Total 85 job vacancies by The Hillingdon Hospital

We are looking for a confident and motivated Dietitian to join our Dietetic and Speech Therapy Team at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Our friendly team consists of 13 Dietitians, 7 Speech & Language Therapists and 3 administrators.

The clinical caseloads will include providing a high quality, evidence-based specialist dietetic service to the surgical wards and medical wards, including ICU cover, including parenteral nutrition and complex enteral nutrition. The caseload also includes covering a specialist diabetes clinic. You will be supported by a senior dietitian and will have the opportunity to provide second line cover in specialist areas such as gastroenterology and neuro-rehabilitation. The post holder will be involved in educating staff on matters relating to nutrition and catering and will supervise student dietitians on placement. The post holder will be expected to manage their caseload independently and will be involved in department wide projects and service improvements.

The Dietetic and Speech Therapy team is committed to continuing professional development, providing monthly coaching conversations and professional development sessions. We encourage staff as part of their annual appraisal to have an active involvement in audit and service improvement projects. There are excellent opportunities and guidance for ongoing personal development. There is a well-established borough-wide Dietetic network who offers peer support.



Candidates must be a qualified dietitian and registered with the HCPC. If you are enthusiastic and keen to be a member of our team, we would love to hear from you.
1. To deliver specialised nutrition and dietetic advice to in and outpatients at The Hillingdon Hospital.
2. To be able to work independently and manage a significant clinical caseload.
3. To be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, evidence based dietetic service to a complex case load within a variety of settings.
4. To contribute to policy development on matters relating to nutrition and dietetics.
5. To be actively involved in the development and implementation of local guidelines relating to these specialist areas

The Hillingdon Hospital is a busy district general hospital in North West London and has a diverse patient population. It is situated close to Heathrow Airport and Brunel University and within a 10 minute commute by public transport to Uxbridge Town Centre which has excellent transport links to central London. The Trust has on-site accommodation and a crèche.

Please refer to attached job description for the responsibilities of the band 6 Specialist Dietitian


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Band 7- Lead Midwife for Induction of Labour and Planned Caesarean Sections

37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the maternity team at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as our Lead Midwife for Induction of Labour and Planned Caesarean Sections

The post holder will ensure effective communication throughout the multidisciplinary team and support a positive safety culture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Here at Hillingdon, we are passionate about ensuring service users have a positive experience each and every time and are committed to listening to their voices and how they want their services to be designed. We are proud to offer the opportunity to work in a progressive environment where we are committed to an ambitious transformation of our maternity services.

The Maternity Service prides itself on supporting you to fulfil your career aspirations and you can expect a warm welcome at Hillingdon from our established and friendly multidisciplinary team. The post holder will receive a full orientation and access to ongoing development on successful appointment.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff.

For further information please contact Julie Cooper, Director of Midwifery on julie.cooper19@nhs.net or 01895 238282 ext: 3476

Closing date: 10th November 2024

Interview date: Week of 18th November 2024

This is a new role and as our lead midwife for Induction of Labour and Planned Caesarean Sections you will:

· Lead coordination of Induction of Labour and Planned Caesarean Sections to maintain patient safety and flow through the service.

· Ensure safe, efficient and effective service user flow, whilst ensuring optimal bed utilisation through co-ordination of admissions.

· Plan, coordinate and facilitate induction of labour workshops for women, birthing people and their families.

· Plan, coordinate and facilitate planned caesarean section workshops for women, birthing people and their families.

· Support quality improvement work related to induction of labour and planned caesarean sections.

· Work clinically supporting women and birthing people who have a planned admission.

The post holder will inspire confidence and innovation amongst our incredible workforce, who together, ensure the women/birthing people and staff are safe, cared for and listened too. They will work collaboratively with the clinical maternity teams, maternity managers, governance and education teams to provide seamless pathways of care and ensure a positive safety and team culture.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
1. Main duties and Responsibilities:


Clinical:

• To spend 50% of time clinically facing. This will include supporting the dailyplannedcaesarean section lists and working clinically on the antenatal ward supporting induction of labour.

• To review referrals and ensuretimelyappointments forinduction oflabour andplannedcaesarean sectionsas the midwifery lead withinthe multidisciplinary teamand liaise with women and birthing peopleregardingtheir admission.

• To prioritise inductions of labour andplannedcaesarean sections in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

• Toidentify, analyse, and interpret facts and information to ensure the management of a woman and birthing people isin accordance withrisk throughout their pregnancy journey.

• To coordinateinduction of labourandplannedcaesarean sectiondailyand optimisecapacitywhilst ensuring a safe environment for women and birthing people and their families. This will include the development and communication of plans for IOL to women and birthing people and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).

• To plan, coordinate andfacilitateinduction of labour workshops for women, birthingpeopleand their families.

• To plan, coordinate andfacilitateplanned caesarean section workshops for women, birthingpeopleand their families.

• To attend any meetingsappropriate tothe post holder’s role, ensuring effective communication within the team and leading on actions to be undertaken and applications of recommendations. Meetings may include themultidisciplinary labour ward handovers, safety huddles and Trust bed meetings.

• To referwomenand birthing peopleto other practitioners when needs and risks are beyond one’s own scope of practice.

• To contribute to supporting and nurturing student midwives’ education and professional development by acting as a practice supervisor/assessor.

• To support women and birthing people, encouraging them to promote their own health and wellbeing and that of their baby and to express their interests and concerns.

• To support service users in their patient journey through the service by ensuring clear lines of communication and advise is provided around any potential delays and act as a contact for womenand birthing peopleto raise concerns.

• To support, develop and deliver safe,effectiveand outstanding care for women and birthing people and their families.






Professional:

• Practice in line with the NMC Code of Practice.

• Provide guidance and advice for staff asrequired.

• Develop a sense of social responsibility towards members of the working team.

• To ensure that all Trust standards aremaintainedand monitored to improve the quality of care to all whomcome into contact withservices.

• Toparticipatein team, professional and personal development activities and promote commitment to continuous development and improvement.

• Tomaintainand develop own professional competence and remain responsible for meeting the requirements of Revalidation (NMC).

• To always act as a positive senior midwifery ‘leader-ambassador’ by providing helpful and professional clinical and non-clinical support to all on-site staff,familiesand visitors.

• To display a mature approach to challenging situations, including unexpected situations, including complex communication, suchasdelivering sensitive news.

• Be involved in continuous monitoring andmaintainingquality standards of clinical practice and care through a variety of ways, for example, audit.

• Practice within the policies, procedures,protocolsand guidelines agreed by the Trust.





Management:

• Tomaintainup to date informationon induction of labour andplannedcaesarean sectionsandanticipatedadmissions within the clinical areas to drive patient safety and efficient use of staff and resources.

• To coordinate the bookingof all induction of labours andplannedcaesarean sections for women and birthing people.

• To inform theLabour Ward and Maternity Triage Manager andHead of Midwifery when there is disparity between existing bedcapacityand the placementofplannedadmissionswith onwardescalationto the Director of Midwifery asappropriate.

• Using escalation guidance, work in collaboration withLabour Ward and Maternity Triage ManagerandHead of Midwifery when there are risingcapacitypressures.

• To address any verbal complaints received fromwomen and birthing people and their familiesin real timeandattemptto resolve these at a local level when a verbal complaint is being presented.

• To design and develop project plans for quality improvements andservicedevelopments both in the provider site and across the LMNSasrequired.


• Towrite and/or contribute to relevant reports asrequired.

• To make sure recommendations from national guidelines, policies and strategies are consistently included in localpractice.

• To ensure efficient and effective use of resources.





Governance:

• Toparticipatein audits and quality improvement programmesin accordance withchange management.

• To support andparticipatein guideline/SOP developmentasrequired.

• Todemonstratea shared responsibility for ensuring that key recommendations from serious incidents are effectively implemented and learning gets to the maternity staff delivering care.

• Toparticipatein clinical or other levels of audit to aid service evaluation and development.

• To ensure clinical incident reporting takes place andfacilitatechanges to reduce risk.

• Have a clear understanding and ability to implement principles of Information Governance and how to manage situations where this may be breached.





Leadership:

• To work collaboratively with the senior team to implement, deliver and evaluate effectivecapacityand flow through the maternity inpatient’s services.

• To collaborate with the Senior Midwifery and Operational Teams to ensure the delivery ofhigh standardsof clinical care.

• Tomaintain, monitor and evaluate standards of care within the midwifery team and toassistin the implementation of recommendations from Government or Professional bodies and CQC Regulations in relation to maternity care.

• Toassistin the development of health and safety standards and the monitoring of these standards, ensuring that Trust Policies are adheredto,and equipment is used correctly andin accordance withthe Health and Safety at Work act.

• Tofacilitatethe implementation of national and local quality initiatives to improve service delivery e.g.


➢Implementation of the Saving Babies Lives 3 Care bundle


➢Maternityand NeonatalImprovement Plan



➢Maternity Incentive Scheme


➢3 Year delivery plan for Maternity and Neonatal Services


➢The Trust Strategy

• Toestablishgood team relationships, collaboration and networking within theTrust andNorthwest London sector.

• To be a visible role model within all the clinical areas providing support and access to all teams.





Communication and Teamwork:

• To communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure high quality individualised care, for all women and birthing people, including those who are not offered induction of labour, who decline induction of labour and who make birth choices outside of clinical guidelines. This care will respect women and birthing people’s autonomy, privacy, and dignity.

• To ensure effective communication between the labour ward and antenatal ward.

• To communicate effectively with a wide range of people to explore complex issues and to make complex decisions.

• Competently and sensitively manage information concerning women and birthingpeople’smedical conditions and provide information displaying qualities of compassion and empathy when dealing withdifficult situations.

• Toestablishand maintain channels of effective verbal and written communication within area of responsibility, the department, and the Trust where applicable.

• To communicate in an effective andina timelymanner within the multi-professional team.

• To inform WardManagers,Matronsand other members of the Senior Midwifery Team of issues relating to the clinical and operational management of their areas.

• Tosupport the development of a safety culture within the context of resource constraints and multiple conflicting priorities.

• Overcome communication barriers where they occur and seekappropriate servicesto ensure inclusivity, equality and diversity for all women and birthing people and the workforce.

• To communicate and undertake sensitive conversationswith women and birthing people and their families such as around delays ininduction of labour and where transfer to alternative units may be recommended but not readily accepted and delays or cancellation ofplannedcaesarean sections.

• To provide specialisedadviceand support to womenand birthing peoplethrough their admission.

• Communicate and liaise with the multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams to promote effective and quality care ensuring that confidentiality isrespected at all times.

• Contributes to systems in place to proactivelydisseminateinformation, e.g. team briefings, ward / departmental meetings, so that staff are kept informed.






Other Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with Trust mandatory trainingin order toprovide safe care.

• To be aware of responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of women/birthing people, visitors,staffand others, and tocomply withthe requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations




This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

Dietetic & Speech Therapy Service

Band 5 Dietitian

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

The clinical caseload will include providing a high quality, evidence-based dietetic service to a range of adult wards including general medicine and surgery where you will be a valued member of the multidisciplinary teams. In addition, you will manage an outpatient caseload, which includes weekly diabetic and general clinics. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in areas such as ICU, gastroenterology, surgery and neurorehab. The post holder will also be involved in staff and patient education programmes. The post holders will be involved in clinical audits, department wide projects and service improvements.

The department is committed to continuing professional development, with one of the Trust's key priorities being to develop a quality workforce through an effective appraisal system. There is a well-established borough-wide Dietetic network which offers peer support and there are good opportunities and guidance for ongoing personal development. The post holder will be supported by a Senior Dietitian involving regular clinical supervision.





Job Purpose

1. To contribute to the delivery of Nutrition and Dietetic Services to the
Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust (including cover to the Mount Vernon
Site and clinic)
2. To assess and treat a defined caseload of patients and maintain
accurate records.

The Hillingdon Hospital is a busy district general hospital in North West London and has a diverse patient population. It is situated close to Heathrow Airport and Brunel University and within a 10 minute commute by public transport to Uxbridge Town Centre which has excellent transport links to central London. The Trust has on-site accommodation and a crèche.

We are looking for a confident and motivated Dietitian to join our friendly Dietetic and Speech Therapy Team at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Our friendly team consists of 12 Dietitians, 8 Speech and Language Therapists, 3 administrators, a Dietetic and Speech Therapy Assistant, Nutrition nurse and Service Manager.



Clinical:
1. To undertake nutritional assessment and calculate nutritional
requirements of referred in-patients at Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust,
taking into account medical, social and cultural factors.
2. To provide nutrition and dietary advice suitable for the patient’s
medical, social and cultural factors which is evidence-based.
3. To negotiate change with patients to enable them to achieve dietary
targets set.
4. To monitor and review nutritional care plans against outcome
measures and adjust care plan to facilitate achievement of goals.


This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


The Hillingdon Hospital wishes to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellowto join the General Surgery department for a 6 month fixed-term contract (03/04/24) - 01/10/24).

The job covers a wide variety of general surgery and colorectal surgery. It is expected that the candidate will be closely involved in the colorectal service providing support in both elective colorectal surgery and out-patient commitments.

This is an excellent senior post with lots of scope to improve both elective general and colorectal surgery as well as emergency surgery.

The role will focus primarily on colorectal and general surgery and the post holder will be required to partake in the on-call rota. The post is essential to meet the ongoing colorectal and General Surgical expansion.

The department has 11 substantive consultants and five locum consultants with middle grade and juniors to support them. This post does not have educational approval and is therefore a service post.

Additionally the candidate will participate in elective general surgery operating lists including elective colon resections, laparoscopic cholecystectomies and both laparosocopic and open hernia repairs.

The Hillingdon Hospital, which is situated near Uxbridge in the south of the London Borough of Hillingdon, has over 600 beds. In the north sector, Mount Vernon Hospital is also managed by Hillingdon Trust.

The hospital offers a wide range of specialities, treating 44,000 in-patients a year. Amongst these services is a large A&E department, which deals with approximately 100,000 attendances per year, an Acute Cardiac Unit and Intensive Care Unit with an adjoining four-bedded High Dependency Unit.

Five years ago the A&E department underwent a redevelopment programme. Facilities exist for assessment, treating and discharge of minor injuries. In addition to the refurbishment of the resuscitation area, there exists a five-bedded Observation ward. A Medical and Surgical Assessment Unit is on Fleming ward to which all emergency admissions are directed. There is already consultant physician presence and responsibility in place for medical emergencies.

Hillingdon Hospital has seven operating theatres including a dedicated Orthopaedic theatre. The hospital has an excellent Day Care Unit adjacent to the operating theatres comprising of 23 beds. At Mount Vernon Hospital site there is a new treatment centre providing modern Orthopaedic and General Surgical wards, theatres with laparoscopic facilities and outpatient consulting rooms.

The Division of Support Service offers excellent diagnostic facilities in Endoscopy, Pathology, Radiology and Medical Physics at both sites.

Please see attached Job Description a for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.

Please see attached Job Description a for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

This is an exciting time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as the CT Modality Lead Radiographer.

This position would suit a qualified and experienced CT Radiographer capable and willing to work to the highest standards. They will be part of a team which supports each other and takes pride in delivering excellent patient care.

The post holder will be a strong communicator with resilience to ensure patient safety, quality, access, and a positive patient and carer experience is upheld. They will be understanding of the importance of working with a multidisciplinary team and how different parts of the system impact on each other. They will be calm and decisive in times of escalation, supporting the team to deliver an excellent CT service.

They will be working with a strong and responsive radiology team with an outstanding record of IRMER compliance, diagnostic performance and delivering a wide range of advanced practice roles.

In return we are very keen to support their future clinical career development. They will be part of a very supportive and proactive Radiology team of Radiographers and Consultant radiologists.

The Radiology Department hosts student radiographers with a commitment to delivering high quality teaching. It actively supports and encourages career development at all levels including Assistant Practitioner and Advanced Practice.



Responsible for the organisation, planning, management and delivery of a comprehensive and effective 24/7 CT imaging service, including managing the CT waiting lists and provide weekly reports/KPI’s for review



To lead a team of CT radiographers to produce high quality scans in accordance with the current radiation regulations and departmental protocols/procedures at the lowest radiation dose possible.



To line manage staff including attendance management, personal development and disciplinary investigations.



To work in conjunction with other Modality leads to manage day to day operations and staff rota.



To provide professional support for staff and contribute towards the development of plans to improve patient care within current professional and legal standards, national and local policies.





The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

Dietetic and Speech Therapy Service

Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist – Acute and Rehabilitation

Fixed term Contract – 12 months

Full Time: 37.5 hours per week

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people across the Borough of Hillingdon, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare - our mission is to provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, improving the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.

The SLT team at Hillingdon Hospitals are looking for an enthusiastic band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive adult in-patient service.

If you want to develop your knowledge, skills and experience in the acute, stroke and neurorehabilitation settings, this post will offer a variety of caseload experience and professional development opportunities, including completion of the RCSLT Newly Qualified Practitioner framework and in-house dysphagia competency training.

This role is split between our acute, stroke and neuro-rehabilitation caseloadsand requires regular, joint multidisciplinary team working. There will be opportunities to gain experience across acute and rehabilitation settings including opportunities to provide regular teaching and training to nurses, medics and other AHPs.



The post holder will be required to provide specialist assessment and treatment along the various clinical pathways including neurorehabilitation, stroke, care of the elderly, general medicine, respiratory and trauma. The post holder will work as part of the SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by a Specialist SLT as well as the Clinical Lead SLT.

You will receive regular clinical supervision, monthly CPD sessions, peer support and evidence-based practice sessions provided by our very supportive team.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Fixed term 12 months:

We have an exciting career development opportunity for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to help lead and manage our growing designated paediatric emergency service. We are self-contained unit situated within our main A&E Department. We see approximately 50-90 children a day covering all specialities, except minor injury as they are seen within the urgent care centre.

This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of paediatric emergency care and management at a senior level when deputising for the Senior Sister. The successful post holder will be supported by the Senior Sister and the Matron for Paediatric ED. There are opportunities to undertake management study days to support your development within this role.

We are seeking professional individuals with the following:

• A passion for quality patient focused care;

•Previous experience of paediatric emergency nursing or paediatric ITU/HDU;

• A willingness to undertake a leadership role

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
• To act as the shift co-coordinator on a day-to-day basis, providing supervision and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop, manage and monitor the performance of a team of nurses, ensuring that the highest standards of care and safety are achieved and maintained at all times.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and evidence of specialist knowledge.
• Assist the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse, in management of staff within the Emergency Department including human resource management, clinical governance and risk management.
• Contribute toward the strategic and operational development of the department.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We have an exciting career development opportunity for a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to help lead and manage our growing designated paediatric emergency service. We are self-contained unit situated within our main A&E Department. We see approximately 50-90 children a day covering all specialities, except minor injury as they are seen within the urgent care centre.

This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of paediatric emergency care and management at a senior level when deputising for the Senior Sister. The successful post holder will be supported by the Senior Sister and the Matron for Paediatric ED. There are opportunities to undertake management study days to support your development within this role.

We are seeking professional individuals with the following:

• A passion for quality patient focused care;

•Previous experience of paediatric emergency nursing or paediatric ITU/HDU;

• A willingness to undertake a leadership role

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
• To act as the shift co-coordinator on a day-to-day basis, providing supervision and support to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Develop, manage and monitor the performance of a team of nurses, ensuring that the highest standards of care and safety are achieved and maintained at all times.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork at all levels.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership skills and evidence of specialist knowledge.
• Assist the Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse, in management of staff within the Emergency Department including human resource management, clinical governance and risk management.
• Contribute toward the strategic and operational development of the department.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of responsibilities and role requirements.


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

The Healthcare Assistant is a member of the Department who assists the qualified professional in the carrying out of patient care. Ensure patient is comfortable, maintain privacy and dignity, generally ensuring patient is well looked after. Practice NVQ level 3 skills as directed by the qualified nurse.

1. The healthcare assistant / support worker will Provide patient centred, compassionate care at all times and advocate for the patient.

2. The healthcare assistant / support worker is a member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Tasks are delegated by the registered nurse.

3. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

4. The post holder will provide direct care and provide verbal and written reports.

5. To actively seek the views of patients / carers on their understanding of their care needs and develop a relationship to ensure the patients experience is positive.

6. The Healthcare Assistant is required to successfully complete all 15 standards within the Induction Care Certificate and associated workbook within the set timeframe of 4 weeks (maximum 12 weeks).

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Friday 25 Oct 2024

The job requires someone that is enthusiastic and dynamic in elderly rehabilitation and would want to create a positive and unique patient experience.

Role will involve developing, implementing and evaluating a programme of care in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team.

Your role will require you to participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the ward manager and Sister and taking delegated team leadership responsibilities.

You will also be required to teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and to act as a role model to junior staff.

Take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

The Hillingdon Hospital serves the local population of Hillingdon, playing an important role in the diagnosis of cancer, and treatment of common cancers. A key focus of this role will be to deliver sustainable resilient cancer pathways, to ensure the Trust is able to consistently deliver the constitutional standards and provide a high-quality patient experience.

Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer and working in partnership with Clinical Directors and Divisional/ Lead Nurses, this post is responsible for operational delivery, operational performance, financial performance, governance, change, and business development across the Directorate. You will provide effective leadership and be a key member of the Trust’s and Division’s senior management teams.

The postholder will be required to:

Use their operational credibility to deliver robust systems and take stakeholders on an improvement journey for the benefit of patients and deliver change at scale and pace to improve cancer services and understand treatment variation.

Build appropriate trust and engagement through effective stakeholder engagement and clear strategic thinking to ensure delivery of the Cancer Strategy

Prepare, collate and present programme updates to ensure clear understanding of the current position

Use analytical skills to understand and solve problems

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Friday 1 Nov 2024

An opportunity has arisen for a Health care assistant to work on our Unplanned Care, specialising in elderly rehabilitation. We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated team player with effective communication skills. Previous experience in healthcare is desirable for the role but not essential.

Your role as a Health Care Assistant will involve both clinical and non clinical duties. You will participate in delegated ward activities as a team member under the supervision of the nursing staff. You will also participate in improving our patient`s experience.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

An opportunity has arisen to join our Beaconsfield East Ward as a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. Applications are welcomed from keen and enthusiastic nursing staff with an interest in elderly care. You will be joining a friendly and dynamic team who are committed to providing high standards of care to elderly patients.

You will be an outstanding leader to support both the Ward Manager and extended team to take us forward in achieving divisional and Trust objectives. We can offer considerable opportunities for personal and professional development. You must be able to work flexibly and efficiently and be adaptable for internal rotations, if required.

You should have extensive experience working with an elderly care setting, Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed.
• Participate in all ward activities as an effective team member, supporting the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse taking the responsibility for the leadership of a team of staff.
• To assess care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• To teach and supervise qualified and unqualified staff, and to act as a role model to junior staff, undertaking performance management as required.
• To take responsibility and accountability for a group of patients and the whole department/unit/ ward for the duration of shift.
• Ensure that research based nursing care within the ward is of a high standard and in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures. By monitoring patient care, supervising juniors, and evaluating the care that is delivered. To be able to act as a clinical expert, giving direction and facilitating staff in their professional development.
• Maintain individual patient care plans, evaluating and updating them as necessary to ensure that the patient’s physical, social and psychological needs are met. Assess, and review on a regular basis the plans of care developed for all patients in team.
• Ensure that all patients nutritional and personal hygiene needs are met, ensuring nutritional assessments are completed and as appropriate referral is made to dietician, speech and language therapist etc.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Monday 28 Oct 2024

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working within the area of Acute respiratory care . ARCU/EMCU is a 26 bedded unit , looking for HCA whomust demonstrate a high level of communication skills within a multidisciplinary environment and want to continue to develop within the specialist area of respiratory care unit.

The successful candidate will:

- Gain experience in caring for complex patients with a variety of Respiratory conditions

- Have excellent opportunities to develop skills in physical and cognitive rehabilitation, within an efficient and clinically effective Respiratory care

-Have the opportunity to be involved in ongoing development of the service and participate in our in-house training programme.

We are looking for candidate who:

· Are hardworking, adaptable, possess high-level communications skills, initiative and self-motivation.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.


This advert closes on Thursday 24 Oct 2024

JOIN US, and be one of the friendly, supportive & professional 300 Occupational Therapists across The Hillingdon Hospital and Central North West London Trusts.

This exciting post bridges both primary and secondary care rotations, which includes a rotation across The Hillingdon Hospital site and Community Paediatric setting. The post holder will gain experience within a wide range of clinical settings, including The Stroke Unit, community paediatrics, neuro rehabilitation, Frailty, Older Adults, Medicine and Surgery, ITU, elective and trauma orthopaedics.

Within Hillingdon Hospital, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services are fully integrated, providing an exciting, friendly and supportive environment in which staff are encouraged to develop their full potential. Personal and professional development is a high priority and underpinned by Trust OTs learning and development strategies and OT clinical networks, which supports life-long learning. Our commitment to research, audit and evidence-based practice is possible thru our strong link with local universities.

All settings offer undergraduate clinical placements to students from across London and surrounding areas. We recognise that band 5's bring innovative and dynamism to our clinical teams. To harness this we offer clear opportunities for development of clinical and leadership skills. There will be opportunities to supervise staff, be an educator and have access to both internal and external training.



Hillingdon Borough has the best of both world: jump on a train into Central London in 25 minutes, or spend time in our beautiful countryside in and around Hillingdon. Home to Heathrow airport and Brunel University. With a new hospital on the horizon, an exciting future awaits you!

Your role at Hillingdon Hospital will involve assessing patients’ functional abilities and providing appropriate interventions within an acute hospital setting to maximise independence and promote the regaining of functional abilities. We offer undergraduate clinical placement, which you will have the opportunity to be involved in, as well as working with support staff. Our Trust has CARES values that are at the heart of everything we do. This helps to create a culture where staff feel valued and engaged. By creating a positive staff experience staff can thrive and are able to deliver the needs of our patients.

Continued Professional Development is provided through preceptorship, regular supervision, in-service training, self-facilitated peer support groups and opportunities for personal development training.

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust operates a physical rotation for Band 5 Occupational Therapists.

Rotations cover the following specialities:
• Frailty
• Children’s Integrated Therapies Service (CITS)
• Acute Medicine & Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Acute & Rehab of Older Adults
• The Stroke Unit and Neuro rehab



The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,
community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals
provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

The post holder may work across the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospital sites, as both are part of the same trust or for rotation out to our community partners CNWL.

The rotation pathways may be pre-set at appointment, and can be subject to change according to service need.

Job Summary
1. To provide effective client centred occupational therapy service to patients who may have complex needs in your current area of rotationin accordance with the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
2. To devise, implement and evaluate individual treatment and intervention
3. To work effectively and efficiently on an individual and team level within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain clear communication networks with staff, patients and carers
4. To build partnerships with and network with colleagues across health, social care and education with voluntary and statutory agencies, and work in partnership with relevant community resources
5. Participate in the inpatient physio and OT weekend working rota (where applicable).

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Oct 2024