Total 179 Finance / Banking / Insurance job vacancies in Ashford, TN25 4BF

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 5 Orthopaedic Plaster Technician with BOA Casting Certificate and with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Fracture Clinic team.

Fracture Clinic is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills.

If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a team who are passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patient's privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained, and at all times, the care given is patient centred.

You need to have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.

This is a 37.5 hour post working in Fracture Clinic. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating plans of care in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines and providing a plastering service for the orthopaedic ward, clinics, theatres, fracture clinics and Emergency department.
• Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment examination in order to implement management plans for patients.
• Use specialist knowledge and skills to provide treatment to patients attending the Plaster Room and to assist the Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner on the development of new and current services.
• To work closely with the Lead Nurse, Managers and the Multidisciplinary Team to provide high quality and cost effective patient focused services.
• Participate in the delivery of formal and informal teaching and act as a resource for education and development within the service
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

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 'supporting documents'.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in the Head, Neck, Breast & Dermatology Care Group. The successful applicant will work between the sites of William Harvey Hospital, Kent & Canterbury Hospital and Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother Hospital.

You will work as part of a team with the existing 7 Consultants and other staff within the department.

The successful applicant will be required to work flexibly within this team structure and participate in a 1:6 2nd on call rota.

You must have full registration with the General Dental Council and be in possession of Bachelor of Dental Surgery, or equivalent and preferably a postgraduate qualification e.g. FDS, MFDS, MJDF. In addition, you will be expected to have experience at SHO or DCT level in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and be competent in Minor Oral Surgery.

This is a Speciality Doctor in Oral and Maxillofacial post, whole time, based at William Harvey Hospital, but with split duties at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. On-call duties will be at the William Harvey Hospital which is the Kent Centre for oral and maxillofacial surgery serving a population of 720,000.

The Oral and Maxillofacial department is accommodated in modern premises and the Unit provides a comprehensive service for medical and surgical problems involving the mouth, jaws, face, neck and supporting structures. It provides a service for maxillofacial trauma, head and neck oncology and its reconstruction, facial deformity, temporomandibular joint surgery, implantology dentoalveolar surgery. The Unit has an active interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education and is involved in clinical research. Particular interest has been taken in supporting the development of all staff and good links and exchanges of trainees from other countries have been developed as a result.

The Unit works in close co-operation with its other medical and dental colleagues.

This post is up to a maximum of 12 sessions inclusive of 2nd on call on a 1:6 rota with Speciality Registrars and other Speciality Doctors. The appointee will also normally be expected to have MJDF, MFDS, or FDS.

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.

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.

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.

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.


This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Dec 2024

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.

The Clinical Environmental Assistant will be a team member involved in the provision of patient
centred service. They will work within an inpatient multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to maintain a safe
and clean environment and provide a comfortable atmosphere for the patients and carers.
To maintain clinical and non-clinical areas ensuring high standards are met in relation to essential
tasks. Providing some patient care alongside HCA's under supervision of RN's

An opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Environmental Assistant to join Sevenscore Ward working 8am-4pm Monday to Friday with a small degree of flexibility. No weekend or night work.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent communication skills; you will come into contact with service users so good interpersonal skills are required.

You will be required to ensure the ward areas are kept tidy. You will be responsible for the ordering of ward stock, pertaining to the Clinical environment. The role includes carrying out environmental checks and audits, responsibility for the safe storage of patients laundry. You will liaise closely with relatives and carers.

You will be required to work alongside HCA's in clinical role with relevant training updates.

At Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust we understand the vital role played by cleaning staff within the NHS. Therefore, we are looking for a hard working individual to help us achieve The National Cleaning Standards.

As a progressive service, we place importance on the development and well-being of our staff.

Full training and uniform is provided.






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 10 Dec 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Are you passionate about Healthcare? Are you a Healthcare Assistant, Carer or Support Worker who enjoys making a positive difference?

East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust are now recruiting Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers for WHH Hospital in Ashford.

We are also recruiting for HCSW at Kent and Canterbury Hospital, if you are interested in Canterbury, please state on your application (when asked to do so).

If successful, you will be invited to an Assessment Day at the William Harvey Hospital on 11th January 2025.

Please note that in order to attend the event you must submit an application to this post. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

The majority of positions are likely to be within our Surgical, Medical and Admission wards as well as the Emergency Department. Full-time and part-time hours (minimum 30 hours per week) are available but nursing is carried out 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year, so we do require full flexibility from you.

Please note that we are unable to provide Sponsorship for our Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker roles.



The NHS is currently experiencing a unique situation with unforeseen challenges the likes of which have never been seen before, East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust is the largest employer and largest provider of health care in the area and has risen to the challenge admirably. We have always firmly believed that developing our staff is key to both our success and our future which is why there are now a multitude of career opportunities available to our Healthcare Support Workers via the apprenticeship route, should you wish, making these posts the first step on your pathway to a career in health.

You may have come for a job but you’ll stay for a career!

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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 scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024

Working closely with the Care Group and other clinical leads,
the post holder takes the Lead for all aspects of Diabetes and
Endocrinology to support the delivery of the clinical and
operational aspects of the Trust’s strategy and the NHS
Operating Framework.


As the Clinical Lead for the service the post holder will be jointly
responsible for ensuring that the service operates fully within
the overall objectives and policies of the Trust and within
objectives, targets, quality standards and financial controls,
and to support the achievement of the WHH care group level
objectives.

The clinical lead will work together with the William Harvey Care Group and their Network Leads in providing leadership and management, and will have shared responsibility for the operational performance, clinical quality, safety and financial management of the service. They will be responsible for ensuring a positive patient and staff experience, backed up by a robust governance process for leading and continuously improving services.

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.


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.

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, 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 8 Dec 2024

Do you want a new challenge working with a high performing team in a fast-paced health care environment?

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Temporary Staffing Manager to join our team.

The Temporary Staffing team is an essential and integral part of the organisation, specialising and managing the organisation’s temporary staffing needs. We aim to provide a reliable, cost-efficient and customer-driven service to all directorates by responding to requests for all temporary workers, clinical and administrative roles, to provide efficient and safe staffing levels for the provision of healthcare to the population of Kent and pockets of East Sussex and London.

The Temporary Staffing Manager will have direct management responsibility for the whole of the Temporary Staffing team.

Leading by example, you will ensure that the team deliver a professional, efficient, responsive and proactive serviceat all times. Due to the nature of the service and often conflicting demands and deadlines, you will need to be adept at coordinating your own workload, projects and the team’s priorities in a busy work environment.

Your main responsibilities will include:
• Oversee a team of highly motivated professions.
• Support the trust in its aim to provide a reliable, cost-effective and customer driven service.
• Helping to reduce temporary staffing usage across the Trust.
• Ensure that external temporary staff worker supplies are aligned to recognised national frameworks.
• Supporting in the recruitment of new temporary bank workers.
• Help maintain a quality temporary workforce
• Ensure all temporary workers are compliant with their training, registrations, DBS, OH and right to work.
• Ensure that temporary workers are paid weekly
• Work effectively with stakeholders throughout the Trust, other NHS Organisations and NHSE on common goals.
• Ensure a robust reporting process is in place to analyse worker demand to understand underlying causes and identify service improvements.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

The EKHUFT Occupational Health (OH) team is responsible for the OH service delivery for all EKHUFT employees and contracted services, including a number of external organisations of other NHS, small and medium-sized business enterprises.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the growing multidisciplinary team, service delivery and quality standards with the Senior OH Nurse Advisor playing a key role in the day to day operational delivery of OH services. You will provide competent, comprehensive and specialist expert advice to service users, providing a high standard of Occupational Health advice on health screening, fitness for work, including advice on any adjustments, support for blood borne virus exposures, immunisation and infection control.

Previous applicants need not apply

As Senior OH Nurse you will provide competent, comprehensive and specialist expert advice to service users, both internal and external clients, providing a high standard of Occupational Health verbal and written advice to HR, managers, staff and external clients including assessment, advice/education and a management plan.

Contribute to the health and wellbeing of staff and lead on particular service development initiatives and health promotion activities.

You will be a member of the senior management team and provide leadership, guidance and management of the clinical team. You will have clinical and professional input into the planning, provision and future direction of the service. Deputising for the Deputy/Head of Occupational Health in their absence.

You will support and provide professional leadership to facilitate the development and training of the OH nursing staff to agreed service objectives.

You will promote high standards of health and safety amongst staff in line with current legislation.

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.

Clinical

· Work at an advanced level undertaking a comprehensive assessment of employees including those with diverse or complex presentations; use clinical reasoning skills.

· Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work.

· Formulate and recommend best course of evidence-based intervention, developing comprehensive client centred objectives and plans for employees referred to the occupational health service, demonstrating autonomous decision making related to history taking and in the use of other assessments.

· Draw upon an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources in own practice. Utilise information through a variety of communication media.

· Promote a high standard of specialist occupational health advice through evidence-based practice following agreed policies, protocols and guidelines.

· Undertake assessments and provide health at work advice to management for potential staff following an offer of employment.

· Assessing employee’s fitness for work following long term sickness absence, frequent short-term sickness absence, or where the employee is experiencing health or disability issues impacting upon them at work.

· Provide clear impartial advice to both managers and employees to optimise health at work, reduce sickness absence and prevent work related ill health and injury. Offer advice on fitness for work, return to work plans, workplace adjustments and ill-health retirement.

· Provide clear, impartial health at work advice during case review meetings with managers and human resources.

· Plan and deliver training and coaching to managers in protecting and promoting employee wellbeing, preventing and managing sickness absence.

· Maintain confidential, clear and accurate records that are stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Act Regulations. Maintain documentation to NMC requirements for all seen.

· Support the planning and implementation of an occupational immunisation service. To include the accurate assessment of immunisation requirements in accordance with national guidelines and local policies. Administration of vaccines in accordance with local protocols, phlebotomy, accurate interpretation of tests results and clear and accurate documentation.

· Planning and implementation of health surveillance such as skin assessments, hearing tests, eyesight tests and lung function testing.

· Able to identify specific and general ergonomic issues and present solutions to the problems.

· Able to advise on safe systems of work, personal protective equipment, environment safety and employee health surveillance.

· Offer appropriate support to managers and employees and determine when further referral to external support networks would be appropriate.

· Co-ordinate appropriate clinical interventions and follow-up monitoring reviews relating to blood borne virus exposure and suspected occupational dermatitis.

· Use clinical skills and knowledge to give specialist advice and support to peer group staff, clients and managers.

· With the senior team develop and review policies, procedures and standards with reference to clinical practice.

· In conjunction with the senior OH team set, develop, monitor and audit clinical and non-clinical performance standards, and activity reporting.

· Liaise with clinical, non-clinical and facilities staff in order to maintain a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for the clients, visitors and staff.




Management responsibility

· To deputise for the Deputy/Head of OH in their absence with the day to day management of the service.

· Contribute to maintaining SEQOHS standards and ongoing accreditation and any other appropriate accreditation or benchmarking process e.g. MoHaWK.

· To provide leadership that listens, empowers, nurtures and develops the OH team to create and sustain a culture that promotes of high-quality compassionate services.

· To provide leadership that promotes and protects the health and wellbeing of others in the OH service team.

· To participate with the recruitment and selection process.

· Management of the clinical nursing team including appraisal and PDPs, absence management and performance management.

· Ensure staff competence for clinical practice procedures, including appropriate underpinning knowledge and practical skill.

· To assist in achieving clinical excellence by developing and setting clinical and organisational standards.

· Provide professional leadership and guidance to nursing staff in the department.

· To maximise the use of all resources within the agreed budget working closely with the Senior OH Management Team.

· Assist with managing current/expansion of service level agreements with external clients and advising on individual requirements.

· To participate in meetings pertaining to health at work with the Trust, managers and external clients.

· Support the development of the team with informal training and clinical supervision.

· Challenge, interpret and evaluate the OH Service’s practices and processes. Undertake local and national audit to support the monitoring of standards.

· Act as a role model and resource in expert clinical evidence-based practice.

· Network locally, regionally and nationally and seek opportunities to develop role.

· Use effective change management skills to initiate and implement service and practice development, making best use of resources to improve practice and health outcomes.

· Participate in the effective investigation and management of complaints and clinical incidents within the department, ensuring that lessons are learned are shared as appropriate.

· Assist with the benchmarking process for the clinical area.

· Participate in events or publications that promote the Trust and the Health and Wellbeing strategy.

· Be responsible for ensuring the implementation of risk management processes in the remit of the department.

· Lead and facilitate as delegated the development and implementation of OH service objectives.

· Managing own case load, department workflow, staff and priorities, ensuring KPI targets are met and maintained.

· Planning in advance to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of the service, in particular taking into account specific events such as large intakes of new staff and flu vaccination season.

Educational

· To foster an environment conductive to learning, enquiry and research.

· To identify the training and development needs of nursing staff in the department and participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of education programmes.

· Ensure the provision of validated supportive and challenging environment for junior staff in training, ensuring all learners have an allocated supervisor.

· Ensure that all new staff receive an appropriate orientation to the department.

· To be a resource for students and junior colleagues, facilitating the development of staff.

· Participate in relevant audit and research studies presenting findings through presentations and writing for publication.

· Maintain own professional development and mandatory training.

· Provide a proactive vibrant learning environment for pre- and post-registered nurses and Occupational Health specialist students.

Professional

· Contribute to the development of the Occupational Health department.

· Adopt a flexible and participative approach to innovation and change.

· Responsible for maintaining and developing own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.

· Contribute or lead on evidence-based projects within the service and improvements on service delivery and clinical practice.

· Ensure that all advice given is of consistently high standard and to keep other members of the team and yourself motivated.

· Participate in any appropriate training programmes that may enhance your role/development within occupational health. Development of specialist knowledge.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Kitchen Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to provide the first-class food and hospitality that enable us to give our residents exceptional all-round care and support. A healthy, nutritious diet is vital to ensuring our residents' wellbeing and helping them enjoy daily life with us, which is why the role of Bank Kitchen Assistant is so important. Providing cover for any planned or unplanned absences, you'll help to produce meals and create a fulfilling dining experience for every resident. You'll be an asset to your colleagues and your impact will reach beyond the kitchen too. There'll be plenty of opportunities for you to get to know our residents and enhance their hospitality experience. ABOUT YOUWhen you join us as a Bank Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in the success of your care home. That's why we're looking for someone who's committed to maintaining the highest standards in the kitchen and during the food preparation process. You should be reliable, considerate and caring in your approach, and flexible when it comes to your work patterns. Formal qualifications aren't necessary, although any similar experience gained in a commercial or care setting would be useful. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take catering seriously and even run a fiercely-contested annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. If you do well in this role it could lead to a permanent one. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Senior Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Bank Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

The William Harvey is the dedicated Trauma Unit site within EKHUFT. The Trauma Unit forms part of the SELKaM Trauma Network with Kings College as the region’s Trauma Centre. The ward is a diverse and multicultural learning environment. Encouraging innovation and improving the experience of our patients has and continues to be the philosophy and embedded practice of the ward.

Kings D1 ward is a 24 bedded ward, mainly dealing with silver trauma and Medicine. We will have both male and female beds, we have a multi cultural staffing

The post holder will have 24-hour responsibility for the standards of care
• Demonstrating safe, effective and person centred leadership to patients and staff role modelling the Trust’s mission and values.
• Leading safe patient care through surgical, orthopaedic pathway
• Work in conjunction with colleagues in surgery, medicine and ED to embed safe transfers to ward/unit areas, ‘getting it right first time’ to enable early supported discharges
• Embed effective management of clinical and non-clinical risk reporting to the Manager within the Directorate Clinical Governance Framework.

The post holder will support new ways of working that emphasises a more efficient and patient focused service, and will ensure the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in their area.

Responsibility for leading the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.

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 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 Sunday 1 Dec 2024

The NHS is changing. With a growing emphasis on community-based care there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and passionate Deputy Chief Nurse to join our professional team. The Deputy Chief Nurse will work as part of the senior Professional nursing team and lead on portfolio areas on behalf of the Chief Nursing Officer.

The post holder will deputise for all aspects of the Chief Nurse portfolio and is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who has ambitions to become a Chief Nurse. This post is for someone who is able to manage a demanding and busy portfolio, who has the confidence to work autonomously and role models compassionate Leadership.

The Deputy Chief Nurse will provide strong, visible and professional leadership and ensure that the pillars of quality including patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness as well as the delivery of high-quality care remain central to our strategic direction and decision making. If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Great patient care needs great people to support clinical teams. That’s where you come in.

We’re always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable people to join our outstanding trust. This role is an important one as you’ll be using your knowledge, experience and expertise to provide procurement support to our hard-working frontline NHS teams.

We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times.

The challenges come thick and fast in this role but you’ll know that your input is contributing to the excellent experience our patients and service users have every day.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 16th December 2024, although this may be subject to change.


This advert closes on Sunday 1 Dec 2024

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you a passionate and driven pharmacist looking for a thrilling opportunity? Join us as an HCOOP/Acute Frailty Specialist Clinical Pharmacist (Band 7) at EKHUFT! This role is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, providing exceptional care to high acuity, complex patients. You'll be at the forefront of delivering a responsive, proactive, and person-centred clinical pharmacy service, working within your professional boundaries.

Why join us?

As part of our supportive team of pharmacists, technicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team, your expertise and input will always be valued and welcomed. This non-rotational post offers a unique chance to truly make a difference and grow in your career.

Main Duties of the Job

In this exciting role, you will:

· Fully integrate into the Multidisciplinary Team:Have the opportunity to attend ward rounds and work with the HCOOP/Frailty lead to shape the service.

· Provide training and teaching:Train FY1 and FY2 doctors, become an educational supervisor for trainee pharmacists, and supervise foundation pharmacists.

· Engage in service level activities:Play a key role in the continuous improvement of our services.

· Line management and practice supervision:Take on responsibilities in managing foundation pharmacists and acting as a practice supervisor, educational supervisor, enhancing your leadership skills.

Pursue further education:Undertake the Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) course to expand your qualifications

What we offer:

A supportive and collaborative environment:Work alongside a dedicated team that values your contributions.

Professional growth:Opportunities for training, education, and career advancement.

Impactful work:Make a real difference in the lives of complex, high acuity patients.

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 Thursday 28 Nov 2024

This exciting opportunity to become a part of the Therapy team on the new Critical care unit at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford is not to be missed. The Therapy team is led by highly skilled specialist Band 7 Physiotherapists supported by a clinical lead Physiotherapist and offers a unique experience working in our new state of the art Intensive care unit. The team also includes dedicated Occupational therapists for the unit as a part of the MDT.

The post holder will be a part of the team which provides respiratory Physiotherapy to our most acutely unwell patients on the unit. There is the opportunity to teach and support more junior staff and to learn and work alongside all members of the MDT involved with these patients. The team provide a seven day service to the unit and participate in the Trust Respiratory Physiotherapy On-call rota. The post holder will also have the opportunity to deputize for the Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team and to be actively involved with training within the Department

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.

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.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Rotational Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join the team at East Kent Hospitals. This post will be based at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, and currently offers rotations within the Acute medical wards (including Healthcare of the Older Person), Critical Care and Trauma/Orthopaedics. with further experience in additional speciality areas becoming available in the future.

Our Occupational Therapists work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support patients on the acute wards, offering assessment and treatment alongside discharge planning.

The successful candidate would be expected to:

• To manage a clinical caseload of patients, and be responsible for the assessment, formulation and evaluation of patient-centred care.

• To be able to facilitate safe discharge planning from hospital to the community.

• To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team

• To be actively involved with training and development within the Department in support of new graduate Occupational therapists, student therapists, therapy apprentices and support workers alongside other senior members of the team.

• Promote the role of OT and demonstrate the values to the members of the multi-disciplinary team.

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 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 26 Nov 2024

Do you have excellent listening and communication skills, and a passion for supporting vulnerable people?

We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team in The New Bungalow as Support Workers. With a commitment to person-centred care, we aim to empower our residents to live happy and fulfilling lives. Join us in making a difference!

AS A SUPPORT WORKER, YOU WILL:

o Help residents identify and achieve their personal goals and ambitions
o Provide practical and personal support in a caring, approachable, and person-centred manner.
o Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver a safe, high-quality, and inclusive service.
o Work flexible shifts, including early and late shifts, weekends, and bank holidays, as part of a weekly rota.


WE ARE LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A GENUINE DESIRE TO SUPPORT OTHERS IN TRANSFORMING THEIR LIVES.



What you'll need:



o Strong communication, interpersonal, and listening skills
o Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
o A commitment to providing quality care and support
o Willingness to work towards a Level 2 Diploma (or higher) in Health & Social Care
o Basic IT knowledge and computer skills
o A responsible, dedicated, and flexible approach to work


No previous experience of qualifications are required. When you join us, you'll receive comprehensive training through our exclusive Training Academy, equipping you to deliver exceptional support.

IN RETURN WE OFFER:

o Competitive salary plus allowances (Sleep-ins; Awake Nights and Weekends)
o 22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays; Additional annual leave for 3,4 and 5 years continuous service
o Paid DBS check
o Contributory pension scheme
o Healthcare Cash Plan
o Excellent training and development opportunities
o Free Parking
o Free entry to Rare Breeds Centre


PLEASE NOTE: All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references, and an enhanced DBS check.

APPLY NOW TO JOIN OUR FANTASTIC TEAM AND MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE WITH QUALITY CARE AND COMPASSION!