Non-Medical honorary and observer opportunities application form

Job overview

Important – Please read before applying

You must not apply for an honorary or observer contract unless you already have confirmed agreement from a Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) manager and service.

• You must have a named sponsoring manager and department in place before applying
• You must include these details within your application
• Applications submitted without prior agreement and a named manager will not be considered and will be rejected

Please note: Recruitment cannot assist in identifying a manager, arranging placements, or securing service approval. These must be confirmed by the applicant before submitting an application.

Main duties of the job

Once you have secured agreement from a sponsoring manager and service, you may submit an application for an honorary or observer contract via the online system.

Before applying, you must ensure that:

• You have confirmed approval from a relevant LGT department and manager
• You understand the scope of the placement (honorary or observer)

When completing the application, you must include:

• The name of the department or service
• The name of the sponsoring LGT manager

These must be stated in the supporting statement section of the application form. Applications that do not include these details will not be progressed.

If your application is successful, you will be required to:

• Complete all relevant pre-engagement checks
• Comply with Trust policies, procedures and governance requirements
• Adhere to the agreed scope and duration of the honorary or observer arrangement

For queries relating to an existing agreed placement only, please contact: lg.honorarycontracts@nhs.net

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Honorary contracts (non-medical staff only)

An honorary contract is for individuals who are not employed or paid by LGT but require access to Trust premises to carry out agreed activities. This typically applies where work is being undertaken via a third-party organisation or for self-funded purposes.

Honorary contracts:

• Are unpaid
• Are department-specific
• Are issued for a fixed period (up to three years)
• Require compliance with all Trust policies and procedure

Observer contracts (non-medical staff only)

An observer contract is for individuals who wish to observe Trust services and practices only.

Observer contracts:

• Do not permit hands-on work
• Do not allow access to Trust systems
• Do not involve direct patient care

Pre-engagement checks – Honorary contracts

Applicants may be required to complete checks appropriate to the placement, which may include:

• Right to work checks
• Occupational health clearance
• DBS checks (where applicable)
• Identity verification

Failure to complete required checks may result in the application not progressing.

Pre-engagement checks – Observer contracts

Applicants will be required to complete a proportionate level of checks, which may include:

• Proof of identity
• Passport and visa checks
• A short occupational health assessment

Contracts will only be issued once all required checks have been satisfactorily completed.