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Welcome to the KRFT Healthcare Support Workers' Newsletter! Here we will share with you information on projects, initiatives, updates and opportunities for the healthcare support workers within Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

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Trust Update: New Transfusion Modules for Healthcare Support Workers

Wellbeing: ‘Turning towards grief’ Webinar: Wednesday 15 April, 12pm - 1pm

Training & Development: Caring for Patients with Mental Health Needs

Monthly Feature: English Skills Support

Job Opportunity: Maternity Assistant Band 2 & Maternity Support Workers Band 3

Featured Resource: ShinyMind

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Trust Update: Compassly is now live for Healthcare Support Workers

Wellbeing: Staff Nutritional Therapy Clinic

Job Opportunity: Band 3 Immunisation Team Assistant (Flu programme) - multiple locations, Band 2 Alex Ward Receptionist

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Wellbeing: Staff Wellbeing Day

Training & Development:

Dementia Training - Foundation Tier 2 and Enhanced Level 2 training available to all staff

Monthly Feature: A Day in the Life of a Healthcare Support Worker in the Community

Job Opportunity: Diabetes Technician

Band 3

Featured Resource: Phio: Free MSK support tool for staff

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• Trust Update: Band 2 - 3 Progress Update
• Wellbeing: Free Access to Staff Counselling Service
• Training & Development: Buddy Programme Workshop
• Monthly Feature: Yulied Villa Sota, Winner of Trust Value: Inspiring, CSW Awards 2025
• Job Opportunities: Assistant Audiologist Band 3

• Featured Resource: Liberate Meditation

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Trust Update: Band 2 - 3 Progress Update

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Trust Update: Band 2 - 3 Progress Update

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At the recent CSW forum held on 26th February 2026, Deputy Chief Nurse Berenice Constable gave a timely update on the work being done to uplift the Band 2 Clinical Support Workers to Band 3. The key points discussed during the forum are below:

• The proposal is currently being reviewed by the unions. Once the unions are in agreement, the proposal will then be implemented
• All clinical support workers who have completed the Care Certificate will be included in the uplift
• The proposed back pay is effective from August 2021 for staff who started before this date. For those who joined the Trust after August 2021, back pay will be applied from their start date with the Trust.

Watch out for updates in your NHS email inbox from Comms.

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Wellbeing: Free access to staff counselling service

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Wellbeing: Free access to staff counselling service

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Staff have free access to The Dialogue Consultancy’s staff counselling service, offering confidential, professional help for personal or work-related concerns.

You can self-refer to start your sessions; this valuable support is available at no cost. Email krft.staffwellbeingappointments@nhs.net

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Trust Update: Changes to pay and grading for Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers

Training & Development: Sage & Thyme

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Relieve tension and restore balance with Chair Massage

Chair Massage is not just a back rub, it is a bespoke therapy focusing on the neck, back, and shoulders. Helping to release tension, alleviate pain, improve flexibility and posture. Most headaches start with tension which is built up in the shoulder areas, by releasing this tension you can help realign your muscles, which can lead you to feeling refreshed and rebalanced.

No oils are used and no clothing is removed making this a practical solution that helps counteract muscular aches / strains, head fog, stiff neck, fatigue and stress.

A combination of deep tissue, myofascial release, trigger points and stretching techniques, are all used to design your individual session.

Massages will take place on the following Tuesdays at Kingston Hospital:

3 March: 9am - 5pm

17 March 9am - 5pm

31 March: 9am - 5pm

21 April: 9am - 5pm

Contact Louise to book:

Email: louiseirelandtherapy@gmail.com

Text: 07747853792

Read reviews on FB and Instagram - ‘LMI Holistic Therapies’

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Louise won the award November 2025 but was unable to attend the event and receive her award. 

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Louise Davis, Clinical Support Worker of the Year 2025

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Louise Davis, Clinical Support Worker of the Year 2025

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Louise Davis was selected among an exceptional group of nominees for consistently going above and beyond to provide excellent patient care and support to her colleagues at Wolverton Clinic. Below is an excerpt from one of her numerous nominations that perfectly encapsulates why she has been awarded as the Clinical Support Worker of the Year:

"It is with great pride that I nominate Louise for the Clinical Support Worker of the year, in recognition of her outstanding dedication, exceptional leadership, and profound commitment to patient care, team collaboration and Kingston & Richmond NHS Trust. Louise is not merely an employee; she is a cornerstone of our Sexual Health Technician team and a true embodiment of the Trust’s values.

For many years, Louise has consistently gone above and beyond, transforming her role into a model of excellence. Her genuine compassion for our patients is evident in every interaction, ensuring that care is not just a process, but a deeply personal and focused experience. This commitment is powerfully reflected in the positive feedback she consistently receives from both patients and colleagues.

As a leader, Louise’s influence extends far beyond her individual duties. She is a respected figure whose work ethic is valued by all. Her leadership style is defined by its inclusivity and support—she is the first to offer help to anyone in need, whether through training, assisting with daily tasks, or simply providing a listening ear. This collaborative spirit has a tangible, positive effect on our team's morale, ensuring that everyone feels involved, valued, and essential to our teams success.

Louise’s positive attitude is infectious, creating a ""knock-on"" effect that elevates the entire workplace. She leads by example, inspiring her colleagues to strive for the same high standards she sets for herself. It is no exaggeration to say that she is the matriarch of the Sexual Health Technician team—a guiding force and an inspiring individual who has played a pivotal role in shaping our department’s culture of care, respect, and mutual support.

Her impact on our team and our patients is immeasurable. For these reasons, I believe Louise is a truly deserving candidate for this award."

Well done, Louise! Congratulations!

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Job Opportunity: Community HCA (Urgent Community Response) Band 3

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Job Opportunity: Community HCA (Urgent Community Response) Band 3

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Job overview: Community HCA (Urgent Community Response) Band 3

We are looking for enthusiastic Community Healthcare Support Workers for RRRT to work in our Urgent Community Response pathway. This role is to provide care and support for patients in the community setting as delegated by the registered nurse.

Access to a motor vehicle is essential , with appropriate driving license.

Please ensure that your application demonstrates that you meet the essential criteria as listed in the job specification. Experience of working in urgent community response is beneficial.

The team operates from 08:00-20:00 7 days a week.

Main duties of the job

To work within RRRT to provide care and support for patients on the urgent community response pathway as delegated by the registered nurse.

You will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of nursing care, without direct supervision, and may be required to demonstrate simple procedures to qualified and/or unqualified staff undertaking training where agreed with the nursing team.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Functional Skills in Maths and English (Level 2) or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (Or equivalent experience)

Desirable criteria

Experience supporting urgent response or rapid assessment services

Experience working in a community or domicilliary setting

Certificate of competency in venepuncture, ECG and NEWS2 (or willing to work towards)

Evidence of continued learning or development relevant to clinical support role

Skills

Essential criteria

Knowledge of care and related procedures/ clinical observations

IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages (specifically Systm 1)

Basic clinical skills e.g blood pressure, temperature, pulse, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring

Able to recognise (or learn to) and escalate patient deterioration or safeguarding concerns

Able to travel independently to patients’ homes across the borough

Awareness of urgent community response services and their purpose

Desirable criteria

Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g. dementia, depression, on the management of medical and long term conditions

Professional standards including confidentiality and clinical governance

Infection prevention and control standards

Risk assessment and management

Knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues

Developed clinical skills, e.g medicines administration, insulin injections, venepucture, continence care, wound care

For more info: Vacancies :: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Click the link to apply: Community HCA (Urgent Community Response) | Job advert | Trac

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Featured Resource: Support for Single Parents

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Featured Resource: Support for Single Parents

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This charity organisation provides information and practical support to single parents. It works to improve the livelihood of single parents through advocacy and policy work, relating to employment and skills, families and relationships, living standards and poverty, and welfare.

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How to not need a holiday after the holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time for single parents, Natalie is a volunteer in our Wellbeing Digital Group and recently held an online workshop where she shared her 'go to' tools for managing the...

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We are Gingerbread, the charity for single parent families. We provide expert advice and practical support for single mums and dads in England and Wales.

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Trust Update: Compassly is now live for Healthcare Support Workers

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Trust Update: Compassly is now live for Healthcare Support Workers

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Please click the image above to view the video.

Compassly is a digital record of your clinical skills that can be used to effortlessly prove your competence wherever you need to. The app is installed on your mobile phone and can be accessed on desktop as well.

We have successfully implemented Compassly across both acute and community within nursing and midwifery, in over 30 teams, in a phased approach. We are successfully collating a competency library that is growing daily and has over 200 clinical competencies to date.

Compassly is now live for our healthcare support workforce within Medical, Care of the Elderly, Surgical, and AAU departments.

In the coming days, the Practice Development team will be coming to your clinical areas to help onboard and set up the app on your mobile phones. Please ensure your NHS email is accessible.

If anyone wishes to explore and get an understanding of Compassly, please visit the Compassly website:

https://www.compassly.com

For more information, please email krft.compasslysupport@nhs.net or krft.practicedevelopmentnurses@nhs.net

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Training & Development: Oxygen Management Training for Clinical Support Workers

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Training & Development: Oxygen Management Training for Clinical Support Workers

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Oxygen Management Training for Clinical Support Workers

• What is the training about? This training is mandatory for all inpatient clinical support workers, including A&E.

This educational material is designed to support staff who care for patients receiving oxygen therapy in clinical settings. This training provides essential knowledge about the safe handling and administration of oxygen, associated equipment, and potential risks.

The training also clarifies the scope of responsibility of clinical support workers when caring for patients on oxygen therapy. It helps clinical support workers understand their role within the wider healthcare team, recognise when to escalate concerns to registered professionals, and work within Trust policies and safety guidelines.

• Any pre-requisite? None

• Duration? The video is 2.5 mins

• How to complete it?

Click the link to access the training via Moodle: Oxygen for HCSW | Home

You will be required to create an account on Moodle to access the training.

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Contact the Wellbeing Practitioner: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/535e4e3d5a2d47daa95933beba4d614f%40nhs.net/meetingtype/byUxlma2iUioYky4OoyenQ2?anonymous

Contact the Practice Development Team:

krft.practicedevelopmentnurses@nhs.net

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As you may have seen in the media, outbreaks of measles are currently being seen across London. Measles is highly contagious; face-to-face contact for any amount of time, or 15 minutes in the same room without PPE, is sufficient to become infected.

Measles is spread by droplets via inhalation/direct contact with infected nasal/throat secretions, or indirect contact via items contaminated with infected nasal/throat secretions.

To protect staff and patients from the risk of measles infection, please adopt the following guidance:

When caring for a patient with suspected/confirmed measles, please isolate immediately and wear an FFP3 mask, gloves, and an apron for all contact

Staff looking after patients with measles should have had two doses of MMR, or a history of measles infection confirmed by serology - pregnant staff should not look after those with measles

Infants, those who are immunocompromised, and those who are pregnant, are at highest risk of complications in measles infection and should be kept apart from suspected/confirmed cases

Please contact the Infection Prevention and Control Team for advice: 020 8934 2310.

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Job Opportunity: Assistant Audiologist Band 3

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Job Opportunity: Assistant Audiologist Band 3

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Main duties of the job

In order to be considered for this post you should have experience of working with young children and adults, have an interest in helping people who have hearing problems and an awareness of the difficulties they may encounter.

Training and support will be given to ensure that the successful candidate is able to deliver this role. The successful applicant will also be expected to:

demonstrate a flexible, adaptable approach

have good oral and written communication skills

be able to work as part of a team

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Numerate and Literate, educated to GCSE level in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

Desire to gain additional qualifications

Knowledge

Essential criteria

An interest in people with hearing problems and an awareness of the difficulties they encounter.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with the general public.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working within an NHS health care setting

For more info: Vacancies :: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Click the link to apply: Assistant Audiologist | Job advert | Trac

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Training & Development: Buddy Programme Workshop

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Training & Development: Buddy Programme Workshop

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To all staff who have booked on the Buddy Programme Workshop for July and October 2026: Please be advised that the dates and venues have changed due to capacity issues. The workshop on these 2 dates is now OFFSITE.

Please note that the new dates and venues are as follow:

• 16th July 2026, Thursday - Thames House, Teddington
• 28th October 2026, Wednesday - Thames House, Teddington

Full address: Thames House, 180 High Street Teddington TW11 8HY

You have to ring to access the outside doors (see picture above) and have your ID badges ready to present at reception. If you are running late or cannot attend, please reply to this email or call 0208 934 2501.

If you are interested and would like to book a ticket for this workshop: https://khftpdn_hcsw-buddyprogramme-studyday.eventbrite.co.uk

We have sent emails to all staff who have booked tickets for the event. Please contact the PD team if you have any queries: krft.pdnworkshops@nhs.net

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Yulied receiving her award from the Deputy Chief Nurse

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This month, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Yulied Villa Sota, who was selected as the winner of the ‘Inspiring’ Trust Value award at last year’s CSW Awards. She demonstrates this value every day through her dedication, passion, and commitment to her patients. Below is an excerpt from one of her nominations:

“Juliet was appointed to the Urology cancer nursing team as the Macmillan support worker in July 2024. Her role involves supporting patients and the nursing team within the urological cancers department. One of her major inputs is in inspiring the nursing team by her knowledge around IT and her creative ideas on developing new ways of working which improve the day to day lives for the specialist nurses. This allows the specialist nurses to spend more time supporting patients with complex needs. She is polite and compassionate and her customer services skills are exemplary to the whole team. Juliet is proactive in helping the whole of urology oncology team especially in ensuring that cancer patients have all the appropriate tests prior to their appointment with the oncologist which avoids wasted appointment time for both patient and consultant. She has volunteered to be involved with ongoing projects such as Cancer Improvement Collaborative a quality improvement project with NHS England to look at the information that patients are given as they come towards the end of their treatment, and design digital and visual guides that explain their individual follow-up plans in an easy-to-read format. We have been so blessed to have Juliet on our team she is a valued member and continues to inspire us all daily.”

Congratulations, Yulied!

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Job Opportunity: Assistant Audiologist Band 3

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Job Opportunity: Assistant Audiologist Band 3

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Main duties of the job

In order to be considered for this post you should have experience of working with young children and adults, have an interest in helping people who have hearing problems and an awareness of the difficulties they may encounter.

Training and support will be given to ensure that the successful candidate is able to deliver this role. The successful applicant will also be expected to:

demonstrate a flexible, adaptable approach

have good oral and written communication skills

be able to work as part of a team

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Numerate and Literate, educated to GCSE level in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

Desire to gain additional qualifications

Knowledge

Essential criteria

An interest in people with hearing problems and an awareness of the difficulties they encounter.

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with the general public.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working within an NHS health care setting

For more info: Vacancies :: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Click the link to apply: Assistant Audiologist | Job advert | Trac

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Liberate is a meditation app designed specifically for the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community. In the app, you’ll find the stuff you’d expect to find in a meditation app: meditations to help with anxiety, sleep, mindfulness and gratitude.

All of the content is created by the BIPOC community, FOR the BIPOC community. So it’s the voices of the Black, Indigenous & People of Colour community that you’ll hear in everything.

To download the app via Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/liberate-meditation/id1451620569

To download the app via Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en_US&id=com.zencompass.liberate

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• Trust Update: Measles Guidance
• Wellbeing: Chair Massages for staff
• Training & Development: Oxygen Management Training
• Monthly Feature: Louise Davis, Clinical Support Worker of the Year 2025
• Job Opportunities: Community HCA (Urgent Community Response) Band 3, Assistant Audiologist Band 3

• Featured Resource: Support for Single Parents

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Trust Update: New Transfusion Modules for Healthcare Support Workers 

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Trust Update: New Transfusion Modules for Healthcare Support Workers 

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2 updated transfusion modules for HCSW are now available on ESR. These replace the previous module and now focus on:

- Blood component collection
- Taking a pre-transfusion sample

If you are already compliant, your status remains valid. When your next update is due, you will need to complete both new modules to achieve certification.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Leah Fulgar (l.fulgar@nhs.net or on 020 8934 5268)

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Wellbeing: ‘Turning towards grief’ Webinar: Wednesday 15 April, 12pm - 1pm 

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Wellbeing: ‘Turning towards grief’ Webinar: Wednesday 15 April, 12pm - 1pm 

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On Wednesday 15 April, the Wellbeing Team are inviting staff to join a ‘Turning towards grief’ webinar presented by Sarah Brason (grief navigation specialist and certified coach) who understands grief not just professionally, but personally through her own experiences.

The aim is for staff to leave having gained insight, language and tools they can take back into everyday life and roles within the hospital. It will help staff personally and also give tools to help those they care for.

In this live session Sarah will gently guide through:

How grief shows up – emotionally, cognitively and physically (and why what you are experiencing makes sense

Naming feelings with compassion, not judgement – even the messy, contradictory or uncomfortable ones

Simple, supportive tools to help process grief and integrate it into daily life

Safe reflective or creative ways to express grief – especially when words feel inadequate

How grief evolves over time – and how it can co-exist with resilience, meaning, hope and growth

This will also be space for gentle interaction and live Q&A.

Click this link to join the webinar

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Training & Development: Caring for Patients with Mental Health Needs

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Training & Development: Caring for Patients with Mental Health Needs

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This training is for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) who look after patients with challenging behaviour. Workshop content includes:

The legal framework of mental health act and mental capacity in healthcare

The principles underpinning enhanced observations or 1:1 care

Psychosis vs. Neurosis

Identifying and managing challenging behaviour

De-escalation

Wellbeing and self-care

Duration: 4 hours (09:00 - 13.00)

Pre-requisite: Care Certificate

Added Dates:

17th April

5th June

22nd June

9th July

30th July

14th Aug

Link to booking form:  https://khftpdn-caring-for-patients-with-mental-health-needs.eventbrite.co.uk

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There is a new opportunity for all staff to improve their English skills free of charge via 1-to-1 teaching. Experienced tutors will work with individuals to identify problems and devise an individual programme in one or more of the following areas.

Pronunciation and speaking

Reading skills and vocabulary

Writing skills and grammar

For information, please email krft.apprenticeships@nhs.net

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Job Opportunities: Maternity Assistant Band 2 & Maternity Support Workers Band 3

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Job Opportunities: Maternity Assistant Band 2 & Maternity Support Workers Band 3

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The midwifery assistant will be part of the multidisciplinary team in the clinical setting. The post holder is working under the direct/ indirect supervision of a midwife in providing a high quality service that meets the needs of women and their babies. They will contribute to ensuring a safe and clean working environment.

The successful candidate will develop a sound knowledge base to support delivery of maternity care and successfully achieve Care Certificate usually within 12 weeks of their commencement in post. For a Band 3 position, the Maternity Support worker will need to have completed their care Certificate and competencies.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

GCSE grade C or equivalent in English Language.

Desirable criteria

Evidence of recent education e.g. NVQ or City & Guilds

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience working with the public

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to work as part of a team

Good written & verbal communication skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability to safely move and handle patients and equipment

Desirable criteria

Demonstrate understanding of health care delivery in the NHS

For more information and link to the application portal: Vacancies :: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

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ShinyMind is an evidence-based, proven mental health and wellbeing app, co-created with the NHS.

We believe everyone has the right to good mental health and everyone has the right to be happy. We can’t change the world around you, but we can help you change the way you respond to it. The problem is that mental wellbeing isn’t something that 99% of us are ever taught how to achieve. In fact, most of us spend more time learning to drive than we do learning to think or explore our emotions.

For more information, please click the link: ShinyMind - Mental Health & Wellbeing App co-created with the NHS

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Proud to launch and gift our nursing version of ShinyMind to all NHS nurses, midwives, and health care support workers in England.

ShinyMind is an evidence-based, proven mental health and wellbeing app, co-created with the NHS

ShinyMind gives people the power to shine, improve their wellbeing, build confidence and transform their lives.

NEW Large-scale Mental Health Virtual Group Consultations

Discover our new and pioneering Shine Bright Mental Health Virtual Group Consultations that are reducing workload of GPs and widening access for 100+ patients at a time.

Dr Shankari Maha

GP at Lea Vale Medical Group and Strategic Clinical Lead for BLMK ICS

Robana Hussain-Mills

Head of Professional Standards and Leadership - Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCGs/ICS

Dr Nicole Atkinson

Clinical Lead, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS & Senior Responsible Officer for Notts ICS Primary Care and Primary Care Networks

Simon Browes

Chief Executive Officer, Nottinghamshire Alliance Training Hub

The mental health and wellbeing app built to help everyone shine

An empowering, proactive and interactive resource with over 150+ masterclass exercises and tools for people to explore, discover, learn and understand themselves better.

ShinyMind is a personal, confidential resource proven to reduce stress and anxiety, and helps people build confidence and personal resilience to ride the ups and downs of the rollercoaster that is life.

Reduce Stress and Anxiety

To help deal with the challenging world we live in, our interactive tools and masterclasses can help you learn more about and manage stress and anxiety better. Of nurses we support working in challenging environments, 94% say ShinyMind helps them feel better and our Wellbeing Prescriptions are helping patients worry less.

Shine Bright

We want to empower people to understand themselves better, to develop greater self-awareness in all areas of their life so they can think well, feel well, be well and shine their brightest.

Improve Wellbeing

By developing a greater understanding of ourselves we can improve our positivity, performance and quality of life, benefitting not just us but our family, friends, colleagues and wider society.

We are proud to help...

The only app co-created, developed and tested in partnership with staff from all levels in the NHS and given the most challenging real-life assessment.
Trusted by NHS clinicians and now prescribed by clinicians as a 'Wellbeing Prescription' in the NHS, we have also worked closely with NHS England and Improvement to build a nursing version of ShinyMind to support over 500,000 nurses, midwives and health care support workers across NHS England.

Recognised as "Outstanding Practice" by the Care Quality Commission, ShinyMind has been assessed by the Academic Health Science Networks and is showcased as a 'Proven Innovation' on the Innovation Agency Exchange, suitable for widescale adoption across the health ecosystem.

ShinyMind is also available to those working and supporting their local communities in councils, social services, care homes, housing, education, police and fire services.
As organisations that serve and deliver for our country alongside our NHS, we want to share ShinyMind with as many people working in the public sector as we can.

ShinyMind is a trusted, evidence-based mental health resource proven to improve employee wellbeing and mental health, performance and teamwork.

44% of work-related absence in the UK is due to stress, depression or anxiety, with 12.8 million working days as a result. ShinyMind has been tried and tested among people in the most demanding jobs within the NHS and is proven to reduce sickness absence caused by these mental health conditions.

70 %

reduction in sickness absence in relation to stress and anxiety

64.3 %

app users still active after 30 days, compared to an average in sector of 6.29%

94 %

of NHS nurses say that ShinyMind helps them feel better

Masterclasses

We all love learning about ourselves and in a busy world it's good to know your time is being spent well. That's why we've provided the science behind every activity. With over 150+ interactive masterclasses, ShinyMind allows users to build a personalised resource to guide self-exploration and stimulate learning, self-awareness, reflection and growth.

And we're always working on new Masterclasses in collaboration with renowned authors, speakers, therapists and coaches to support our ShinyMinders.

The ShinyMind app recognises these challenges, and that different people have different needs. Users can filter what's important to them... ShinyMind is now showcased as a 'Proven Innovation' on Innovation Agency Exchange, the online resource managed by the Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) established by NHS England to spread innovation in health at pace and scale.

Jan Ross

CHIEF EXECUTIVE,

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

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ShinyMind - Mental Health & Wellbeing App co-created with the NHS

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A mental health and wellbeing app co-created with the NHS, giving people the power to build confidence and transform their lives.

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Trust Update: Changes to pay and grading for Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers

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Trust Update: Changes to pay and grading for Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers

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Following a national re‑evaluation of healthcare support worker roles across the NHS, and in consultation with trade unions, the Trust has re‑banded all Band 2 healthcare support worker roles to Band 3.

This change reflects the level of responsibility, skills, and complexity of the work that colleagues are undertaking every day, and ensures roles are recognised and rewarded appropriately.

What this means for colleagues

Eligible staff will have their banding formally updated within the next three months.

Colleagues will also receive backpay for periods where Band 3 duties were carried out while paid at Band 2.

Backpay will be backdated to August 2021, or to the individual’s start date in a Band 2 healthcare support worker role if this is later.

The Trust is currently contacting all colleagues affected by this change with individual information about their re‑banding and backpay arrangements.

Additional support will also be available to help ensure everyone understands what the changes mean for them.

We would like to thank our healthcare support workers for their continued commitment and the vital contribution they make to patient care across the Trust.

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Move, Mend and Motivate!

Thursday 25 June, 9.30am-3.30pm, Education Centre

Come along to this year’s Staff Wellbeing Day. All staff are welcome.

Pop in on your break, before or after your shift.

At 10am the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames will be opening the event with the Honey Bees, staff day nursery children singing songs.

Teams in the acute and community will receive refreshments during the week as part of the wellbeing offer.

What’s going on?

The juice bikes are back

BBQ (at lunchtime at Kingston)

Free therapies available to book on to:

Massages

Eyebrow threading

Exercise and relaxation sessions

Foot care and sound baths

Staff are asked to only book in for one therapy treatment.

Additional activities:

Zumba

Manual handling stations

Smoking cessation sessions

5 a day greengrocers – free sliced watermelon and fruit kebabs – first come first served

Bookings for the therapies and activities will open on Monday 22 June.

Wellbeing Bus coming in September to TMH, THSCC and Kingston

If you don’t get to book on for a massage this time, the Wellbeing Bus will be coming in September to Teddington Memorial Hospital, THSCC and Kingston Hospital. Priority will be given to those that did not have a treatment this time.

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Training & Development: Dementia Training - Foundation Tier 2 and Enhanced Level 2 training available to all staff

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Training & Development: Dementia Training - Foundation Tier 2 and Enhanced Level 2 training available to all staff

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Expand your knowledge on Dementia. To book your space for the Foundation Tier 2 training or any of the Enhanced Level 2 trainings please email us on krft.dementia@nhs.net

Foundation Tier 2 full day training dates:

Weds 10 June, 9.30am– 4.30pm -

THSCC – Health education room – ground floor

Weds 15 July, 9.30am-4.30pm -

THSCC – Health education room – ground floor

Weds 12 August, 9.30am-4.30pm -

THSCC – Health education room – ground floor

Weds 30 September, 9.30am-4.30pm -

THSCC – Health education room – ground floor

Enhanced level 2 half day training - promoting further learning into various topics to enhance and expand your understanding as the Dementia journey continues to change / progress.

Training dates:

Level 2 – Behaviours that Change - Weds 17 June, 1pm-4.30pm - THSCC – Health education room – ground floor

Level 2 – Optimising the Home environment - Weds 2 September, 1pm-4.30pm - THSCC – Health education room – ground floor

All the above courses are held at - Teddington Health & Social Care (THSCC)

Address: 18 Queens Rd Teddington TW11 0LR

No parking on site, please use side roads and note there are restrictions on certain roads.

These training dates do not replace the Tier 1 mandatory Dementia module for staff on MOODLE. If you need assistance with Tier 1 Training, please contact Kingston Education Centre.

Dementia simulation training is also available. This is a full day of training  where you can put into practice what you learn. If you are interested in this, please contact Kathryn Fry via email on kathryn.fry@nhs.net to confirm dates / sessions available.

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Monthly Feature: A Day in the Life of a Healthcare Support Worker in the Community

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Monthly Feature: A Day in the Life of a Healthcare Support Worker in the Community

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like working in the community as a healthcare support worker?

We talked to one of our colleagues in the community to get their insight and perspective.

1. What was your previous work experience prior to becoming a healthcare support worker?

I was a clinic co-ordinator then I worked in phlebotomy for 4 years. I did my HCSW training 2012 and I started as a HCSW in 2016 in the trust.

2. Where do you work in the community?

I work in a specialist service in the community for Lymphedema

3. What are the main duties of your role?

Making the patients feel welcome/comfortable when they come to the clinic. I help the nursing team caring for the patients by removing their bandages, washing their legs, ordering stock and completing stock checks. I also perform wound care and sign post to the nurse in charge if the need arises. I mostly work on my own.

4. What does a typical day at work look like for you?

This could be in the clinic or visiting patients at home. This could either be planned work or because a patient had called needing a visit as their bandages had become loose. I would visit and remove the bandages.

5. What do you find most challenging in your role?

Non-compliance of patients. Going somewhere unknown to visit a patient at home can also be challenging, as well as not being sure about what to expect when you get there.

6. What do you enjoy most doing in your role?

The patient care aspect of it. Being able to work on my own and being supported by my team helps build my confidence.

Samia Khan recently obtained her registration as a Nurse Associate. She continues to provide excellent patient care at the Lymphedema clinic.

She will attend the upcoming open forum on 26th June to talk more about her role, her career journey, and experience working in the community.

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Job Opportunity: Diabetes Technician - Band 3

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Job Opportunity: Diabetes Technician - Band 3

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Job overview

The post holder will work as part of the Diabetes and Endocrine team working alongside registered nurses, medical staff and allied healthcare professionals who provide support, advice and treatment to people with diabetes and endocrine disorders through the provision of education and advice on aspects of diabetes/endocrine management.

To be part of the diabetes/endocrine outpatient team to assist with the smooth running of clinics and patient flow through the appointment pathway.

To undertake HCA duties specific to the diabetes/endocrine outpatients service

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for ensuring that any patient not currently listed on the system is registered and that their demographic details are current and accurate.

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To assist the clinicians in the smooth running of Diabetes outpatient services (or work under the indirect and direct supervision of a registered nurse/practitioner)

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Keeping Clinic rooms stocked with necessary equipment and literature

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Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience of working in a diabetes/ endocrine setting or outpatients department as HCA

Desirable criteria

Experience of using Diabetes Technology

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; listening, questioning in an appropriate manner and offering explanations and instructions to service users.

Click here to apply

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Featured Resource: Phio: Free MSK support tool for staff

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Featured Resource: Phio: Free MSK support tool for staff

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Following feedback from the Staff Survey, we’re pleased to introduce Phio, a clinically led digital assessment tool available 24/7 to support staff with musculoskeletal (MSK) concerns.

Get fast access to expert support, including:

A personalised self-management programme

Guided exercise routines

Ongoing remote monitoring by qualified physiotherapists

The Phio assessment takes around 10 minutes to complete, and your answers will always be assessed by Phio’s qualified physiotherapy team. Following your assessment, you’ll be guided to the most appropriate care. This may include:

Urgent care where clinically required

Referral or booking for a physiotherapy appointment

Advice and tailored exercises to manage symptoms at home

Phio is designed to help you take control of your MSK health, with personalised recommendations to support your recovery and wellbeing.This new tool adds to the support already available through our rapid access staff physio service and Occupational Health team.

Phio is being offered as a fully funded one-year trial and we encourage all staff experiencing muscle, joint, or bone issues to make use of this new service.

How to access:

Visit https://phio.eql.ai/provider/krft-staff

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The Trust offers a 3 hour "Sage and Thyme" communication workshop for ALL clinical and non-clinical staff who speak to patients, their families, and carers. Sage and Thymes teaches:

A memorable, structured approach for getting into and out of a conversation

How to empower patients/carers who are worried or distressed

Communication skills that are evidence based

Training dates and times:

17/07/26, 13:00-16:30

08/09/26, 13:00-16:30

13/11/26, 09:00-12:30

To book please contact the Education Centre krft.educationcentre@nhs.net

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Wellbeing: Staff Nutritional Therapy Clinic

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Wellbeing: Staff Nutritional Therapy Clinic

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Do you have a health concern and would like to talk with a nutritionist for support?

We are offering 1-1 sessions for staff with BANT registered Nutritionist, Lauren Goodwin www.goodwinnutrition.com in person at Kingston Hospital or via Teams.

Lauren supports a range of health concerns including digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, low energy, weight loss, allergies and intolerances, fertility, and support throughout pregnancy, postpartum and menopause.

To book your 30-minute consultation, email krft.staffwellbeingappointments@nhs.net

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Job Opportunity: Band 3 Immunisation Team Assistant (Flu programme) - multiple locations

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Job Opportunity: Band 3 Immunisation Team Assistant (Flu programme) - multiple locations

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Closing: 12/07/2026 23:59

Contract: Fixed term: 6 months (to end March 2027 - Term Time Contract)

Job overview

Immunisation Team Assistant

Are you organised, great with people, and looking for a role that makes a real impact?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and proactive Immunisation Team Assistants to join our busy Children and Young People’s Community Immunisation Service in Croydon, Lambeth & Southwark, Bexley, Greenwich, Merton, Bromley, Sutton, Wandsworth, Lewisham

This role is perfect if you enjoy a mix of admin work, people-facing tasks, and being part of a friendly, purpose-driven team.

Main duties of the job

What the role looks like:

Each day is different — and that’s part of what makes it rewarding. You might be:

· Out on the road helping the team run school-based immunisation clinics — managing class lists, helping organise pupils, and keeping things on track.

· Back in the office answering phone calls, texting appointment reminders, or chasing up consent forms.

· Supporting the team with stock ordering and equipment checks.

· Speaking to schools and parents to confirm clinic dates and share information.

· Entering accurate data and keeping our admin systems up to date.

You’ll be the admin backbone of the service — keeping everything organised so the clinical team can focus on what they do best.

A bit about you:

· You’re confident on the phone and happy talking to a range of people — from busy school staff to concerned parents.

· You’re calm under pressure and can keep things moving in lively, sometimes noisy, environments (school halls can get loud!).

· You’re a team player but can also work independently and manage your own tasks.

· You’ve got basic IT skills and are comfortable learning new systems.

· You’re flexible and happy to travel across your borough for school and clinic visits (you’ll usually be based in your local borough office when not out and about).

Working for our organisation

What we offer:

· A supportive, friendly team who’ll make sure you feel part of things from day one.

· Induction, on-the-job training and away days with other admin colleagues.

· A meaningful role where you’ll see the difference you make every day — helping young people stay healthy and services run smoothly.

· Term-time working with regular hours — perfect for those who like a predictable routine with some variety.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Good general education, educated to NVQ 2 level or equivalent

GCSE grade 4/C and above, or equivalent, in Maths and English

Desirable criteria

NVQ or BTEC health care qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience of effective team working

Desirable criteria

Has previously worked with children and young people

Demonstrable experience of working with computerised data systems/electronics clinical records

Has previously worked in a health care setting

Skills /Abilities

Essential criteria

Able to demonstrate a commitment to the KRFT values (Compassionate, Inclusive, Collaborative, Inspiring)

IT skills, particularly Windows applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Numerate and literate, with good command of spoken and written Eng

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and interact with others effectively

Excellent time management, organisational and planning skills

Ability to work effectively in various multi-disciplinary/agency settings

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Ability and willingness to extend knowledge and learn new skills through place-based learning and training courses

Understanding of the principle of confidentiality and its application to ensure it is maintained at all times

Has an understanding of data security requirements

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of the childhood immunisation schedule

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

Flexible, adaptable and ability to travel between location

Methodical and pays attention to detail

Click here to apply

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Job Opportunity: Band 2 Alex Ward Receptionist

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Job Opportunity: Band 2 Alex Ward Receptionist

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Closing: 09/07/2026 23:59

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (12m FTC)

Job overview

We are seeking an organised, professional, and welcoming Ward Receptionist to provide front-line administrative support on Alex Ward, which includes a 20-bedded elective surgical ward and the Admissions on the Day Unit. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring a smooth patient journey from admission to discharge. Responsibilities include greeting and directing patients, managing calls and enquiries, booking patients in and out on the Care Records Service (CRS), coordinating appointments, and supporting clinicians and nursing staff with essential administrative tasks. This is a key role in maintaining efficient ward operations and delivering an excellent patient experience.

Main duties of the job

You will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a busy environment and have the ability to prioritise your workload with minimum supervision. Clerical, administrative and good computer skills are essential. Previous experience of working with the public in a hospital setting is desirable.

Person specification

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to members of the public and staff

Ability to deal with challenging situations

Ability to work as team member

Desirable criteria

Experience in using e mail systems and other software packages such as Outlook, MS PowerPoint

Experience

Essential criteria

Experience of working with the public in a reception environment and over the telephone

Experience in filing, photocopying, faxing and answering the telephone

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in the NHS or a care setting environment

Click here to apply

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Trust Update: New Inpatient Handbooks Available

Wellbeing: Free FiveDinners Membership for Staff - New Specialist Meal Plans and Allergy Options Added

Training & Development: We Can Talk

Job Opportunity: Patient Pathway Co-Ordinator

Band 3

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Trust Update: New Inpatient Handbooks Available 

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Trust Update: New Inpatient Handbooks Available 

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Updated inpatient handbooks for Kingston Hospital wards are ready to collect from the Stenhouse Library, 5th floor, Kingston Surgical Centre.

Martha’s rule (Call 4 Concern) is now prominently displayed on the back page to be easily visible.

All arriving inpatients need a handbook or there should be one by the bedside for family / visitors; not just placed in wall holders.

It is important that staff read the handbook to answer patient questions consistently. It contains critical information, such as:

Updating families

Nominate one person to update

Ring for updates after lunch

Discharge

No right to remain once you no longer need medical care

Discharge preparation begins from day 1

Community care directories and key numbers

Mealtimes and other support

Managing diabetes

Visiting

Sleep

Eat, drink, dress, move

Complaints/ PALS

Staff uniforms

If you have any questions, contact the Patient Experience and Involvement team on ext. 3850 or visit us at the back of the library.

Maternity and Paediatric Handbooks will be available soon.

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Wellbeing: Free FiveDinners Membership for Staff - New Specialist Meal Plans and Allergy Options Added

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Wellbeing: Free FiveDinners Membership for Staff - New Specialist Meal Plans and Allergy Options Added

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Staff can benefit from FREE membership to FiveDinners.com, the online meal-planning service created by TV chef Theo Michaels.

Designed to make mealtimes easier and more affordable, FiveDinners.com provides a personalised weekly meal plan featuring five delicious recipes and a single, easy-to-follow shopping list, helping you save time, reduce food waste and stay on budget.

The service has recently expanded its range of meal preferences and specialist plans, giving users even more ways to tailor meals to their individual needs. You can personalise your plan based on:

Number of people you're cooking for

Vegetarian and vegan options

Gluten-free meals

Kid-friendly recipes

Quick and easy dishes

Low-calorie choices

Allergy requirements (avoid up to 14 allergens)

The service has also introduced a range of specialist meal plans, including:

Type 2 Diabetes

Over-65s

Kosher

Men's Health

Menopause

High Protein

Watch Theo Michaels explain the offer in a short video and discover how FiveDinners.com can help simplify your weekly meal planning.

Simply join today and enjoy completely free membership – no catch, just a practical way to make dinnertimes simpler, reduce food waste and help stretch your household budget.

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We Can Talk is a one-hour mental health e learning programme designed to amplify your hospital’s existing expertise, enabling all staff — clinical and non-clinical — to use their skills more effectively and enhance interactions with patients of all ages experiencing a mental health crisis. Patients attending hospital due to their mental health consistently report that any member of staff has the opportunity to transform their experience of care.

All staff, students and volunteers can access the training, recognising the role everyone plays in transforming the culture of mental health care in acute hospital settings.

Staff register for the training via a unique organisation link. Progress autosaves, so it can be completed in stages on any device.

YOUR UNIQUE LINK Staff sign-up URL:

https://wecantalk.com/org/kingstonandrichmond/

Please email team@wecantalk.com for more information

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Job Opportunity: Patient Pathway Co-Ordinator Band 3

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Job Opportunity: Patient Pathway Co-Ordinator Band 3

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Main area

Breast

Grade

Band 3

Contract

12 months (Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months)

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Closing

06/08/2026 23:59

Job overview

The post holder will be the point of contact for all administrative issues relating to patients’ pathway of care. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will provide support in the proactive management of the patient pathway from referral to discharge,  ensuring the entire pathway is managed smoothly.

The post holder will ensure high levels of patient and clinician satisfaction by being an accessible, customer focussed and knowledgeable point of contact.

Main duties of the job

Process and log all referrals in line with Trust Access Policy and specialty SOPs.

Schedule new and follow up appointments with the most appropriate clinician, ensuring that capacity is proactively and efficiently used, escalating issues as required to the line manager.

Ensure that any diagnostics and investigations that are required as part of the patient pathway have been requested, including those carried out at other Trusts.

Assist in the coordination of appointments and procedures at other hospitals and organisations, where required.

Ensure clinic outcomes are recorded accurately on Trust Electronic patient record system (CRS), including those for off site clinics.

Use the Trust’s medical transcription system and ensure that letters are processed in accordance with SOPs

Liaise with patient records staff, ward clerks and other organisations to ensure all medical notes, referral letters, results and discharge summaries are available for outpatient appointments and consultations, delegating work to other members of the team

Support in recognising when patients are on cancer pathways and, liaise with Cancer Services MDT co-ordinators to ensure patients are handed over appropriately.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous administration experience

Customer Service Experience

Desirable criteria

Previous healthcare administration experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Answering Calls and dealing with queries

Desirable criteria

NHS Experience

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