Total 111 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Epsom, KT19 7HA

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

Anaesthetic Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Anaesthetics Theatres
Band 5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 anaesthetic nurse/ODP to join us in our busy operating theatre team.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large 768 bed acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey.
Epsom serves as the elective site for Surgery which includes Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Colo-rectal, Urology, Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery.

You should be committed to working effectively as part of a multi-professional team and have excellent communication skills. A comprehensive induction package will be provided by our Practice Development Team.

You will be required to work nights and weekends and participate in an on call rota as part of this role.

Previous applicants need not apply

The Staff Nurse/ODP will:
• Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge
• Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
• Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
• Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
• Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance

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.

For further information about this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Nurses to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.Following successful completion of foundation gateway will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty.The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
• "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
• OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
• Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
• Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patientsand carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.- Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge whenchanges in circumstances may affect patient care.- Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.- Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of- Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit- Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.- Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition.- Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.- To develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.- To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.- Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.


This advert closes on Saturday 21 Dec 2024

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


An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our teams as a band 6 rotational clinical pharmacist on a progression pathway to becoming a band 7 clinical pharmacist,. As an organization and department we are committed to the development and retention of our staff, which is why we want to invest in this new progression role.

You will join a team of specialist and generalist clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in delivering a comprehensive and efficient pharmaceutical service, aligned to the needs of patients and service users. Experience will be gained through completion of a diverse range of clinical rotations, and supplemental development tasks.

It is an exciting time to join the department as we are reviewing the pharmacy service we want to provide, and making adjustments to roles so that we can deliver an effective service built around the needs of patients and working closely with the multidisciplinary teams on the wards. This will greatly enhance the knowledge and skills of our team and improve job satisfaction.

We are looking to recruit registered pharmacists and trainee pharmacists qualifying in the summer 2024.

You will have clinical responsibility for at least one ward that will complement your rotation and the objectives you will be given. Electronic prescribing is in use across all adult wards.

The rotation provides an excellent grounding to your career. Funded clinical diplomas are available after an initial period in post.

You will need good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to prioritise and organise your work. We expect our pharmacists to be highly motivated and have a passion for putting the patient first.

The post includes participation in the late duty, 7 day weekend/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.

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 Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that will enable us to give our patients the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. In the role of Bank Maintenance Assistant, you can expect plenty of variety as you provide the cover that ensures our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. ABOUT YOUYou'll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Bank Maintenance Assistant. We'll also look for a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our patients. As well as that, you should be flexible, reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the hospital maintained to the highest standards. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it (such as for annual leave or sick leave), the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that will enable us to give our patients the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. In the role of Bank Maintenance Assistant, you can expect plenty of variety as you provide the cover that ensures our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. ABOUT YOUYou'll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Bank Maintenance Assistant. We'll also look for a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our patients. As well as that, you should be flexible, reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the hospital maintained to the highest standards. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it (such as for annual leave or sick leave), the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Epsom & St Helier have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Medical Workforce Officer to join our friendly and supportive Medical Workforce team on a permanent basis, based at our Epsom Gateway office.

The position would be suited to an individual who is well organised, customer service orientated and looking to expand their experience within Medical Workforce.

Previous experience of using the TRAC recruitment system would be advantageous, as would previous NHS recruitment experience.

Please note that this vacancy will close earlier than advertised if the required number of applications are received.

The Medical Workforce Officer will be responsible for providing a high quality medical recruitment service within the Trust, working closely with managers, clinical leadership and all grades of doctors.

In particular, the successful post holder will be expected to:
• Participate in the end to end recruitment process for all medical staff including advertisement, shortlisting, setting up interviews, issuing offer letters and ensuring pre-employment checks are completed in line with NHS Employment Check Standards
• Coordinate and organise the process of junior doctor rotations throughout the year

Please see the job description for further details. Please ensure you evidence your experience and skills in your application, based on the person specification within the job description.

Thank you for showing an interest in working with us at Epsom and St Helier – a family of more than 7,000 colleagues.

We are truly an integrated health and care Trust. In simple terms, that means that as well as the services we provide at our acute care hospitals (Epsom in Surrey and St Helier nearby in south west London) we work with local GPs, mental health services, community providers and local authorities, with the joint aim of preventing local people from becoming unwell, and when they do, that they receive the right care, in the right place, with the right support.
• To provide a customer focused recruitment service to Managers, candidates and staff within the Trust.
• To ensure compliance with the Trust’s recruitment policy and procedures, by working with managers to ensure that all relevant recruitment documentation is accurately completed and to agreed recruitment standards.
• Maintains an up to date knowledge of the Trust’s Recruitment Policy and Recruitment Process and NHS medical terms and conditions for medical and dental staff.
• To ensure that recruiting managers and candidates are kept fully informed throughout the recruitment process.
• To participate in the end to end recruitment and selection process for all medical staffing Trust posts, using ESR, TRAC and NHS Jobs. This includes fixed term and permanent vacancies, consultants, junior doctors’ rotations and honorary contract staff.
• To ensure that the job description, person specification and advert are accurate and have been drawn up in line with Trust policy and employment legislation.
• To issue conditional offer letters within the set timeline.
• To ensure all pre-employment checks (references, occupational health, verification of identity and right to work, criminal records, language competency, revalidation, professional registration and qualifications) are carried out in line with Trust policy and procedures and NHS Employment Check Standards.
• To provide guidance on salary confirmation in accordance with Medical and Dental pay scale and terms and conditions of service
• Process Certificates of Sponsorship as required under UKBA Guidelines.
• To produce an electronic personal file for all successful applicants, ensuring that all relevant recruitment documentation is recorded and included.
• To prepare contract of employment.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

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


Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Women’s & Children’s Division

Based at Epsom Hospital

Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week

Fixed term 6 Months (possibility of extension)

An opportunity has arisen for a clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This fellowship post provides excellent training opportunities for any trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology within the UK, EEA or from overseas who wishes to develop their acute obstetric and gynaecological and clinical/surgical skills.

Applications are invited for a fellowship post for the duration of 6 months in the first instance. The post-holder will also participate in the Obstetrics on call rota. This post will be based in The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at Epsom Hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service. He/she will be expected to participate in the Trust’s governance and maintain their CME/CPD. He/she will also have a commitment to participate in the Trust’s professional development activities.

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 document which contains more information about the role.

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This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic team based at Epsom & St Helier Hospital as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

The job plan consists of elective spinal clinics, elective hand clinics, general fracture clinics, elective operating support for spine and hands, trauma and on-calls.

The post is designed to provide you with a thorough and comprehensive approach to surgical management of patients. The educational methods include assessment of patients in clinics, pre-operative planning sessions, rounds and direct surgical experience.

This post is for 9 month fixed term only. Contract ends 30th Sept 25.

You will be part of the 1:12 on-call rota.





Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the specialty and referred to the specialty.

• Participation in the middle grade on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues’ absence.

• Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.

• Attending operating sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing operations as appropriate.

• Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultant’s care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of these patients.

• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.

• Communication with other team members as appropriate.

• In conjunction with the admitting clinical teams and the wider health economy, to develop and implement integrated orthopaedic and emergency care pathways throughout the Trust.

• Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.

• Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.

• To make sure that the guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute Trust with 768 beds, which hosts the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) and provides a growing specialist orthopaedic service for the South West London and Surrey area. The EOC is the largest centre of its kind in the UK and is fast becoming recognised as a centre of excellence.
“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”

The post holder will be required to participate in the Middle Grade (Registrar) on call rota on a 1:12 basis, shared with colleagues. The post holder will also be required to participate on the Registrar of the Week Rota. At night the hospital runs a Hospital at Night service and as such the post holder will be expected to work as part of that team. At night, the Hospital at Night team base should be used during quiet periods. However, the Registrar is non-resident on call after 8pm


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Upper GI/General Surgery with a specialist interest in hiatus surgery based at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust for 12 month fixed term post. This post attracts 10 PA's.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a wide range of acute and elective general surgical conditions and have a special interest in benign Upper GI.

Significant advanced benign Upper GI and biliary laparoscopic experience is essential. The successful candidate is expected to have significant emergency surgery experience including ‘hot gallbladders’.

It will be desirable if the successful candidate is a fully trained and JAG accredited endoscopist for upper GI endoscopy.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mr Karim Jamal, Consultant General Surgery, Endocrine and Clinical Lead for General Surgery -karim.jamal@nhs.net

The successful candidate will work with ten other surgeons to provide an emergency service to a catchment area of approximately 450,000. They will contribute to the General Surgical on call rota 1:11 at Epsom and St Helier. Emergency appendectomies are performed on children aged 7 and above. We do not carry out any other emergency general surgical operations in the paediatric population. Elective paediatric surgery is managed by our local tertiary unit, St George’s Hospital.

The Trust has a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education and the candidate should also be able to demonstrate previous commitment in this area. The successful candidate should have an interest in postgraduate education. There is ample opportunity to get involved in audit & clinical research. In this regard, candidates with a formal higher degree would be strongly considered as advantageous.

The Department operates activity cross-site therefore clinical/outpatient work is required on both sites.

The successful candidate will have administrative support from one of our Patient Pathway Coordinators within our General Surgery Pod.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George’s Mental Health Trust). The team will ensure people have the right support in place for them to maintain their independence and live healthily and safely at home for as long as possible.

“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID 19".

The successful candidate will work with ten other surgeons to provide an emergency service ti a catchment area of approximately 450,000. They will contribute to the General Surgical on-call rota 1:11 at Epsom and St Helier.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Receptionist/OPD Clerk for Orthopaedic Consultant Outpatient Clinics and Nurse Pre Operative Assessment Clinics



First point of contact for patients attending Orthopaedic Outpatient Appointments. Meeting and greeting and booking them in and out of clinic. Making sure details are correct and up to date, and that the correct outcomes and any necessary appointments are entered onto the Electronic Patient Record system, ensuring that the patient pathway is followed appropriately and in line with national guidelines. Provide information service for patients (including distressed and anxious patients/relatives as required). Be aware of the needs and concerns of patients and provide a friendly, efficient and courteous service to patients, relatives and visitors, providing them with advice and information as appropriate. Use empathetic approach to patients and/or relatives seeking assistance from clinical staff/senior managers as appropriate.

SWLEOC is an NHS Treatment Centre providing regional elective orthopaedic surgery services. Established by the four South West London acute Trusts, SWLEOC has earned a reputation as a centre of excellence for elective orthopaedic surgery through patient outcomes, low complications and high patient satisfaction, by providing high quality care and cost efficiency.

SWLEOC are delighted to offer the exciting opportunity to join our team. The successful candidate will work as part of the Outpatient administrative team and we are looking for someone with good organisational and interpersonal skills. Someone with good time management and flexibility, the ability to use their own initiative and a strong team player.

To work as part of a clinical team assisting the Outpatient Supervisor and OPD Manager to ensure that patients are scheduled efficiently for outpatient appointments, investigative treatments, diagnostic procedures within national guidelines and in accordance with the trust’s Patients Access, Booking and Choice Policy. This includes: NHS Constitution, waiting time standards; Department of Health admission guidelines and booking rules. Ensure that patients are informed with reasonable notice, and that all relevant paper work is completed for given appointment. This includes ensuring that all elective attendances are promptly and accurately recorded on the appropriate PAS system(s) including Bluespier and ERS within one working day of receipt/decision to treat.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

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


Join Our Team as Principal Pharmacist, Medicines Advice and Governance!

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking for an exciting new opportunity!We are seeking a dynamic Principal Pharmacist to lead our Medicines Information and pharmacy advice services.

In this pivotal role, you will:

* Provide expert Medicines Information and pharmacy advice to the Trust and service users.

* Collaborate with Lead Pharmacists to address and report on medicines safety and governance issues.

* Lead the training of pharmacy staff, ensuring they deliver professional, evidence-based medicines advice that meets the highest standards and user needs.

This is a thrilling time to join us! Our team has recently undergone a restructure to better achieve our goal of delivering outstanding pharmacy services. As a key member of the pharmacy clinical team, you will work closely with clinical services, patient services, and procurement teams to provide exceptional patient-focused care. We are looking for someone who:

* Demonstrates excellent communication and time management skills. * Has a keen attention to detail.

* Possesses previous experience in hospital pharmacy and a solid understanding of pharmacy medicines information and governance processes. If you believe you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you!
1. To introduce and review prescribing recommendations into the Trust as required in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks e.g. NICE, Patient Safety Alerts.
2. To ensure all reference sources, guidelines and protocols in Medicines Information are current and up to date.
3. To ensure seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care for patients, liaising with other acute Trusts, GPs, Community and primary care pharmacists as appropriate.
4. Toidentify and address prescribing issues across the interface and ensure seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care for patients liaising with the other acute Trusts, GPs, Community and PCN pharmacists as appropriate.
5. To promote the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines in accordance with recommendations of the SWL Joint Formulary, Surrey Heartlands APC and other evidence based guidelines.
6. To be responsible for the development, maintenance and evaluation of evidence based treatment guidelines, policies, procedures, shared care protocols and patient group directions (PGDs)
7. Apply specialist clinical knowledge and judgment to analyse information, at times where evidence may be lacking, in order to negotiate the optimal clinical outcome
8. To provide a medicines information service to the Trust, ensuring appropriate documentation and recording of enquiries in the Medicines Information database.



The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George’s University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.

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.

Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

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 team and with the clinicians and ward based teams to provide patient focused, individual care for our patients. Tell us in your application how you meet the criteria in the attached person specification.

Please give us a call for an informal chat. We can arrange departmental walk rounds and provide further information about this exciting role. Join us and be a part of our journey to excellence in pharmacy services!


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024