Total 6 job vacancies by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

**Post open to recently qualified technicians or those about to register**

Are you looking for a job where you enjoy working in a team? Do you thrive working in a busy environment? Do you have excellent customer care skills and have pride in getting things right for your patients?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician to complete our friendly team. You will develop skills in a range of areas at St Helier Hospital.

As you know, here at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, we are always looking to grow our teams with talented people, just like you.

That’s why we are excited to announce the additional benefit on offer to the successful candidate, of a one-off financial benefit as a golden handshake, to welcome you to our organisation. To find out further details please get in touch with our recruiting manager on the advert!

The post holder will primarily be based in the inpatient dispensary, working closely with the senior technician team, working to ensure patients receive their inpatient and discharge medication in a safe, efficient and timely manner.

Applicants must have BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services and must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council. ACPT would be an advantage.

The post includes participation in weekends (7 days), bank holidays and late duty rotas.

There is one post available where the candidate will work at St Helier Hospital site.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

As you know, here at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, we are always looking to grow our teams with talented people, just like you.

That’s why; we are excited to announce that an additional one-off financial benefit, in addition to their salary, will be offered to the successful candidate appointed into the role of Pharmacy Technician. For further information, please contact Iram Naseem

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

Senior Pharmacist Outpatients

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Outpatient Team at St Helier Hospital.

We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivating team member who will work alongside the Principal Pharmacist, Outpatient Services and Clinical Trials to deliver a first class service to our customers, our staff, and healthcare professionals, preparing outpatient prescriptions, providing appropriate counselling, promoting the safe use of medicines, and other associated services.

We are looking for someone who is inspiring and who will re-invigorate our processes delivering a professional, efficient and caring service.

It is desirable that you have hospital experience to understand hospital prescribing and medicines management but if you only have experience of community pharmacy, you will bring transferable skills such as customer care and liaising with prescribers.

Taking up this post could be the start of something wonderful and the best decision you make this year. If it’s time for a change,don’t delay - submit your application today!

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contactIram Naseem iram.naseem@nhs.net.





Main duties of the job
• Abide by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) standards of conduct, ethics and performance as well as standards for registered pharmacies, observing and applying all professional, ethical and legal obligations.
• Ensure that the Outpatient Pharmacy service is patient focused, responsive and appropriate and that the professional image of the department is upheld at all times.
• Work in the Outpatient pharmacy by undertaking responsibilities required as per JD including ensuring that medicines are dispensed in a legal, efficient and accurate way and that appropriate clinical and other checks have been carried out.
• Ensure patients are given appropriate counselling and information, regarding their medicines. To counsel patients on the use of their medicines if necessary.
• Provide professional leadership with the support of the Principal Pharmacist Outpatients in the pharmacy, ensuring all pharmacy practice, including their own, is within the boundaries described within the latest version of the Medicines, Ethics and Practice issued by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Ensuring individual patient needs are met and appropriate actions are taken to resolve issues and complaints as they arise.
• Participate in the clinical pharmacy service as appropriate includingparticipation in the late duty, seven day, bank holiday and on-call rotas.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

In the full job description you will see clearly the full range of duties within these roles that will enable you to work as part of the Pharmacy Outpatient team

Tell us in your application how you meet the criteria in the attached person specification.




This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

This post is a Fixed Term Contract Maternity Cover from January - August 2025 . The role will involved Respiratory (including ITU and HDU), and being part of a 7 day working service and oncalls


• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service within each rotation undertaken
• To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations of physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
• To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service, or a particular patient type, working with and without direct supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training, clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work should be routinely evaluated.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To liaise effectively with other disciplines
• To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams’ clinical practice within each rotation. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May assist the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
• To undertake training / study to ensure competency to participate in on-call and emergency duties as a lone practitioner within the trust, and thereafter to participate regularly in on-call and emergency duties as lone practitioner within the trust.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.



The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.




This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

This is an exciting time to join the Cardiology team at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals as we look to expand our provision of Cardiology services. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our administrative team and support with coordination and scheduling of an expanded programme of work.

This is an exciting time to join the Cardiology team at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals as we look to expand our provision of Cardiology services. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our administrative team and support with coordination and scheduling of an expanded programme of work.

Reporting to the Assistant Service Manager for Cardiology, you will work closely with the Cardiology Administrative and Clerical team to support the administration and scheduling of day case, inpatient and outpatient activity for the Cardiology service. A flexible approach and excellent interpersonal skills are essential in addition to high standards of customer service.

The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative and clerical issues relating to a patient’s care pathway, tracking and supporting patients from referral to treatment &/or discharge.

The role will require some patient-facing activity, and you will also be expected to manage and support queries from patients, clinicians and fellow staff. Excellent telephone skills and good IT proficiency will also be essential in helping with day-to-day duties. The role requires the postholder to be able to work at both hospital sites for several days each week.

If you are solution-focused, good at prioritising and motivated to improve the patient experience, this could be the role for you!

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

Staff Nurse - Special Schools - Full Time - Term Time Only

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has experience in community paediatric nursing, children's continence and working in a special school.

The School Nursing Team deliver health care to children with complex health needs attending Greenmead School in Wandsworth. They are responsible for undertaking health assessments, completing and updating care plans, managing emergency situations and providing training for education staff. They complete reports and attend child protection conferences.

The successful applicant will have the ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals and school staff to support and empower children, young people and their families to improve health and give every child and young person the opportunity to develop their full potential.



The Specialist Schools Nursing Team delivery health care to children and young people with complex health needs aged 3-19 attending school. They are responsible for undertaking health assessments, completing and updating care plans, managing emergency situations and providing training for school staff.

The post holder will ensure that high quality nursing care is delivered within Greenmead Primary Special School across two campuses.

The post holder will work collaboratively with other professionals involved in the care of children and young people including therapists, educational staff, school nursing and Social Services to support and empower children, young people and their families, improve health and give every child and young person the opportunity to develop their full potential.

Sutton Health and Care (SHC) was an innovative joint venture between local partner health and social care organisations, which sees community services fully integrated to support the delivery of a new model of care for the people of Sutton. Hosted by ESTH, the model ensures the breaking down of traditional organisational barriers to enable the provision of care that is wrapped around the patient.


We pride ourselves in having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our vision and values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.
General Duties
· Ensure that all areas of practice adhere to all current NMC guidance

· Ensure high standards of nursing care are delivered at all times by supporting regular monitoring and evaluating client outcomes

· Safely administer prescribed medications, monitor their effects and report all medication errors

· Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and colleagues and that equal opportunities are practiced

· Take a proactive role in maintaining effective communication with all disciplines, children, young people and families

· Maintain accurate and contemporaneous manual and electronic records in all aspects of care provision to promote continuity and partnership, in line with SHC policies and NMC Record Keeping Guidelines

· Ensure that all complaints are listened to and that issues identified are addressed appropriately

· Use reflective practice as a method of ensuring that appropriate effective nursing care is delivered

· Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately

· Promote a professional image at all times and be accountable for own clinical practice

· Ensure that nursing care is client focused and that client privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.



Clinical Responsibilities



· Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the health needs of the children and young people are met

· Carry out clinical care interventions daily for children and young people with healthcare needs in the special school/nursery setting

· Participate in teaching nursing and support staff as delegated by the senior staff nurses/Clinical Service Lead







· Promote the mental, physical and emotional health of children and young people with physical and learning disabilities liaising with parents/carers, teachers and the multidisciplinary team

· Contribute to and undertake health assessments to identify the health needs of individual children, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, referring as necessary to other professionals

· Work with parents and specialist teams to assist in the creation and delivery of care plans and risk assessments for pupils with complex health needs and long term conditions

· Follow the SHC Services and PAN London Safeguarding Children’s Board procedures to safeguard children. Provide reports and attend safeguarding meetings as required

· Identify risks when delivering care within the service, reporting these to the senior staff nurses/Clinical Service Lead

· Contribute to the delivery and evaluation of the health promotion programmes within the school

· Support senior colleagues in planning and providing appropriate learning experiences for students. Act as a Supervisor and Mentor for student nurses on placement in the school

· Utilise research findings and evidence based practice to inform clinical decision-making

· Participate in any clinical audit programmes and the evaluation of own practice within the clinical area.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Senior Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse Paediatric Day Surgery
Band 6

Paediatric day surgery, are looking for an experienced Paediatric nurse to join their team as a Deputy Sister/charge nurse.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and versatile individual to join us, where there will be opportunities to develop and extend skills across the whole department including pre and post-operative care.

The applicant must have an interest in day surgery, good communication and leadership skills, and experience in managing small teams. You will need to be flexible and able to contribute to the delivery of a high standard family-centred care. We will provide support and encouragement to enable you to develop and achieve your full potential.

We are a dedicated day surgery unit which has our own theatre, procedure room and recovery area on the same floor as our pre and post-operative ward. We work closely together as a team to ensure the patient and their families experience is of a high-standard throughout day surgery. Our unit consists of a small friendly team and the department has one theatre and a procedure room. We currently offer a variety of surgical procedures to our local community for children and young people up to 18 years of age.

The post holder:

*support the senior nursing team with team management, appraisals and staff education/training

*will be professionally accountable for maintaining their standards of professional practice in line with the NMC Code of Conduct.

* will work autonomously, managing a caseload of patients within the Paediatric day surgery unit, whilst working as part of the multi-disciplinary team, delivering high standards of holistic care for the group of patients within their sphere of responsibility

* will act as a clinical expert and be regularly responsible for the management and co-ordination of the clinical area and act as the day to day designated deputy for the Day surgery Unit.

* will educate and provide specialist knowledge in the care of patients to staff and students

* will ensure safe and effective clinical practice

* will ensure the promotion and implementation of trust policies and the effective delivery of organisational objectives
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Please see the attached supporting documents Job Description and Person Specification which contain more information about the role




This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024