Total 832 Others job vacancies in Canterbury, CT2 8JY

NORTHGATE MEDICAL PRACTICE JOB DESCRIPTION HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT Job Title: Healthcare Assistant Responsible to: Manager Accountable to: Personnel Manager Job summary: Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Duties and responsibilities: Health checks Urine sampling Blood Pressures ECG recording Phlebotomy Wound care/removal of sutures Spirometry Administration of B12 Flu vaccinations Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Health & safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and keeping them free from hazards Actively reporting health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, assisting in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness consistent with the scope of the job holders role Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum annually) Reporting potential risks identified Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Production of performance and quality information To ensure that documentation (electronic and paper-based) exists to support performance standards across the full range of performance-based activity QOF, Enhanced Services etc. To assist in the production of information for clinical audit. To undertake ad-hoc work related to the performance of the practice under the guidance of the practice manager. Data quality To work within the clinical computer system to improve data quality, using the expertise of other data staff where appropriate. Equality and diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning, and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others. This role is considered to be a developmental position and the jobholder will be encouraged to develop personal and business skills. Quality The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Most instruction and communication of activity will be via the practice manager. External communication will be with patients, Clinical Commissioning Groups and other NHS bodies, and other GP practices and service providers. Contribution to the implementation of services: The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate. Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Notes This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is expected that the successful applicant will participate in a wide range of activities.

Assist in raising the profile and awareness of complaints and PALS within the Trust, attending service/ward team meetings, when required, to discuss complaints and PALS. You will need to be focussed on your performance against key targets; delivering responses against deadlines and other KPIs within the team. Manage your own caseload, including investigations and response writing, across a wide range of specialities within the Trust. Co-ordinate responses for complaints, ensuring that each client is listened to, understood, complaints are properly considered, appropriately responded to and learnt from. You will need to build and maintain relationships with trust staff and key stakeholders to support their management of individual complaint investigations. Escalate complex and/or high-profile patient complaints, or risk concerns to the Complaints Team Lead. Report any significant risks or developments concerning complaints, seeking guidance, support or further action. Ensure familiarity of the Trust complaint database, being able to input and progress cases and meet audit requirements. To be aware of NHS complaints regulations, Complaint Management policy and processes, and other relevant guidelines to ensure compliance. Liaise with care groups to ensure achieved desired outcomes from PALS and complaints, in sometimes difficult situations, using influencing and persuading skills. Ensure complaint cases are recorded and managed, to meet the requirements of any Parliamentary Health Services Ombudsman investigation. To assist in the improvement of complaint delivery and working to exceed the PHSO NHS Complaint Standards.

Support Worker

Postcode: CT2
Up to: £12.52

Contract type: Full Time

About us

At Achieve together, we strive to support and inspire the people we care for in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to live their lives independently, and to the fullest.

Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn’t be who we are today. We’re always on the hunt for hard-working, passionate people who want to make a difference and help others – so what are you waiting for?

Become a Support Worker and shape lives
As a Support Worker, you’ll deliver excellent care, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity and engage directly with our wider community. This is more than just a job – you’ll be helping the individuals we care for gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.

At Achieve together, you’ll embark on a career adventure like no other, with dedicated training opportunities along the way to develop your skills as a Support Worker and beyond. Whatever your aspirations, we can help you reach your goals and forge a long-lasting career in social care.

You will support people both in their home and in their local communities and we have a range of working patterns to suit you, including full time, part time and flexible opportunities.

We offer a range of exciting benefits, such as:

• Flexible hours to suit a range of lifestyles
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
• Recognition schemes, team events and social activities
• Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services
• Wagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances
• Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards

About you
Although it would be beneficial to have some experience of healthcare work, it isn’t absolutely necessary as we provide full training. As long as you’re passionate, hard-working and empathetic, you’ll fit right in.

Join the team today and begin sharing moments and shaping lives.

New long-term Document Controller vacancy in Kent!!

• Position: Document Controller
• Location: Canterbury, Kent (this role will also involve being project as well as office based. Projects are in Canterbury and Ashford).
• Transport required: Essential
• Contract type: Freelance / Temporary
• Start date: ASAP (November 2024)
• Working hours: 7:30am - 5pm (Mon - Fri)
• Duration: 6 months+
• Pay rate: £Negotiable (PAYE or via an Umbrella product)
• Document Control system: Viewpoint / 4 Projects

The projects:

A new build schemes in Ashford and Canterbury with a combined value in excess of £25 million across local authority the education sectors.

Duties include:

• Site based document control using 4 Projects / Viewpoint e.g. managing drawings on the Hub and Ops Centre co-ordination as and when required on data control systems.
• Make sure that all data records of information is kept up to date and everyone is able to access it.
• Liaise closely with designers with queries regarding issues of the drawings
• Assisting the site operations and office design team with any site administration including typing, printing, keeping spreadsheets up to date, filing etc.
• Coordinate training to designers, participants and specialist suppliers on the project with how to use the drawing management system.
• Issue information and ensure compliance procedures with the design management are followed.
• Supply advice and feedback on any issues and methods with using the systems.

About you:

• Experience using document control systems (4Projects/Viewpoint is essential)
• Confident with chasing and liaising with site personnel.
• Team player.
• Ability to learn new systems.
• Strong attention to minor details within paperwork.
• Previous experience within a Document Control role.
• Be confident working within a construction project setting.

If you feel this new role is the one for you please click apply now. We look forward to hearing from you.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We are looking for experienced Warehouse Operative to join our client in their Whitstable office and surrounding stores in Kent. our client is an independent organisation who provide accommodation services to numerous organisations across the UK and continues to develop its business in both central and local government as well as the charitable section.

This is a part time role, looking at 5 and a half hours a day, Monday to Friday. Working on an agreed rota.

The warehouse operative is responsible for organizing large and heavy items in the Whitstable Warehouse, office space and a portfolio of stores across Kent. Reporting to the Property Compliance and Logistics Lead, the Warehouse Operative monitors stock ensuring sufficient levels at all times, whilst working from a daily job sheet completing tasks in an efficient and timely manner and in line with the contract. The Warehouse Operative has a deep understanding of health and safety and always adheres to UK regulations and policies. As Warehouse Operative you will ensure the safe storage of inventory items, prepare white goods and furnishing for delivery to properties and ensure the removal of rubbish within the warehouse and office spaces.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and will require a full UK driving licence as you will need to travel to various stores.

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave per annum (25 days plus bank holidays)


• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)


• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)


• 6 month probation period


• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)


• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role


• Mileage expenses (claimable from home)


• Referral Scheme

If this is a role for you and you have the necessary experience, please apply with an up to date CV or email Lucy at l.wildish@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk if you would like further information.

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Applicants must have valid Right to Work in the UK as Pilgrims Hospices does not offer sponsorship. The post holder is responsible for providing a high standard of palliative nursing care which reflects evidence based practice, encompasses patient choice and makes best use of valuable resources. This includes assessing, planning and implementing individualised and effective patient care and evaluating the outcome. This role involves delivering nursing care in a variety of settings including the in-patient wards, out-patient clinics, day services and patients homes. Clinical Responsibilities Maintain a high level of nursing care through direct delivery of personal, emotional and psychological care for patients. Undertake patient care as directed in the patients care plan in order to meet each patients care needs whilst maintaining independence as much as possible and maintaining privacy and dignity at all times. Successfully manage clinical emergencies specifically related to palliative care through swift recognition, instigating and carrying out any immediate actions and reporting and sharing information quickly. Whilst responsible to the Senior Nurse Manager, the post holder will work competently and confidently without direct supervision to complete delegated work load, including maintaining skill mix and staff planning. Facilitate successful discharge, where appropriate, according to patients needs and preferences. Maintain safe and effective drug administration by administering all medications and setting up and maintaining subcutaneous syringe drivers according the Pilgrims Hospices and the Nursing and Midwifery Councils codes and guidelines. Audit/Clinical Audit/Research Takes part in audit projects to inform standards of practice and undertakes research in line with own clinical development. Education/Training/Teaching Ensures own knowledge is up to date, undertaking mandatory training and attending workshops and training courses for the benefit of continued personal development, to learn new skills and increase knowledge. Takes responsibility for ensuring that new staff receive support and education during induction and acts as a positive role model. Promotes the work of the Hospice through collaborative working with clinical and allied professionals, participating in a multi-professional team working approach to support patients, families and carers irrespective of setting. Administration Assess report and manage risks in line with Hospice policies, the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code and other statutory bodies. Contributes to the organization and running of the Hospice settings by undertaking administrative tasks as requested (e.g. ward staff rota, patient bookings) Maintain adequate levels of drugs, dressings and general stores by ordering according to Hospice practice. Promote a high level of consistent nursing care by participating in the development and implementation of clinical policies and protocols. Ensure all patient information is electronically recorded in a safe, accurate and contemporaneous manner through familiarity with and daily use of the Infoflex Patient management system and adherence to Hospice IT protocols. Communication Provide sensitive and empathetic emotional and psychological support for patients and carers during the delivery of bad news, discussions relating to terminal care and during and after the event of death. Meet with patients carers to address and advise on nursing care, clinical practice, and patient related enquiries. Ensure patients and carers are informed with regard to patient choice, treatment and progress, whilst maintaining respect for the privacy and dignity of the patient. Effectively communicate with other agencies to ensure continuity of care between the Hospice, Acute Trust, community and continuing care setting. Adopt standards of behaviours in keeping with Pilgrims Hospice mission and core values and the NMC Professional code of conduct. Personal/Professional Development Attends all training and development courses as identified through the appraisal process and takes an active role in maintaining own personal development plan.

Please note, that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria.

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join our established team of nursing staff based at St martins Hospital.

The role involves providing care and support to in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admission

Commitment to meeting the needs of people with mental health problems and valuing their rights is a pre-requisite.

You will be required to adopt a flexible working pattern and be committed to self development and training. There will be the prospect of undertaking an NVQ and Health Care Worker Certificate.

Consistently delivering a patient focused service, which promotes optimum independence.

Providing and receiving routine information orally, in writing or electronically to inform work colleagues, patients, clients, carers, the public or other external contacts.

Offering appropriate support and advice to patients and their carers.

Enabling patients to maintain and improve their independence by promoting involvement in therapeutic activity.

Giving physical health care and physical health checks as required or instructed documenting the physical health checks on the early warning scoring system (NEWS2), chart and reporting changes to the nurse/healthcare professional in charge.

Undertaking day to day tasks as allocated by Nurse/healthcare professional in Charge

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you a Senior Site Manager or Site Manager ready to make the step up?

Do you want a role where you can enjoy guaranteed career progression opportunities?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering schemes in a standalone capacity?

Overview:

I am looking for a Senior Site Manager to join a huge Tier 1 organisation. As the Senior Site Manager, you'll be working within the Construction team, supporting them in the successful delivery of projects ranging from £5m - £20m.

Location: Canterbury

Contract: Permanent, Full time

Salary & Package: Very Competitive

Responsibilities:

• Managing the day to day site operations
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, on time and within budget
• Ensure site records are maintained and kept up to date
• Manage site staff

What are they looking for?

• Previous experience as the number 1 lead on site with a regional / national contractor
• Full UK driving licence
• Hold the relevant certifications: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid
• Experience working on Education, Healthcare, Leisure and Defence schemes

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam from the Brighton office for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

I'm calling all Project Managers!

Are you looking for a new opportunity?

Can you demonstrate strong tier 1 experience?

Would you like to join a company who has a clear vision of becoming market leaders?

If so, don't miss out on this one…

I am looking for a Project Manager to successfully manage projects from conception through to completion. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic company where employees are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and fun environment.

The company has a clear vision of becoming market leaders across all sectors and this is your chance to be part of something great!

In the role role you:

• You will successfully manage projects from conception through to completion
• You will deliver the work that meets project requirements
• You will ensure that outstanding customer satisfaction is met throughout the projects
• You will have experience of working on Education schemes between £5 and £20 million
• Will ensure customer satisfaction throughout every project

Requirements

• For you to have a good understanding of both NEC & JCT Contracts
• To be educated to a degree level
• Extensive knowledge of commercial issues
• To share passion for your work and share company values
• To be based in Canterbury and or surrounding areas

If you are interested in the role, then please don't hesitate to get in contact.

Your next opportunity is awaiting!

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Do currently work in Construction? Are you a Groundworker within the civil engineering space and looking for a new opportunity? If the answers are yes, we have roles opening with a reputable civil engineering company in the Canterbury area.

• Role: Groundworker

• Location: Canterbury
• Contract type: Full Time
• Start date: ASAP
• Pay rate: £19-20 an hour
• Fawkes & Reece contact: Shay Tobin (Brighton Office)

The company:

A well-established regional contractor that focuses on refurbishments, structural alterations and reinstatement works.

The role:

As a Groundworker, you will be responsible for:

• Trench work
• Duct laying
• Backfill and reinstatement work.
• Utility main laying
• Kerbs
• Slabbing
• Landscaping
• Man Holes

About you:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within the civil engineering space.
• Be able to work in a team or alone.
• Conscious of health & safety

To be successful in your application for this role you will have and be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• You will need a current and valid CSCS card or CPCS / NPORS CSCS
• Any of the following qualifications would be an additional benefit; abrasive wheels, manual handling, street works, first aid etc….

What to do next:

If this role meets your expectations and aspirations, please click the apply now link. If this one is not for you, but you would like to discuss other options or for us to act as an agent to secure you a new contract please do not hesitate to call Shay on 07752467534 for a confidential consultation.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

We are looking for a caring and flexible person to join our team on Marlowe. We have a full time, Band 5, Staff Nurse vacancy covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Our shifts are long days (07:30-20:00), Nights (19:30-08:00),

Early (07:30-15:30) and Late (12:30-20:00).

We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality care to our patients and are constantly looking for ways to improve our patients’ experience. We are looking for an individual with experience in care who will contribute to this, who is eager to learn, has a kind and caring attitude towards patients and colleagues and can be a positive member of a team.

We have many exciting learning opportunities on Marlowe, you will learn how to care for patients with renal disease and how to perform specialist treatments such as dialysis. We have a robust in- house education programme as well as practical skills training on the ward. There is also the opportunity to rotate within the renal department.


The main duties of the role include;
• Acting as the identified nurse for a group of patients by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating their care.
• Providing personal care to patients including pressure sore prevention, toileting and catheter care.
• Taking and electronically recording patient’s vital signs and blood glucose and acting upon the results.
• Carrying out and documenting patient risk assessments and implementing measure to reduce risk and keep patients safe.
• Administering medications via various routes.
• Supporting and supervising junior members of staff in giving high standards of care.
• Liaising with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in planning timely and safe discharges.
By working clinically as a member of the nursing team you will work within a specialised unit based team of qualified and non-qualified staff. The post holder will be required to ensure a positive patient experience through the delivery of high standards of patient care





We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five
hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.

If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Mobile Tyre Fitter - Canterbury

Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday NO WEEKENDS
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 Depending on experience.

My client is recruiting for an experienced Mobile Tyre Fitter, working for an established Main Dealership in the Canterbury area,

Mobile Tyre Fitter role:

• The role requires you to travel to the customers.
• You must be competent in all elements of tyre fitting, including wheel realignment
• To deliver excellent customer service.
• Keeping accurate documentation in line with company standards
• Adhering to all Health and Safety requirements

Mobile Tyre Fitter requirements:
* Previous experience in a Tyre Fitter position
* Full UK Driving Licence
* To be motivated and use your initiative
* Excellent time management skills

Company benefits:
* Training.
* Company pension.
* Employee discount.

VTSTH

Consultant: Ryan Scholes

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

An opportunity to join our family where work is a pleasure.

Location: ABode Canterbury is a stylish, four AA star 72-bedroom boutique hotel on Canterbury High Street, which houses our own restaurant brand, Brasserie ABode.

For the commuters, Canterbury East and West train stations are just a few minutes’ walk away.

SERVICE CHARGE-We pay our team service charge each month! This service charge all goes into one pot, and 100% of that service charge is then shared amongst all the team at the hotel-every penny received is paid out to the team.

Service charge can be in the region of £115 a month (around £1375 per year) over and above base pay for a full time employee.

Send us a Whatsapp message with FAMILYFIRST to +44 7782 822774 to find out more, chat to us and apply!

Hours: Full time

Role: As part or our team, we welcome your passion, natural warmth and humour to ensure our guests have an amazing experience every time. We’re seeking friendly, warm and cheerful individuals who are happy to work together as a team and, importantly, want to have fun. We welcome candidates who are new to the industry as well as experienced ones - what matters most to us is that you have a positive and engaging personality, you are self-motivated and enjoy the buzz and excitement of a busy hotel atmosphere.

To say thank you, we have many perks:

• Competitive pay – We are proud that everyone who joins our group gets a competitive a rate of pay, irrespective of age, plus you get service charge and tips on top.
• Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail and hospitality perks through our Perkbox platform.
• Excellent discounts across our family of hotels – you will be entitled to 25% off food & beverage in our hotels plus we offer an amazing staff rate of £25 B&B per person across the group & your friends and family get special rates too.
• We understand it’s OK not to be OK, so we offer an externally run confidential helpline for any support you require about anything you might need as part of our Employee Assistance Programme.
• We sustain you physically too, meals when you are on duty are free.
• Everyone can learn and develop - our development pathways are unique to us and are the best in the business.
• We provide lots of opportunity to progress and move up – we have made hundreds of internal promotions, including to General Manager level.
• We like to say a special thank you for every year you are with us - our milestone awards include Champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner for you and someone special. When you reach the big milestones, you receive extra special gifts on top like longer hotel stays, extra days off and a unique gift especially chosen for you.

About our family of hotels

We bring a family of hotels together under one roof, ready to welcome guests with open arms, warm hearts and experiences that are simply memorable.

Each of our hotels are unique, individual, and quirky in personality. Quality is fundamental to everything we do, and it is the simple things that matter. We believe everyone should feel included, special and welcome, and that applies to our team and our guests.

We have very unique hotels in very special locations, from the award winning Gidleigh Park in Devon, the 900-year-old Amberley Castle to our cool city centre Abode Manchester set in a 19th century textile factory, two minutes from Piccadilly train station – to see the whole group, take a look here www.brownswordhotels.co.uk

One click apply to become part of our family that works hard & plays hard too, inspires and supports each other and has a load of fun along the way.

The Breast Imaging Radiology team in East Kent has a longstanding reputation for excellence in breast screening and symptomatic breast services. The Breast Screening service started in Canterbury in 1989 a year after the introduction of the National NHS Breast Screening programme in the UK. We celebrated 30 years of outstanding service in 2019.


The unit is based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital and also administers screening services for Kent and Medway. The management team includes the Breast Screening Programme manager, Deputy Programme Manager, Principal Mammographer and Office manager, and are supported by an administrative team of staff. Integral to the delivery of the symptomatic breast service will be the collaboration between the general radiology management and clinical lead.

The Director of Breast Screening is responsible for leadership, management, performance, quality, governance and overall accountability for the safe and effective provision of the local breast screening service.


The Director of Breast Screening needs to provide a compassionate behavioural role model with integrity and honesty to lead the breast screening service. It is vital that the post holder be able to communicate highly effectively and apply professional expertise and sensitivity in relationship building, to promote teamwork in an emotionally intelligent, compassionate and mature way. They should be able to analyse issues and take the initiative to innovate and make changes positively while inspiring and developing others in the team.


The leadership role is about establishing a culture where people and teams are motivated to be constructively self-critical in the pursuit of improved standards of service and outcomes for patients. Effective communication is crucial to ensure the service reaches its goals and to foster good working relationships between the director, the senior leadership team and across the service. The director retains accountability for the leadership of the service.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.


We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/

We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.



Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024