Total 3,439 job vacancies in Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4EA

Support service improvement by being able to identify areas for improvement around transition, support the development of any future business case. Support staff to be able to access relevant data and can then translate service data into meaningful performance information. Develop relationships alongside the CNS with staff outside of their area of service responsibility to deliver and improve services. Support staff to ensure patients have an up-to-date care plan that is being actively followed and updated. Promote the use of the hospital passport for young people with learning disabilities. Update, maintain, organise, gather, and analyse information to predict and meet future organisational and team needs by identifying best professional practice.

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.

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.

Personal Trainer

Nuffield Health Bishops Stortford Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | Fitness | Permanent Contract

From £27,888.64 up to £36,612.16 OTE depending on experience

If you're a Personal Trainer who's ambitious and caring, you'll love being a part of Nuffield Health. As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we offer somewhere you can grow while you're making a lasting difference to people's lives. Plus, we'll give you paid holiday and you won't have to pay a fee to train clients at our facilities.

As a Personal Trainer at our Bishops Stortford Fitness and Wellbeing Gym, you're confident, outgoing and approachable. Whether you've been training for a while or just recently qualified, it's important that you've achieved REPs Level 3 or CIMSPA Practitioner (or above). A natural communicator, you're great at listening, understanding and explaining things.

As a Personal Trainer, you will:

• Have full access to Nuffield Health's incredible range of services

• Connect with and motivate members to reach their fitness goals and maintain a healthier lifestyle

• Be confident about delivering a range of sessions and consultations

• Carry out high-quality inductions, health MOTs, group and personal training sessions, and general gym duties

• Enjoy clear career progression with unrivalled opportunities to move onwards and upwards

• Explore opportunities to progress into a Wellbeing Lead and management roles

• Have the opportunity for further training from the in house Personal Best program, upskilling to Les Mills instructor and group cycle, plus additional CPD opportunities

Salary is based on 40 hours a week, made up of 32 Hours gym floor with 8 hours of PT sessions. As your client base grows, you will drop your gym floor hours to maximise your PT earning potential of up to £36,612.16 OTE.

Whilst on probation all contracts will be a minimum of 24 gym floor hours, this is to ensure you earn a guaranteed minimum salary. Your earning will increase as you establish your PT clients and improve your earning potential.

PT sessions have a sliding scale, the more you deliver the more your take home earning potential is.

Helping you feel good

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From gym membership to physiotherapy, private healthcare, financial wellbeing advice and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.

Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today

If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.

It starts with you

LEV Technician - Facilities Management - Stevenage - £45,000 Plus excellent benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a National Facilities Management company at one of their prestigious clients' sites based in Stevenage who are experiencing significant growth.

Salary: £45,000 plus excellent benefits

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday + BH, Company Pension, Company Sick Pay, Flex Benefits Scheme.

Location: Stevenage

Hours of work: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for carrying out a range of technical and engineering duties related to the maintenance and testing of LEV equipment and facilities contract wide.
• Provide a key role in the delivery of planned and unplanned work relating to local exhaust ventilation on site. Work will include but not be limited to: Biological Safety Cabinets, Fume Cupboards, Ventilated Enclosures and On-tool extraction.
• To remain compliant through training assigned to you.
• Take accountability for work undertaken including where necessary obtaining quotes from suppliers and third-party contractors.
• Provide updates when required for any changes to work orders or asset information.
• To identify current asset condition and any changes to plant condition.

The successful candidate:

• Previous experience and able to demonstrate good understanding of current standards and testing methods related to LEV systems, Safety Cabinets, Fume Cupboards, Ventilated Enclosures.
• Experience carrying out the testing of LEV systems used to control exposure to substances hazardous to health, DOP Testing.
• Ability to Produce records of the results of examination and testing as required by regulatory guidance and codes of practice.
• Understand and be able to describe the principles and the main elements of an LEV system.
• Judge whether an LEV system is capable of adequate control of the identified hazards.
• Ability to carry out the necessary measurements safely to determine if an LEV system is effective and operating to the design specification.
• Ability to establish, in circumstances where a system has not been properly commissioned, whether the system works effectively, controls exposure and determine the operating criteria for continued performance.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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.


We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Nutrition to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Band 7 CNS in Nutrition, you will be responsible for providing expert advice, management, and care to patients with complex nutritional needs, including nasogastric tube (NGT) insertions, managing and troubleshooting blocked percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, delivering comprehensive training and supporting the clinical teams to provide the best nutrition for all our patients.

This position requires a passionate advocate for patient-centred care with advanced skills in clinical nutrition. You will be a key clinical leader, supporting the development and implementation of best practices, enhancing quality of care, and empowering both patients and healthcare professionals with knowledge and expertise in nutrition.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patient care and to develop further as a clinical specialist within a supportive and progressive environment. If you are passionate about nutrition, advanced nursing practice, and skilled in NGT and PEG care, we encourage you to apply.

Nurses with some experience in this field will be considered for a band 6 to 7 development post.

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with diverse nutritional needs, including those with malnutrition, enteral and parenteral feeding requirements, and complex metabolic issues.

Act as a clinical resource and provide specialist advice, assessments, and interventions for patients and the wider healthcare team with a particular focus on NGTs and managing blocked PEG tubes.

Develop individualised care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring each patient's nutritional needs are met.

Educate and support patients, families, and carers, enabling them to participate effectively in the management of nutritional interventions.

Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including gastroenterologists, nurses, dietitians, physicians, and pharmacists, to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

Lead on quality improvement projects related to nutrition, auditing, and service evaluation to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.

Work with colleagues across the Trust to ensure that the best nutritional care is delivered to all our patients.

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.

Clinical Leadership: Provide expert nursing advice, direction, and support to nursing staff and other professionals, promoting high standards in nutrition care and advanced interventions like NGT insertions and PEG management.

Education and Training: Facilitate and deliver training sessions to healthcare staff to promote understanding of NGT insertion and care, troubleshooting PEG complications, and other nutrition-related skills, ensuring a consistently high standard of clinical practice.

Research and Development: Lead and participate in nutrition-related research and service evaluation, staying updated with evidence-based practices, including the latest advancements in enteral feeding techniques, and integrating findings into daily practice.

Patient Advocacy: Act as an advocate for patients with nutritional needs, ensuring their voice is heard in clinical decision-making and care planning, and that any issues with PEG or NGT interventions are managed promptly and effectively.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans, and interventions, adhering to Trust and professional standards.

Policy Implementation: Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of nutrition policies and procedures so as to standardise best practices across the organisation.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

Are you a technically minded problem solver with a desire to support and develop on IT systems and Applications?

If the answer is yes, Altro may have the opportunity you are looking for…

Altro are currently recruiting for a Service Desk Analyst to join our in-house Computer Services Team, based here in Letchworth Garden City. Operating as one part of Computer Services, the Service Desk is responsible for 1st and 2nd line support for all Altro and Autoglym sites based in the UK and European locations. The primary purpose of the team is to provide client support across multiple platforms and technologies. The team of four is part of a wider IT team of thirty based globally.

So, as a Service Desk Analyst, what will you be doing?


Working in a Service Desk team to;
Answer support calls via the main Service Desk line
Support the ITSM application to create/log/respond to tickets, reply to emails / escalate if necessary
Provide support to clients using PC remote support tools or in person
Support and maintain company IT hardware i.e. Printers, Laptops etc.
Work closely with colleagues and escalate calls as appropriate
Provide feedback to IT Team on methods to improve client satisfaction
Co-ordination of technology for New Starters and Leavers
Creation of work accounts i.e. AD Accounts and Apple/Google ID’s
Setting up of PC’s/Laptops and Mobiles for customers
Maintaining and cataloguing IT assets and ensuring IT inventory is up to date
To act with courtesy, discretion and confidentiality


So, who are Altro?

The Altro Group has 2 trading divisions. Altro, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport and Autoglym, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium vehicle valeting products. We have been going strong since 1919, family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and are passionate about what we do.

As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have to offer?


Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days; if you need a little extra... you can buy some more
A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff
Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme
Occupational Sick Pay and an onsite Occupational Health Service
Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family
Enhanced family friendly benefits, including Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.
Free eye tests are available for all employees
A paid day off each year to take part in our volunteering scheme
Don’t worry about getting parked...we have free car parking at all our sites
We offer long service awards to all our employees
Learning and Development - training and development support, no matter where you are in your career
A variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.
It might be a long way off, but we know it’s not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.


What are we looking for?


IT experience necessary and qualifications would be an advantage
Proficient in Microsoft Windows operating systems and Office 365 applications
Previous experience of communicating with internal/external customers via telephone, collaboration software and email.
Experience of working within a customer focused environment
Previous administration experience would be an advantage
Experience of providing 1st/2nd line support


Everyone is welcome at Altro for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify. We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive. “We don’t want you to just work here. We want you to belong here.”

If you have the relevant experience and would describe yourself as someone who is self-motivated, team player, then we would love to hear from you! Click ‘Apply’ today.

Working Monday - Friday shifts are 8am - 3pm (30 hours per week)

The Nursery Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children in the nursery

Nursery Cook - Qualifications & Experience

Minimum two years’ proven catering experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Capable of working under pressure in an organised way

Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs, i.e. vegetarian, cultural

Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks and baking preparation

Ability to work as part of a team

Nursery Cook - Key Responsibilities

In consultation with the Nursery Manager to be responsible for the preparation of weekly menus, catering for all children, in line with the food and drink policy.

Ensure all meal planning and food ordering is in line with the agreed catering budgets.

To ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy as well as maintaining the allergen file.

To maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions

To ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment are kept clean and tidy.

To clean and defrost the freezer as necessary.

To observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking and serving of all foods.

Maintain the Safer Food, Better Business documentation on a daily basis to comply with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations.

To undertake baking activities with children.

To promote healthy eating with children and staff.

To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance in accordance with the Company’s hygiene policy

Working Monday - Friday shifts are 8am - 3pm (30 hours per week)

The Nursery Cook will be responsible for preparing healthy and nutritious meals for the children in the nursery

Nursery Cook - Qualifications & Experience

Minimum two years’ proven catering experience

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Capable of working under pressure in an organised way

Knowledge of food preparation for special dietary needs, i.e. vegetarian, cultural

Ability to work with children in preparing simple snacks and baking preparation

Ability to work as part of a team

Nursery Cook - Key Responsibilities

In consultation with the Nursery Manager to be responsible for the preparation of weekly menus, catering for all children, in line with the food and drink policy.

Ensure all meal planning and food ordering is in line with the agreed catering budgets.

To ensure that all children with allergies are catered for in compliance with our allergies policy as well as maintaining the allergen file.

To maintain adequate stores and food stuffs in appropriate storage conditions

To ensure the kitchen and kitchen equipment are kept clean and tidy.

To clean and defrost the freezer as necessary.

To observe high standards of food hygiene during the preparation, cooking and serving of all foods.

Maintain the Safer Food, Better Business documentation on a daily basis to comply with food safety management procedures and food hygiene regulations.

To undertake baking activities with children.

To promote healthy eating with children and staff.

To maintain high standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance in accordance with the Company’s hygiene policy

Our client’s goal is to offer children an amazing educational experience from birth to pre-school, their most formative years. They focus on every unique child and their highly skilled and qualified teams provide the very best early year’s experience in a safe and stimulating environment.
Our client is looking to recruit a Nursery Assistant on a permanent basis.
You must be a fully qualified Nursery Assistant and hold qualifications such as NVQ level 2 in Childcare. You will be providing a high standard of Day Care for pre-school children in a stimulating environment which aims to provide Equal Opportunities ensuring that all Legal, Safety and individual requirements are met.
The successful Nursery Assistant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Our client’s goal is to offer children an amazing educational experience from birth to pre-school, their most formative years. They focus on every unique child and their highly skilled and qualified teams provide the very best early year’s experience in a safe and stimulating environment.
Our client is looking to recruit an Early Years Assistant on a permanent basis.
You must be a fully qualified Early Years Assistant and hold qualifications such as NVQ level 2 in Childcare. You will be providing a high standard of Day Care for pre-school children in a stimulating environment which aims to provide Equal Opportunities ensuring that all Legal, Safety and individual requirements are met.
The successful Early Years Assistant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Our client’s goal is to offer children an amazing educational experience from birth to pre-school, their most formative years. They focus on every unique child and our highly skilled and qualified teams provide the absolute best early year’s experience in a safe and stimulating environment.
Our client is looking to recruit a Nursery Practitioner.
Nursery Practitioner
You must be a fully qualified Nursery Practitioner and hold qualifications such as NVQ level 3 in Childcare. You will be providing a high standard of Day Care for pre-school children in a stimulating environment which aims to provide Equal Opportunities ensuring that all Legal, Safety and individual requirements are met.
The successful Nursery Practitioner will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Our client’s goal is to offer children an amazing educational experience from birth to pre-school, their most formative years. They focus on every unique child and our highly skilled and qualified teams provide the absolute best early year’s experience in a safe and stimulating environment.
Our client is looking to recruit an Early Years Educator.
Early Years Educator
You must be a fully qualified Early Years Educator and hold qualifications such as NVQ level 3 in Childcare. You will be providing a high standard of Day Care for pre-school children in a stimulating environment which aims to provide Equal Opportunities ensuring that all Legal, Safety and individual requirements are met.
The successful Early Years Educator will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

​Our client’s goal is to offer children an amazing educational experience from birth to pre-school, their most formative years. They focus on every unique and our highly skilled and qualified teams provide the very best early years’ experience in a safe and stimulating environment. Our client is looking to recruit a Nursery Deputy Manager.As a Deputy Nursery Manager you will be responsible for: • Playing a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment that promotes children’s learning • You will effectively manage the day to day running of the nursery delivering outstanding standards of care and education in partnership with colleagues, parents and children • Be accountable for meeting all objectives and nursery targets with a commercial and people focus, ensuring the nursery if efficient and profitable • Support the Nursery Manager on managing the nursery team with a positive and passionate outlook, being able to deal with any conflict resolution while developing yourself and others through professional development and monitoring performance • Deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager where appropriate • Be happy to be big on our differences and maintain minimum operating standards • You will be big on inspiring, exciting, and challenging colleagues to deliver the best childcare and education