivalent GMC registration with a license to practise Desirable Evidence of participation in research Knowledge Essential Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion on range of elective & emergency problems within specialty Desirable Metabolic bone disease Clinical expertise in Specialty /Sub specialty Essential Able to take full independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable Clinical Trials experience Training Expected Essential Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology Management/Audit Experience Essential Ability to advise on efficient & smooth running of a specialist service and to organise & manage outpatient priorities Audit experience Experience of supervising doctors in training and in teaching clinical skills Desirable Experience of audit management Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates Personal Skills Essential Presentation skills Team, interpersonal & communication skills Desirable Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working Personal Qualities Essential Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to work under pressure Commitment to continuing medical education Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level Reliable work record

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our dynamic service within Barts Health NHS Trust. Barts Health NHS Trust is one of Britain's leading healthcare providers and the largest trust in the NHS. It was created on 1 April 2012 by bringing together three trusts: Barts and The London NHS Trust, Newham University Hospital NHS Trust and Whipps Cross University Hospital NHS Trust. The new trust has a turnover of approximately £1.1 billion and approximately 15,000 employees.

Together our hospitals - The Royal London in Whitechapel, Newham University Hospital (NUH) in Plaistow, St Bartholomew's (Barts) in the City and Whipps Cross in Leytonstone - deliver high quality clinical care to the people of east London and further afield.

Main duties of the job

The ST3+ equivalent posts involve being responsible for the care of patients in the Trauma and Orthopaedic department across Barts Health. The successful applicant will contribute to the Trauma & Orthopaedics combined rota at The Royal London and Newham University Hospital including the Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre (BHOC). This will provide experience in adult and paediatric major trauma care, as well as a full breadth of elective services.

There are 32 registrars on the middle grade tier, sub-divided into junior and senior tiers based on experience, skillset and obtaining the FRCS (Tr&Orth). General duties include

being on-call as a key provider of the emergency T&O service, working with the on-call juniors in supporting the assessment, management and treatment of patients presenting with acute orthopaedic problems. There are numerous daily trauma theatres at the Royal London Hospital, as well as Elective lists at the Barts Health Orthopaedic Centre, providing ample opportunity to increase surgical experience. Registrars will also participate in general fracture clinics and a range of sub-specialty clinics in elective orthopaedics.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,931 to £69,976 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8419147NUH

Job locations

Newham University Hospital

Glen road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

General Duties

1. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in the trauma and orthopaedic

service, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

2. Liaison and communication with the Lead Clinician for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery and the General Manager and Clinical Director for the Surgery Clinical Academic Group.

3. Development of his/her own interests within the specialty complementary to the existing subspecialties of the orthopaedic consultants, including active participation in research programmes.

4. Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of medical students.

Duties of the Post

1. To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient trauma and orthopaedic surgical service.

2. To provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients and to work flexibly to the prescribed rota to support the service, including inpatient and outpatient duties.

3. To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Plan, Your Guide to the NHS, and purchaser agreements.

4. To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Clinicians for Orthopaedics and Trauma, General Manager and Clinical Director.

5. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

6. The duties outlined are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible.

Job description Job responsibilities General Duties 1. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in the trauma and orthopaedic service, including all administrative duties associated with patient care. 2. Liaison and communication with the Lead Clinician for Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery and the General Manager and Clinical Director for the Surgery Clinical Academic Group. 3. Development of his/her own interests within the specialty complementary to the existing subspecialties of the orthopaedic consultants, including active participation in research programmes. 4. Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of medical students. Duties of the Post 1. To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient trauma and orthopaedic surgical service. 2. To provide evidence-based care for all inpatients and outpatients and to work flexibly to the prescribed rota to support the service, including inpatient and outpatient duties. 3. To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in the NHS Plan, Your Guide to the NHS, and purchaser agreements. 4. To participate fully in the management of the Department and to liaise closely with the Lead Clinicians for Orthopaedics and Trauma, General Manager and Clinical Director. 5. The post holder may be required to carry out other duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. 6. The duties outlined are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with needs of the service requiring the post holder to be cooperative and flexible.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with a License to Practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCS

Desirable

• ATLS
• CCrisp
• BSS

Experience

Essential

• Previous Orthopaedic experience in both elective and trauma services in the NHS

Desirable

• Previous registrar level experience in trauma and orthopaedics

Management Skills

Essential

• Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement

Desirable

• Management training course
• Knowledge of NHS finances / budgets

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train
• Effective teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

• Formal teaching qualification r.g PgCert / Train the Trainers

Research

Essential

• Engagement in research Peer Reviewed Publication

Desirable

• Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration with a License to Practice MBBS or equivalent MRCS Desirable ATLS CCrisp BSS Experience Essential Previous Orthopaedic experience in both elective and trauma services in the NHS Desirable Previous registrar level experience in trauma and orthopaedics Management Skills Essential Evidence of effective leadership e.g. quality improvement projects, service improvement Desirable Management training course Knowledge of NHS finances / budgets Teaching & Training Essential Enthusiasm, and ability to teach and train Effective teaching and presentation skills Desirable Formal teaching qualification r.g PgCert / Train the Trainers Research Essential Engagement in research Peer Reviewed Publication Desirable Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD)

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Newham University Hospital

Glen road

London

E13 8SL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The CESR or "Portfolio" Pathway is an alternative pathway for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine to the Emergency Medicine (EM) Training Programme. Applicants need to demonstrate that they have the knowledge, skills and experience required to practice as an EM Consultant in the UK. The registrar cohort of resident doctors currently includes both EM trainees and those on the Portfolio Pathway and we are looking to expand our numbers of the latter.

We are looking for doctors with at least 2 years clinical experience in Emergency Medicine +/- allied acute care jobs and evidence of completion of Foundation Training or equivalent All posts are for an initial 24 months with a view to extend as required for portfolio completion. Successful applicants will work as a Registrar ST3/ ST4+ level in the Emergency Department at Newham Hospital.

This post would suit either a UK candidate who has already completed the ACCS Training Programme (or equivalent) seeking entry onto the Specialist Register via an alternative pathway or an international candidate with significant experience in Emergency Medicine (e.g. completion of a training programme) wishing to consolidate their skills and apply for entry on the Specialist Register in the UK.

Main duties of the job

You will have a named Consultant Educational Supervisor and will be expected to maintain regular contact with them during your post. You will be supported in delivering your e-portfolio keeping up to date with GMC required appraisal and revalidation.

At the start of the post a training needs assessment will be undertaken. During the first year in post there will be opportunity to work on leadership and management of adult emergency patients, plus ring-fenced time in the Paediatric Emergency Department to develop paediatric competencies (if required).

Depending on personal development needs and satisfactory progression, there is opportunity from the second year to undertake secondments outside of the emergency department. The department has been able to secure training opportunities in anaesthetics and ICU at Newham Hospital to which the CESR Registrars rotate in turn. The duration of the secondment may vary but will generally be between 3- and 6-months WTE in each specialty.

Study leave is encouraged, targeting the required resuscitation courses, as well as numerous simulation courses delivered within Barts Health (such as paediatric emergencies, sedation, USS, trauma team leaders, managing miscarriage, acute psychiatric emergencies, nerve blocks).

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

Clinical Fellow - Job Advert (12 Month - Fixed Term Contract)

The post holder will be trained in all aspects of general fertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART). Activities will include outpatient assessment, ultrasound scanning, monitoring of ART treatment (ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, IVF treatment, ICSI, ovum donation, surrogacy etc), transvaginal oocyte retrievals and tubal patency assessment; including hysterosalpingograms and Hycosys. They will also be exposed to sperm retrieval techniques and trans-abdominal oocyte retrieval as well as reproductive surgery.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will also have the opportunity to participate in the Fertility Preservation program, Menopause and Fertility-BRCA clinics.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,931 to £69,976 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-MED8417713SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be encouraged to get involved in all aspects of Clinical Governance within the Fertility Department. The post holder will be encouraged to take an active part in each HFEA, CQC, ISO inspection and the preparation and implementation of the post-inspection action plans

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

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be encouraged to get involved in all aspects of Clinical Governance within the Fertility Department. The post holder will be encouraged to take an active part in each HFEA, CQC, ISO inspection and the preparation and implementation of the post-inspection action plans The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Higher Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent MRCOG

Desirable

• MD, MSc

Knowledge Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialty

Essential

• 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records

Desirable

• Competence in ART procedures
• Ultrasound scanning

Academic achievement and Research

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed Journals, Presentation in National and International meetings

Training expected

Desirable

• Previous training in Infertility Cente

Management/Audit Experience

Essential

• Mature all rounder Sympathetic to patients Good communication skills Interest in Research

Desirable

• Good organizational skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Registered with GMC

Person Specification Qualifications and Higher Qualifications Essential MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent MRCOG Desirable MD, MSc Knowledge Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialty Essential 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records Desirable Competence in ART procedures Ultrasound scanning Academic achievement and Research Desirable Publications in peer reviewed Journals, Presentation in National and International meetings Training expected Desirable Previous training in Infertility Cente Management/Audit Experience Essential Mature all rounder Sympathetic to patients Good communication skills Interest in Research Desirable Good organizational skills Personal Circumstances Essential Registered with GMC

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role involves independently managing a specialist caseload of adults with complex swallowing and communication disorders, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management using evidence-based practice.

The post holder will lead on complex case management, support patients and carers, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes. Key responsibilities include contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives, developing rehabilitation pathways, delivering training to staff and students, and supervising junior clinicians.

The role also includes overseeing community caseloads, monitoring service performance, producing activity reports, participating in specialist dysphagia clinics, and ensuring high standards of patient-centred, culturally responsive care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) providing specialist assessment and intervention to a varied and complex caseload of adults with acquired and/or progressive communication and swallowing difficulties living within the borough of Waltham Forest.

The post holder will be based within the SLT team office at Whipps Cross Hospital and will deliver a community-based service across a range of settings, including the patients' own homes, nursing and care homes, and other appropriate community locations. The role will also include the provision of an outpatient service at Whipps Cross Hospital.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the acute inpatient SLT team at Whipps Cross Hospital, as well as wider multi-disciplinary teams across Barts Health NHS Trust, North East London NHS Foundation Trust and other community based services to facilitate a safe and quality service within the community.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8415302WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• oRegistered with Health & Care Professions Council -License to Practice

Experience

Essential

• oExperience in assessment and management of complex acquired and progressive communication and swallowing disorders with adult populations within a variety of settings, which should ideally include acute inpatients and community settings.
• oExperience in autonomous caseload management and prioritisation of clinical and non-clinical workload.
• oExperience implementing low and/or high tech augmentative and alternative communication aids with patients.
• oExperience working with various multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and relavent community agencies to deliver coordinated and patient-centred care.
• oExperience and knowledge managing complex ethical issues, e.g. Eating and drinking with acknolwedged risk of aspiration, safeguarding associated with the patient's best interest.
• oExperience working with interpreters and bilingual Health Advocates
• oExperience in identification of service gaps/ issues and implementation of sustainable Quality Improvement and service development initiatives
• oExperience of managing and leading a team including providing supervision, guidance, and completion of probation and/or appraisals.
• oExperience of developing and providing specialist training to SLTs and other members of the MDT.

Desirable

• oExperience with supporting staff through performance and/or sickness management utilising Trust policies
• oExperience of developing and conducting specialist training to SLTs and other members of the MDT at a regional or national level

Knowledge

Essential

• oDesmontrates knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to complex communication and swallowing in acquired and/or progressive neurological disorders.
• oDemonstrates knowledge and experience of appropriate counselling techniques with patients with acquired and/or progressive neurological conditions
• oDemonstrates knowledge of national policies, procedures and up-to-date advances relevant to the clinical management of acquired and/or progressive conditions, end of life care and eating and drinking at risk.
• oDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /Quality improvement
• oDesmonstrates knowledge of the importance of cultural and linguistic issues for communication and swallowing.

Desirable

• oCompletion of relevant Leadership training
• oCompletion of relevant mentoring/coaching training

Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates strong interpersonal skills utilising observation, active listening and empathy, in order to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders (within SLT, wider MDT, patients and families)
• oDemonstrates good organisational skills with the ability to effectively plan, prioritise, and manage clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, ensuring deadlines are met and high standards of service delivery are maintained
• oDemonstrates strong leadership skills through a compassionate and WE CARE values -based approach, driving growth and development opportunities for junior staff, and fostering a positive and supportive team culture
• oDemonstrates highly developed negotiation and problem- solving skills
• oDemonstrates highly analytical and self- reflective of personal and professional skills
• oProficient in Microsoft 365 and ICT software/applications to support documentation, communication and admin tasks

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent oRegistered with Health & Care Professions Council -License to Practice Experience Essential oExperience in assessment and management of complex acquired and progressive communication and swallowing disorders with adult populations within a variety of settings, which should ideally include acute inpatients and community settings. oExperience in autonomous caseload management and prioritisation of clinical and non-clinical workload. oExperience implementing low and/or high tech augmentative and alternative communication aids with patients. oExperience working with various multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and relavent community agencies to deliver coordinated and patient-centred care. oExperience and knowledge managing complex ethical issues, e.g. Eating and drinking with acknolwedged risk of aspiration, safeguarding associated with the patient's best interest. oExperience working with interpreters and bilingual Health Advocates oExperience in identification of service gaps/ issues and implementation of sustainable Quality Improvement and service development initiatives oExperience of managing and leading a team including providing supervision, guidance, and completion of probation and/or appraisals. oExperience of developing and providing specialist training to SLTs and other members of the MDT. Desirable oExperience with supporting staff through performance and/or sickness management utilising Trust policies oExperience of developing and conducting specialist training to SLTs and other members of the MDT at a regional or national level Knowledge Essential oDesmontrates knowledge of a broad range of assessment and intervention tools relevant to complex communication and swallowing in acquired and/or progressive neurological disorders. oDemonstrates knowledge and experience of appropriate counselling techniques with patients with acquired and/or progressive neurological conditions oDemonstrates knowledge of national policies, procedures and up-to-date advances relevant to the clinical management of acquired and/or progressive conditions, end of life care and eating and drinking at risk. oDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /Quality improvement oDesmonstrates knowledge of the importance of cultural and linguistic issues for communication and swallowing. Desirable oCompletion of relevant Leadership training oCompletion of relevant mentoring/coaching training Skills Essential oDemonstrates strong interpersonal skills utilising observation, active listening and empathy, in order to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders (within SLT, wider MDT, patients and families) oDemonstrates good organisational skills with the ability to effectively plan, prioritise, and manage clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, ensuring deadlines are met and high standards of service delivery are maintained oDemonstrates strong leadership skills through a compassionate and WE CARE values -based approach, driving growth and development opportunities for junior staff, and fostering a positive and supportive team culture oDemonstrates highly developed negotiation and problem- solving skills oDemonstrates highly analytical and self- reflective of personal and professional skills oProficient in Microsoft 365 and ICT software/applications to support documentation, communication and admin tasks

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Due to the expansion of our Diabetes Services, Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse to join our established team. We are inviting applications for this exciting opportunity to support the innovative FIND Diabetes Programme across Tower Hamlets, based within the Diabetes Service at Barts Health NHS Trust.

Driving Success in the Diabetes FIND Programme

As part of a dedicated and enthusiastic Diabetes multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with a range of healthcare professionals to provide specialist clinical care, education, psychological support, and wellbeing interventions for individuals living with Type 2 diabetes. The role will focus on supporting high-risk patient groups who meet the criteria for the newly established and innovative "Diabetes FIND Programme", aimed at improving outcomes and reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage a complex clinical caseload and work autonomously across both primary and secondary care settings. We are committed to supporting professional growth and development and offer a wide range of educational and training opportunities. We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about innovation, service development, and contributing to the success of this exciting new programme.

Main duties of the job

The post is an exciting opportunity to work within the speciality of diabetes,contributing primarily to the delivery of the adult diabetes service at Mile End Diabetes Care Centre and within GP practices in Tower Hamlets.

The post holder will develop specialist skills enabling them to provide management plans, treatment advice, and support for high-risk adults with diabetes and their carers.

The post holder will be a clinical and educational resource for patients and health professionals; and will ensure patient getting the right treatment before too late to prevent the diabetes complication to patient between the age of 25- and 75-years old living in Tower Hamlet area and within Tower hamlet GP in terms of diabetes care.

The post holder will be a good team player always striving to improve the care of people with diabetes.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inc.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

29 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8390296RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oFirst level NMC registration
• oMentorship qualification
• oUniversity level diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience

Desirable

• oTeaching and assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience
• oGraduate in nursing or health related studies
• oRecognised certificate in counselling
• oMSc in Diabetes or willing to take

Experience

Essential

• oPost-registration experience
• oAbility to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• oAwareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS
• oExperience of supervision of junior staff / nursing students

Desirable

• oParticipation in Nursing Research and Audit
• oExperience in the management of diabetes in the community or primary care or of working on a diabetes ward
• oExperience of patient education to support self-management

Skills

Essential

• oDemonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills
• oAble to demonstrate effective change management skills
• oDemonstrates excellent interpersonal and patient assessment skills
• oAble to work autonomously as well as a member of the team
• oPatient education and promoting self-management.
• oEffective time management skills
• oEffective negotiation skills
• oIs able to use own initiative
• oHas effective organisational skills

Desirable

• oAble to speak multi languages (multilingual

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oFirst level NMC registration oMentorship qualification oUniversity level diabetes course or equivalent level of knowledge or experience Desirable oTeaching and assessing (ENB998) or equivalent level of knowledge or experience oGraduate in nursing or health related studies oRecognised certificate in counselling oMSc in Diabetes or willing to take Experience Essential oPost-registration experience oAbility to practice within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct oAwareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS oExperience of supervision of junior staff / nursing students Desirable oParticipation in Nursing Research and Audit oExperience in the management of diabetes in the community or primary care or of working on a diabetes ward oExperience of patient education to support self-management Skills Essential oDemonstrates well developed verbal and written communication skills oAble to demonstrate effective change management skills oDemonstrates excellent interpersonal and patient assessment skills oAble to work autonomously as well as a member of the team oPatient education and promoting self-management. oEffective time management skills oEffective negotiation skills oIs able to use own initiative oHas effective organisational skills Desirable oAble to speak multi languages (multilingual

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Barts Health NHS Trust and work within a modern Community Diagnostic Centre that delivers high-quality cardiovascular diagnostics and outpatient services closer to patients' homes. The role is focused on echocardiography and community cardiology, providing extensive exposure to the assessment and management of patients with suspected or established cardiovascular disease.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based predominantly within the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Mile End Hospital, providing high-quality echocardiography and specialist cardiology services to support the diagnosis, assessment and management of patients with suspected or established cardiovascular disease.

Clinical Responsibilities

o Perform and report transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) to a high standard, undertaking comprehensive assessment of cardiac structure and function in accordance with departmental and national guidelines.o Assess patients referred to community cardiology services with symptoms of undifferentiated breathlessness, integrating clinical findings with echocardiographic and other diagnostic investigations to support diagnosis and management planning.o Participate in community-based murmur clinics, evaluating patients with suspected valvular heart disease and contributing to appropriate investigation, diagnosis and follow-up pathways.o Support valve disease assessment services, including the surveillance and longitudinal follow-up of patients with known valvular heart disease, ensuring timely referral for specialist review where indicated.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

04 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,931 to £69,976 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8391951RLH-A

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC)
• 2. Current Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• 3. MRCP UK (or Equivalent)

Desirable

• 1. Previous experience in advanced cardiac imaging
• 2. Certification/accreditation in cardiac imaging (any modality)/inherited cardiac disease/cardio oncology /heart failure

Experience

Essential

• 1. Experience in general cardiology at ST3+ level (e.g. independent in transthoracic echocardiography, comfortable in managing acutely unwell cardiology patients on the wards)

Knowledge

Essential

• The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: oGood clinical care oMaintaining good medical practice oTeaching and training, appraising and assessing oRelationships with patients, and can apply this understanding oWorking with colleagues, and can apply this understanding oProbity and Health

Desirable

• Current ALS certification

Skills

Essential

• The applicant must demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient oas the central focus of care; othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately; oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others; othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients; oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity

Other

Essential

• The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006).
• The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential The applicant must have achieved a primary medical qualification as recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC) 2. Current Full GMC registration with a license to practice 3. MRCP UK (or Equivalent) Desirable 1. Previous experience in advanced cardiac imaging 2. Certification/accreditation in cardiac imaging (any modality)/inherited cardiac disease/cardio oncology /heart failure Experience Essential 1. Experience in general cardiology at ST3+ level (e.g. independent in transthoracic echocardiography, comfortable in managing acutely unwell cardiology patients on the wards) Knowledge Essential The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: oGood clinical care oMaintaining good medical practice oTeaching and training, appraising and assessing oRelationships with patients, and can apply this understanding oWorking with colleagues, and can apply this understanding oProbity and Health Desirable Current ALS certification Skills Essential The applicant must demonstrate: oan understanding of the importance of the patient oas the central focus of care; othe ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately; oan understanding of the importance of working effectively with others; othe ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients; oinitiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge oan understanding of the principles of equality and diversity Other Essential The applicant must demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, i.e. integrity, honesty, confidentiality as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006). The applicant must have criminal records clearance at the appropriate level subject to prevailing UK legislation

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a speech and language therapist to join our Early Language team within Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a team of SLTs and Bilingual Co workers that supports children with speech and language difficulties until the end of Reception class. The successful applicant will work in community settings including: children and family centres, nurseries/schools, clinics, patient's homes and various venues in Tower Hamlets.

This is an exciting time as we have changed our service to better meet the needs of the community. You will have opportunities in universal, targeted, and specialist levels of support, and will have the opportunity to support ongoing development of the service. You will be working with parents and children under five years of age (up to the end of Reception) in community and health venues, with a focus on children with language and speech sound needs.

We provide group clinical supervision, individual line management, a programme of in-house training and support, along with ad hoc support from experienced colleagues who will share your office base. Our office is based at Mile End Hospital, conveniently located between Mile End and Stepney Green tube stations and serviced by a number of local buses. Locations around Tower Hamlets are easily reached by walking, cycling, or using public transport.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, providing assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, and a variety of intervention programmes in the management of the under 5s caseload.

The post holder provides clinical support and may supervise more junior speech and language therapists, as well as providing day-to-day supervision of bilingual speech and language therapy (SLT) co-workers involved in providing a service to preschool / Early Years Foundation Stage children managed by speech and language therapy.

The service provides a graduated offer of universal, targeted, and specialist support. This specific post is in the Early Language Team, which supports children up to the end of Reception who have difficulties with comprehension, expression, or speech. The postholder may also be required to support other speech and language therapy teams working with under 5s.

About us

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

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

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

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Patient Pathway Coordinator to join our Specialised Cardiology directorate. This will include managing patient and hospital correspondence, managing the patient tracking list and booking appointments all to support the patient's journey.

You will be working with consultants, nurses and pharmacists to provide high quality care to patients.

Main duties of the job

You will work with the Service Manager/Delivery Manager or Senior Patient Care Coordinator (line manager) to ensure that administrative processes for the patient pathway meet the quality standards required both nationally and within the directorate and are adhered to. You'll support with improving the service and administrative pathways by offering prompt and professional communication with patients and other healthcare providers, as well as booking responsibility, managing the attendance of patients and typing clinical letters

About us

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

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

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

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

Job summary

We are pleased to introduce the Adult Critical Care Emergency Support Service (ACCESS) Fellowship, an opportunity that seamlessly integrates 0.85 clinical operational delivery, and 0.15 personal and professional developments, ensuring a balanced and enriching experience for candidates seeking to advance their career in the field of transfer medicine.

The average working hours over a 12-week rota will not exceed 48 per week.The cornerstone of the ACCESS Fellowship lies in its flexibility and adaptability. As afellow, you will collaborate with your designated clinical supervisor to shape a tailoreddevelopment plan

This post is for 6 to 12 months.

The cornerstone of the ACCESS Fellowship lies in its flexibility and adaptability. As a fellow, you will collaborate with your designated clinical supervisor to shape a tailored development plan. This will encompass a diverse array of initiatives, including project assignments, pioneering research endeavours, and postgraduate education ventures. The ultimate trajectory rests in your hands, with the discretion to align

Main duties of the job

ACCESS is the London regional adult critical care transfer service committed to ensuring the secure, reliable, compassionate, and proficient transfer of critically ill patients throughout the capital. Our operations are carried out in collaboration with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS), the London integrated commissioning boards and associated critical care networks to provide a transfer service for critically ill patients throughout London 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

Transfer teams are currently operational within the four geographical sectors of London, operating under the oversight of Bart's Health, as the host trust. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in any of the four geographical sectors, based on their individual requirements, objectives, and preferences. The ACCESS Team include one transfer doctor, one transfer practitioner, and two LAS crew, all led by two Duty Consultants who provide close support and expertise each day.

Please note that the 48 hour week is based on a 12 week rota.

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£44,170 to £67,610 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED626SBH-ACCESS

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your role as the Transfer doctor will be to champion the safe and efficient transfer of critically unwell patients across hospitals. You will play a pivotal role in streamlining practices, education, transfer operations, and governance within a single service, with a unified vision of ensuring equitable access to specialist care. Joining the largest of its kind in England, you will be part of Pan-London Specialist Teams dedicated to providing highly specialised cardiac, trauma, neurosurgical, and burns care. Additionally, you will contribute to the repatriation of patients back to their local Intensive Care units across the country.

We are also working with other Trusts to consider 50/50 job share opportunities within their Intensive Care Units and ACCESS, further details will be available if you are successfully shortlisted.

We are recruiting on a rolling 12-month recruitment basis, so if you are looking to defer your start date to later in the year, there will be flexibility to consider such request

Job description Job responsibilities Your role as the Transfer doctor will be to champion the safe and efficient transfer of critically unwell patients across hospitals. You will play a pivotal role in streamlining practices, education, transfer operations, and governance within a single service, with a unified vision of ensuring equitable access to specialist care. Joining the largest of its kind in England, you will be part of Pan-London Specialist Teams dedicated to providing highly specialised cardiac, trauma, neurosurgical, and burns care. Additionally, you will contribute to the repatriation of patients back to their local Intensive Care units across the country. We are also working with other Trusts to consider 50/50 job share opportunities within their Intensive Care Units and ACCESS, further details will be available if you are successfully shortlisted. We are recruiting on a rolling 12-month recruitment basis, so if you are looking to defer your start date to later in the year, there will be flexibility to consider such request

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GMC Registration
• Primary FRCA/MRCP or equivalent
• Completed stage 1 training in anaesthetics/ICM (or equivalent)
• Completed a transfer course and had clinical experience of inter-hospital transfers
• ALS or equivalent

Desirable

• Full FRCA / FICM
• Experience in cardiothoracic critical care
• APLS/EPLS (instructor status
• FICE/FUSIC
• ATLS or equivalent (instructor status ideal)
• PHEC/MIMMS/MIMMS
• Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine
• Diploma in Immediate Medical care

Research and Development

Essential

• Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers

Desirable

• Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environments
• Ability to problem solve and escalate appropriately

Desirable

• Experience in team leading

Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential GMC Registration Primary FRCA/MRCP or equivalent Completed stage 1 training in anaesthetics/ICM (or equivalent) Completed a transfer course and had clinical experience of inter-hospital transfers ALS or equivalent Desirable Full FRCA / FICM Experience in cardiothoracic critical care APLS/EPLS (instructor status FICE/FUSIC ATLS or equivalent (instructor status ideal) PHEC/MIMMS/MIMMS Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine Diploma in Immediate Medical care Research and Development Essential Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers Desirable Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest Management and Leadership Essential Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environments Ability to problem solve and escalate appropriately Desirable Experience in team leading

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust

Trust Doctor (ST3+ level) in Emergency Medicine

Whipps Cross Hospital

The Emergency Department at Whipps Cross University Hospital will give the appointee the unique opportunity to gain exposure and clinical management skills in pathologies which reflect the diverse local population.

We are looking for doctors with at least 3 years clinical experience in Emergency Medicine or allied acute care jobs. All posts are for an initial 6 months with a view to extend as required up to 12 months or even longer. Successful applicants will work as a Registrar / ST3+ level in the Emergency Department at Whipps Cross Hospital.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for doctors with at least 3 years clinical experience in Emergency Medicine or allied acute care jobs. All posts are for an initial 6 months with a view to extend as required up to 12 months or even longer. Successful applicants will work as a Registrar / ST3+ level in the Emergency Department at Whipps Cross Hospital.

This post would suit either a UK candidate wishing to gain experience and practical skills prior to applying for a training number Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, acute medical specialty or international candidate with significant experience in Emergency Medicine wishing to consolidate their skills in a new environment.

Successful candidates will join a friendly, dynamic, and supportive emergency workforce serving one of the most diverse populations in the United Kingdom.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£51,931 to £69,976 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8073038WXH-A

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for doctors with at least 3 years clinical experience in Emergency Medicine or allied acute care jobs. All posts are for an initial 6 months with a view to extend as required up to 12 months or even longer. Successful applicants will work as a Registrar / ST3+ level in the Emergency Department at Whipps Cross Hospital.

This post would suit either a UK candidate wishing to gain experience and practical skills prior to applying for a training number Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, acute medical specialty or international candidate with significant experience in Emergency Medicine wishing to consolidate their skills in a new environment.

Successful candidates will join a friendly, dynamic, and supportive emergency workforce serving one of the most diverse populations in the United Kingdom.

Job description Job responsibilities We are looking for doctors with at least 3 years clinical experience in Emergency Medicine or allied acute care jobs. All posts are for an initial 6 months with a view to extend as required up to 12 months or even longer. Successful applicants will work as a Registrar / ST3+ level in the Emergency Department at Whipps Cross Hospital. This post would suit either a UK candidate wishing to gain experience and practical skills prior to applying for a training number Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, acute medical specialty or international candidate with significant experience in Emergency Medicine wishing to consolidate their skills in a new environment. Successful candidates will join a friendly, dynamic, and supportive emergency workforce serving one of the most diverse populations in the United Kingdom.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Full MRCEM
• Full GMC Registration with license to practice

Desirable

• MRCS
• MRCP

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Medical knowledge commensurate with grade
• experience at SHO level or above of which at least 12 MONTHS in Emergency Medicine .
• Understanding of ALS/ATLS/APLS principles

Personal and people development

Essential

• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team

Communication

Essential

• Commitment to quality care
• Enthusiasm in teaching junior doctors, medical students and nurses
• Ability to organize ones CPD
• Involvement in clinical audit

Specific requirements

Essential

• The post holder will be required to work shifts and flexible hours including overnight shifts.

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential MB ChB or equivalent Full MRCEM Full GMC Registration with license to practice Desirable MRCS MRCP Experience and Skills Essential Medical knowledge commensurate with grade experience at SHO level or above of which at least 12 MONTHS in Emergency Medicine . Understanding of ALS/ATLS/APLS principles Personal and people development Essential Good communication skills both written and verbal. Able to work within a multidisciplinary team Communication Essential Commitment to quality care Enthusiasm in teaching junior doctors, medical students and nurses Ability to organize ones CPD Involvement in clinical audit Specific requirements Essential The post holder will be required to work shifts and flexible hours including overnight shifts.

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whitechapel Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Barts Health is seeking an exceptional senior Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Chief Nurse's team as Group Director of Mental Health Nursing, initially on a six-month fixed-term contract, providing strategic and professional leadership for mental health and enhanced care across our hospitals.

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Nurse and working in a matrix with Hospital Directors of Nursing and the broader multidisciplinary teams, the immediate priority will be to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of the Acute Enhanced Care Framework pilot at the Royal London Hospital. The role will drive implementation, establish consistent standards and assess impact, providing clear assurance to executive and Board committees on progress, outcomes and risk.

Working closely with clinical teams, mental health providers, system partners, patients and carers will be central to delivering meaningful improvements in quality, safety, equity and patient experience.

This is a unique opportunity to lead change at scale, generate evidence and learning from the pilot, and use this to shape a clear and sustainable forward plan for mental health and enhanced care across Barts Health

Main duties of the job

Drawing on your professional expertise and ability to influence across organisational boundaries, you will provide visible, compassionate and inclusive leadership, role-modelling the Barts Health WeCare values throughout your work.

Key responsibilities include:o Leading implementation and evaluation of the Acute Enhanced Care Framework pilot, with clear measures of impact, robust governance and effective management of risks and issues.o Providing expert professional leadership and advice on mental health nursing, patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance.o Providing high-quality assurance to executive and Board committees on delivery, outcomes, risks and recovery actions.o Building strong partnerships across acute and mental health services, engaging clinical teams, system partners, patients and carers.o Driving productivity, value and effective use of resources to support a safe and sustainable model of care.o Translating strategy into delivery and leading complex change through sound judgement and collaborative working.o Using evidence, data and learning from the pilot to shape a credible and sustainable forward plan for mental health and enhanced care across Barts Health.

About us

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

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

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

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£103,102 to £117,560 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-8409515GSS

Job locations

John Harrison House , Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1BB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

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

Contact details :Vanessa Saunders- Director of Nursing for Workforce and Professional Standards,[email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Contact details :Vanessa Saunders- Director of Nursing for Workforce and Professional Standards,[email protected]

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial senior nursing leadership experience in complex healthcare settings
• oExperience of partnership working across acute, mental health and wider system services.
• oFormal assurance to executive and Board-level committees, including accountability for recovery action

Desirable

• oExperience of leading a group-wide, trust-wide or system-wide pilot

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to translate strategy and frameworks into credible, deliverable plans
• oAbility to analyse complex information, make sound judgements and communicate risk clearly.
• oAbility to work effectively through a matrix structure and build shared ownership.
• oFinancial and commercial awareness appropriate to the role

Knowledge

Essential

• oExpert knowledge of nursing practice, patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance.
• oStrong understanding of the needs of people experiencing mental ill health in acute hospital settings.
• oUnderstanding of equality, health inequalities, trauma-informed care, safeguarding and least restrictive practice.
• oKnowledge of programme delivery, change management, measurement and evaluation
• oUnderstanding of digital and data-enabled approaches to care and improvement

Qualifications

Essential

• oRegistered mental health nurse with current NMC registration
• oMaster's degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge and experience relevant to the role

Other

Essential

• oVisible commitment to the Barts Health WeCare values
• oCompassionate, inclusive and credible leadership style.
• oAbility to travel regularly between Barts Health sites and work flexibly when required.

Person Specification Experience Essential oSubstantial senior nursing leadership experience in complex healthcare settings oExperience of partnership working across acute, mental health and wider system services. oFormal assurance to executive and Board-level committees, including accountability for recovery action Desirable oExperience of leading a group-wide, trust-wide or system-wide pilot Skills Essential oAbility to translate strategy and frameworks into credible, deliverable plans oAbility to analyse complex information, make sound judgements and communicate risk clearly. oAbility to work effectively through a matrix structure and build shared ownership. oFinancial and commercial awareness appropriate to the role Knowledge Essential oExpert knowledge of nursing practice, patient safety, quality improvement and clinical governance. oStrong understanding of the needs of people experiencing mental ill health in acute hospital settings. oUnderstanding of equality, health inequalities, trauma-informed care, safeguarding and least restrictive practice. oKnowledge of programme delivery, change management, measurement and evaluation oUnderstanding of digital and data-enabled approaches to care and improvement Qualifications Essential oRegistered mental health nurse with current NMC registration oMaster's degree or equivalent postgraduate knowledge and experience relevant to the role Other Essential oVisible commitment to the Barts Health WeCare values oCompassionate, inclusive and credible leadership style. oAbility to travel regularly between Barts Health sites and work flexibly when required.

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

John Harrison House , Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

John Harrison House , Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1BB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Audiologist to work in our friendly team for one year, to cover maternity leave. You will be working at our Audiology site at Whipps Cross University Hospital in Leytonstone. The department provides comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services to an extensive population covering Waltham Forest and Redbridge London boroughs.

This position will be based in the adult audiology department and the suitable candidate will have to have at least 1 years' experience working as a band 5 Audiologist.

Qualifications required are BSc in Audiology (or equivalent).

For further information please contact Chantel Orotayo, Team Lead Audiologist.

Whipps Cross University NHS Hospital NHS Trust Tel number: 0208 535 6686.

Main duties of the job

o To provide independent diagnostic Audiological testing of adults and children, to be responsible for the safe use and calibration of equipment and ensuring accurate records are maintained.

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

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

An exciting vacancy has become available for a part-time maternity cover as Senior Optometrist which involves working within the core low vision and paediatric service as well as extended role Opthalmology clinics including Medical Retina Injection clinics at Whipps Cross. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Optometrist to join our teams for this contract.

The post-holder will work every Tuesday and Alternate Thursdays as part of the multi-disciplinary Optometry and Ophthalmology teams that provide comprehensive and quality ophthalmology services for the Trust.

You will be based in the Eye Treatment Centre at Whipps Cross University Hospital but there may be occasions where the clinic will be held at Newham General Hospital. The Eye Treatment Centre is a dedicated unit covering all ophthalmology specialties including vitreo-retinal, medical retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculo-plastics, paediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology and we also have a busy eye emergency service.

We are open to considering applications from Optometrists who would be interested in doing this post as a job share. Working hours and days to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

You will participate in the educational activities run by and for the Optical Services and Ophthalmology Departments. This includes the teaching of other health care professionals, medical undergraduates and junior doctors.

There are significant opportunities to develop within the role gaining experience in extended roles and a being involved in audit and research.

We are a friendly, close-knit multidisciplinary team consisting of full-time and part-time 12 Orthoptists,18 Optometrists, 1 Contact Lens Practitioner, 11 Consultants across paediatrics and adult services, a nursing team including HCA's, an ECLO, photography and administrative teams.

We will support you in both your clinical and leadership roles to develop your skills and knowledge. We are in a position to fund courses both in leadership and in clinical areas such as attaining Independent Prescribing and other areas. The extensive range of clinics you can be involved in will also allow you to develop and progress in the areas you enjoy.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year per annum pro rata inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

259-8401811WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of practical experience delivering optometric care within a hospital, community eye service, or equivalent clinical setting, performing duties comparable to those described in the job description.
• -Experience applying specialist clinical judgement to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a range of ocular conditions, supported by a strong theoretical knowledge base.
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, including maintaining accurate clinical records, adhering to professional standards, and participating in quality or safety processes.

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of analysing and prioritising complex clinical information to formulate appropriate care plans, including in cases involving multiple risk factors or comorbidities.
• Ability to communicate clinical information clearly and appropriately to a range of audiences, including patients (adults and children), carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Evidence of maintaining accurate, high-quality clinical records using electronic patient record systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and workload demands, demonstrating effective time management and organisation.
• Evidence of collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Ability to deliver training or pass on knowledge, such as teaching students, supporting junior staff, or presenting clinical information.
• Competent use of digital systems, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic patient record systems
• Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, and a methodical approach to clinical and administrative tasks
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing clinical demands, and maintain professionalism in challenging or emotional situations.
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including moderate to intense effort and managing frequent interruptions.
• Ability to act as a super-user for specialist optometric equipment or extended-role clinics.
• -Experience presenting clinical information formally (e.g., case presentations, teaching sessions).
• Experience using Cerner Millennium, MediSIGHT or equivalent ophthalmic system.

Knowledge

Essential

• Developed knowledge of current best practice in optometry, including relevant clinical guidelines and evidence-based care.
• Understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of the profession, including GOC standards and safeguarding principles.
• Understanding of clinical governance frameworks, including risk management, incident reporting, and quality improvement.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, with evidence of recent CPD activity. Knowledge of audit and research methodologies and their application in clinical settings.
• -Knowledge of specialist ophthalmic software (e.g., MediSight, Cerner Millennium)

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Optometry or Ophthalmic Optics (2:1 or above) and successful completion of the College of Optometrists Scheme for Registration, demonstrating achievement of all General Optical Council (GOC) competencies
• Current registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) - candidates must provide registration number or evidence of eligibility to register.

Desirable

• MOptom (Master of Optometry) or equivalent postgraduate academic qualification
• Independent Prescribing qualification (DipTp(IP))
• -Postgraduate qualification in a specialist area of optometric practice (taught course).
• Contact Lens Optometrist qualification (ABDO/GOC) where relevant to service need

Person Specification Experience Essential Evidence of practical experience delivering optometric care within a hospital, community eye service, or equivalent clinical setting, performing duties comparable to those described in the job description. -Experience applying specialist clinical judgement to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a range of ocular conditions, supported by a strong theoretical knowledge base. Experience contributing to clinical governance, including maintaining accurate clinical records, adhering to professional standards, and participating in quality or safety processes. Skills Essential Evidence of analysing and prioritising complex clinical information to formulate appropriate care plans, including in cases involving multiple risk factors or comorbidities. Ability to communicate clinical information clearly and appropriately to a range of audiences, including patients (adults and children), carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues. Evidence of maintaining accurate, high-quality clinical records using electronic patient record systems. Ability to manage competing priorities and workload demands, demonstrating effective time management and organisation. Evidence of collaborative working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective patient care. Ability to deliver training or pass on knowledge, such as teaching students, supporting junior staff, or presenting clinical information. Competent use of digital systems, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and electronic patient record systems Demonstrates attention to detail, accuracy, and a methodical approach to clinical and administrative tasks Ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing clinical demands, and maintain professionalism in challenging or emotional situations. Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including moderate to intense effort and managing frequent interruptions. Ability to act as a super-user for specialist optometric equipment or extended-role clinics. -Experience presenting clinical information formally (e.g., case presentations, teaching sessions). Experience using Cerner Millennium, MediSIGHT or equivalent ophthalmic system. Knowledge Essential Developed knowledge of current best practice in optometry, including relevant clinical guidelines and evidence-based care. Understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of the profession, including GOC standards and safeguarding principles. Understanding of clinical governance frameworks, including risk management, incident reporting, and quality improvement. Commitment to ongoing professional development, with evidence of recent CPD activity. Knowledge of audit and research methodologies and their application in clinical settings. -Knowledge of specialist ophthalmic software (e.g., MediSight, Cerner Millennium) Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Optometry or Ophthalmic Optics (2:1 or above) and successful completion of the College of Optometrists Scheme for Registration, demonstrating achievement of all General Optical Council (GOC) competencies Current registration with the General Optical Council (GOC) - candidates must provide registration number or evidence of eligibility to register. Desirable MOptom (Master of Optometry) or equivalent postgraduate academic qualification Independent Prescribing qualification (DipTp(IP)) -Postgraduate qualification in a specialist area of optometric practice (taught course). Contact Lens Optometrist qualification (ABDO/GOC) where relevant to service need

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for talented, committed health care professionals to lead our ambitious new healthcare organisation. In return, the Barts Health will provide unsurpassed professional development opportunities, enabling investment in a range of new initiatives that would mean:

• doctors and nurses in training will be able to gain experience in different hospitals along the whole patient pathway.

• there would be greater opportunity for career progression - we will retain good staff who might otherwise leave to gain promotion.

• becoming world-class will enable us to recruit some of the best doctors and researchers in the world - who can share their knowledge and experience.

• success breeds success. An organisation that is recognised as a world-leader will find it easier to recruit more staff, meaning we can work to reduce the number of persistent vacancies.

• joining forces with other partners in an Academic Health Science System will mean that staff would be better able to secure funds and pool their talents to develop new technology, techniques and treatments.

Main duties of the job

GENERAL DUTIES OF LOCUM CONSULTANT STAFF

Consultants will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of their departments.

Consultants will undertake administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and the running of their clinics or department. All Consultants are expected to assume responsibility both singly and corporately for the management of the Junior Medical Staff. In particular, they are expected to be responsible for approving and monitoring junior staff rotas and junior staff locum arrangements, where appropriate.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the medical audit arrangements in the district.

All Consultants have a responsibility to contribute to the teaching and assessment of

undergraduates and of junior doctors.

Consultants are expected to continue with all aspects of professional development to allow successful appraisal and revalidation.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8400582RLH

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree - BSc MS MD PhD

Registration

Essential

• Registered on GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of the interview

Knowledge

Essential

• I.T. skills and computer literacy.

Desirable

• NHS experience in last 3 years

Specialty

Essential

• Paediatric ENT fellowship demonstrating subspecialist training in Paediatric ENT surgery, including airway reconstruction
• Broad based general professional training in general medicine

Training and Teaching

Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

• Training the Trainers Course or equivalent Teaching and Assessment in Practice Course or equivalent

Management and Audit

Essential

• Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding and experience of audit

Desirable

• Evidence of service audit, design or change management

Research/Publications

Essential

• Knowledge of research methodology
• Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research

Desirable

• Training in research methodology.
• Publications in peer review journals
• Presentations to learned societies

Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to liaise well with external agencies
• Accountability. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Communication. Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English;
• Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co- operatively with others.
• Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
• Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff
• Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets
• Patient Care: Commitment to deliver a high-quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCS (ORL-HNS) or equivalent Desirable Higher degree - BSc MS MD PhD Registration Essential Registered on GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining it at the time of the interview Knowledge Essential I.T. skills and computer literacy. Desirable NHS experience in last 3 years Specialty Essential Paediatric ENT fellowship demonstrating subspecialist training in Paediatric ENT surgery, including airway reconstruction Broad based general professional training in general medicine Training and Teaching Essential Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff Desirable Training the Trainers Course or equivalent Teaching and Assessment in Practice Course or equivalent Management and Audit Essential Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Understanding and experience of audit Desirable Evidence of service audit, design or change management Research/Publications Essential Knowledge of research methodology Evidence of ongoing interest and achievement in research Desirable Training in research methodology. Publications in peer review journals Presentations to learned societies Personal Skills Essential Ability to liaise well with external agencies Accountability. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority Communication. Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co- operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets Patient Care: Commitment to deliver a high-quality service with patient welfare at forefront of practice

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Locum Consultant in Geriatrics(Acute)

10 PA

Fixed Term 6 months

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross University Hospital, part of the Barts Health NHS Trust Group is looking for a full time Consultant Geriatrician to join our Older People's Services (OPS) team based predominantly on the Whipps Cross Hospital site.

The posts offer an exciting opportunity to join a growing team and to develop new models of working and services that support all older people attending the hospital and within the local community. Whipps Cross Hospital serves a local population with a high degree of frailty and within the Barts Health Group is being developed to be a centre for Geriatric Medicine.

Main duties of the job

This post will enable the post-holder to participate in reshaping local acute frailty services delivery and contribute to the departmental 5-year strategy plan.

Whipps Cross Acute Frailty Service is well-established and considered an example of outstanding practice by the CQC in their last inspection in 2019. Healthwatch Waltham Forest rated the inpatient Acute Frailty Unit as 'Outstanding' on their last visit in 2020. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work with a motivated multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care and meet the dynamic needs of an expanding older population in the borough.

This post also forms part of the redevelopment of Geriatric Medicine at Whipps Cross University Hospital and gives the post-holder a unique opportunity to collaborate in the redevelopment of the hospital itself.

You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council wth license to practise.

About us

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8400068WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post will enable the post-holder to participate in reshaping local acute frailty services delivery and contribute to the departmental 5-year strategy plan.

Whipps Cross Acute Frailty Service is well-established and considered an example of outstanding practice by the CQC in their last inspection in 2019. Healthwatch Waltham Forest rated the inpatient Acute Frailty Unit as Outstanding on their last visit in 2020. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work with a motivated multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care and meet the dynamic needs of an expanding older population in the borough.

This post also forms part of the redevelopment of Geriatric Medicine at Whipps Cross University Hospital and gives the post-holder a unique opportunity to collaborate in the redevelopment of the hospital itself.

You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council wth license to practise.

Job description Job responsibilities This post will enable the post-holder to participate in reshaping local acute frailty services delivery and contribute to the departmental 5-year strategy plan. Whipps Cross Acute Frailty Service is well-established and considered an example of outstanding practice by the CQC in their last inspection in 2019. Healthwatch Waltham Forest rated the inpatient Acute Frailty Unit as Outstanding on their last visit in 2020. The post-holder will have the opportunity to work with a motivated multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding care and meet the dynamic needs of an expanding older population in the borough. This post also forms part of the redevelopment of Geriatric Medicine at Whipps Cross University Hospital and gives the post-holder a unique opportunity to collaborate in the redevelopment of the hospital itself. You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council wth license to practise.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with license to practice

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.)
• Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Higher specialist training in Geriatrics and G(I)Medicine
• Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M

Desirable

• Ability to organize and deliver a teaching programme.
• Experience in service development
• Current ALS certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
• Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of supervising medical staff
• Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff.
• Ability to manage staff and resources effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies.

Other

Essential

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national level.
• Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues
• Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work
• Good leadership skills
• Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP or Equivalent Specialist qualification Full GMC Registration with license to practice Desirable Evidence of participation in research (peer reviewed publications etc.) Appropriate higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent) Experience Essential Higher specialist training in Geriatrics and G(I)Medicine Broad experience in Geriatrics and G(I)M Desirable Ability to organize and deliver a teaching programme. Experience in service development Current ALS certificate Knowledge Essential Detailed knowledge of Geriatrics and G(I)M and of the specialist skills required for this post. Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients Understanding of modern medical curricula and commitment to life-long learning Skills Essential Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of supervising medical staff Ability to teach medical students and junior medical and nursing staff. Ability to manage staff and resources effectively. Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs nurses and other agencies. Other Essential Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national level. Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work Good leadership skills Prepared to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes of Whipps Cross Hospital

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Locum Consultant in Stroke Medicine

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

10 PA Post

Whipps Cross University Hospital is part of Barts Health NHS Trust and is situated in Waltham Forest, North East London. The hospital serves a diverse local population of more than 350,000. Our mission is to provide high quality clinical care to our patients, develop our integrated care model and provide our trainees with excellent support.

We're looking for dynamic individual to lead our team with their ideas and enthusiasm, as well as a passion for providing excellent clinical care.

Main duties of the job

The stroke patient pathway is an integral part of the Barts Health's policy to deliver high quality modern stroke care is delivered on 3 sites: Royal London Hospital (RLH), Whipps Cross University Hospital (WXUH) and Newham Hospital. At the RLH site there is a Hyperacute Stroke Unit (HASU) with 12 monitored beds for acute Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy and 14 acute stroke unit beds. The Newham ASU has 14 beds and the ASU at Whipps has 19 beds. There are specialist Stroke MDTs and TIA clinics on all three sites and early supported discharge teams.

About us

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

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

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

Job summary

Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse West Wing OPD

We are looking for the best talent to work in our World-Class Heart, and Cancer Centre. In return, the Barts Health will provide unsurpassed professional development opportunities, enabling investment in a range of new initiatives that would mean:

o doctors and nurses in training will be able to gain experience in different hospitals along the whole patient pathway.

o there would be greater opportunity for career progression - we could retain good staff who might otherwise leave to gain promotion.

o becoming world-class will enable us to recruit some of the best doctors and researchers in the world - who can share their knowledge and experience.

joining forces with other partners in an Academic Health Science System will mean that staff would be better able to secure funds and pool their talents to develop new technology, techniques and treatments.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

To manage, maintain and support effectively Outpatients Departments in St Bartholomew's Hospital. The OP area is open on a Monday to Friday basis with varying hours. There is a possibility that in the future there will be weekend working as well.

He / She is responsible for the overall management of the clinical area and for the professional development of any junior staff; the sister / Charge Nurse will provide advice and support to the whole team involved in caring for patients. He / She will be expected to set and maintain high standards of care and be accountable for auditing and monitoring those standards.

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-6750866SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Relevant experience in breast care, surgical, or outpatient settings
• Teaching/Mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years post registration experience including a minimum of 1 year's recent experience within the outpatient department
• Experience in assessing post-operative and chronic wounds
• Experience in identifying and escalating surgical wound complications including infection, seroma, haematoma and wound dehiscence

Desirable

• Previous Band 6 experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Breast surgery pathways
• Pre-operative assessment processes
• Infection prevention and control
• Clinical governance and risk management

Desirable

• Evidence of mentoring and development of staff

Skills

Essential

• oExcellent clinical assessment skills
• oHighly skilled in wound assessment and management
• oLeadership and organisational skills
• oAbility to prioritise workload and manage competing demands
• oEffective communication and patient education skills

Desirable

• Leadership or management training
• Breast care qualification or relevant specialist study
• Audit and quality improvement experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Evidence of continuing professional development Relevant experience in breast care, surgical, or outpatient settings Teaching/Mentorship qualification Desirable Recognised teaching and assessing qualification Experience Essential At least 2 years post registration experience including a minimum of 1 year's recent experience within the outpatient department Experience in assessing post-operative and chronic wounds Experience in identifying and escalating surgical wound complications including infection, seroma, haematoma and wound dehiscence Desirable Previous Band 6 experience Knowledge Essential Breast surgery pathways Pre-operative assessment processes Infection prevention and control Clinical governance and risk management Desirable Evidence of mentoring and development of staff Skills Essential oExcellent clinical assessment skills oHighly skilled in wound assessment and management oLeadership and organisational skills oAbility to prioritise workload and manage competing demands oEffective communication and patient education skills Desirable Leadership or management training Breast care qualification or relevant specialist study Audit and quality improvement experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

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

Barts Health NHS Trust has a vision to be a high performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond.

Main duties of the job

Involvement in day-to-day inpatient management under the direction of the trauma surgeon of the week.

Pre & post-operative management of all trauma cases

Preparing and presenting cases for the Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT)

Performance of duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant, in consultation where practical, with both senior and junior colleagues

Support and supervision of junior team members.

To be familiar with the curriculum for Junior Doctor Training and ideally contribute to their continuing education by meeting the requirements needed to deliver clinical supervision as well as assessment.

Participate in continuing professional development and appraisal according to current Speciality College requirements and the GMC requirements for revalidation.

About us

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£45,715 to £48,309 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8088121RLH-A

Job locations

Royal London Hopsital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below. Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• M.B.B.S. or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC

Desirable

• BSc & other higher degrees (full or part MRCP, FRCA, MRCS or equivalent)
• ALS
• ATLS, APLS
• Previous experience in acute care (Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Critical Care)

Other

Essential

• Team player.
• Enjoys working in a disciplined, busy department.

Desirable

• Contribution to medical school union, music, sport, drama etc

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: o?Good clinical care o?Maintaining good medical practice o?Teaching and training, appraising and assessing o?Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding o?Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding o?Probity and Health

Desirable

• An interest in holistic trauma care and perioperative management of polytrauma

Language & communication skills

Essential

• The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006)

Attributes - The applicant must demonstrate:

Essential

• an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care
• the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
• an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others
• the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients
• initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge
• an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential M.B.B.S. or equivalent Full registration with GMC Desirable BSc & other higher degrees (full or part MRCP, FRCA, MRCS or equivalent) ALS ATLS, APLS Previous experience in acute care (Emergency Medicine, Surgery or Critical Care) Other Essential Team player. Enjoys working in a disciplined, busy department. Desirable Contribution to medical school union, music, sport, drama etc Clinical Knowledge & Skills Essential The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) including: o?Good clinical care o?Maintaining good medical practice o?Teaching and training, appraising and assessing o?Relationships with patients, and can apply this understanding o?Working with colleagues, and can apply this understanding o?Probity and Health Desirable An interest in holistic trauma care and perioperative management of polytrauma Language & communication skills Essential The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in paragraph 22 of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2006) Attributes - The applicant must demonstrate: Essential an understanding of the importance of the patient as the central focus of care the ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately an understanding of the importance of working effectively with others the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and patients initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge an understanding of the principles of equality and diversity

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).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hopsital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hopsital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

In conjunction with the Clinical Director, Infection Prevention & Control (IP&C) the post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination and development of a quality infection prevention and control service in their allocated site(s), providing leadership, support and guidance to all Trust staff and ensuring a patient focused service.

The post includes providing clinical and managerial leadership to the Infection Prevention & Control Nursing Team. The post holder will practice at an advanced level demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical decision-making. They will work as a highly specialised member of the Infection Prevention & Control Team, to assist in containing and reducing the incidence of infection across the Trust, through risk assessment, surveillance, audit, intervention and education. The role is a collaborative one, working with individuals and groups, across professional and organisational boundaries.

The post holder directly reports to the Associate Clinical Director, Infection Prevention & Control. They will manage their site's IP&C Nursing Team.

Main duties of the job

The IPC Matron will provide clinical and managerial leadership for the Infection Prevention and Control service at their allocated hospital site(s), delivering a patient-focused service that reduces healthcare-associated infections.You will manage and develop the site IPC nursing and administrative team, provide expert, evidence-based advice and support outbreak management. Key responsibilities include surveillance, audit, risk assessment, staff education, policy development and implementation of the Trust IPC strategy. You will lead improvement projects, challenge poor practice, escalate risks and provide evidence and reports to support governance and assurance. Working across professional and organisational boundaries, you will promote safe care and effective infection prevention standards.We are seeking a registered nurse with a specialist IPC qualification and significant senior IPC experience in acute healthcare. You will bring strong leadership, communication, influencing and organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously, make sound clinical decisions and manage competing priorities. You will be confident in teaching, developing staff and delivering improvement, with a collaborative, resilient and innovative approach that reflects our WeCare values.

About us

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

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

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

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

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year Per annum inc

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8397834GSS

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

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

Job description Job responsibilities We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in infection prevention within an acute trust.
• Clinical experience within acute healthcare, with the ability to apply this experience to support staff in practice.
• Experience of professional leadership.
• Experience of research and development in practice.
• Experience of training and facilitating staff and practice development in varied settings, with individuals and small and large groups.
• Experience of implementing HR policies and procedures.

Desirable

• Evidence of leading service development changes.
• Experience of coaching or mentoring individuals.
• Experience of publication or conferenceEvidence of regional or national working within IPC, for example through the Infection Prevention Society. presentations.
• Experience of budget management.
• Experience of developing and using governance frameworks and structures to minimise risk and improve patient safety
• Experience of working with different organisations to review complex infection issues or cases.

Skills

Essential

• Proven leadership and management skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve excellence.
• Ability to plan and deliver projects and services within agreed timescales, anticipating problems and devising solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to positively challenge teams and individuals.
• Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries to negotiate and agree joint programmes of work.
• Evidence of innovation in practice.
• Ability to negotiate and influence.
• Ability to prioritise a complex workload and support others to prioritise their workloads.
• IT literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet use, with excellent keyboard skills.
• Ability to deliver training and education to groups and individuals.

Desirable

• Highly developed analytical skills, including identifying risks, anticipating issues, interpreting complex information and making decisions where there is no obvious solution.
• Ability to make strategic, risk-based decisions using specialist knowledge and an understanding of corporate priorities and challenges.
• Advanced critical analysis skills.
• Experience of policy development and effective implementation.
• Experience of leading change with measurable, evaluated outcomes.

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly developed specialist knowledge across infection management, clinical practice, decontamination, cleanliness, environmental infection prevention and outbreak control.

Desirable

• Knowledge of change management and leadership methodologies to sustain improvement in patient safety and inspire and lead a team.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse on the live register, with significant senior IPC experience, including a minimum of four years at Band 7.
• Specialist qualification in infection prevention and control at a minimum of BSc level.
• Qualification or training in teaching and/or professional development.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.

Desirable

• Qualification in leadership development and/or management.

Other

Essential

• Evidence of self-awareness, confidence, self-reliance and resilience.
• Evidence of a dynamic and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and switch rapidly between pieces of work in response to unpredictable service demands.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to manage and balance conflicting demands on self and team.

Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience in infection prevention within an acute trust. Clinical experience within acute healthcare, with the ability to apply this experience to support staff in practice. Experience of professional leadership. Experience of research and development in practice. Experience of training and facilitating staff and practice development in varied settings, with individuals and small and large groups. Experience of implementing HR policies and procedures. Desirable Evidence of leading service development changes. Experience of coaching or mentoring individuals. Experience of publication or conferenceEvidence of regional or national working within IPC, for example through the Infection Prevention Society. presentations. Experience of budget management. Experience of developing and using governance frameworks and structures to minimise risk and improve patient safety Experience of working with different organisations to review complex infection issues or cases. Skills Essential Proven leadership and management skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve excellence. Ability to plan and deliver projects and services within agreed timescales, anticipating problems and devising solutions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to positively challenge teams and individuals. Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries to negotiate and agree joint programmes of work. Evidence of innovation in practice. Ability to negotiate and influence. Ability to prioritise a complex workload and support others to prioritise their workloads. IT literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet use, with excellent keyboard skills. Ability to deliver training and education to groups and individuals. Desirable Highly developed analytical skills, including identifying risks, anticipating issues, interpreting complex information and making decisions where there is no obvious solution. Ability to make strategic, risk-based decisions using specialist knowledge and an understanding of corporate priorities and challenges. Advanced critical analysis skills. Experience of policy development and effective implementation. Experience of leading change with measurable, evaluated outcomes. Knowledge Essential Highly developed specialist knowledge across infection management, clinical practice, decontamination, cleanliness, environmental infection prevention and outbreak control. Desirable Knowledge of change management and leadership methodologies to sustain improvement in patient safety and inspire and lead a team. Qualifications Essential Registered nurse on the live register, with significant senior IPC experience, including a minimum of four years at Band 7. Specialist qualification in infection prevention and control at a minimum of BSc level. Qualification or training in teaching and/or professional development. Evidence of ongoing personal development. Desirable Qualification in leadership development and/or management. Other Essential Evidence of self-awareness, confidence, self-reliance and resilience. Evidence of a dynamic and enthusiastic approach. Ability to meet tight deadlines and switch rapidly between pieces of work in response to unpredictable service demands. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to manage and balance conflicting demands on self and 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) for Safety and Clinical Governance is a senior leadership role within the Chief Medical Officer's portfolio, providing strategic oversight, clinical leadership, and executive assurance across key patient safety, regulatory, and specialist clinical governance functions.

The post holder will lead and coordinate a defined set of safety-critical and statutory clinical governance workstreams, ensuring robust oversight, consistency of standards, and effective escalation to the CMO and relevant executive and Board committees. The role plays a core part in assuring the Trust Board that high-risk, high-impact areas of clinical practice are well governed, data-informed, and aligned to national expectations.

The portfolio encompasses a broad and interconnected set of safety-critical governance workstreams and quality and safety programmes, reflecting the breadth of oversight required to ensure safe, effective and compliant care, while providing flexibility for the Chief Medical Officer to shape and evolve priorities in response to emerging risks, regulatory expectations and organisational strategy. The portfolio will be pivotal in ensuring Barts Health is exemplar in clinical governance and safety, with a clear and consistent focus on patient safety, statutory assurance, and clinical quality signals.

Main duties of the job

Provide senior medical leadership and executive oversight for designated safety-critical and statutory clinical governance portfolios, holding clear accountability for the effective oversight of patient safety across all Trust sites and services.

Lead the development and delivery of a coherent, Trust-wide approach to safety and clinical governance, ensuring that risks are identified early, managed proactively, and escalated appropriately, with clear line of sight from ward to Board.

Provide medical leadership and oversight of a consistent and high-performing governance structures, with clearly defined accountabilities and robust escalation routes for high-risk clinical areas, enabling timely clinical decision-making and strong organisational assurance.

Provide strategic medical oversight of the Trust's Quality and Safety Strategy, ensuring full alignment with the Trust's Clinical Strategy, workforce strategy and assurance frameworks, and supporting Barts Health's ambition to be an exemplar organisation for safety, quality and governance.

Work in close partnership with the Chief Medical Officer, Chief Nurse, Director of Quality, Hospital Medical Directors and executive colleagues to deliver an integrated and effective clinical governance framework, recognising the interdependencies between safety, workforce capacity and operational delivery

About us

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

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

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage