11 Jobs found

We are looking for enthusiastic newly qualified nurses seeking to join our friendly dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Paediatric Assessment Unit.The Paediatric Assessment Unit at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital Trusts is an area for children and young people who are acutely unwell, needing a period of observationfollowing admission from the Children’s Emergency Department, which is co-located in the Emergency Department.We are in the process of changing the pathway for Children and Young People (C&YP) in this area, inline with the RCPCH Standards for Short Stay Paediatric Assessment Unit (2017). We plan to use the area for C&YP with acute illness, injury or other urgent referrals from clinicians, and patients can have an assessment, investigations, treatment and observation. It...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.A rewarding role has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated nurse to join our Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist team.You will work as part of a team of Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists and will also work effectively as an autonomous practitioner.You will be a vital core member of the colorectal multidisciplinary team providing specialist advice and support to both patients and their families as well as other health care professionals. This post is 12 months fixed term.We do encourage prospective applicants to contact the Trust prior to interview.Full time and part time available. You will also act as a key worker for patients with colorectal cancer throughout their cancer journey as well as ...

Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Safari Day Unit ?Please note that this vacancy is for nurses registered on the NMC as Paediatric nurses onlyWe 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 Nurse Educator.The Safari day Unit Department provides nursing care and support to children and young people aged 0-16 years in a children’s environment.It is located 1st floor Maternity building and has its own designated 10 beds .We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5Paediatric Nurse with experience and a passion in general paediatrics. Safari day unit caters for different specialities in surgery...

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Stoma Care team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced nurse with an interest in colorectal surgery and stoma care. You will need to be able to work flexibly and collaboratively in a busy team, working in hospital, outpatients, and community settings.The successful candidate will have the commitment, professionalism, and dedication to make a difference to our patients and help the Stoma Care team achieve the Trust’s vision of “Excellent patient care, together”.The successful candidate will have a hands-on, proactive approach to the role and work independently in providing education, information, advice and support to pre-op and post-op stoma patients.You will also be required to liaise w...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We have an exciting opportunity for a pivotal leadership role within the workforce directorate at West Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust, destined to play a vital role in shaping and securing the future of our workforce capabilities.As the Head of Strategic Workforce Transformation, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to ensure we have the right people, in the right places, with the right skills, to deliver outstanding patient care and achieve our overall organisational goals.Please note the interview date is the 20th December 2024.The successful candidate will lead the strategic workforce planning agenda for the medical staffing function as well exploring other systems to improve workf...

We are looking for a skilled, innovative, and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Technician to join our Clinical Pharmacy team.The department offers a supportive, collaborative, and professionally rewarding environment, where staff are encouraged to develop their clinical and professional expertise.This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to advance their career and contribute to a high-performing team.This post holder will be responsible for supporting the development of the pharmacy clinical services delivered at Watford General Hospital, working closely with the Clinical Services Manager and Clinical Pharmacy Technicians Manager.Key responsibilities will be:• To line manage clinical technicians.• To support manager in planning, organisation and developing the medicines optimis...

We are looking for a dedicated, organized, and motivated individual to join our friendly Stores team in the Pharmacy Department at Watford General Hospital.The position is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week, with a work schedule of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.The successful candidate will receive training and instruction for a Level 2 NVQ in pharmacy service skills and pharmaceutical science. This will involve learning remotely or travelling to college supported by regular study sessions in the department. The post involves:Daily stock maintenance activities.Picking and packing medicine requisitions for dispatch to internal and external locations.Providing a medicines top-up service to ward and departments at Watford General Hospital.Handling stock in various sizes, weights ...

7am -7pm Monday-Friday with flexible job plan available1) Breast one stop clinic x 22) Breast ultrasound list x 13) Breast MDT preparation and taking x 14) Mammographic reporting 6.5PA Post For any informal queries and to visit our department please reach Dr Nina Breunung-JoshiClinical Director via nina.breunung@nhs.net )...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, professional Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Ophthalmology Outpatient Department. The post holder will be working cross sites at Watford General Hospital and St Alban’s City Hospital.The applicant must have excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.Have management and ophthalmology outpatient experience. Have done the Ophthalmic course. Be able to demonstrate ophthalmic nursing skills, an understanding of current issues in ophthalmology and a good team player. Informal visits are welcome. Provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, acting as a role model.Supporting the Senior Sister/Charge nurse in driving quality care...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.An opportunity has arisen within the Therapy Department at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for an individual with a passion to make a difference for patients on our Orthopaedic and Surgical Wards at Watford General Hospital and St Albans City Hospital. The therapy assistant practitioner post would suit an individual with experience of assisting patients with rehabilitation goals, supporting patient discharges and providing equipment that may help patients regain independence. If you have this experience, in an acute hospital setting and would like to develop your skills in Surgical and Orthopaedic care, we would love to have you in our team! You will be working alongside qualified Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapi...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Nutrition to join our multidisciplinary team. As a Band 7 CNS in Nutrition, you will be responsible for providing expert advice, management, and care to patients with complex nutritional needs, including nasogastric tube (NGT) insertions, managing and troubleshooting blocked percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, delivering comprehensive training and supporting the clinical teams to provide the best nutrition for all our patients.This position requires a passionate advocate for patient-centred care with advanced skills in clinical nutrition. You will be a key clinical leader, supporting the development and implementation of best practices, e...