Total 156 job vacancies by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier hospitals are looking for two Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Gastroenterology department for 1 year. The post holder will provide specialist care to patients, we are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and patient care focused doctor.

They will have 1 to 2 Endoscopy training lists per week, as well as 2 specialist Gastroenterology clinics. Working within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will play a key role, for both patients and health care professionals. The post will provide broad exposure in general medicine and gastroenterology.

There will be opportunity to participate in audit work and research, participating in clinical governance and academic projects. Educational opportunities available include cancer MDT, biologics MDT and benign radiology meeting. The post holder will need to demonstrate safe use of equipment and efficiency in using the resources available. The post holder will be responsible to act in accordance with local policies and procedures agreed by the Trust
• Assisting consultants in the outpatient clinics and wards.
• Participation in the Middle Grade on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues’ absence.
• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the specialty.
• Attending clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.
• Conducting daily inpatient ward rounds under the consultant’s care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of these patients.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Communication with other team members as appropriate.
• Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
• Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
• To make sure that the guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.
• To keep up to date in medical knowledge by Continuous Medical Education in the best interest of the patient.

Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interests of patient care, and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the clinical leadership team.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George’s Mental Health Trust) across Sutton that provide care to Sutton’s older population are coming together to work as one team.

“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”

The main responsibilities are described within the detailed job description/person specification attached.


This advert closes on Sunday 15 Sep 2024

Junior Clinical Fellow in General Surgery
Full Time -12 month fixed term contract

Please do not apply if you have recently applied for this post!

We are looking for enthusiastic doctors to join the Surgical team at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

There is 1 post available in General Surgery.

These posts offer excellent opportunity for doctors wishing to enhance their CVs and gain experience in Surgery before commencing specialty training. The post holder will gain experience working on the combined General Surgery and Urology junior on call rota. Candidates will be assigned an educational and clinical supervisor who will provide support, career guidance and mentoring. There will be access to e-portfolio to document work-based assessments and reflective learning completed during this time.

In addition, the Trust is committed to the educational development of medical staff within this programme and candidates will have access to study leave and the opportunity to undertake/participate in one or more of the following:

• QIPP
• Teaching including simulation teaching
• Research (where offered)
• Postgraduate certificate in Medical Education
• Teach the Teachers
• Attend scheduled teaching and journal clubs
• Exposure to clinics / procedures
• EWTD compliant rotas




Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey. It comprises two Acute Hospitals: Epsom General Hospital and St Helier Hospital; Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; Elective Orthopaedic Hospital (EOC) and a Private Patient Unit. There is a tertiary Renal Unit serving South West London, Surrey and parts of Hampshire. Our hospitals are busy and dynamic and the specialties offered are led by keen and enthusiastic consultants.
“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”
• Day to day management of surgical inpatients.
• Assisting consultants in the outpatient clinics and operating theatres.
• Participation in the on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues’ absence.
• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting to the specialty and referred to the speciality.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines and mentoring of more junior trainees.
• Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
• Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024

You will be responsible for leading a team of experienced Midwives and Midwifery Support Workers in delivering community services to the 3900 birthing people a year who chose to have their baby at Epsom and St Helier, as well as approximately 2700 families who receive community postnatal care with us.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and a drive to promote excellence within community midwifery services, whilst ensuring local and national standards and recommendations are met. Epsom and St Helier also have an established Home Birth Team which also sits within Community Services.



We are seeking to recruit a knowledgeable and skilled Midwife to lead our team of experienced community midwives and support workers.

You will need to be able to demonstrate wide midwifery experience as well as proven leadership skills.

The post holder will work as part of the MDT in providing excellent, patient centred care, as well as ensuring midwifery services are integral in the wider community healthcare provision.

You will be instrumental in the maintenance and continued development of relationships with external stakeholders such as Primary care, Mental Health and Health Visiting services. Leading community midwifery in meeting both local and national drivers .

Working with the wider midwifery management team, you will drive the service forward to be responsive to the needs of a diverse population. This includes the delivery of Home Birth Services and a commitment to promote Midwifery Continuity of Carer.

The successful candidate will also be required to participate in the Midwifery Manager on Call Rota





Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Please see attached detailed job description outlining responsibilities of the role and person specification.


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024

Epsom and St Helier hospitals are looking for a Locum Diabetes and Endocrinology Consultant to join the department for 1 year. The post holder will provide specialist care to patients, we are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and patient care focused doctor.

Working within the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will play a key role, for both patients and health care professionals. The post will provide broad exposure in general medicine, diabetes and endocrinology.

The post holder will need to demonstrate safe use of equipment and efficiency in using the resources available. The post holder will be responsible to act in accordance with local policies and procedures agreed by the Trust

This is a new Consultant post in Diabetes, Endocrinology and General Medicine. The post is full time including 1 PA for General Medicine on- call. A key role for the appointee will be to lead the provision of excellent care for people with diabetes in hospital by delivering daily in-patient diabetes reviews and working closely with the Diabetes Inpatient Specialist nurses and the Podiatry team.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital.

St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).

The Trust also plays an active role in the local healthcare economy. Surrey Downs Health and Care brings together our staff, CSH and the GP groups in Surrey Downs, and Surrey County Council in a partnership to improve care for local people. Also health and care teams from organisations (the London Borough of Sutton, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Sutton GP services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and South West London & St George’s Mental Health Trust) across Sutton that provide care to Sutton’s older population are coming together to work as one team.

“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”



Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The main responsibilities are described within the detailed job description/person specification attached.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Sep 2024

The CNS is will join a nurse-led clinic which manages various aspects of anticoagulant care: commencing treatment, counselling and education, peri-operative management and reviewing / stopping treatment.

As a member of the team you will work closely with Consultants and existing Nurse Specialists to run nurse-led clinics for patients on anticoagulant therapy. You will need advanced communications skills and ability to deal with patients and relatives at a sometimes very anxious time. You will be expected to play an active role in creating individual treatment plans in line with current research and guidelines. As a registered general nurse you will have considerable nursing experience, preferably with an acute or community background. Experience of autonomous working and management will also be beneficial.



Key functions of the post include:
• Review of all new patients
• Overseeing the discharge of patients discharged home on anticoagulants
• Patient training, education and counseling of patients on anticoagulants – vitamin K antagonists, Direct Oral Anticoagulants and low molecular weight heparin.
• Follow up appointments to review patients in nurse lead service.
• To perform INR testing a using Near Patient Testing device.
• To see patients in anticoagulant clinic, review INR and adjust warfarin dose as appropriate.
• Manage patients’ anticoagulation peri-operatively.
• Reviewing of patients who have completed their period of anticoagulant treatment.
• Liaise with Lead Haematology Consultant regarding complex patients.
• To be actively involved in the prevention of venous thromboembolism and the Trust’s risk assessment and thromboprophylaxis strategy.
• Be involved in the management and supervision of Band 6 CNSs, administrative staff and the Anticoagulant
• Assist the Lead CNS and Haematology Consultant in service development and improvement.






The Anticoagulant Team provide a dedicated and professional service to patients. Working with the team provides the opportunity to work autonomously but within a very supportive team of CNSs.

Key functions of the post include:
• Review of all new patients
• Overseeing the discharge of patients discharged home on anticoagulants
• Patient training, education and counseling of patients on anticoagulants – vitamin K antagonists, Direct Oral Anticoagulants and low molecular weight heparin.
• Follow up appointments to review patients in nurse lead service.
• To perform INR testing a using Near Patient Testing device.
• To see patients in anticoagulant clinic, review INR and adjust warfarin dose as appropriate.
• Manage patients’ anticoagulation peri-operatively.
• Reviewing of patients who have completed their period of anticoagulant treatment.
• Liaise with Lead Haematology Consultant regarding complex patients.
• To be actively involved in the prevention of venous thromboembolism and the Trust’s risk assessment and thromboprophylaxis strategy.
• Be involved in the management and supervision of Band 6 CNSs, administrative staff and the Anticoagulant
• Assist the Lead CNS and Haematology Consultant in service development and improvement.

As a member of the team you will work closely with Consultants and existing Nurse Specialists to run nurse-led clinics for patients on anticoagulant therapy. You will need advanced communications skills and ability to deal with patients and relatives at a sometimes very anxious time. You will be expected to play an active role in creating individual treatment plans in line with current research and guidelines. As a registered general nurse you will have considerable nursing experience, preferably with an acute or community background. Experience of autonomous working and management will also be beneficial.


This advert closes on Friday 23 Aug 2024

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Community Nurses to join our pool of Staff Bank workers. This role is with Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) which delivers care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.

Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centric care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual.We collectively aspire to be an exemplar of how to deliver the highest quality and best value care in a complex health and care environment. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, ambitious and highly motivated individual to join Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership.



· Act as an autonomous practitioner, working with the support of Senior Team Members.

· Provide high quality, comprehensive holistic assessment (including physical assessment) and treatments for patients and their families referred to the service utilising a Single Assessment Process to achieve person centred care. Provide assessments of risk and complex situations as required, utilising knowledge and skills to interpret and make accurate analysis of patients’ and carers’ needs.

· To work closely and communicate effectively with all members of the Primary Health Care team, ensuring attendance at GSF/MDT, participating in multidisciplinary working with internal and external agencies and partners.

· Manage the assessment, risk assessment, supply, review and safety of equipment used to support nursing care in the homes of patients.

· Assist in the professional development of junior team members with the support of the Nursing Team Sister.

· Maintain clear, concise and up-to-date records of care. Undertake data collection as required by the Clinical Commissioning Groups.

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At Epsom and St Helier – we run high performing hospitals with a strong track record in providing high quality care, delivering operational standards and meeting our financial targets. In addition to that, we are proud to host joint ventures with our partners in mental health, social care, community health and GPs in Surrey Downs and Sutton, providing adult community, children’s therapy and sexual health services as part of Sutton Health and Care, and adult community services as part of Surrey Downs Health and Care.





· Act as an autonomous practitioner, working with the support of Senior Team Members.

· Provide high quality, comprehensive holistic assessment (including physical assessment) and treatments for patients and their families referred to the service utilising a Single Assessment Process to achieve person centred care. Provide assessments of risk and complex situations as required, utilising knowledge and skills to interpret and make accurate analysis of patients’ and carers’ needs.

· To work closely and communicate effectively with all members of the Primary Health Care team, ensuring attendance at GSF/MDT, participating in multidisciplinary working with internal and external agencies and partners.

· Manage the assessment, risk assessment, supply, review and safety of equipment used to support nursing care in the homes of patients.

· Assist in the professional development of junior team members with the support of the Nursing Team Sister.

· Maintain clear, concise and up-to-date records of care. Undertake data collection as required by the Clinical Commissioning Groups.

· Comply with the obligation to maintain data through RiO.

· Provide patients and carers with details of health care information and how they may access services. Act as a patient advocate, if required.

· Be proactive in offering health promotion and participate in health promotion activities, including health needs assessment for the caseload and local population.

· To participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and in-service training as identified on own personal development plan.

· To respond to complaints as delegated by the locality Sister.

· Supervise pre-registration students allocated to the team, providing mentorship and leadership as and when required.

· To contribute to the development of new nursing knowledge and support the implementation of evidence based practice using audit and other tools including user and stakeholder feedback.

· To keep a personal professional profile of study in line with NMC requirements.

· To identify own training needs to maintain and develop clinical skills and practice in line with NMC Fitness to Practice.




This advert closes on Friday 6 Sep 2024

The CNS is will join a nurse-led clinic which manages various aspects of anticoagulant care: commencing treatment, counselling and education, peri-operative management and reviewing / stopping treatment.

As a member of the team you will work closely with Consultants and existing Nurse Specialists to run nurse-led clinics for patients on anticoagulant therapy. You will need advanced communications skills and ability to deal with patients and relatives at a sometimes very anxious time. You will be expected to play an active role in creating individual treatment plans in line with current research and guidelines. As a registered general nurse you will have considerable nursing experience, preferably with an acute or community background. Experience of autonomous working and management will also be beneficial.



Key functions of the post include:
• Review of all new patients
• Overseeing the discharge of patients discharged home on anticoagulants
• Patient training, education and counseling of patients on anticoagulants – vitamin K antagonists, Direct Oral Anticoagulants and low molecular weight heparin.
• Follow up appointments to review patients in nurse lead service.
• To perform INR testing a using Near Patient Testing device.
• To see patients in anticoagulant clinic, review INR and adjust warfarin dose as appropriate.
• Manage patients’ anticoagulation peri-operatively.
• Reviewing of patients who have completed their period of anticoagulant treatment.
• Liaise with Lead Haematology Consultant regarding complex patients.
• To be actively involved in the prevention of venous thromboembolism and the Trust’s risk assessment and thromboprophylaxis strategy.
• Be involved in the management and supervision of Band 6 CNSs, administrative staff and the Anticoagulant
• Assist the Lead CNS and Haematology Consultant in service development and improvement.






The Anticoagulant Team provide a dedicated and professional service to patients. Working with the team provides the opportunity to work autonomously but within a very supportive team of CNSs.

Key functions of the post include:
• Review of all new patients
• Overseeing the discharge of patients discharged home on anticoagulants
• Patient training, education and counseling of patients on anticoagulants – vitamin K antagonists, Direct Oral Anticoagulants and low molecular weight heparin.
• Follow up appointments to review patients in nurse lead service.
• To perform INR testing a using Near Patient Testing device.
• To see patients in anticoagulant clinic, review INR and adjust warfarin dose as appropriate.
• Manage patients’ anticoagulation peri-operatively.
• Reviewing of patients who have completed their period of anticoagulant treatment.
• Liaise with Lead Haematology Consultant regarding complex patients.
• To be actively involved in the prevention of venous thromboembolism and the Trust’s risk assessment and thromboprophylaxis strategy.
• Be involved in the management and supervision of Band 6 CNSs, administrative staff and the Anticoagulant
• Assist the Lead CNS and Haematology Consultant in service development and improvement.

As a member of the team you will work closely with Consultants and existing Nurse Specialists to run nurse-led clinics for patients on anticoagulant therapy. You will need advanced communications skills and ability to deal with patients and relatives at a sometimes very anxious time. You will be expected to play an active role in creating individual treatment plans in line with current research and guidelines. As a registered general nurse you will have considerable nursing experience, preferably with an acute or community background. Experience of autonomous working and management will also be beneficial.


This advert closes on Friday 23 Aug 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Renal service team at St Helier Hospital as an MDT Service Coordinator (non-clinical).

We are looking for an outstanding team player, an individual with a keen eye for detail and someone who can multi-task and independently prioritise their workload. The individual must be highly motivated and proactive.

The successful candidate will coordinate and run the Cardio - Renal - Diabetes MDT meetings, as well as undertake all associated administrative tasks, including tracking patients on their pathway.

The successful candidate will also coordinate and support the SWL ICB funded Supportive Care clinics and MDT for the Renal division.

· Ensure effective patient management plans for all patients referred into the Cardio-Renal-Diabetes MDT and SWL ICB funded Supportive Care service either via eRS, GP or consultants, for patients cases to be discussed with all relevant notes, imaging and treatment information available within 2 weeks of referral.

· To work as part of the Cardio – Renal – Diabetes multi-disciplinary team, acting as a liaison between consultants, nursing teams, community and primary care professionals, South West London ICB, admin teams, outpatient team, scheduling team, therapies team and theatres.

· To ensure a smooth patient pathway from MDT, to outpatient, inpatient and community follow ups after Consultant / Specialist Nurse and / or MDT Review and management plan has been completed.

· Attend the regular MDT meetings and record outcomes.

· Recording outcomes on the spreadsheet and actioning eRS

· Distributing actions to all relevant teams and clinicians individually.

· To communicate with patients about their intended management plan.

· To check appropriate investigations for all patients.

· To upload all clinical information to individual patient records.

· The post holder will work on their own initiative and without direct supervision to provide a proactive comprehensive, high quality and effective senior administrative support to the service and clinical lead.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
• Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.



The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.


This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

To support clinicians ensuring the Trust participated in National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR) .

Extracting data as needed from designated data sources to support NMTR and related high priority audits within the Trust.

Responsible for data submissions to NMTR relating to trauma patients

Validating data entered onto the NMTR database

Contributing to collation and analysis of data for designated clinical audits

Collates and completes data submissions for NMTR within agreed timelines, working with the trauma team and clinical audit team. This involves being responsible for the provision of timely, accurate and reliable data to NMTr. Identification (using NMTR inclusion criteria) of patients admitted with traumatic injuries and subsequent completion of data submissions via the NMTR. Liaising with the Trust Trauma Lead on a regular basis.

The Clinical audit team works across Epsom and St Helier aiming to embed a culture of assurance and continuous improvement.

Capturing the relevant information from the notes, required as part of the NMTR database. Submitting the appropriate data onto the NMTR database ensuring that the data is accurate and complete by using data from multiple electronic applications - e.g. Soliton (radiology system), patient manager (iPM) and Clinical Manager (iCM). Ensuring data is submitted in a timely manner in line with the national standards and those expected by the Trauma Unit. Escalating any missing or inaccurate data or impending deadlines for submission to ensure complete and accurate data. Assisting clinicians and managers in the interpretation of information from the reports generated from the national audit and identify areas requiring further audit and change.

Contributes to supporting the smooth operation of the clinical audit service and supports clinical audit team members to delivery the Trust's clinical audit programme.


This advert closes on Thursday 15 Aug 2024

Job Description


Job Title: Specialty Doctor in ENT

Band: Specialty Doctor

Hours of Work (p/w): Full Time – 10 PAs

Contract:12 months fixed term

Service Centre/Directorate: ENT – Surgery

Base:Trustwide – Epsom & St Helier Hospitals

Accountable to: Clinical Lead

Educational supervisor:Miss Alexander

Clinical supervisor:Miss Alexander



Job Summary
This post is for a full time Specialty Doctor in ENT. This post attracts 10 PAs.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to gain experience and training in the diagnosis, medical treatment and surgical management of routine and complex ENT working under the supervision of Consultant ENT Surgeons. The scope of work will involve the breadth of general adult and paediatric ENT. The main aspect of this post involves working inOtology but a proportion of the post will also include head and neck cancer surgery, Rhinology and General ENT work under consultant supervision.

The post holder will be expected to participate in the clinical work in the department providing high standards of care for outpatients and those undergoing elective day case surgery. The trust doctor will be working as part of a team with Consultants, Registrars, a team of four other trust grade doctors, nursing staff and other allied healthcare providers. Duties include the care of patients in the outpatient setting, attending theatre, ward and accident and emergency care related to an on-call commitment and general middle grade duties.

There is expectation that doctor is involved in teaching, audit and research.

Welcome to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Thank you for showing an interest in working with us at Epsom and St Helier – a family of more than 7,000 colleagues.

We are truly an integrated health and care Trust. In simple terms, that means that as well as the services we provide at our acute care hospitals (Epsom in Surrey and St Helier nearby in south west London) we work with local GPs, mental health services, community providers and local authorities, with the joint aim of preventing local people from becoming unwell, and when they do, that they receive the right care, in the right place, with the right support.

So, as well as great hospital care, together we offer an increasing range of services. These include adult community health, sexual health and children's therapies. Many of these community services are run by the partnerships we host, Surrey Downs Health and Care and Sutton Health and Care.

We also work as part of the St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital and Health Group, with a shared leadership and increasing collaboration to develop stronger clinical and corporate services between two major providers serving Surrey and South West London.



Duties of the Post

• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the specialty and referred to the specialty.

• Attending and running clinics and assessing patients and formulating treatment decisions seeking advice from the consultant as appropriate.

• Attending operating sessions with the consultant and assisting or performing operations as appropriate.

• Conducting daily ward rounds on inpatients under the consultant’s care, supervising the junior doctors in the care of these patients.

• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.

• Communication with other team members as appropriate.

• Participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.

• Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.

• To make sure that the guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is at the centre of your clinical practice.

• To keep up to date in ENT knowledge by Continuous Medical Education in the best interest of the patient.

• Although a timetable will be provided, you will be expected to be flexible, in the interests of patient care and to meet the needs of the department as decided by the general manager and coordinating surgeon.

• To contribute to the wider corporate and organizational needs of the Trust as appropriate



CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT


All staff employed by the Trust must wear an identity badge at all times.
All staff employed by the Trust has a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the Trust and its services are as secure as possible. In accordance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions all employees are responsible for security and loss prevention.
All staff employed by the Trust must act in a responsible manner to safeguard the interests of patients by honouring the obligation the Trust places upon them to maintain privacy and confidentiality of patient information. The Trust’s Policies and Procedures regarding confidentiality must be observed by all staff at all times.
All staff employed by the Trust are required to adhere to the formally approved Policies and Procedures of the Trust. The appointee will be appointed to the service of Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust as a whole, and may be required to work anywhere determined by the duties of the post in light of future service developments.

This job description is a reflection of the current situation and may be subject to amendment in the light of service developments or changes within the Division. Please note


This advert closes on Sunday 25 Aug 2024

Service Manager for Children's Special Schools - 37.5 hrs per week
Band 8a, Fixed term - 4 months (until 31st Dec 2024)

Sutton Health and Care (SHC) is looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse or therapist to lead and manage the operational performance of the nursing and therapy services in Perseid and Greenmead special schools to ensure the delivery of high quality care to a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs.

This is a fixed term position until the end of the Autumn term initially.

The post holder will work in partnership with the schools' senior leadership teams to ensure that children and young people receive the care they require to support and enable them to work towards their education targets.

The successful candidate will be flexible, organised and creative with good IT skills and enjoy working collaboratively with other team members to support children and young people.

Proposed interview date: TBC

The post holder will lead and manage the operational performance of the nursing and therapy services for both Perseid and Greenmead special schools to a range of children and young people with additional and complex needs.

The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Children's Services for the operational delivery of the service, within a delegated budget, in line with SHC's strategic vision, aims and objectives. The post holder will collaborate with clinical leads with regard to strategic development, particularly to develop integrated working and to develop improved client pathways across primary/secondary care, education and social services.

The post holder will have professional and quality leadership responsibility for special nursing and therapy services.

Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust (ESTH) provides a range of medical services to approximately 500,000 people living across south west London and north east Surrey.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We come some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country as well as some poorer areas. Together, with our NHS colleagues in Surrey, Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

SHC was an innovative joint venture between local partner health and social care organisations, which sees community services fully integrated to support the delivery of a new model of care for the people of Sutton. Hosted by ESTH, the model ensures the breaking down of traditional organisational barriers to enable the provision of care that is wrapped around the person.

We pride ourselves in having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our vision and values and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
· Be responsible for the operational and business processes required to ensure the delivery of high quality client care, which is efficient and effective in nature resulting in a high level of client and commissioner satisfaction.



Clinical Governance



· Help develop, implement and manage systems and processes for effective governance within service areas

· Be the service lead for preparation for CQC inspection, embedding the partnership ambition to achieve a good/outstanding rating

· Contribute to regulatory inspections as required, leading on preparation for own service

· Actively promote good practice, and ensure that all practice is delivered in accordance with NICE or other guidance on good practice

· Ensure service audit and evaluation takes place as required and that clinical and non-clinical staff are involved routinely

· Ensure that staff maintain client and clinical records safely and to a high standard and that they are stored and accessed appropriately

· Ensure that all risk is managed in the relevant frameworks

· Develop, implement and maintain systems, processes and practice in risk management, including the management of health and safety

· Ensure all aspects of safeguarding are adhered to and that policies and procedures are followed at all times

· Ensure complaints are fully investigated and are satisfactorily resolved ensuring a proactive approach is standard as part of the Trust and Local Authority policies

· Ensure that infection prevention and control procedures are fully complied with and communicated

· Maintain high professional standards and codes of conduct according to departmental procedures and NMC/HCPC codes, ensuring that these are maintained by all members of the service

· Support the Service and Team Leaders in the development of clinical governance initiatives and developments. This includes providing professional advisory support within area of expertise

· Support the implementation of proposals outlined in the NSFs and local strategies, as agreed with the clinical leads

· To undertake own clinical supervision and professional development and to act as a clinical supervisor and mentor as appropriate.



Service Development and Quality Improvement



· Be accountable for implementation of service plans and leading on service development actions that arise in this context, taking account of the needs of the relevant local communities, striving at all times to promote client focused care, wellbeing, safety and social inclusion

· Proactively identifying and using all opportunities to maximise benefits of integrated leadership in service improvement

· Lead on the embedding of quality improvement methodologies and approaches to the everyday practice of the service











· Work with clinical leads to develop care that is customer focused, non-stigmatising, accessible and responsive to local need

· Assist in developing services and teams that put children and young people at the centre of their care and in control of their care

· Work with the Head of Children’s Services to review current service provision and plan future service developments based on resources and client needs

· Contribute to the development and implementation of optimal models of care improving the quality of services.



Financial Responsibilities



· Be responsible for a defined budget, monitor budget expenditure, provide internal cost control and accurate forecasting

· Manage finances in compliance with ‘Standing Financial Instructions’; plan and deliver cost efficiency savings, taking remedial action if required to meet targets

· Ensure that all activity targets are met and financial penalties avoided

· Work with colleagues to ensure that relationships are sustained with commissioners, Integrated Neighbourhood Teams and schools and other significant stakeholders

· Ensure financial probity and that the service complies with legal requirements of the Trust and Local Authorities including the requirement to achieve best value.



Workforce and Human Resources



· Provide operational line management for the workforce of multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical staff

· Ensure that all aspects of HR, including recruitment, retention and performance issues are managed in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures

· Assist in appraisal and job planning as required ensuring annual and quarterly targets are achieved

· Take action to ensure that teams make best use of continuing development opportunities that are in line with the business objectives and service needs

· Communicate effectively with staff and ensure a communication system that provides dynamic feedback, making best use of internal processes seeking out and providing feedback from frontline staff.



Performance Management



· Be responsible for achieving defined targets and standards against the key performance and quality indicators

· Monitor activity levels and ensure that services meet the contractual targets

· Be fully conversant with the relevant indicators and their constructions, able to analyse performance trends, identifying risk and advising the Head of Children’s Service and Chief Operating Officer

· Prepare accurate performance reports as required, formulating action plans to improve performance if necessary.



Leadership and Management



· Work closely with other service and team managers, professional leads, colleagues and partner agencies to continuously improve services

· Be committed to ensure client/carer experience is positive, services are responsive and accessible and transitions between services are smooth and seamless

· Communicate effectively with all staff, recognising the need for good information during periods of change

· Ensure management of staff is consistent with the Trust’s HR policies to the achievement of equality, equity and optimum performance

· Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and following the Trust’s policies and procedures where formal action is necessary

· Complete annual appraisals for all staff which reflect priorities and ensure staff have access to appropriate training and development

· Communicate regularly through team meetings and meetings with individuals and provide opportunity for feedback

· Ensure the benefits to children and young people are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, money, time etc.



Education and Development Responsibilities



· Maintain systems and processes that ensure all staff access appropriate and relevant training and they are released to do so and complete all mandatory training

· Supervise direct reports ensuring all staff participate in supervision, in line with policy

· Plan own personal development in conjunction with the Head of Children’s Services

· Attend all mandatory training as required in line with Trust requirements, statutory and professional need.


This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Aug 2024

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to work as part of the Sutton Health and Care Reablement Unit Team. The Reablemement unit provides an inpatient rehabilitation service for service users within South West London. Post holders will be working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team including nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, rehabilitation assistants, healthcare assistants and administrators, as well as the voluntary sector. The post holder will be based on the inpatient reablement unit, with some community visits providing rehabilitation over a 7 day period.
• To work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team in the assessment and management of a caseload of clients.
• To plan, deliver and evaluate the treatment needs of clients with a variety of complex social and health care needs.
• To participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary team in developing and delivering high quality and innovative services to the local population within South West London.
• To promote effective teamwork within the Sutton Health and Care Reablement Unit, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the service users and service delivery.
• As a therapist within Sutton Health and Care there will be the opportunity to work closely alongside and potentially rotate into other sectors of the organisation, such the rapid response hospital hub (the Emergency Department, Acute Medical Unit and Acute wards of St Helier Hospital), rapid response community and intermediate care (home based care).
• The expectations within this job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.
• To supervise junior colleagues and assistants

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Please see the attached supporting Job description/Person Specification documents which contains more information about the role


This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Aug 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our team as a Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist. If you're an ambitious and forward-thinking individual seeking to enhance your clinical expertise while honing your management skills, then this position is tailor-made for you. When you join ESTH you’ll be welcomed by our very friendly and welcoming team who will support you throughout your career.
If career progression is high on your priority list, we offer numerous specialised roles in our department at 8A and above, including paediatrics, antimicrobials, education and training, critical care, renal medicine, and biologics and homecare. We also offer support to our colleagues who are interested in completing the Independent Prescribing qualification.
But that’s not all - As one of South West London's largest teaching hospitals, we offer a unique opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge. Our status as an Acute Trust ensures you'll be exposed to a diverse range of medical conditions, allowing our pharmacists to
develop a breadth of clinical expertise. Additionally, we're home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre, and our dedicated paediatric hospital at St Helier provides a valuable opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and encounter an extensive
array of medical conditions.

As a Senior Rotational Clinical Pharmacist, you'll work across a number of different rotations, including critical care, paediatrics, surgery, and a variety of medical specialties. Your daily responsibilities will encompass ward-based tasks, chart reviews, clinical interventions, working closely with the medical team to optimise medication regimens, patient education on medications, screening discharge prescriptions, and supporting junior or trainee pharmacists. In addition, you'll take the lead in conducting audits and driving quality improvement initiatives.

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George’s University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.

In the full job description, you will see clearly the full range of duties within these roles that will enable you to work as part of the pharmacy team and with the clinicians and ward based teams to provide patient focused, individual care for our patients. Tell us in your application how you meet the criteria in the attached person specification.


This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

Reablement Assistant Band 3

Are you looking for a fresh challenge and keen to work in a Multi Disciplinary team where your ideas and opinions are valued?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 3 Reablement Assistant to join us on the new Richard bright Community ward based at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton.
Interview Date: TBC

The successful applicant will be working alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, pharmacist and a GP to deliver high quality patient care and rehabilitation enabling patients to achieve their therapy goals and promote independence prior to discharge home.

Key responsibilities will include carrying out therapy plans as per OT/PT recommendations and working as part of the MDT to ensure patients safe and timely discharge home.

Central to this role are:
• Strong communication skills
• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a team
• Background experience within health or social care
• Interest in rehabilitation



Sutton Health and Care (SHC) is an innovative joint venture launched in April 2018 between local partner health and social care organisations, in which Sutton Community Services will be fully integrated to support the deliver a new care model for the people of Sutton. Hosted by Epsom and St Helier University NHS Trust the model ensures the breaking down of traditional organisational barriers to enable the provision of care that is wrapped around the patient. An Alliance Board representing all partners has been formulated to support consensus decision making. SHC vision is to deliver seamless excellent coordinated care that is person centred and of high quality care for people at risk of an unrequired hospital admission, and for those that required admission ensure they are supported promptly to get them home again as quickly as possible after hospital admission.

Our vision is to promote independence and health, to deliver high quality, to provide care within the heart of the patient’s community. This is achieved through leadership and clinical excellence for our staff and involvement, self-care and personalisation for our patients

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit




This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Aug 2024

Applications are invited for a 10 PA Full time Locum Consultant Haematologist to cover a period of maternity leave based at Epsom Hospital with cross site attending and on call at St. Helier Hospital. The post is available from July 1st 2024.

This is large acute Trust serving a population of approximately 500,000 in South West London and Surrey comprising two acute hospitals, one in Epsom and one in Carshalton. Clinical and laboratory haematology work is conducted at both sites, with an inpatient unit for patients receiving high-intensity chemotherapy at St Helier. The Trust is a major provider of clinical teaching for St George’s Hospital Medical School and has close links with the Royal Marsden Hospital for tertiary level haemato-oncology services.

The successful candidate will join an established and enthusiastic team of 8 WTE consultants, and will be expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in clinical and laboratory duties at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.

A Consultant wishing to work less than 10 PA’s will also be considered for the post. Modification of the job content would be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues.

The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive Haematology service to patients.

1 To comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ at all times.

2 To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.

3 To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Leads.

4 To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5 On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).

6 To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.

7 To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.

8 To demonstrate flexibility according to departmental requirements after discussion with the Clinical Lead.

The clinical haematology services at Epsom and St Helier comprise an integrated service with joint Clinical Leads Dr Sneha Muthalali and Dr Caroline Ebdon.

At both sites the Haematology and Chemical Pathology laboratories have merged to form a Trust wide Blood Sciences department. Dr Caroline Ebdon, Dr Sneha Muthalali and Dr Helen Johnstone are joint heads of the Blood Sciences laboratory service across site. There is a Blood Sciences Service Manager who is directly responsible to the joint heads of department. He delegates managerial and scientific duties to other senior scientific staff, notably the scientific leads of the various laboratory sections.

The Department has improved its links with the Royal Marsden Hospital (RMH) in recent years, and RMH now provides funding for Pathology Reporting within the Centre for Molecular Pathology (HMDS).

Clinical Haematology outpatients, inpatient and day case activity is also managed by the Clinical Services Division.

Specific Duties of this post:

9 The appointee will contribute to the clinical care of patients referred to the Haematology Department at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.

10 Participate in 4 out-patient clinics per week.

11 The appointee may participate in the clinical rotas for the management of the inpatients at St Helier Hospital, but will not have their own dedicated beds for admission of patients at Epsom General Hospital.

12 The appointee will have an office with own desk and personal computer. They will have access to a microscope, including 2 headed microscopes for teaching purposes.

13 Dedicated secretarial support is provided by shared medical secretaries/patient pathway co-ordinators.

14 Responsible for advising all laboratory users, including general practitioners, on general haematology problems, as required.

Laboratory Duties:

As a Consultant Haematologist the appointee should participate in the professional aspects of the laboratory service. These are in line with the Strategic Review of Pathology Services (NHS Executive) and stipulate that the appointed candidate will, in collaboration with the Clinical Leads and Directorate Manager:

15 Ensure that the process of producing the information contained in a pathology report is carried out to the required professional standard.

16 Determine the pattern of procedures that is carried out in response to a request for a report or opinion on a sample

17 Monitor and influence demand for pathology services

18 Contribute to the strategic planning of the service

19 Participate in laboratory management meetings

20 Enable effective multi-professional audit

21 Participate in appropriate teaching, training, and research and development programmes.


This advert closes on Sunday 4 Aug 2024