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We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in ‘patient-focused’ care, day surgery and maternity services. As a sustainable organisation, we are committed to fostering a greener, healthier future for everyone.
The South West London Collaborative Bank
Kingston Hospital is a part of the local South West London Collaborative and offer competitive bank rates to work across the three NHS trusts: St Georges, Kingston Hospital and Epsom & St Helier. Our Smart App booking system makes life easier for flexible working!
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance
-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 – Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.
-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.
Trust Values
Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
– Caring – Design and deliver care around each individual patient’s needs and wants.
– Safe – Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first
– Responsible – All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
– Value Each Other – Value each other’s contribution
– Inspiring – We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients
Kingston Hospital is a welcoming and dog-friendly hospital that greatly values the interactions between visiting Pets as Therapy (PAT) dogs with patients, their family and friends, and with staff.
Pets as Therapy is a national charity founded in 1983. The aim is to enhance health and wellbeing in the community through the visits of trusted volunteers with their behaviourally assessed animals.
It’s well-known (and scientifically prove) that interaction with a gentle, friendly pet has significant benefits in relation to both physical and mental health and a visit by PAT dogs of all sizes brings a smile to many faces. Volunteers and their PAT accredited dogs can visit almost all parts of the hospital including wards and clinics as well as staff areas. Visits may occur either with the direct involvement of staff or simply by introducing yourself and your dog to individuals.
Essential Information:
If you are interested in more than 1 role, please submit your application on your initial preference (other roles can be discussed at assessment).
Please kindly note, you will be given a 20-minute assessment on the week commencing either Monday 11th November or Monday 18th November at the Volunteering office.
The Mandatory training for this role will be on Tuesday 17th December 2024.
Please only apply if you are able to attend the above dates.
Please can you ensure you provide details for 2 references (one of which you have known for over 3 years) It is essential you provide an email address for each reference when submitting your application. Please note – you can provide a family friend but not a relative.
To apply for this job please visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk.