Total 80 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4AD

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

Fixed Term Maternity Cover to October 2025

West Hertfordshire community respiratory service provided by CLCH is looking for a Band 7 Tuberculosis Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic forward thinking TB nurse to join our friendly team. The post holder will work in the community based TB service within West Hertfordshire and be based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

The role includes supporting and monitoring patients on Active TB, Latent TB, NTM and TB contact tracing screening, including Mantoux testing. Supervision of treatment including directly observed therapy (DOT).

The post holder will work closely with UKSHA developing relationships and presenting at Cohort Reviews as well as working closely with the Acute Respiratory physicians at Watford Hospitals Healthcare Trust.

They will work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate effective communication skills is essential.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

POLARIS

Sales Ledger & Billing Officer

Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove

Salary: Total Reward up to £25,000 Per Annum Dependent Upon Experience

Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave increasing to 35 days' with length of service + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking

About Us

We are Polaris, one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers.

Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies who have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as Leaving Care services, Residential, Education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff and believe in their futures.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Sales Ledger and Billing Officer who will play a key role within our established finance team at our Head Office in Bromsgrove.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the Group achieves cash collection targets and minimises debts of concern. This will be achieved by the of robust management of the sales ledger and billing function on a set area of the sales ledger, as well as providing support to the Credit Control Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Raising sales invoices in line with customer invoicing terms to pre agreed systemised billing set up
• Raising free text invoices for one off re-chargeable costs
• Chase local authority accounts for payment of invoices and deal with queries
• Allocate cash received against ledger
• Manage queries with regions and customers. To work closely with Polaris region/home when invoicing customers and have proactive query resolution skills.
• Reduce current debtor days on ledger to agreed target, per customer, per region
• To be effectively and efficiently organised and maintain concise communication records.
• To ensure that we are invoicing for all services delivered on region / home managed.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must have the following skills and experience:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to network at all levels
• Proven proficiency using Microsoft Word packages
• The ability to meet strict deadlines on time, every time
• Experience within a similar role and chasing Local Authorities for payments
• Experience of using Access or similar integrated system

If you're interested in this role, please apply and we'll be in touch.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris

Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment

INDCOMMP

Desktop Liability Adjuster/Liability Claims Handler

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: UK wide

Salary: £Competitive

Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.

A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organisations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.

Desktop Liability Adjuster/Liability Claims Handler – UK Wide

We’re looking for desktop liability adjusters/claims handlers to join our liability team to handle EL/PL injury, disease and/or Third Party Property Damage claims. We offer flexible working and the option to work on a hybrid basis.

Whilst experience of liability claims is a requirement for some positions, we have openings for 1st Party Property Claims handlers, looking for a change in direction. Full training will be provided to ease the transition.

Wherever you are in your adjusting career, we can support you to achieve your goals. A role with Sedgwick opens the door to many benefits, including:

• Structured programmes with clear timescales & transparent career pathways.
• Fully supported professional qualifications with rewards.
• Truly flexible working, a mix of office and home.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing.
• Life assurance.
• Group Income Protection.

Our other benefits include:

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions).
• A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme.
• Annual leave allowance of 25 days + public holidays.
• Voluntary benefits – Purchase extra holidays, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP apps.

The Role – Desktop Liability Adjuster/Liability Claims Handler:

This is a technical, customer-facing role, the prime purpose of which is to conduct investigations to establish both policy and legal liability and to settle claims on behalf of our Insurer and Corporate clients.

The role requires involvement in third party injury and/or public liability property damage claims of differing values, working both independently and under referral.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate the allegations made against policyholders, and to provide detailed advice and recommendations on policy and legal liability.
• Collate all relevant information, photographs, statements and documentation, to ensure that liability arguments are supported and sustainable.
• Identify fraud risks and concerns.
• Maintain proactive contact with all parties involved in the claims process and deliver results within agreed service standards.
• To undertake litigation management where appropriate.
• Ensure all databases, files and correspondence are correctly maintained providing a clear history of events, actions and explaining quantum assessment.

Required for this role:

• Team working and collaboration skills.
• Good understanding of insurance law and policy wording interpretation.
• Knowledge and skills in understanding of contract, statute and civil liability.
• Strong investigation skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding how to work with corporate clients, small business, Insurers and Brokers.
• Influencing skills to gain agreement to proposals, plans and ideas.
• The ability to listen and respond to people effectively whilst displaying empathy.
• Good communicators who are clear and concise.
• Be able to interact with all interested stakeholders including claims staff, underwriters, policyholders, brokers and claimants.
• The ability to apply a thorough knowledge of current case law, common law/statute and regulations.
• Insurance qualifications are desirable, but equal consideration will also be given to those with the relevant experience.
• As a global business, we are always interested in hearing from candidates with bi-lingual or multi-lingual skills.

Working at Sedgwick

Our company is a place where creative and caring people of all backgrounds can be challenged, grow as individuals, and feel a higher purpose in the unique value they bring and the difference they make in the lives of others. We celebrate our differences; cultivating uniqueness and belonging allows us to connect with our consumers on a personal level, understand our clients’ needs, support the communities in which we operate, and perform at our best.

We’re passionate and understanding about our colleagues – so we have built flexibility into our colleague working model. If you wish to work from home, split your working time between the home and office or change your hours so you can collect your children or care for someone in your family, we’re supportive of that. As a flexible employer, we’re happy to discuss options that take into consideration your personal needs for this position during your interview.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please see attached Job Description for a comprehensive list of role specific duties and responsibilities Both verbal and written communication skills, and experience of team working will be essential to the role. Strong interpersonal skills will also be essential.You must be an NMC registered, UK based nurse to apply for this role, as it is 'zero-hours' it does not attract visa sponsorship. You must also have at least 6 months acute experience.

Job Purpose - Monday to Friday
The service delivers high quality care to patients at in their own home with a primary purpose to prevent hospital attendance/ admission and facilitate early discharge from hospital. The service operates from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week.



The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with Acute Trusts, the Adult Community Nursing Teams, other health care professionals and statutory and voluntary agencies to deliver excellent standards of patient care.





Thepostholderwillberequired to:



· Work on a rotational shift basis within the Herts Unplanned Care Team – service operating hours 8am 10pm 7 day a week.

· Be the clinical leader for designated shifts on a rotational basis responsible for day-to-day management of the service.

· Take designated responsibility for discrete areas of operational management, line management and clinical practice.

· Prioritise and manage own workload with minimal supervision.



· Utilise advanced clinical and diagnostic skills and expert knowledge to carry out thorough assessments of physical and psycho-social needs in order to develop a comprehensive short term care plan aiming to optimise health and wellbeing that will prevent a hospital attendance/ admission or allow early discharge home.

· Provide direct advanced, autonomous clinical care to a range of patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed and/ or complex health needs and long term conditions.

· Work within Clinical Guidelines, Policies, Procedures and Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) utilising expert judgment to work outside these frameworks where necessary.

· Carry out specialist clinical care and treatments based on best possible evidence that will improve health outcomes. This will include cannulation, administrationofintravenousinfusionsandantibiotics,anticoagulationmonitoring,palliativecareinterventions andcatheterandbowel management.

· Deliveragreedclinicalqualityandperformancestandardswithinpractice.

· Toassessreferralstotheteamandrespondwithin2hourstoensure adequate care and support for patients and carers.

· Be goal and outcome orientated, whilst maintaining a high level ofperformance.

· WorkwithintheprinciplesoftheSingleAssessmentProcess.

Why join?
• Earn more per hour -bank rates are higher than agency and include holiday pay. We also cover your expenses and provide free uniforms
• See the best shifts first –bank staff get priority over all agency workers
• Book the shifts you want on your phone –build your own rota on our bank booking system
• Get 24x7 support from our friendly Staff Bank team –a local teamdedicated to helping you
• Access NHS benefits –such as NHS pension contributions and discounts
• Access Trust benefits –get support with your career development and mental health
• Become part of an integrated team –feel more valued and supported in your work

Please see attached Job Description for a comprehensive list of role specific duties and responsibilities

Both verbal and written communication skills, and experience of team working will be essential to the role. Strong interpersonal skills will also be essential. You must be an NMC registered, UK based nurse to apply for this role, as it is 'zero-hours' it does not attract visa sponsorship. You must also have at least 6 months acute experience.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

Job Purpose - Monday to Friday
The post holder will work autonomously and in collaboration with other health care professionals,statutory and voluntary agencies and the Planned Care locality teams to deliver excellent standards of patient care for patients requiring support in unplanned care.

The post holder will be required to:

· To deliver high quality, skilled clinical care to patients at home and provide rapid response, rehabilitative and post-acute carein a varietyofcommunitysettingsincludingweekendsandbankholidays.The service operates through pre-rostered shift patterns spanning 8am -10pm7daysaweek.

· Toutilisespecialist skillsandknowledgetoholisticallyassessneedsand provideshort term programmes of nursing care for vulnerable adults basedonevidencebasedpractice.

· To work, as required, on a flexible basis to cover all roles required within the team including in-reach support at Watford General Hospital.

· Toworkwithinandacrossprofessional andorganisational boundaries,liaisingwithGP’s other professionalsandstatutoryandvoluntaryagenciestodeliverindividualisedand expertclinicalcaretoahighstandardtoclients.

· Totakeresponsibilityformanagingthecaseloadandtheteam,withthe supportoftheSenior Nurses.

· TosupporttheLocality Manager/Clinical Leadand colleaguesindeliveringhighqualitycarethatdeliversbestvalue,andmeetstherequirementsofcommissioners.





· To provide skilled, effective and evidence based clinical care to patients in a variety of community settings.

· To use enhanced skills and knowledge to assess physical and psycho­ socialneedsanddevelopacomprehensiveandconcordantplanofcarewith patients, carersandthewiderMultidisciplinaryTeamasneeded.

· To make risk assessments, establishing the safety or otherwise of patients' ability to stay at home, or return home safely from another care setting,providingandarrangingnecessarynursingandsupportivepackages.

· Provide autonomous clinical care to a range of patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed and/ or complex health needs and long termconditions.

· To support appropriate and timely case-finding of patients suitable for the service including working to support in-reach to local acute trusts as needed

· To provide evidenced based clinical/therapeutic interventions based on'bestpractice',inordertoimprovehealthoutcomesandpromote choice,e.g.Intravenoustherapy, anticoagulation monitoring, palliative care interventionsandcatheterandbowelmanagement.

Why join?
• Earn more per hour -bank rates are higher than agency and include holiday pay. We also cover your expenses and provide free uniforms
• See the best shifts first –bank staff get priority over all agency workers
• Book the shifts you want on your phone –build your own rota on our bank booking system
• Get 24x7 support from our friendly Staff Bank team –a local teamdedicated to helping you
• Access NHS benefits –such as NHS pension contributions and discounts
• Access Trust benefits –get support with your career development and mental health
• Become part of an integrated team –feel more valued and supported in your work

Please see attached Job Description for a comprehensive list of role specific duties and responsibilities

Both verbal and written communication skills, and experience of team working will be essential to the role. Strong interpersonal skills will also be essential. You must be an NMC registered, UK based nurse to apply for this role, as it is 'zero-hours' it does not attract visa sponsorship. You must also have at least 6 months acute experience.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

Are you interested in progressing towards a career as a Registered Nurse?

CLCH Academy has partnered with The University of Hertfordshire to deliver the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Shortened APL route). The academic programme lasts for 20 months and will commence in January 2025.

During the program you will gain a wide range of clinical nursing skills in a variety of areas, while also undertaking a degree in nursing, leading to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse - Adult.

We are seeking candidates who have completed a Nursing Associate programme previously with the University of Hertfordshire, who are eligible for the academic Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice programme.

Applicants must have experience of between 3 to 6 months at Band 4 level within a Nursing Associate, Assistant Practitioner, or equivalent role, to access this programme.

Applicants will need a keen interest in working in our Adult Nursing services, and for the duration of their apprenticeship will be based with one of our integrated locality teams.

The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship attracts a Band 4 salary. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into a Band 5 Registered Nurse role.

Future career progression opportunities include the District Nursing specialist practitioner pathway

Start date of the apprenticeship: Jan 2025

Interview dates: provisionally set for Early November 2024

Applicants may start working on a mutually agreed date prior to the commencement of the formal programme in Jan 2024, in order to complete local induction and gain some experience working in the community nursing team.

Please read before applying - essential requirements:

UK recognised certificate in English and Maths Level 2 (functional skills level 2 or GCSE (or O level) grade C or 4 and above).

The completion of a foundation degree in health care (Nursing Associate)within the last 4 years.

A Letter of support from your current Line Manager to confirm your readiness for the programme.

Any overseas qualifications will need to be accompanied by a UK NARIC statement of comparability, with evidence of this in your application.

Overseas candidates must have been in the UK for a minimum of 3 years and any visas must have an expiry date later than July 2026.



NB: Kindly note that without these requirements you will not be shortlisted; certificates must be presented during the interview.



Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits





**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

Fixed Term Maternity Cover to October 2025

West Hertfordshire community respiratory service provided by CLCH is looking for a Band 7 Tuberculosis Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic forward thinking TB nurse to join our friendly team. The post holder will work in the community based TB service within West Hertfordshire and be based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

The role includes supporting and monitoring patients on Active TB, Latent TB, NTM and TB contact tracing screening, including Mantoux testing. Supervision of treatment including directly observed therapy (DOT).

The post holder will work closely with UKSHA developing relationships and presenting at Cohort Reviews as well as working closely with the Acute Respiratory physicians at Watford Hospitals Healthcare Trust.

They will work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate effective communication skills is essential.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

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.

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

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 opportunity has arisen for conscientious, enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates to join the Gastroenterology Department as a Pathway Navigator at Watford General/Hemel Hempstead General Hospital for a 6-month secondment (contract ends 20/03/2025).

You will be providing an efficient and comprehensive pathway navigator service to one or more of the Gastroenterology Consultants/Nurses/Registrars.

The post holder will work closely with the Gastroenterology consultants, their immediate colleagues, and other administrative and clinical members of the Gastroenterology service.
This job may involve cross-site working.

This post is 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week)

The successful applicants will be providing an efficient and comprehensive pathway navigator service to one or more of the Gastroenterology consultants and Registrars.

The post holder will work closely with the Gastroenterology consultants, their immediate colleagues, and other administrative and clinical members of the Gastroenterology service.

They will need to have excellent communicational, organisational and advanced I.T skills and be able to work meeting deadlines and targets.


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 successful applicants will provide an efficient and comprehensive administrative service including being responsible for:

• To provide administrative support to one or more of the Gastroenterology consultants, liaising daily and prioritising workload.
• Correctly formatting and posting clinic letters produced by the consultants. These letters can often contain important clinical information and so should be actioned in a timely manner.
• Posting blood request forms, prescriptions and stool pots for testing.
• Booking outpatient appointments and keeping them apprised of time, date and location when required.
• Booking virtual appointments for consultants to review patient test results, providing all the relevant information the consultant needs.
• Checking consultant clinics in advance to make sure there are no appointment slot clashes, and rearranging appointments for any appointment conflicts that are found.
• Confirming attendance for consultant and SpR outpatient clinics to reduce DNA rates.
• Co-operating with Consultants and making sure that all patients appointments have outcomes following Outpatient attendance or Notes Review clinic.
• Actively validating all patients on RTT pathway and making sure all action/orders requested by clinician are completed.
• Validating PTL list and updating I-reporter tracking comments.
• Liaising with the Gastroenterology Vetting Co-ordinator on patient vetting, making sure all patients referred by GP and other departments are triaged and followed up with an appointment/test, or communicated to the referring clinician if an appointment is not necessary.
• Helping cover in the Gastroenterology Vetting Co-ordinator’s absence – this involves compiling the next days referrals from eRS/Gastro inbox within a spreadsheet, emailing the appropriate consultant, and actioning the outcomes as required.
• Liaising with the Endoscopy team with relevant communications on patient tests and procedures.
• Cancelling clinics when assigned consultant is on leave and using the relevant process to see that displaced patients are given a new clinic appointment.
• Taking and making calls to patients on a daily basis. These can sometimes be distressing and emotional circumstances, so a sympathetic phone manner is required.
• Liaising with other members of the West Herts team, as well as colleagues from other hospitals and GP practices.
• Manage the Gastroenterology inbox as per rota, distributing emails to the relevant pathway navigators/consultant.
• Filing, photocopying, sorting post and other general office secretarial activities.
• Respond to email queries in a timely manner.
• Respond to voicemail messages in a timely manner.
• Assisting with other pathway navigators’ workload when required as part of a buddying system.














This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 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

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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

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services- CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Are you an enthusiastic physiotherapist looking to develop your clinical experience within a fast-paced community setting? This job opportunity will see you work closely with multi-organisation partners to provide rehabilitation to patients, whilst facilitating appropriate discharge destinations.

Our DTA (Discharge to Assess) Bedded Therapy Service has secured extra funding and we are looking to expand further.

The DTA Beds Therapy Service provides ongoing therapy and facilitates discharges. This includes managing caseloads across multiple care homes in South and West Hertfordshire. We also complete home visits to organise equipment for discharge home all in a timely manner with the assistance of social services. The team is part of the Unplanned Care team which includes Rapid Response and Discharge Home to Assess services and teams work collaboratively where necessary.

You will be fully supported by the team and service manager as you grow your knowledge of clinical services within West Hertfordshire and beyond to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care in a timely manner.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Undertake specialised uni-professional and multi-professional assessments.

To develop and implement treatment plans for clients. These clients will present with an exacerbation of a frailty related condition and will likely have Multiple co-morbidities including neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, osteoporosis, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis.

Participate in the Assessment Process when appropriate, performing overview assessments and complex specialist assessments as appropriate; including the ordering of moving and handling equipment relevant to rehabilitation need.

To communicate relevant medical information, assessment details, advice and recommendations across agencies and with clients in compliance with Trust Guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent. These agencies include General Practitioner’s, Social Services, Healthcare professionals, voluntary agencies, and residential homes.

Be responsible for gaining valid, informed consent for assessment, treatment interventions and sharing of information in compliance with legal and professional guidelines. To be able to interpret and follow these guidelines in circumstances where clients do not have capacity to provide informed consent.





Please refer to job description, personal specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.




This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

Fixed Term Maternity Cover to October 2025

West Hertfordshire community respiratory service provided by CLCH is looking for a Band 7 Tuberculosis Nurse Specialist. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic forward thinking TB nurse to join our friendly team. The post holder will work in the community based TB service within West Hertfordshire and be based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital.

The role includes supporting and monitoring patients on Active TB, Latent TB, NTM and TB contact tracing screening, including Mantoux testing. Supervision of treatment including directly observed therapy (DOT).

The post holder will work closely with UKSHA developing relationships and presenting at Cohort Reviews as well as working closely with the Acute Respiratory physicians at Watford Hospitals Healthcare Trust.

They will work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate effective communication skills is essential.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services- CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!

Hours: 37.5 hours per week:-7 day working pattern(9am-5pm : including weekends)

We are a friendly service, looking to expand and welcome applications from people who want to see what working in respiratory care in the community is like, or those with experience who want to further their career. We have the structure and support you need.

We are a large community integrated respiratory specialist service, working 7 days a week, that will give you a range and depth not commonly found in the community. Each area has its own senior expert lead.

We are proud of our team, and employ a variety of professions where we like to blur the boundaries so our patients benefit from the rich mix of skills we have.

We work very closely with our integrated partners, West Herts Hospitals Trust, where we share clinical medical leadership, and have joint pathways and governance. Together, we strive to make our patient experience better, trying new things and new ways of working. It’s an exciting time to join us!

We offer a comprehensive induction and teaching programme for all new starters, irrespective of experience, and will support further education, attending courses / conferences and for some, working towards advanced practitioner as well as becoming an independent prescriber.

We are a multidisciplinary respiratory team to deliver community respiratory service in West Hertfordshire 7 days a week, providing expert specialist care to patients with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis.

This includes hospital at home (admission avoidance and virtual hospital discharge scheme), home oxygen assessment & review service and follow up clinics and home visits to provide

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



To work within a multidisciplinary respiratory team to deliver community respiratory service in West Hertfordshire 7 days a week, providing expert specialist care to patients with COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis. This includes hospital at home (admission avoidance and virtual hospital discharge scheme), home oxygen assessment & review service and follow up clinics and home visits to provide

Our services are:

Hospital at Home / Virtual Hospital,

Respiratory Home Visits

Respiratory Clinics

TB Nursing – screening, clinics, home visits,

Obstructive sleep apnoea – diagnostics, clinics and CPAP care

Non-Invasive ventilation for COPD – clinics and BIPAP care

Home Oxygen Assessment & Review

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Respiratory Physiotherapy





Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 23 Oct 2024