Total 74 job vacancies by Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic senior Hand Therapy Therapist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

The Staffbank Benefits include:
• • Weekly Pay
• Free Compliance Checks
• Access to Mandatory Training
• Flexible Working
• First refusal over agency
• Access to an NHS email giving you further access to NHS Discounts such as the Blue Light Card & Health Service Discounts
• Access to NHS Pension

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic senior hand therapist to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

1. To carry and prioritise own patient caseload and other ongoing tasks, allocating appropriate work to technical instructors and students.

2. To perform specialist therapy assessment of patients with diverse and complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to analyse, interpret and make judgements on complex facts or situations, to provide specialised packages of care, treatment and advice to patients, based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and the range of treatment options and/or adaptive techniques and/or equipment provision, and/or care services.

3. To attend consultant outpatients clinics and to assess and treat patients as necessary.

4. To incorporate the appropriate standard assessment tools with patients, and apply additional relevant skills in specialised splint making.

5. To communicate sensitively and reassuringly complex condition and functional risk/limitation related information to patients/carers, to gain consent to and co-operation in assessment and treatment, and in giving specialist advice to patients/carers regarding their options for ongoing care needs. Being aware at all times of the sensitive nature of some recommendations, and the potential for patients/carers to have special communication needs resulting in barriers to understanding.

6. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings as the hand therapist representative for individual patients, to inform complex discussions, gain a full range of information prior to planning patient centred goals, analyse options for meeting goals and participate in the clinical decision making process and development of comprehensive MDT plans for discharge.

To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.


Join Our Team as Principal Pharmacist, Medicines Advice and Governance!

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking for an exciting new opportunity!We are seeking a dynamic Principal Pharmacist to lead our Medicines Information and pharmacy advice services.

In this pivotal role, you will:

* Provide expert Medicines Information and pharmacy advice to the Trust and service users.

* Collaborate with Lead Pharmacists to address and report on medicines safety and governance issues.

* Lead the training of pharmacy staff, ensuring they deliver professional, evidence-based medicines advice that meets the highest standards and user needs.

This is a thrilling time to join us! Our team has recently undergone a restructure to better achieve our goal of delivering outstanding pharmacy services. As a key member of the pharmacy clinical team, you will work closely with clinical services, patient services, and procurement teams to provide exceptional patient-focused care. We are looking for someone who:

* Demonstrates excellent communication and time management skills. * Has a keen attention to detail.

* Possesses previous experience in hospital pharmacy and a solid understanding of pharmacy medicines information and governance processes. If you believe you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you!
1. To introduce and review prescribing recommendations into the Trust as required in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks e.g. NICE, Patient Safety Alerts.
2. To ensure all reference sources, guidelines and protocols in Medicines Information are current and up to date.
3. To ensure seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care for patients, liaising with other acute Trusts, GPs, Community and primary care pharmacists as appropriate.
4. Toidentify and address prescribing issues across the interface and ensure seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care for patients liaising with the other acute Trusts, GPs, Community and PCN pharmacists as appropriate.
5. To promote the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines in accordance with recommendations of the SWL Joint Formulary, Surrey Heartlands APC and other evidence based guidelines.
6. To be responsible for the development, maintenance and evaluation of evidence based treatment guidelines, policies, procedures, shared care protocols and patient group directions (PGDs)
7. Apply specialist clinical knowledge and judgment to analyse information, at times where evidence may be lacking, in order to negotiate the optimal clinical outcome
8. To provide a medicines information service to the Trust, ensuring appropriate documentation and recording of enquiries in the Medicines Information database.



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.

Please give us a call for an informal chat. We can arrange departmental walk rounds and provide further information about this exciting role. Join us and be a part of our journey to excellence in pharmacy services!


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

Anaesthetic Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner Anaesthetics Theatres
Band 5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 anaesthetic nurse/ODP to join us in our busy operating theatre team.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large 768 bed acute Trust serving South West London and Surrey.
Epsom serves as the elective site for Surgery which includes Ophthalmology, Oral Surgery, ENT, Gynaecology, Colo-rectal, Urology, Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery.

You should be committed to working effectively as part of a multi-professional team and have excellent communication skills. A comprehensive induction package will be provided by our Practice Development Team.

You will be required to work nights and weekends and participate in an on call rota as part of this role.

Previous applicants need not apply

The Staff Nurse/ODP will:
• Provide high quality clinical care to patients, in line with the Trust values and in accordance with professional regulations.
• Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge
• Work in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team, and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
• Work autonomously and with others to always deliver high standards of care to patients and their carers, autonomously and as part of a team.
• Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers and staff at all times.
• Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical responsibility, and accountability and be aware of the medico-legal aspects of nursing, in line with professional, regulating and local guidance

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.

For further information about this position please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic Nurses to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care.Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and undertake delegated tasks from the ward manager/charge nurse.Following successful completion of foundation gateway will be required to take charge of ward/department for a span of duty.The post holder will always work within the NMC's Code of Professional Conduct.
• "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
• OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
• Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
• Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patientsand carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.- Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge whenchanges in circumstances may affect patient care.- Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.- Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of- Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit- Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.- Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients condition.- Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs.- To develop clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.- To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.- Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivering of care.- Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team.


This advert closes on Saturday 21 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our teams as a band 6 rotational clinical pharmacist on a progression pathway to becoming a band 7 clinical pharmacist,. As an organization and department we are committed to the development and retention of our staff, which is why we want to invest in this new progression role.

You will join a team of specialist and generalist clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants in delivering a comprehensive and efficient pharmaceutical service, aligned to the needs of patients and service users. Experience will be gained through completion of a diverse range of clinical rotations, and supplemental development tasks.

It is an exciting time to join the department as we are reviewing the pharmacy service we want to provide, and making adjustments to roles so that we can deliver an effective service built around the needs of patients and working closely with the multidisciplinary teams on the wards. This will greatly enhance the knowledge and skills of our team and improve job satisfaction.

We are looking to recruit registered pharmacists and trainee pharmacists qualifying in the summer 2024.

You will have clinical responsibility for at least one ward that will complement your rotation and the objectives you will be given. Electronic prescribing is in use across all adult wards.

The rotation provides an excellent grounding to your career. Funded clinical diplomas are available after an initial period in post.

You will need good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to prioritise and organise your work. We expect our pharmacists to be highly motivated and have a passion for putting the patient first.

The post includes participation in the late duty, 7 day weekend/bank holiday and on-call rotas.

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 Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Epsom & St Helier have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Medical Workforce Officer to join our friendly and supportive Medical Workforce team on a permanent basis, based at our Epsom Gateway office.

The position would be suited to an individual who is well organised, customer service orientated and looking to expand their experience within Medical Workforce.

Previous experience of using the TRAC recruitment system would be advantageous, as would previous NHS recruitment experience.

Please note that this vacancy will close earlier than advertised if the required number of applications are received.

The Medical Workforce Officer will be responsible for providing a high quality medical recruitment service within the Trust, working closely with managers, clinical leadership and all grades of doctors.

In particular, the successful post holder will be expected to:
• Participate in the end to end recruitment process for all medical staff including advertisement, shortlisting, setting up interviews, issuing offer letters and ensuring pre-employment checks are completed in line with NHS Employment Check Standards
• Coordinate and organise the process of junior doctor rotations throughout the year

Please see the job description for further details. Please ensure you evidence your experience and skills in your application, based on the person specification within the job description.

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.
• To provide a customer focused recruitment service to Managers, candidates and staff within the Trust.
• To ensure compliance with the Trust’s recruitment policy and procedures, by working with managers to ensure that all relevant recruitment documentation is accurately completed and to agreed recruitment standards.
• Maintains an up to date knowledge of the Trust’s Recruitment Policy and Recruitment Process and NHS medical terms and conditions for medical and dental staff.
• To ensure that recruiting managers and candidates are kept fully informed throughout the recruitment process.
• To participate in the end to end recruitment and selection process for all medical staffing Trust posts, using ESR, TRAC and NHS Jobs. This includes fixed term and permanent vacancies, consultants, junior doctors’ rotations and honorary contract staff.
• To ensure that the job description, person specification and advert are accurate and have been drawn up in line with Trust policy and employment legislation.
• To issue conditional offer letters within the set timeline.
• To ensure all pre-employment checks (references, occupational health, verification of identity and right to work, criminal records, language competency, revalidation, professional registration and qualifications) are carried out in line with Trust policy and procedures and NHS Employment Check Standards.
• To provide guidance on salary confirmation in accordance with Medical and Dental pay scale and terms and conditions of service
• Process Certificates of Sponsorship as required under UKBA Guidelines.
• To produce an electronic personal file for all successful applicants, ensuring that all relevant recruitment documentation is recorded and included.
• To prepare contract of employment.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.


Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Women’s & Children’s Division

Based at Epsom Hospital

Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week

Fixed term 6 Months (possibility of extension)

An opportunity has arisen for a clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. This fellowship post provides excellent training opportunities for any trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology within the UK, EEA or from overseas who wishes to develop their acute obstetric and gynaecological and clinical/surgical skills.

Applications are invited for a fellowship post for the duration of 6 months in the first instance. The post-holder will also participate in the Obstetrics on call rota. This post will be based in The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at Epsom Hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service. He/she will be expected to participate in the Trust’s governance and maintain their CME/CPD. He/she will also have a commitment to participate in the Trust’s professional development activities.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.

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This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic team based at Epsom & St Helier Hospital as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics.

The job plan consists of elective spinal clinics, elective hand clinics, general fracture clinics, elective operating support for spine and hands, trauma and on-calls.

The post is designed to provide you with a thorough and comprehensive approach to surgical management of patients. The educational methods include assessment of patients in clinics, pre-operative planning sessions, rounds and direct surgical experience.

This post is for 9 month fixed term only. Contract ends 30th Sept 25.

You will be part of the 1:12 on-call rota.





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

• Participation in the middle grade on call rota and to provide cover in exceptional circumstances for colleagues’ absence.

• Attending 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.

• In conjunction with the admitting clinical teams and the wider health economy, to develop and implement integrated orthopaedic and emergency care pathways throughout the Trust.

• 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.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute Trust with 768 beds, which hosts the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (EOC) and provides a growing specialist orthopaedic service for the South West London and Surrey area. The EOC is the largest centre of its kind in the UK and is fast becoming recognised as a centre of excellence.
“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.”

The post holder will be required to participate in the Middle Grade (Registrar) on call rota on a 1:12 basis, shared with colleagues. The post holder will also be required to participate on the Registrar of the Week Rota. At night the hospital runs a Hospital at Night service and as such the post holder will be expected to work as part of that team. At night, the Hospital at Night team base should be used during quiet periods. However, the Registrar is non-resident on call after 8pm


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Upper GI/General Surgery with a specialist interest in hiatus surgery based at Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust for 12 month fixed term post. This post attracts 10 PA's.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a wide range of acute and elective general surgical conditions and have a special interest in benign Upper GI.

Significant advanced benign Upper GI and biliary laparoscopic experience is essential. The successful candidate is expected to have significant emergency surgery experience including ‘hot gallbladders’.

It will be desirable if the successful candidate is a fully trained and JAG accredited endoscopist for upper GI endoscopy.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Mr Karim Jamal, Consultant General Surgery, Endocrine and Clinical Lead for General Surgery -karim.jamal@nhs.net

The successful candidate will work with ten other surgeons to provide an emergency service to a catchment area of approximately 450,000. They will contribute to the General Surgical on call rota 1:11 at Epsom and St Helier. Emergency appendectomies are performed on children aged 7 and above. We do not carry out any other emergency general surgical operations in the paediatric population. Elective paediatric surgery is managed by our local tertiary unit, St George’s Hospital.

The Trust has a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education and the candidate should also be able to demonstrate previous commitment in this area. The successful candidate should have an interest in postgraduate education. There is ample opportunity to get involved in audit & clinical research. In this regard, candidates with a formal higher degree would be strongly considered as advantageous.

The Department operates activity cross-site therefore clinical/outpatient work is required on both sites.

The successful candidate will have administrative support from one of our Patient Pathway Coordinators within our General Surgery Pod.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust offers an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology. 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). The team will ensure people have the right support in place for them to maintain their independence and live healthily and safely at home for as long as possible.

“As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID 19".

The successful candidate will work with ten other surgeons to provide an emergency service ti a catchment area of approximately 450,000. They will contribute to the General Surgical on-call rota 1:11 at Epsom and St Helier.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Receptionist/OPD Clerk for Orthopaedic Consultant Outpatient Clinics and Nurse Pre Operative Assessment Clinics



First point of contact for patients attending Orthopaedic Outpatient Appointments. Meeting and greeting and booking them in and out of clinic. Making sure details are correct and up to date, and that the correct outcomes and any necessary appointments are entered onto the Electronic Patient Record system, ensuring that the patient pathway is followed appropriately and in line with national guidelines. Provide information service for patients (including distressed and anxious patients/relatives as required). Be aware of the needs and concerns of patients and provide a friendly, efficient and courteous service to patients, relatives and visitors, providing them with advice and information as appropriate. Use empathetic approach to patients and/or relatives seeking assistance from clinical staff/senior managers as appropriate.

SWLEOC is an NHS Treatment Centre providing regional elective orthopaedic surgery services. Established by the four South West London acute Trusts, SWLEOC has earned a reputation as a centre of excellence for elective orthopaedic surgery through patient outcomes, low complications and high patient satisfaction, by providing high quality care and cost efficiency.

SWLEOC are delighted to offer the exciting opportunity to join our team. The successful candidate will work as part of the Outpatient administrative team and we are looking for someone with good organisational and interpersonal skills. Someone with good time management and flexibility, the ability to use their own initiative and a strong team player.

To work as part of a clinical team assisting the Outpatient Supervisor and OPD Manager to ensure that patients are scheduled efficiently for outpatient appointments, investigative treatments, diagnostic procedures within national guidelines and in accordance with the trust’s Patients Access, Booking and Choice Policy. This includes: NHS Constitution, waiting time standards; Department of Health admission guidelines and booking rules. Ensure that patients are informed with reasonable notice, and that all relevant paper work is completed for given appointment. This includes ensuring that all elective attendances are promptly and accurately recorded on the appropriate PAS system(s) including Bluespier and ERS within one working day of receipt/decision to treat.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.


Join Our Team as Principal Pharmacist, Medicines Advice and Governance!

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking for an exciting new opportunity!We are seeking a dynamic Principal Pharmacist to lead our Medicines Information and pharmacy advice services.

In this pivotal role, you will:

* Provide expert Medicines Information and pharmacy advice to the Trust and service users.

* Collaborate with Lead Pharmacists to address and report on medicines safety and governance issues.

* Lead the training of pharmacy staff, ensuring they deliver professional, evidence-based medicines advice that meets the highest standards and user needs.

This is a thrilling time to join us! Our team has recently undergone a restructure to better achieve our goal of delivering outstanding pharmacy services. As a key member of the pharmacy clinical team, you will work closely with clinical services, patient services, and procurement teams to provide exceptional patient-focused care. We are looking for someone who:

* Demonstrates excellent communication and time management skills. * Has a keen attention to detail.

* Possesses previous experience in hospital pharmacy and a solid understanding of pharmacy medicines information and governance processes. If you believe you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you!
1. To introduce and review prescribing recommendations into the Trust as required in line with local and national policies, guidelines and frameworks e.g. NICE, Patient Safety Alerts.
2. To ensure all reference sources, guidelines and protocols in Medicines Information are current and up to date.
3. To ensure seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care for patients, liaising with other acute Trusts, GPs, Community and primary care pharmacists as appropriate.
4. Toidentify and address prescribing issues across the interface and ensure seamless transfer of pharmaceutical care for patients liaising with the other acute Trusts, GPs, Community and PCN pharmacists as appropriate.
5. To promote the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines in accordance with recommendations of the SWL Joint Formulary, Surrey Heartlands APC and other evidence based guidelines.
6. To be responsible for the development, maintenance and evaluation of evidence based treatment guidelines, policies, procedures, shared care protocols and patient group directions (PGDs)
7. Apply specialist clinical knowledge and judgment to analyse information, at times where evidence may be lacking, in order to negotiate the optimal clinical outcome
8. To provide a medicines information service to the Trust, ensuring appropriate documentation and recording of enquiries in the Medicines Information database.



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.

Please give us a call for an informal chat. We can arrange departmental walk rounds and provide further information about this exciting role. Join us and be a part of our journey to excellence in pharmacy services!


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

Human Resources Assistant (Employee Relations)

An new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Human Resources Assistant to join our Employee Relations team.

We are a friendly, supportive and nurturing team and we are looking for a like-minded person to join us. This is a great opportunity that would suit anyone with an interest in Human Resources and supporting employees, sometimes in challenging circumstances.

If you have good administrative and computer skills, along with a friendly and confident approach, we would love to hear from you.

The role will be based full-time at Epsom Gateway, with occasional travel to other sites for meetings.

For the right person, there may also be the option of some home based working to suit the needs of the role and the post holder, up to a maximum of 2 days per week.

Interview Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply


The HR Assistant role is a key role within the employee relations team and central to our success. You will draw upon your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to ensure our processes run smoothly, with respect for individual needs and within agreed timescales.

As the Administrative expert in our team, you will respond to first line enquiries and set up meetings and training sessions. You will ensure arrangements are in place for hearings and appeals, take notes and ensure outcome letters are sent. You will also be responsible for updating templates and ensuring confidential records are easily accessible and secure.

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent IT skills, the ability to work to tight deadlines and a calm and empathic approach. You will thrive in a busy working environment, where patient care and employee experience are a priority.

If you are interested in developing a wider career in human resources or administration, we can provide coaching and additional learning opportunities.

There will also be the opportunity to apply for funded training, such as level 3, 5 or 7 apprenticeships.


Working for your organisation

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.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

Working under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse who delegates tasks to the post holder. The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will deliver high quality nursing care to patients, as part of a team. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. The registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA.

Successful candidates will have a genuine desire to become a part of our amazing team and provide outstanding care for our patients. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work well within a team and you have to be hardworking, compassionate and has a passion to care to this client group.
Please note, subject to any offers of employment, work placements will be in line with our vacancy pipeline. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate specific work area requests.

Hours of work are full time 37.5 hours per week, please note part-time working hour requests will not be considered. Should you be interested in working flexibly/part time please contact our 'Bank Partners' at recruitment.sthelier@bankpartners.co.uk


Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is rated as Good by the CQC and we’d welcome applications from individuals committed to being part of the team to maintain and build on this.



We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and caring Healthcare Assistants, who have a passion for working on a medical ward to join our supportive and friendly team.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and inter-personal skills; It is preferred to have previous experience in the role.

You will be provided a clinical training to learn the role and will have daily supervision by a trained staff to perform safely, confidently and competently the clinical skills required. The Trust are giving opportunities and support for your future career pathway and development.

So if you’re the kind of person who cares about getting things right and wants to make a difference in a forward thinking team we would love to meet you.

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 document which contains more information about the Healthcare Assistant role.


This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Oct 2024

Surrey Downs Health & Care are looking for a Band 7 Physiotherapist o be part of the SDHC Home First Epsom UCR team. Community experience, experience in ED & rapid responses are required for this post and it is a short term bank position over Winter however you will be onboarded to Bank so will be able to pick up further shifts following this line of work. Home visits for new rapids & follow ups are key duties.

Hours are 34 hours per week in a working pattern of x3 12 hour shifts of 8am-8pm with a 40 minute break.

If you are qualified, interested and available please apply today.

To undertake specialist physiotherapy and holistic assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, interpret results appropriately, use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice, in relation to the individual’s clinical and psycho-social issues to determine treatment options, recommending the best course of action.

• To undertake treatment planning and implementation of agreed goal orientated intervention with client/carers.

• To contribute towards single assessment and trusted assessment processes

• To provide comprehensive intervention to patients making use of assessment and treatment facilities where appropriate.

• To be responsible for a clinical caseload working within multi-disciplinary teams, sharing care appropriately ensuring patients and carers receive optimum level of therapy and holistic care within available resources.

• To carry out multi-disciplinary screening assessments and discuss outcomes with multidisciplinary team members.

Further duties on the JD.

Surrey Downs Health and Care is an innovative formal partnership consisting of the acute trust Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals, the community service provider Central Surrey Health, the local GP federations covering the Surrey Downs area of 30 practices namely, GP Health Partners, Surrey Medical Network and Dorking Healthcare; and the co-terminus Local Authority Surrey County Council.

Our vision is to create new ways of working across organisational boundaries and transform people’s experiences of care by being a leading provider of integrated health and social care services. We aim to provide a whole system approach to care delivery – with care wrapped around the person not the organisation. Our services are provided by staff from across health and social care, working together as a single team which includes doctors, nurses, therapists, health care assistants, social workers, and reablement assistants.

The partnership is contractually responsible for the delivery of adult community services across Surrey Downs and has developed a range of integrated services supporting local residents to receive joined up care across community and acute care settings.

To lead and manage a community multi-disciplinary rapid response and intermediate care team, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, management and delivery of community rehabilitation, rapid response and intermediate care to patients in a variety of community settings and to be responsible for the therapy input to Home First Service patients. To promote effective teamwork within the wider Home First Service team, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and service delivery.

To lead and manage a community multi-disciplinary rapid response and intermediate care team, taking overall responsibility for the assessment, management and delivery of community rehabilitation, rapid response and intermediate care to patients in a variety of community settings and to be responsible for the therapy input to Home First Service patients. To promote effective teamwork within the wider Home First Service team, delegating activities appropriately, to the benefit of the patient and service delivery.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Band 7 Midwife - Labour Ward Coordinator

In this role you will be expected to demonstrate strong clinical and leadership skills. You will work closely with the Inpatient Matron and the existing Band 7 midwives, to ensure that the Maternity Unit is operationally safe, effective and well led. You will have an exceptional clinical knowledge base and a passion for promoting normality, even in a high risk environment.

You will take charge of coordinating the labour ward and take responsibility for effective patient flow around the maternity unit. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver the very best care for the women booked with us.

The post holder is responsible to the Lead Midwife, and will support the professional direction and leadership of midwifery staff within the Maternity Unit and Community.

A prime responsibility of the post holder will be to maintain a safe clinical environment for women and their families whilst supporting their birthing options. You will also act in a manner that upholds the Trust values and supports the Maternity 5 year strategy by supporting service improvement initiatives.

The post holder will be professional, kind and supportive, they will be a role model for junior midwives and student midwives. They will conduct audit, datix investigations and quality improvement to ensure that we are maintaining the highest of standards

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 job description for main roles and responsibilities, and further explanation of what the post entails.


This advert closes on Thursday 17 Oct 2024