Total 16 Junior Executive level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Cross Site, WD18 0HB

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, professional Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department. The post holder will be working cross sites at Watford General Hospital and St Alban’s City Hospital.

The applicant must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Have management and ophthalmology outpatient experience. Have done the Ophthalmic course.

Be able to demonstrate ophthalmic nursing skills, an understanding of current issues in ophthalmology and a good team player.

Informal visits are welcome.

Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model.

Supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward.

Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area.

Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, running a smooth POA/UEC clinic, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge acquired through post in POA and UEC clinics.

Triage UEC patients and able to answer and give clinical advice to telephone queries.

Registration academic study, clinical, leadership and management development.

Work and act as a role model for professional practice and leadership.

Will work closely with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse, Matron, Head of Nursing and Clinicians in embedding the principles of clinical governance and standards for better health in order to maintain/improve and develop high standards of patient care, and thereby ensuring that the patients are treated with privacy, dignity and respect.

Place the patient’s experience at the core of service delivery through implementation and continued monitoring of essence of care standards, patient involvement & experience strategy and patient satisfaction surveys.

Work collaboratively with the PALS and Patient Forums to investigate and resolve patient concerns/ complaints, working with the senior sister/charge nurse in developing action plans and progress development meetings.

Support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in actively implementing initiatives outlined within the Trust’s local nursing and midwifery strategy and where relevant take the lead for designated projects.

To assist the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in ensuring that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments, evidence-based guidance and is based on sound nursing audit and research, identifying opportunities for the promotion and participation in such activities.

Promote and support Nurse Led Discharge within area of responsibility and ensure all staff actively participates in discharging/transferring ‘medically fit’ patients to more appropriate settings.


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


Are you a therapy assistant that would like a new challenge? This vacancy has arisen within our well-established Inpatient Therapy Service at Watford General Hospital.

This is a fixed-term, full-time role for 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week.

This post would be suitable for an individual with a particular interest in assisting patients to become as independent as possible. The role would also include supporting our qualified members of staff to deliver complex treatments to dependent patients who have had Orthopaedic surgery.

The successful candidate needs to have previous NHS experience, ideally in an acute setting. Previous therapy assistant experience would also be preferable.

The role will involve carrying out prescribed treatments, with some responsibility to progress patients within set limits, and providing feedback to the qualified team members.

There will be admin roles associated with this post, including electronic patient notes and equipment stock takes and ordering.

This post does not include any evening/overnight responsibilities but the successful post holder would have a responsibility in participating in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven day working rotas as required, that operates on both the Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital sites.

The caseload can be challenging and good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a tactful approach, are pre-requisites in working effectively within this post.

The successful post holder will be supported by a team of experienced staff and offers a potential candidate the ideal opportunity to gain a wealth of experience within our dedicated and friendly acute Inpatient therapy service.

Regular supervision will be provided, and we have a training programme that we run for our support worker staff to aid your personal development.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

• To provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified staff providing patient care. Implement and progress agreed planned treatment programmes.

• To work under the supervision of qualified therapy staff, to undertake a variety of tasks (clinical and non-clinical), to support the delivery of physiotherapy to patients. Some tasks will be unsupervised.

• To work in ward based setting, assisting patients to complete their treatment, teaching and progressing when necessary, individually and in groups, and to prepare the environment and equipment. To maintain stock and equipment including reordering.

• Non-clinical duties include data inputting and housekeeping which aid the efficient running of the department.

• To provide both clinical and administrative support to qualified staff providing patient care.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

We are looking for two full time Trust Grade Senior House Officer (ST1-3) in General Paediatrics and one in Neonatology, based at Watford General Hospital. The duration of the post is for 6 months from 04/12/2024 to 06/05/2025, with the possibility for further contract extension for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and vibrant Paediatric department. Our Neonatal unit is a designated local Neonatal Unit (Level 2) within the East of England operational delivery network.

The General Paediatric rotation will include the assessment and management of children and young people in the Children’s Emergency Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Inpatient ward and Day-care settings. The Neonatal rotation will include Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Special Care Baby Unit, Labour Ward, Transitional Care unit, Postnatal ward.

The post holder would work as part of the tier 1 General Paediatric rota including daytime, out of hours and weekend work.

The General Paediatric post holders would rotate between the Paediatric department at Watford Hospital comprising an 18-20 bed Starfish Children’s Ward with dedicated 2 bedded HDU, the Children’s Emergency Department and 7 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit.

The Neonatal post holders would rotate between Neonatal ICU, Special Care Baby Unit, Labour Ward, Transitional Care, Postnatal ward, Children’s Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.

The Main duties of the post will involve seeing, diagnosing, and treating paediatric patients, referring to other clinicians or general practitioners where appropriate.

The successful post holders can expect to gain experience in understanding of the assessment and management of common disease in children as well as develop competence in the common practical procedures needed for paediatric patients.

During the duration of the contract in this department, doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of the clinical areas.

The post holder would be expected to participate in all the clinical, educational and training activities of the department. There would be a wide range of experience to be gained in General Paediatrics, Neonatology and its sub-specialities.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

General and A & E Paediatrics:
• Responsible for managing patients with the acute problems in the inpatient ward, Children’s Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit in Watford
• Covering the Safari Day unit adjacent to the in-patient ward.
• Working closely under the supervision of middle grades, Consultants and other professionals involved in patient care.
• Taking an active role in weekly education grand round meetings and micro teaching.

The post holder would be expected to participate in all activities of the department including:
• Weekly Paediatric and Neonatal teaching, Simulation and Journal Clubs
• Audit and Clinical Governance meetings
• Attendance at Paediatric sub-specialty clinics
• Study leave entitlement
• Audit and research activities


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity to join our Band 3 Physiotherapy rotation as a Physiotherapy assistant in inpatient therapy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This post would be suitable for an individual with a particular interest in assisting patients to become as independent as possible.

This role includes supporting the qualified staff to deliver complex treatments to dependent patients and to assist with running of the department including data collection and equipment ordering.

Please note: The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This is an exciting and rewarding role with many opportunities to expand your communication and people skills whilst working alongside an integrated therapy team.

You will take part in peer learning sessions and be part of a structured in service training programme for our assistant tier alongside personal development reviews with your supervisor.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Supported by a team of experienced therapy staff, this post offers a potential candidate the ideal opportunity to gain a wealth of experience within the inpatient therapy service.

The post holder would work across various clinical settings including the care of elderly wards, stroke unit, surgical (including amputees), orthopaedic and medical wards, carrying out treatments, set out by the Physiotherapy staff.

This post does not include any evening/overnight responsibilities, but the successful post holder would have a responsibility in participating in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven day working rotas (1:4 – 1:6 weekend working frequency).


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our team in the Children’s Emergency Department (CED).

The Children’s Emergency Department is a purpose-built environment for children and young people aged 0-15 years and has approximately 31,000 attendances a year across our Childrens Emergency and urgent care pathways. It has a dedicated 2 bedded resuscitation area within the department and is part of the major trauma network. CED is co-located with the Paediatric Assessment unit which provides short stay care for children for 24 hours. There is also an urgent treatment centre on site.

We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Emergency Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioner service. There is also support from the paediatric practice education team.

We are seeking an experienced paediatric ED nurse who is passionate about improving care and service delivery within the department, meeting the needs of all our patients whilst also meeting the national standards for emergency care.

The post holder will have experience with shift management and be able to provide high standards of care to critically unwell children and help promote clinical excellence within our team. Support the management of paediatric patient flow out of CED.

The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the department, empowering others in the team to deliver evidence-based care, adhering to national standards and local policy.

On a shift-by-shift basis co-ordinate appropriate staffing across Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.

Work collaboratively with all nursing and medical teams in the department and paediatric inpatient areas.

The post holder should have previous experience of working in a busy and fast paced ED environment, have the ability to communicate with different teams and continually adapt to a changing environment.

Post holder would take on link role responsibility dependant on personal preferences (trauma, bereavement, risk assessment & audit and student mentoring and support).
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.


Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model.

Supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward.

Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are seeking a capable and Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join our Critical Care team at West Herts NHS Trust.

Our ICU is a 19 bedded unit based at Watford General Hospital.

This role includes shift leadership and participation in the Critical care Outreach.
• This post holder will have completed a nationally accredited, 60 credit post graduate award in Critical Care Nursing.
• They will possess extensive critical care experience and be competent in providing organ support and other common ICU interventions.
• Experience of supervising junior colleagues is essential and a strong desire to promote staff development and quality care will be required.
• They will be required to demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership skills as the post will include shift leadership responsibilities.
• Successful candidates will also assist the Band 7’s with management of their teams.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Provide high quality safe care to critically ill patients and their families and loved ones.

Undertake shift coordination of the Intensive Care Unit.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our friendly Pharmacy team at Watford General Hospital.

You will assist, under supervision, with routine duties of a technical nature, including the dispensing and supply of medication to in and outpatients, the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines.

You will respond to enquiries and requests from staff, patients and carers as appropriate.

This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment, for which appropriate training will be provided.

You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

You should have experience of working as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, good communication & organisational skills and experience of using computer systems for dispensing, stock control and word processing.

Please read the job description and person specification for more details and tell us in your application how you meet the essential criteria for this Senior Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant post, as this will be the basis for shortlisting applicants.



With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The purpose of this post is:

To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust e.g. dispensing and supply of medicines to wards and departments, reception duties in the dispensary.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to join our clinical pharmacy team as a Ward Medicines Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive ward pharmacy service.

Undertaking activities predominantly at ward level, but also within the pharmacy department, which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. transfer of medicines, medicines supply, dispensing medication and the safe/secure storage of medicines.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.


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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We have an opportunity to recruit a Trust Junior Clinical Fellow-ST1/2 to start as soon as possible in Care of the Elderly.

The post is Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, with an eventual on-call commitment of 1A.

Watford General Hospital is a busy General Hospital with an active AAU with excellent support from radiology and specialist physicians to provide rapid diagnosis and effective treatment to smooth the patients’ journey from acute to primary care. We work closely and cooperatively with the Primary Care providers and adult care services for bed and home-based care.

The Department of Medicine for the Elderly has 10 consultant posts with subspecialty interests including Orthogeriatric Medicine, Movement Disorder, Dementia/Delirium and Continence. The Stroke Team, working within this department, provide excellent hyperacute stroke services. The department also plays a very active role in the local provision of Intermediate Care.

Please note this post is not recognised for training.

Please apply online

The Elderly Care Department based at Watford General Hospital and the post-holder will be accountable to the relevant Elderly Care Consultant on their ward.

During the duration of the contract in this department doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of the clinical areas.

The post-holder will be expected to work closely with appropriate nursing, professional, technical, and administrative and support staff.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice.

The post-holder may, on occasions, be asked to assist in the teaching of medical students.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service.

It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional, and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.

There will be provision for junior doctors to join the on-call rota and contribute towards the GIM on call system for a supplemental increase in pay. This can be discussed further at interview.


This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

Please see the attached Job Description and Overview for more in depth details of the role requirements

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


The Virtual Hospital at West Herts comprises of collaboration between West Herts and our community partners at CLCH. The purpose of the virtual hospital is to treat acutely unwell patients in the comfort of their own place of residence, by remotely monitoring them and providing home visits where necessary. Our vision is to support the patient’s journey in a way that improves overall patient experience whilst also improving bed flow in the acute wards by preventing admission and supporting early discharge.

The role of the junior clinical fellow in the Virtual Hospital is to support the daily management, review and flow of patient on the Virtual Ward.

Currently, the VH offers the following pathways – Heart Function (HF), Asthma, Bronchiectasis and COPD (ABC), Acute Respiratory Infections (soon to be General Medicine instead), Frailty and lastly a small Post-Surgical Colorectal pathway.

Not only do we provide specialist care for our patients, but we work to provide strong wrap around care to prevent readmissions.

We have attracted national attention with Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHSE, recently visiting our hub at West Herts. There’s a short YouTube video to give a flavour of what’s involved (https://youtu.be/HZZfprv8ZVc).

General ward work and on-going care of in-patients- including remote ward rounds for inpatients.

Review of patients referred to the virtual ward and face to face reviews of inpatients as required, to screen for suitability for VH onboarding.

Maintenance of ward lists.

Attendance to consultant ward rounds.

Attendance at MDTs.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



The duties of the post will be carried out in conjunction with the Consultant by means of daily ward rounds and follow-up care. The Post holder is expected to undertake appropriate investigations and therapeutic procedures (under supervision).

They will also maintain adequate medical records of the patients’ stay in hospital and dictate discharge summaries and enquiries so that they are promptly sent out to the General Practitioner. Patients are admitted from hospital wards or from the community via the SDEC (same day emergency care), Acute Admissions Unit or via specialist clinics.

Audit:

Opportunities to choose new audit from directorate audit programme, or to take part in a rolling audit cycle.

Key relationships include, but are not limited to:

-VH Clinical Lead

-VH GPs and consultants

-VH Assistant Divisional Manager

-Ward clinicians and nurses

-Hub nurses and admin team

-CLCH partners (Rapid response, frailty team, district nursing)


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

The duties of the post will be carried out in conjunction with the Consultant by means of daily ward rounds and follow-up care. The Post holder is expected to undertake appropriate investigations and therapeutic procedures (under supervision). They will also maintain adequate medical records of the patients stay in hospital and dictate discharge summaries and enquiries so that they are promptly sent out to the General Practitioner. Patients are admitted from hospital wards or from the community via the SDEC (same day emergency care), Acute Admissions Unit or via specialist clinics. Audit: Opportunities to choose new audit from directorate audit programme, or to take part in a rolling audit cycle. Key relationships include, but are not limited to: -VH Clinical Lead -VH GPs and consultants -VH Assistant Divisional Manager -Ward clinicians and nurses -Hub nurses and admin team -CLCH partners (Rapid response, frailty team, district nursing)

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We have an opportunity to recruit a Trust Junior Clinical Fellow-ST1/2 to start as soon as possible in Care of the Elderly.

The post is Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, with an eventual on-call commitment of 1A.

Watford General Hospital is a busy General Hospital with an active AAU with excellent support from radiology and specialist physicians to provide rapid diagnosis and effective treatment to smooth the patients’ journey from acute to primary care. We work closely and cooperatively with the Primary Care providers and adult care services for bed and home-based care.

The Department of Medicine for the Elderly has 10 consultant posts with subspecialty interests including Orthogeriatric Medicine, Movement Disorder, Dementia/Delirium and Continence. The Stroke Team, working within this department, provide excellent hyperacute stroke services. The department also plays a very active role in the local provision of Intermediate Care.

Please note this post is not recognised for training.

Please apply online

The Elderly Care Department based at Watford General Hospital and the post-holder will be accountable to the relevant Elderly Care Consultant on their ward.

During the duration of the contract in this department doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of the clinical areas.

The post-holder will be expected to work closely with appropriate nursing, professional, technical, and administrative and support staff.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice.

The post-holder may, on occasions, be asked to assist in the teaching of medical students.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service.

It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional, and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.

There will be provision for junior doctors to join the on-call rota and contribute towards the GIM on call system for a supplemental increase in pay. This can be discussed further at interview.


This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Aug 2024

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our friendly pharmacy team at Watford Hospital.

You will assist, under supervision, with routine duties of a technical nature, including the dispensing and supply of medication to in- and out-patients, the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines.
You will respond to enquiries and requests from staff, patients and carers as appropriate.

This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment, for which appropriate training will be provided.

You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).

You should have experience of working as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, good communication & organisational skills and experience of using computer systems for dispensing, stock control and word processing.

Please read the job description and person specification for more details and tell us in your application how you meet the essential criteria for this Senior Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant post as this will be the basis for shortlisting applicants.

Please note that this position will close on or before the above closing date, depending on the response that we receive. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application promptly to ensure that you are considered for this post.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment worksare planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The purpose of this post is to:

To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust e.g. dispensing and supply of medicines to wards and departments, reception duties in the dispensary.




This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024

Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner,Stroke Unit. Permanent, Full time post. 37.5 hours per week

Watford General Hospital (main base)

Weekdays with Weekend Working Commitments

We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Practitioner (Therapy) post within the In-patient Therapy Team on the Stroke Unit at Watford General Hospital.

The successful applicant must have significant experience as a therapy or nursing assistant in the NHS and have a passion for rehabilitating patients in the acute setting. They will join a friendly, dedicated therapy team providing high quality stroke care.

The successful candidate may work independently, managing their own caseload and making treatment decisions autonomously for a select group of patients over-viewed/delegated by the qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists on the team. They will be assessing both non-complex medical patients on the stroke unit and assisting in assessment of stroke patients and independently screening Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIA’s).

The role also includes supporting our qualified members of staff to deliver complex treatments to patients and to assist with the running of the department including data collection and equipment ordering.

To enhance your development, you will be line managed, supervised and trained by a tier of Band 6 and 7 Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the Stroke Team.

The successful candidate may work independently, managing their own caseload and making treatment decisions autonomously for a select group of patients over-viewed/delegated by the qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists on the team.

They will be assessing non-complex medical patients on the stroke unit, assisting in assessment of stroke patients and independently screening Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIA’s).

The role also includes supporting our qualified members of staff to deliver complex treatments to patients and to assist with the running of the department including data collection and equipment ordering.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The successful candidate would have a responsibility in participating in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven day working rotas (1:4 – 1:6 weekend working frequency) that operates on the Watford General Hospital site.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively complex information with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes, and to ensure an understanding of their condition/problem so that patients are supported in self management of their condition. Communication of patient progress and forward planning may be discussed with family members and carers where appropriate.

To discuss each patient with a qualified therapist at a minimum of one stage during the patients’ intervention. To report back progress or change from expected findings to a qualified therapist.

To attend handover, receive referrals and contribute to the prioritisation of the teams workload.

To communicate complex patient related information effectively, to ensure collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team members across health and social care sectors, ensuring the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.

To be able to deal with contentious information within a team utilising good negotiation skills to ensure the smooth discharge planning of the complex patient.

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice, including the treatment of patients, and to be responsible for informing their senior of any areas in which they lack experience or knowledge.

To be responsible for a designated caseload of in-patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to own and team priorities.

To undertake specifically delegated comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with diverse or complex presentation/multipathologies.

To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To carry out and develop rehabilitation programmes with patients in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning and a range of evidence based treatment skills, including physiotherapy techniques, patient education, and exercises classes when appropriate.

To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by maintaining and developing current knowledge of evidence based practice, and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development and shows evidence of reflective practice. To develop and enhance skills and incorporate them as necessary into every day practice.

To provide advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.

To prepare the treatment area and tidying up after use, including the disposal of soiled linen and the cleaning of equipment.

To maintain stock and equipment including reordering.

Carry out data entry using IT skills.


This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024