Total 9 job vacancies by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Cellular pathology, West Hertfordshire NHS Trust. This post is forsix months with a possibility of extension for another six months.

The Department of Cellular Pathology is based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This post provides excellent opportunities to gain valuable experience in the following areas of histopathology: Urological pathology, Breast pathology, Gynae pathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Dermatopathology and Cytopathology.

The appointee will support the dissection and reporting of diagnostic Histopathology and Cytopathology specimens.

Support for attending relevant courses to achieve educational goals.

Clinical work to be undertaken under the supervision of Consultant Histopathologists.

Specimen dissection and reporting cases under supervision will be the main role of the successful applicant.

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.

Post requirements:

MBBS degree

FRCPath Part 1 Necessary and Part 2 is desirable

English Language IELTS Examination

UK experience in a Diagnostic Histopathology Department would be an advantage.


This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 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 Sunday 15 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


West Herts NHS Trust is looking to recruit a full-time band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our Team at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, Outpatient Department.


This position require flexibility working Monday -Friday between 4-5 days based on the need of the service excluding bank holiday.



Please note - unfortunately, we are not able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

• To meet & greet patient on arrival, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment within the Outpatient Department.
• To set up and prepare clinics.
• To check patient’s vital signs and document prior to consultations
• To assist and chaperone clinicians/patients in clinics.
• To ensure safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect.
• To ensure patients and their relatives/carers understand the outcome of consultations/Treatment and progress and discharge plan after care.
• To support the Manager and Outpatient Team.


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.


• To receive and register patient attending outpatient.

• To perform clinical tasks appropriate to level of training and competencies e.g. Vital signs

• To act as a chaperone as required by Clinicians and Patients.

• To assist Clinicians with routine medical procedures, examinations and document clinical tasks such as chaperoning and consent.

• To report any concern to nurse in charge.

• To assist in maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of Outpatient facilities and equipment’s, arrange for maintenance as and when required

• To ensure patients are made aware of any delays in clinics.


• To ensure all duties are carried out safely and to a high standard.

















This advert closes on Wednesday 30 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.

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

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


This is an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Cellular pathology, West Hertfordshire NHS Trust. This post is forsix months with a possibility of extension for another six months, with a start date in August 2024.

The Department of Cellular Pathology is based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. This post provides excellent opportunities to gain valuable experience in the following areas of histopathology: Urological pathology, Breast pathology, Gynae pathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Dermatopathology and Cytopathology.

The appointee will support the dissection and reporting of diagnostic Histopathology and Cytopathology specimens.

Support for attending relevant courses to achieve educational goals.

Clinical work to be undertaken under the supervision of Consultant Histopathologists.

Specimen dissection and reporting cases under supervision will be the main role of the successful applicant.

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.



Post requirements:

MBBS degree

FRCPath Part 1 Necessary and Part 2 is desirable

English Language IELTS Examination

UK experience in a Diagnostic Histopathology Department would be an advantage.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 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

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


The Cellular Pathology Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals is looking to recruit a full-time, fixed term Specialist Biomedical Scientist to work within the Histopathology section of the laboratory. This post will be available for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

We are seeking a motivated individual to work within a busy, but friendly department and to participate in all activities required to run an efficient, high-quality service.

The Cellular Pathology department at Hemel Hempstead processes around 46,000 histology and 3,700 cytology samples a year as well as running a busy Andrology service to the local population. The post-holder will be expected to rotate through the histopathology department including roles in embedding, microtomy and staining as well as dissection and immunohistochemistry.

The post will involve both administrative and laboratory work, including the participation in quality management activities.

Essential criteria for applicants include extensive experience in embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining, category A dissection and IQC. Experience and knowledge of immunohistochemistry, diagnostic cytology and category B dissection is also desirable, but not essential. A specialist diploma in histopathology is also desirable.

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.

Responsibilities for Information resources

To ensure that all laboratory documentation, particularly relating to policies, Standard Operating Procedures and records of work are complete and up to date.

To participate in the development of laboratory documentation and the implementation of policies and Standard Operating Procedures relative to the area.

Responsibilities for Communication

The post holder is responsible to all users of the service, particularly the reporting of complex/critical results as dictated by the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedure [SOP]. To provide Warfarin Dosage information to patients as dictated by the Anticoagulant Clinic SOP.

Responsibilities for Policy and service development

To apply the Trust’s Blood Transfusion Policy, the Massive Obstetric Haemorrhage Policy and the departmental Health & Safety Policy and Quality Policy.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Apr 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


The Neurology Department has an exciting and varied role for a full-time vacancy for a Medical Secretary / Pathway Navigator.

This role also encompasses Neurophysiology Administration, dealing with appointments for nerve conduction studies and the distribution of reports and uploading these results on to Cerner.

This vacancy requires interaction with patients, GPs, Consultants, and team members.

This is an opportunity to work in a fascinating specialty with a friendly team. Training and comprehensive support is provided.

This role is based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. The successful candidate will provide medical secretarial support to the Consultant Neurologists and their team, and act as a central point for the managing and booking of the neurophysiology (EMG) referrals.

To deal with telephone enquiries from GPs, patients and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner to ensure that appropriate messages are passed onto the relevant people in a timely fashion. To communicate highly sensitive information to patients / consultants. To ensure and maintain the efficient and effective administration of neurology and neurophysiology clinics, cancelling and amending clinic lists following instruction from the clinicians, Senior Sister and ADM.

Experienced and committed, you will provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative service to the Consultants and multi-disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will need to have a good general level of education with formal secretarial qualifications or at least two years’ experience of working as a Medical Secretary and possess the essential qualifications outlined in the attached Person Specification.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

There are also plans for a digital transformation, new models of care and a multi-storey car park. As well as this, the trust – which won the UK Best Employer Award (Nursing Times 2019) – is applying for teaching hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

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.

To provide a warm welcome to patients.

To deal with telephone enquiries from GPs, patients and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner to ensure that appropriate messages are passed onto the relevant people in a timely fashion. To communicate highly sensitive information to patients / consultants. To ensure and maintain the efficient and effective administration of neurology and neurophysiology clinics, cancelling and amending clinic lists following instruction from the clinicians, Senior Sister and ADM.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jan 2024