Community and facilities

We have four active staff networks which provide a safe space for members to meet, support and celebrate one another – if you are interested, look out for joining details in our internal comms.

Black, Asian and Diverse Ethnic Network (BADEN)

Supporting our Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority staff

Email: krft.baden@nhs.net

Multi Ethnic Network for Doctors and Dentists (MEND)

Supporting our Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority medical and dental workforce

Email: krft.mend@nhs.net

Ability Staff Network

Supporting our staff with visible and hidden disabilities.

Email: krft.abilitystaffnetwork@nhs.net

Pride Together

Supporting our LBGT+ staff

Email: hrch.khftpridetogether@nhs.net

Equality, diversity and inclusion is very important to us and we have a small team who run various activities to raise the profile of this agenda throughout the year. They also support our four active staff networks. 

We have a group of EDI champions across our organisation too, who are staff volunteers who help us embed our EDI strategy and principles in all that we do. 

We have various initiatives to promote inclusion and help us all to understand one another and our patients better. 

Our ‘See me first’ campaign restates our commitment to creating an environment where everyone feels seen and welcomed, and not tolerating any kind of racial discrimination, bullying or harassment.

We have also joined the ‘Rainbow Badge’ initiative to show our support of all LGBTQ+ colleagues, and we support those with hidden disabilities through the sunflower badge initiative.
 

Our staff day nursery, based at Kingston Hospital, is run by experienced and qualified staff who are passionate about helping children learn and grow - open Monday to Friday, 7am to 5.30pm.

The nursery can support children who have SEN or disabilities, and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

• Ofsted registered
• Follows Early Foundation Stage curriculum framework
• Flexible arrangements to support changing operational clinical demands

Places are subject to availability (approx 80 places per day for children aged 3 months to 4 years)

The restaurant at Kingston Hospital offers a substantial discount for staff. Serving a good selection of hot and cold options, with daily specials and a dedicated area for staff with comfortable seating to take time out away from your work area.

Daily menus are added to the staff intranet, with seasonal options, salad bar, coffee machine and fresh fruit.

This is a self-service kiosk located outside the restaurant at Kingston Hospital and accessible 24/7 (Ground floor, Surgical Centre).

You can use the locker to receive or return Amazon parcels – go to amazon.co.uk/findalocker and look for the locker called “Tavish”.

For a moment’s quiet time and fresh air, visit our onsite gardens and open spaces

At Kingston Hospital, there are several outdoor seating areas and gardens that offer staff and visitors the opportunity to take some time out. The hospital is also close to Richmond Park (Kingston Gate).

Garden spaces are also accessible at Teddington Memorial Hospital and Teddington Health and Social Care Centre for use by staff. The hospital and THSCC are both close to Bushy Park (Park Road entrance).

At Thames House, there is a roof terrace on the 3rd floor, featuring seating, a colourful mural painted by colleagues and with views across the local community. Thames House is next to Udney Park Gardens and a short walk to the riverside at Teddington Lock.

Ham Clinic is around 12 minutes' walk to Ham Common, with a pond that attracts swans and other wildlife.

Whitton Corner is close to Crane Park (access from Hospital Bridge Road or the A316).