Total 4 job vacancies by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


The Endoscopy units at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead Hospital carry out a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using a wide variety of flexible Endoscopes. The Decontamination units are JAG accredited utilising a pass-through system.

Also responsible for their area of co-ordination in the department, together with ensuring the environment is kept clean, safe and comfortable. Core shifts are Monday-Friday 8.00-16.00 or 10.00-18.00 with some weekend working.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
• To Decontaminate Endoscopes, working to the departmental systems, policies, procedures and guidelines as required.
• To assist with the running of the Endoscopy Decontamination Services, and as part of a team to share the responsibility for maintenance and upkeep of all equipment.
• Liaise with outside departments to ensure a quality service.
• Be proactive in problem solving when equipment fails and be confident and competent when reporting any non-conformance.
• Assist with the training and teaching of staff at all levels.
• To Manual clean all endoscopes.
• Disinfecting endoscopes using auto-disinfectors (in accordance with manufactures, BSG, JAG and GIN guidelines).
• To Document all daily maintenance of machines and equipment as required.
• To carry out all Endoscope and equipment tracking as required.
• Comply with the daily documentation of the decontamination of all equipment.
• Decontamination of all instruments and endoscopes as required
• Ensure that the right scopes are decontaminated.
• Maintenance and upkeep of all endoscopes and all equipment in the Unit as required.
• Assist with the organising of general and periodic machine servicing and action accordingly.
• Carry out Daily equipment checks to adhere to health and safety regulations and organising the repair of all defects to be dealt with promptly.
• Ensure compliance with correct protocols is adhered to.
• To work at either Watford General Hospital or Hemel Hempstead Hospital Endoscopy Decontamination units as required.
• To carry out all training as required.

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.

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Endoscopy Decontamination Team and part of the wider Integrated Decontamination Team, assisting in ensuring the departments run smoothly by Decontaminating and maintaining the endoscopes, working with specialist equipment and general supplies required in the department.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

An exciting position has arisen within the Environment Division Facilities Team for a full time Facilities Officer at St Albans and Hemel Hempstead.

The Facilities Officer is a member of the Facilities Team who monitors the soft facilities across the Trust as directed by the Facilities Operations Manager.

This role will also require cover for the Facilities Operations Manager when he is not available.

The role is for 37.5 hours a week and occasional weekend work would be required.

This role will also involve with assisting with any filming that takes place at HHGH on a regular basis with the aim to maintain minimal disruption to the rest of the site while aiming to generate valuable revenue to the trust.

Ensuring that the Trust’s facilities Contract and in-house team comply with the quality and standards as detailed within the Specification, policies and Standard Operating procedures and meet the specified service outcomes.

To work flexibly ensuring that audit plans are in place, regularly reviewed and updated and that key actions and work is progressed, either individually or by the relevant team member.

The post holder will need to be conscientious, meticulous and at all times act in a professional and confidential manner.

*Please note this is not an I.T. position*

****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******

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

Previous applicant need not apply.

The role of the Facilities Officer- to ensure the FM service supports clinical colleagues and reviewing how it integrates with Nursing in its provision of care and specifically infection prevention and control within the Trust.

Key skills here include:
• Exceptional and sensitive negotiating and communicating skills.
• Ability to operate in a complex and changing environment across different sites.
• Ability to manage and lead in house staff.
• Work with external contractors and suppliers.
• Knowledge of NHS Cleaning Standards, Catering would be an advantage, as this role also include carrying out audits of contractor services.

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.

The role will report to the Facilities Operations Manager for these sites and key relationships at the sites will be Trust Staff at all levels, external contractors and Consultants. Communication both verbal and written is key to this role.

The hours are primarily Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm but will involve some weekend working and weekday early starts and evenings.
Regular audits of the FM services will need to be carried out as well as dealing with any issues that arise on the sites throughout the day, attending meetings where required and covering for the Manager when he is away.


This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Oct 2024

An exciting position has arisen within the Environment Division Facilities Team for a full time Facilities Officer at St Albans and Hemel Hempstead. This is a key role within the Facilities Department and will be based primarily at St Albans with the need to work across multiple sites.

The Facilities Officer is a member of the Facilities Team who monitors the soft facilities across the Trust as directed by the Facilities Operations Manager. This role will also require cover for the Facilities Operations Manager when he is not available.

The role is for 37.5 hours a week and occasional weekend work would be required

This role will also involve with assisting with any filming that takes place at HHGH on a regular basis with the aim to maintain minimal disruption to the rest of the site while aiming to generate valuable revenue to the trust.

This role will monitor the Trusts Soft FM services Trust wide to ensure that the Trust’s contractors performance indicators are met, and effectively measure this performance against the Trusts objectives. Ensure that the Trust’s facilities Contract and in-house team comply with the quality and standards as detailed within the Specification, policies and Standard Operating procedures and meet the specified service outcomes.

To work flexibly ensuring that audit plans are in place, regularly reviewed and updated and that key actions and work is progressed, either individually or by the relevant team member

To be responsible for giving feedback to the in-house and contract managers on services provided

The post holder will need to be conscientious, meticulous and at all times act in a professional and confidential manner.

Please note this is not an I.T. position

*We are unable to sponsor for this role*

Previous applicant need not apply.

The role of the Facilities Officer- to ensure the FM service supports clinical colleagues and reviewing how it integrates with Nursing in its provision of care and specifically infection prevention and control within the Trust.

Key skills here include:
• Exceptional and sensitive negotiating and communicating skills.
• Ability to operate in a complex and changing environment across different sites.
• Ability to manage and lead in house staff.
• Work with external contractors and suppliers.
• Knowledge of NHS Cleaning Standards, Catering would be an advantage, as this role also include carrying out audits of contractor services.

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.

The role will report to the Facilities Operations Manager for these sites and key relationships at the sites will be Trust Staff at all levels, external contractors and Consultants. Communication both verbal and written is key to this role.

The hours are primarily Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm but will involve some weekend working and weekday early starts and evenings.
Regular audits of the FM services will need to be carried out as well as dealing with any issues that arise on the sites throughout the day, attending meetings where required and covering for the Manager when he is away.


This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024

An exciting opportunity is available to work in the Facilities Department at West Herts NHS Trust. The role is primarily based at Hemel Hospital, but involves regular travel to St Albans Hospital and Jacketts Field.

The Facilities Department are responsible for the soft services at the Trust. These services include Cleaning, Catering, Portering, Waste and Pest Control.

*We are unable to sponsor for this role*

The role of the Facilities Officer- to ensure the FM service supports clinical colleagues and reviewing how it integrates with Nursing in its provision of care and specifically infection prevention and control within the Trust.

Key skills here include exceptional and sensitive negotiating and communicating skills, ability to operate in a complex and changing environment across different sites and the ability to manage and lead In house staff and work with external contractors and suppliers. Knowledge of NHS Cleaning Standards, Catering would be an advantage, as this role also include carrying out audits of contractor services.

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 role will report to the Facilities Operations Manager for these sites and key relationships at the sites will be Trust Staff at all levels, external contractors and Consultants. Communication both verbal and written is key to this role.

The hours are primarily Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 16:30 but will involve some weekend working and weekday early starts and evenings.

Regular audits of the FM services will need to be carried out as well as dealing with any issues that arise on the sites throughout the day, attending meetings where required and covering for the Manager when he is away.


This advert closes on Monday 22 Jul 2024