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A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.At West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, we have a great opportunity for Maternity Support Workers to join our team. MSW’s work in partnership with the midwife to offer clinical care as well as emotional support to women. Please note some positions will be required to work shifts, including nights and weekends. Maternity Support Workers will be expected to complete the MSW Apprenticeship programme (or equivalent) within 2 years of appointment or already be on the pathway. Candidates will hold the CARE certificate or will complete within 12 weeks of appointment. We would like to invite you to join our highly motivated midwifery team where commitment to providing high quality, woman-centred care is our passion. We are forward th...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.A Band 6 vacancy has arisen in the Woodland Neonatal Unit, Watford. The Woodland Neonatal Unit at Watford Hospital is a busy local neonatal unit (LNU) within the East of England Neonatal network. The unit admits baby requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward.We are committed to the provision of high quality evidence based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family centred care.We are looking for a part time Band 6 Neonatal Nurses on a year fixed term contract who want to work with our well established friendly neonatal team, to deliver the highest standards of neonatal care. The post holder should have expertise...

We are looking for somebody who can multitask and work in a highly pressured environment and remain calm in an emergency, with good communication skills.CEPOD Theatre is our emergency theatre which covers all specialities. You will be required to work 3 x 12.5-hour shifts.You need to be a team player and contribute to the safe and efficient running of the Operations at Main Theatres.This is a rewarding role.Come join our dynamic team where your skills will make a difference!Responsible for the assessment of care needs, planning, delivering, and evaluating a high standard of nursing care.Contributing to the safe and efficient running of the operating theatre department, through the acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.An accomplished communicator able to contribute, implement a...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We have a fantastic job opening for a Theatre Scrub Practitioner in ENT and two for Theatre Scrub Practitioner in Colorectal.We are looking for candidates who would be keen to develop their basic scrub skills in a variety of specialities. Must have good communication skills.You will be required to work 3 x 12.5-hour shifts. Responsible for the assessment of care needs, planning, delivering and evaluating a high standard of nursing/practitioner care. Contributing to the safe and efficient running of the operating theatre department, through the acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities. An accomplished communicator able to contribute, implement and evaluate clinical and professional standards. Initiating and developing evi...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We are looking for somebody who can multitask and work in a highly pressured environment and remain calm in all situations, with good communication skills.The trauma and orthopaedic theatres cover both elective and emergency surgery. You will be required to work 3 x 12.5-hour shifts.Responsible for the assessment of care needs, planning, delivering, and evaluating a high standard of nursing care.Contributing to the safe and efficient running of the operating theatre department, through the acceptance of agreed additional responsibilities.An accomplished communicator able to contribute, implement and evaluate clinical and professional standards.Initiating and developing evidence-based practice ensuring all staff are aware of curre...

We are looking for a dynamic individual to become the Matron of our Endoscopy service at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. We are looking for a senior nurse who has a passion for Endoscopy and wants the opportunity to lead a strong department and develop the future strategy for Endoscopy. The Matron for Endoscopy is accountable for the clinical and operational management of the Endoscopy units across all sites. The post holders' responsibility is to facilitate an efficient and productive department, close engagement with the Consultant body and holding budgetary responsibility of the service area. The Matron will be the Trust expert and lead for the JAG Accreditation process and lead on developing the Endoscopy service.The role requires a professional and motivated individual...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We are seeking a skilled, innovative, and enthusiastic clinical pharmacist to join our team of Senior Rotational Pharmacists.The successful candidate will provide clinical pharmacy services across various specialties, including Medicine, Care of the Elderly, Surgery, Acute Admissions, Paediatrics, ICU, Virtual Hospital, and Antimicrobials on a rotational basis.The department offers a supportive and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their clinical expertise.This role involves working Monday to Friday, with weekend shifts on a rota basis. Full details will be discussed at the interview.The role includes:• Providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients from admission to discharge on the wards and Virtual...

An opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Nurse to join our team in the Neonatal Unit at Watford General Hospital. The Woodland Neonatal Unit is a Level 2 unit (LNU) within the East of England network caring for sick term babies and those born after 27 weeks gestation. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward, caring for mothers and small babies together.The post holder will be supporting the neonatal nursing staff in the neonatal and transitional care unit to provide individualised, family-centred care to babies in preparation for discharge home.The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in the area they work on work days, nights and weekends.A member of the multidisciplinary team, who with support of the neonatal nursing staff, will provide ...

An exciting fixed term/secondment opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join the Respiratory Unit and ARCU based in AAU Level 3 Blue/Yellow at Watford General Hospital (Full time available). NIV (Non- invasive ventilation) is provided for the care of patients with Type 2 Respiratory Failure.ARCU is one of the few areas in WHHT which caters NIV as a specialist care. The Respiratory Unit caters for patients with acute respiratory conditions, Tracheostomy and Chest Drain patients.You will learn the details of managing patients with various Respiratory care needs as well as requiring isolation management. This is a great starting point for any nurses looking to understand and learn about infection control in the long term.We are looking for dynamic, motivated, Adaptable and hardworking ...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We are seeking a Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist to join our therapy team.This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be required to participate in the therapy seven-day working rota, approximately once every six weeks (1:6 frequency), with compensatory rest days the following week. They will also be part of the on-call service.Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience working with paediatric patients and will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, providing physiotherapy to both inpatients and outpatients.We offer training opportunities to support the development of specialist skills in line with your PDR, as well as leadership training and access to externally...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.A Band 6 vacancy has arisen in the Woodland Neonatal Unit, Watford. The Woodland Neonatal Unit at Watford Hospital is a busy local neonatal unit (LNU) within the East of England Neonatal network. The unit admits baby requiring intensive care, high dependency and special care. In addition, we manage a 6 bedded Transitional Care Unit in postnatal ward.We are committed to the provision of high quality evidence based practice to meet the needs of parents and babies incorporating family centred care.We are looking for a part time Band 6 Neonatal Nurses on a year fixed term contract who want to work with our well established friendly neonatal team, to deliver the highest standards of neonatal care. The post holder should have expertise...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.Are you ready to take the next step in your career?We’re looking for a Band 6 Rotational Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic team!This full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and gain experience across a variety of clinical settings.The 6-month rotations cover Emergency Department/Acute Assessment Unit, Frailty Unit, Elderly Care, Medical, Community Bed-Based Rehabilitation, Stroke, and Orthopaedics and Surgery.This role offers a diverse, supportive, and enriching environment where you can grow professionally and make a real impact on patient care.We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avo...

We are seeking a Senior Charge Nurse with strong leadership skills and a flair for innovation to join our Community Diagnostics Centre in a newly established role.In this position, you will oversee and coordinate the operations of our multidisciplinary radiology service, working closely with radiographers, radiographic departmental assistants, nurses, administrative staff, and consultant radiologists who may seek your guidance and support in patient care.You will also collaborate with the lead superintendent radiographer and clinical service managers to develop and implement local policies and procedures, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to our patients.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.We reserve the r...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.An exciting opportunity has arisen within Women’s and Children’s Division at Watford General Hospital. We are friendly, hard-working team of administrative, nursing and medical staff. We take great pride in helping our patients and in delivering the best service we can.We are looking for an experienced Patient services Officer who is a self-motivated and committed person, to work as part of our busy team in our back office.The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organisational and I.T skills, and the ability to prioritise workload and be able to work with limited supervision.Reception & ANC cover, making/rescheduling appointments, cashing up clinics. Puling/ord...

The Trust is seeking a substantive Respiratory Specialist Doctor with a specialist interest in Bronchiectasis/Host Defence/TB and a secondary interest in Asthma The successful candidate will contribute to inpatient and outpatient respiratory services, deliver specialist clinics, and play a key role in the bronchoscopy and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) service. The role also includes participation in virtual hospital support and multidisciplinary meetings (MDTs).allied healthcare professionals, and integrated careThe Specialist Doctor will provide leadership in Bronchiectasis and Asthma, working collaboratively with the existing team of respiratory partners to ensure high-quality care across the pathway. There is no commitment to the general medicine rota.· Clinical Responsibilities:...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We are seeking a physiotherapist to join our well-established and dynamic physiotherapy service, working across Watford General Hospital, St Albans City Hospital, and the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit at Jacketts Field, Abbots Langley.This role is suitable for an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist looking to progress or an existing Band 6 wishing to further develop their skills through our rotational post.Our Band 6 rotational scheme provides experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, offering opportunities to build expertise across a range of clinical areas.Rotations, typically lasting six months, include:Emergency Department/Acute Assessment UnitFrailtyCare of the ElderlyRespiratory, including ITUGeneral MedicineSu...

The pathology transformation change Lead role has a cross-cutting remit, working closely with regional ICB, Integrated Care Systems, NHS Providers, NHS England & Improvement regional teams, clinical networks, etc. The focus of the overarching role is the implementation of a Pathology outsource programme that supports the strategic direction of the HWE ICS Pathology network.The role is responsible for developing and maintaining a robust programme plan and is accountable to the HWE ICS Pathology Board for ensuring the successful implementation of the program.The transformation change Lead is a key leadership role in the management of the change and implementation of the Target Operating Model of the network. The post holder is responsible for supporting the Senior Responsible Officers (SROs)...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse with effective communication skills, who are confident to interpret blood results, ECG's and make decisions based on their clinical findings.We require candidates to have excellent verbal, written and IT skills in order to document an accurate medical history, and identify high risk patients requiring further review.A knowledge of surgical specialties/procedures is useful, but not essential. As a pre-assessment nurse you must be able to cope with a caseload independently.This will require the ability to prioritise, multitask and manage your time effectively.As a band 5 you will be supported by a team of band 6 specialist nurses to support and improve your decision making.As a nurse led cli...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.We are looking for a Rotational Band 6 Dietitian to join our team of 17 Dietitians at Watford General Hospital.West Hertfordshire NHS Trust is a busy acute district general hospital, with most of the main caseload now based at the Watford site.This role is well-suited for an experienced Band 5 Dietitian looking to develop their knowledge, skills, and experience in a supportive environment.The successful candidate will work across a range of clinical areas, including Surgery, General Medicine and Stroke.We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Each rotation is supported by a robust senior tier with a wealth of experience to help guide ...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.Band 6 – Plus 12.5% RRP and 5% HCAAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join the friendly and supportive Cardiology team at West Herts.A wide range of procedures are performed in the two recently refurbished catheter laboratories, including:PCI and PPCI, pressure wire studies, IVUS/OCT imaging and orbital atherectomyCoroventis physiological studies to assess the microcirculationComplex CIED implantation, including LBBAConventional and 3-D mapping EP studies and ablation. The Cardiac Devices Clinic provides an extensive CIED follow-up service for all devices and includes a well-established remote follow-up service. The department supports flexible working and gives physiologists the ...

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.The Paediatric Assessment Unit at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital Trusts is ashort stay unitfor Children and Young People (C&YP) who are acutely unwell, needing a period of observationfollowing admission from the Children’s Emergency Department, which is co-located in the EmergencyDepartment. We are actively seeking to recruit a Band3healthcare assistantwhowillplay a vital role in supporting the nursing team to provide high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families. You willbe responsible forassistingin the assessment, treatment, and ongoing care of paediatric patients. -Assist the nursing team in delivering direct patient care to children in the Paediatric Assessment Unit. -Assist in monitoring and recordi...

As we grow and promote better patient care and experience, we are looking to recruit highly motivated and innovative Theatre Support Workers (TSW), who will embrace our exciting service developments, whilst providing the best care possible to our patients.****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.We are looking to recruit Theatre Support Workers who will play an integral role at all stages of a patient’s perioperative journey.As a Theatre Support Worker, you will be a valuable part of the Theatre team. Please read through the attached job description to see details of what the role involves.As communication and basic numeracy are essential for this role, you will be required to successfull...