Total 19 Junior Executive level Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Watford, WD18 0JP

We are looking for two full time Trust Grade Senior House Officer (ST1-3) in General Paediatrics and one in Neonatology, based at Watford General Hospital. The duration of the post is for 6 months from 04/12/2024 to 06/05/2025, with the possibility for further contract extension for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a busy and vibrant Paediatric department. Our Neonatal unit is a designated local Neonatal Unit (Level 2) within the East of England operational delivery network.

The General Paediatric rotation will include the assessment and management of children and young people in the Children’s Emergency Department, Paediatric Assessment Unit, Inpatient ward and Day-care settings. The Neonatal rotation will include Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Special Care Baby Unit, Labour Ward, Transitional Care unit, Postnatal ward.

The post holder would work as part of the tier 1 General Paediatric rota including daytime, out of hours and weekend work.

The General Paediatric post holders would rotate between the Paediatric department at Watford Hospital comprising an 18-20 bed Starfish Children’s Ward with dedicated 2 bedded HDU, the Children’s Emergency Department and 7 bedded Paediatric Assessment Unit.

The Neonatal post holders would rotate between Neonatal ICU, Special Care Baby Unit, Labour Ward, Transitional Care, Postnatal ward, Children’s Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.

The Main duties of the post will involve seeing, diagnosing, and treating paediatric patients, referring to other clinicians or general practitioners where appropriate.

The successful post holders can expect to gain experience in understanding of the assessment and management of common disease in children as well as develop competence in the common practical procedures needed for paediatric patients.

During the duration of the contract in this department, doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of the clinical areas.

The post holder would be expected to participate in all the clinical, educational and training activities of the department. There would be a wide range of experience to be gained in General Paediatrics, Neonatology and its sub-specialities.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

General and A & E Paediatrics:
• Responsible for managing patients with the acute problems in the inpatient ward, Children’s Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit in Watford
• Covering the Safari Day unit adjacent to the in-patient ward.
• Working closely under the supervision of middle grades, Consultants and other professionals involved in patient care.
• Taking an active role in weekly education grand round meetings and micro teaching.

The post holder would be expected to participate in all activities of the department including:
• Weekly Paediatric and Neonatal teaching, Simulation and Journal Clubs
• Audit and Clinical Governance meetings
• Attendance at Paediatric sub-specialty clinics
• Study leave entitlement
• Audit and research activities


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We have an exciting opportunity to join our Band 3 Physiotherapy rotation as a Physiotherapy assistant in inpatient therapy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This post would be suitable for an individual with a particular interest in assisting patients to become as independent as possible.

This role includes supporting the qualified staff to deliver complex treatments to dependent patients and to assist with running of the department including data collection and equipment ordering.

Please note: The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

This is an exciting and rewarding role with many opportunities to expand your communication and people skills whilst working alongside an integrated therapy team.

You will take part in peer learning sessions and be part of a structured in service training programme for our assistant tier alongside personal development reviews with your supervisor.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Supported by a team of experienced therapy staff, this post offers a potential candidate the ideal opportunity to gain a wealth of experience within the inpatient therapy service.

The post holder would work across various clinical settings including the care of elderly wards, stroke unit, surgical (including amputees), orthopaedic and medical wards, carrying out treatments, set out by the Physiotherapy staff.

This post does not include any evening/overnight responsibilities, but the successful post holder would have a responsibility in participating in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven day working rotas (1:4 – 1:6 weekend working frequency).


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our team in the Children’s Emergency Department (CED).

The Children’s Emergency Department is a purpose-built environment for children and young people aged 0-15 years and has approximately 31,000 attendances a year across our Childrens Emergency and urgent care pathways. It has a dedicated 2 bedded resuscitation area within the department and is part of the major trauma network. CED is co-located with the Paediatric Assessment unit which provides short stay care for children for 24 hours. There is also an urgent treatment centre on site.

We are a friendly dedicated team of Paediatric Nurses and Paediatric consultants. The department is committed to continuous improvements in the service and benefits from having a Paediatric Emergency Nurse and Advanced Nurse Practitioner service. There is also support from the paediatric practice education team.

We are seeking an experienced paediatric ED nurse who is passionate about improving care and service delivery within the department, meeting the needs of all our patients whilst also meeting the national standards for emergency care.

The post holder will have experience with shift management and be able to provide high standards of care to critically unwell children and help promote clinical excellence within our team. Support the management of paediatric patient flow out of CED.

The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership within the department, empowering others in the team to deliver evidence-based care, adhering to national standards and local policy.

On a shift-by-shift basis co-ordinate appropriate staffing across Children's Emergency Department and Paediatric Assessment Unit.

Work collaboratively with all nursing and medical teams in the department and paediatric inpatient areas.

The post holder should have previous experience of working in a busy and fast paced ED environment, have the ability to communicate with different teams and continually adapt to a changing environment.

Post holder would take on link role responsibility dependant on personal preferences (trauma, bereavement, risk assessment & audit and student mentoring and support).
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.


Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model.

Supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care provision forward.

Be responsible for standards of cleanliness in their own clinical area in partnership with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Provide clear clinical leadership to staff, deputising for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse in her/his absence.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

Health Care Assistant - Hertfordshire

We are looking for a Band 3 HCA's who can join and become part of our Adult Care Services Multi-disciplinary Team across Herts Division Bedded Units at CLCH.

The Health Care Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.

We would love to hear from you if you think this role is ideal for you.



The Health Care Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.

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

We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Flexible working option
• Training, support and development in your career

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



To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording, and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse or therapist for action and planning purposes.

To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. Eg: vital signs, routine urinalysis, glucose monitoring.

To enable patients/carers to make most effective use of resources within the service by ensuring they receive up-to-date information sheets, responding to any questions constructively.

To pass onto/seek assistance from other colleagues, promptly, any questions that you are unable to resolve.

To use clinical judgement and skills to report any untoward changes immediately to the relevant team member or nurse-in-charge.



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


This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We are seeking a capable and Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse to join our Critical Care team at West Herts NHS Trust.

Our ICU is a 19 bedded unit based at Watford General Hospital.

This role includes shift leadership and participation in the Critical care Outreach.
• This post holder will have completed a nationally accredited, 60 credit post graduate award in Critical Care Nursing.
• They will possess extensive critical care experience and be competent in providing organ support and other common ICU interventions.
• Experience of supervising junior colleagues is essential and a strong desire to promote staff development and quality care will be required.
• They will be required to demonstrate a willingness to develop leadership skills as the post will include shift leadership responsibilities.
• Successful candidates will also assist the Band 7’s with management of their teams.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Provide high quality safe care to critically ill patients and their families and loved ones.

Undertake shift coordination of the Intensive Care Unit.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our friendly Pharmacy team at Watford General Hospital.

You will assist, under supervision, with routine duties of a technical nature, including the dispensing and supply of medication to in and outpatients, the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines.

You will respond to enquiries and requests from staff, patients and carers as appropriate.

This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment, for which appropriate training will be provided.

You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

You should have experience of working as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, good communication & organisational skills and experience of using computer systems for dispensing, stock control and word processing.

Please read the job description and person specification for more details and tell us in your application how you meet the essential criteria for this Senior Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant post, as this will be the basis for shortlisting applicants.



With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The purpose of this post is:

To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust e.g. dispensing and supply of medicines to wards and departments, reception duties in the dispensary.


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to join our clinical pharmacy team as a Ward Medicines Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

To contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive ward pharmacy service.

Undertaking activities predominantly at ward level, but also within the pharmacy department, which contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of medicines to patients e.g. transfer of medicines, medicines supply, dispensing medication and the safe/secure storage of medicines.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net.

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.


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

Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We have an opportunity to recruit a Trust Junior Clinical Fellow-ST1/2 to start as soon as possible in Care of the Elderly.

The post is Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, with an eventual on-call commitment of 1A.

Watford General Hospital is a busy General Hospital with an active AAU with excellent support from radiology and specialist physicians to provide rapid diagnosis and effective treatment to smooth the patients’ journey from acute to primary care. We work closely and cooperatively with the Primary Care providers and adult care services for bed and home-based care.

The Department of Medicine for the Elderly has 10 consultant posts with subspecialty interests including Orthogeriatric Medicine, Movement Disorder, Dementia/Delirium and Continence. The Stroke Team, working within this department, provide excellent hyperacute stroke services. The department also plays a very active role in the local provision of Intermediate Care.

Please note this post is not recognised for training.

Please apply online

The Elderly Care Department based at Watford General Hospital and the post-holder will be accountable to the relevant Elderly Care Consultant on their ward.

During the duration of the contract in this department doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of the clinical areas.

The post-holder will be expected to work closely with appropriate nursing, professional, technical, and administrative and support staff.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice.

The post-holder may, on occasions, be asked to assist in the teaching of medical students.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service.

It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional, and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.

There will be provision for junior doctors to join the on-call rota and contribute towards the GIM on call system for a supplemental increase in pay. This can be discussed further at interview.


This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


The Virtual Hospital at West Herts comprises of collaboration between West Herts and our community partners at CLCH. The purpose of the virtual hospital is to treat acutely unwell patients in the comfort of their own place of residence, by remotely monitoring them and providing home visits where necessary. Our vision is to support the patient’s journey in a way that improves overall patient experience whilst also improving bed flow in the acute wards by preventing admission and supporting early discharge.

The role of the junior clinical fellow in the Virtual Hospital is to support the daily management, review and flow of patient on the Virtual Ward.

Currently, the VH offers the following pathways – Heart Function (HF), Asthma, Bronchiectasis and COPD (ABC), Acute Respiratory Infections (soon to be General Medicine instead), Frailty and lastly a small Post-Surgical Colorectal pathway.

Not only do we provide specialist care for our patients, but we work to provide strong wrap around care to prevent readmissions.

We have attracted national attention with Amanda Pritchard, Chief Executive of NHSE, recently visiting our hub at West Herts. There’s a short YouTube video to give a flavour of what’s involved (https://youtu.be/HZZfprv8ZVc).

General ward work and on-going care of in-patients- including remote ward rounds for inpatients.

Review of patients referred to the virtual ward and face to face reviews of inpatients as required, to screen for suitability for VH onboarding.

Maintenance of ward lists.

Attendance to consultant ward rounds.

Attendance at MDTs.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



The duties of the post will be carried out in conjunction with the Consultant by means of daily ward rounds and follow-up care. The Post holder is expected to undertake appropriate investigations and therapeutic procedures (under supervision).

They will also maintain adequate medical records of the patients’ stay in hospital and dictate discharge summaries and enquiries so that they are promptly sent out to the General Practitioner. Patients are admitted from hospital wards or from the community via the SDEC (same day emergency care), Acute Admissions Unit or via specialist clinics.

Audit:

Opportunities to choose new audit from directorate audit programme, or to take part in a rolling audit cycle.

Key relationships include, but are not limited to:

-VH Clinical Lead

-VH GPs and consultants

-VH Assistant Divisional Manager

-Ward clinicians and nurses

-Hub nurses and admin team

-CLCH partners (Rapid response, frailty team, district nursing)


This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

The duties of the post will be carried out in conjunction with the Consultant by means of daily ward rounds and follow-up care. The Post holder is expected to undertake appropriate investigations and therapeutic procedures (under supervision). They will also maintain adequate medical records of the patients stay in hospital and dictate discharge summaries and enquiries so that they are promptly sent out to the General Practitioner. Patients are admitted from hospital wards or from the community via the SDEC (same day emergency care), Acute Admissions Unit or via specialist clinics. Audit: Opportunities to choose new audit from directorate audit programme, or to take part in a rolling audit cycle. Key relationships include, but are not limited to: -VH Clinical Lead -VH GPs and consultants -VH Assistant Divisional Manager -Ward clinicians and nurses -Hub nurses and admin team -CLCH partners (Rapid response, frailty team, district nursing)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant / Administrator to join our small but dynamic team in Watford HIV services.

Healthcare Assistants are a vital part of the team that supports both the staff and patients. Working under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, healthcare assistants carry out a wide range of duties to care for, support, and provide information to patients and their families.

The healthcare assistant can undertake a range of roles within their overall job and their level of responsibility will be appropriate/ commensurate to the level of knowledge and skills they have acquired.

The attitude and behaviour of a senior healthcare assistant is essential. Suitable candidates for the role are friendly, caring and sensitive individuals, who are able to offer social stimulation as well as care to the patients they tend. They will also demonstrate the Trust values – Kindness, Respect, Safety and Excellence – in all aspects of their role.



To participate, under the direction of the medical and nursing team, in the delivery of patient care to a defined client group, in accordance with the philosophy of care which enables clients to maintain their skills and maximize the potential to achieve independence. Work as part of an effective and caring team.

The post holder works under the direct supervision of the doctors and nurses. They will work within the boundaries of their existing and developing skills at all times. The post holder is expected to maintain high standards of care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Clinical

· To work under the direction of the medical and nursing staff and to assist the doctors and nurses in tasks deemed appropriate.

· Perform phlebotomy when requested to do so by the medical staff, if trained and assessed as competent to perform this task and process samples according to local and Trust policy.

· Safeguard patients own belongings and space

· Take and record the patient’s observations (e.g. temperature, skin assessment) as required, and inform the registered nurse of any observed changes in the patient’s condition.



House Keeping and Environment



· Will ensure the environment is clean, comfortable, safe, and welcoming to patients, relatives and all health care professionals. In inpatient areas, this includes preparing bed space: - wash beds, chairs and lockers, making unoccupied beds in readiness for appropriate use.

· Clean and maintain equipment and make ready for use.

· To have an awareness of monitoring and maintaining stock levels of designated items.

· Keep all storage areas clean, tidy and in good order

Infection Control



· Be aware of and understand basic infection control techniques

· Be aware of and follow safe disposal of sharps into appropriate container

· Understand universal safety techniques with regard to spillages.

· Dispose of body fluids, soiled linen, clothing etc in line with the Trust Infection Control Policy and Waste Disposal Regulations

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Sep 2024

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


We have an opportunity to recruit a Trust Junior Clinical Fellow-ST1/2 to start as soon as possible in Care of the Elderly.

The post is Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, with an eventual on-call commitment of 1A.

Watford General Hospital is a busy General Hospital with an active AAU with excellent support from radiology and specialist physicians to provide rapid diagnosis and effective treatment to smooth the patients’ journey from acute to primary care. We work closely and cooperatively with the Primary Care providers and adult care services for bed and home-based care.

The Department of Medicine for the Elderly has 10 consultant posts with subspecialty interests including Orthogeriatric Medicine, Movement Disorder, Dementia/Delirium and Continence. The Stroke Team, working within this department, provide excellent hyperacute stroke services. The department also plays a very active role in the local provision of Intermediate Care.

Please note this post is not recognised for training.

Please apply online

The Elderly Care Department based at Watford General Hospital and the post-holder will be accountable to the relevant Elderly Care Consultant on their ward.

During the duration of the contract in this department doctors are expected to become competent at organising the day-to-day duties of the clinical areas.

The post-holder will be expected to work closely with appropriate nursing, professional, technical, and administrative and support staff.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring adequate clinical notes are made in accordance with good medical practice.

The post-holder may, on occasions, be asked to assist in the teaching of medical students.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Junior doctors are required to perform duties over and above their contracted hours in occasional emergencies and in unforeseen circumstances, at the request of the Clinical Director of the service.

It has been agreed with the profession and the Department of Health that these additional commitments are exceptional, and juniors should not be required to undertake work of this kind for a prolonged period or on a regular basis.

There will be provision for junior doctors to join the on-call rota and contribute towards the GIM on call system for a supplemental increase in pay. This can be discussed further at interview.


This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Aug 2024

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant to join our friendly pharmacy team at Watford Hospital.

You will assist, under supervision, with routine duties of a technical nature, including the dispensing and supply of medication to in- and out-patients, the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines.
You will respond to enquiries and requests from staff, patients and carers as appropriate.

This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a change into the hospital environment, for which appropriate training will be provided.

You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).

You should have experience of working as a qualified Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant, good communication & organisational skills and experience of using computer systems for dispensing, stock control and word processing.

Please read the job description and person specification for more details and tell us in your application how you meet the essential criteria for this Senior Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant post as this will be the basis for shortlisting applicants.

Please note that this position will close on or before the above closing date, depending on the response that we receive. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application promptly to ensure that you are considered for this post.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment worksare planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The purpose of this post is to:

To assist in the provision of a safe, efficient and comprehensive pharmaceutical service for the patients of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust e.g. dispensing and supply of medicines to wards and departments, reception duties in the dispensary.




This advert closes on Monday 29 Jul 2024

Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner,Stroke Unit. Permanent, Full time post. 37.5 hours per week

Watford General Hospital (main base)

Weekdays with Weekend Working Commitments

We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Practitioner (Therapy) post within the In-patient Therapy Team on the Stroke Unit at Watford General Hospital.

The successful applicant must have significant experience as a therapy or nursing assistant in the NHS and have a passion for rehabilitating patients in the acute setting. They will join a friendly, dedicated therapy team providing high quality stroke care.

The successful candidate may work independently, managing their own caseload and making treatment decisions autonomously for a select group of patients over-viewed/delegated by the qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists on the team. They will be assessing both non-complex medical patients on the stroke unit and assisting in assessment of stroke patients and independently screening Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIA’s).

The role also includes supporting our qualified members of staff to deliver complex treatments to patients and to assist with the running of the department including data collection and equipment ordering.

To enhance your development, you will be line managed, supervised and trained by a tier of Band 6 and 7 Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the Stroke Team.

The successful candidate may work independently, managing their own caseload and making treatment decisions autonomously for a select group of patients over-viewed/delegated by the qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists on the team.

They will be assessing non-complex medical patients on the stroke unit, assisting in assessment of stroke patients and independently screening Transient Ischaemic Attacks (TIA’s).

The role also includes supporting our qualified members of staff to deliver complex treatments to patients and to assist with the running of the department including data collection and equipment ordering.

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.

The trust has recently gained ‘teaching hospital’ status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.

We are a flexible working employer

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.

https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/

We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The successful candidate would have a responsibility in participating in the weekend and Bank Holiday seven day working rotas (1:4 – 1:6 weekend working frequency) that operates on the Watford General Hospital site.

To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively complex information with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes, and to ensure an understanding of their condition/problem so that patients are supported in self management of their condition. Communication of patient progress and forward planning may be discussed with family members and carers where appropriate.

To discuss each patient with a qualified therapist at a minimum of one stage during the patients’ intervention. To report back progress or change from expected findings to a qualified therapist.

To attend handover, receive referrals and contribute to the prioritisation of the teams workload.

To communicate complex patient related information effectively, to ensure collaborative working with the multidisciplinary team members across health and social care sectors, ensuring the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.

To be able to deal with contentious information within a team utilising good negotiation skills to ensure the smooth discharge planning of the complex patient.

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice, including the treatment of patients, and to be responsible for informing their senior of any areas in which they lack experience or knowledge.

To be responsible for a designated caseload of in-patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to own and team priorities.

To undertake specifically delegated comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with diverse or complex presentation/multipathologies.

To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

To carry out and develop rehabilitation programmes with patients in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

To formulate an individual management and/or treatment programme, using clinical reasoning and a range of evidence based treatment skills, including physiotherapy techniques, patient education, and exercises classes when appropriate.

To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by maintaining and developing current knowledge of evidence based practice, and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development and shows evidence of reflective practice. To develop and enhance skills and incorporate them as necessary into every day practice.

To provide advice, teaching and instruction to patients, relatives, carers and other professionals to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.

To prepare the treatment area and tidying up after use, including the disposal of soiled linen and the cleaning of equipment.

To maintain stock and equipment including reordering.

Carry out data entry using IT skills.


This advert closes on Thursday 9 May 2024

The post is for a full-time Junior Clinical Fellow (ST1/2 level) in HIV & Sexual Health Medicine based at the Watford Clinic, started in early February 2024. The clinic comprises a friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team, delivering a wide range of services including routine and complex sexual and reproductive healthcare and prevention, along with HIV out-patient care.

The post-holder will be responsible for helping to manage a cohort of stable HIV patients under the direct supervision of a team of three Consultants, with support from two HIV Clinical Nurse Specialists and a Specialist HIV Pharmacist. This will include conducting routine HIV Outpatient Clinics for stable patients, reviewing blood test results and arranging repeat prescriptions.

The post-holder will be responsible for investigating, diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted infections and all aspects of sexual and reproductive health within the main GUM clinic.

The post-holder will be responsible for arranging appropriate onward internal and external patient referrals and correspondence with General Practitioners when relevant. As outlined below, the post-holder might also be expected to contribute to non-clinical duties e.g. teaching and managerial responsibilities at an appropriate level.
• The basic terms and conditions of the posts are in line with the Medical and Dental Staff (England & Wales), and General Staffing Whitley Council handbooks as amended from time to time. This includes granting of study
• This is a whole time appointment.
• Salary Scale: £37,068 - 57,570/annum plus outer London Weighting Allowance
• It is a condition of these appointments that staff shall complete a health questionnaire before commencing their duties and the Occupational Health Department will subsequently arrange a health interview.
• All medical staff are required to be registered with the General Medical Council.
• You will be indemnified by the Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust forallNHS work undertaken as part of your Contract of Employment.
• You will be provided with an honorary contract to cover any work within the Sexual health service (under CLCH).
• You are encouraged to take out adequate defence cover as appropriate to cover you for any work which does not fall within the scope of the indemnity scheme (contract of employment).
• You will be available for duty hours, which in total will not exceed the duty hours set out for your working pattern.
• You will be expected to comply with the Trust’s mandatory training requirements.


THIS POST ISNOTEDUCATIONALLY APPROVED BY THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS.





AM

PM

EVE

Monday

HIV Outpatient Clinic

1-2 HIV MDT Meeting

2-5 Clinic admin



Tuesday

Sexual Health appointment Clinic

HIV Outpatient clinic



Wednesday

Teaching/HIV Virtual Clinic

HIV Outpatient clinic



Thursday

Sexual Health walk-in Clinic

Clinic admin



Friday

Sexual Health appointment Clinic

Sexual Health appointment Clinic



This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her/their manager.

All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

On-Call

There is no on-call attached to this post.

Clinical

Assessment and treatment of patients according to the British Association of Sexual Health (BASHH) and British HIV Association (BHIVA) guidelines and local/directorate protocols.

Research/Audit

The post holder will be encouraged to involve themselves in local research/audit.

Administrative

Assist Medical Staff in diagnosing, coding and review of positive results.



The Sexual Health and HIV services in Hertfordshire are a joint initiative between CWFT and Central London Community NHS Trust (CLCH), with CWFT providing the HIV care and CLCH providing Sexual Health care. The service consists of three integrated level three sexual health hubs; Watford clinic, Southgate Clinic in Stevenage, and Hatfield Clinic. All three locations have recently refurbished facilities. There are an additional two nurse-led level two sexual health clinics in Borehamwood and Cheshunt plus online services for STI testing and routine and emergency contraception. Typical clinical activity within the sexual Health service is approximately 72,000 per annum. There is also an ongoing programme of training in general contraception and contraceptive procedures which is provided by faculty-registered trainers for both internal and external candidates. In addition, we have two ST1 trainees based at the Watford and Hatfield Clinics who are part of a rotational GP VTS training scheme.

The HIV outpatient services, delivered by CWFT, are based at Watford and Stevenage, and manage a total cohort of around 1000 patients. There is a close working partnership with the HIV outpatient and inpatient teams at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, allowing patients with complex needs to be referred to a wide variety of specialist joint clinics, an HIV Day care facility, and a specialist HIV ward. The inpatient team provide advice and support for the Watford and Stevenage HIV teams and to the medical teams at the neighbouring acute hospitals (Watford General Hospital and The Lister Hospital, Stevenage), when needed.

CWFT also run an HIV outpatient service for around 260 patients in neighbouring Harlow which is open on Tuesday and Wednesday only.


This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024