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A Vacancy at Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.


It’s an exciting time to join us: KMPT has been rated Outstanding for Caring and Good overall in our most recent CQC inspection. We are excited to be offering a secondment opportunity for an 8b Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist operational lead to our MHT+ Psychological Therapies Services for working age adults with severe and complex mental health difficulties in Medway. The post is a fixed-term secondment for 23 months and you will be working closely with the Clinical Lead for North Kent. We would be particularly keen to hear from those with experience working with adults with severe and enduring mental health problems, those with operational and managerial experience, or those in established 8a/8b posts and ready to develop these competencies and skills.

You will join a dynamic team of 6 qualified clinicians – clinical psychology, psychoanalytic and CBT, Art and Psychodrama psychotherapies. The post requires you to lead the team on peer supervision and a monthly CPD space. We have good liaison with the local doctoral training course in Clinical Psychology with Chris Church University and other psychotherapy educational organizations and have a rotation of first and third year trainees' placements available annually.

You will have operational lead responsibilities for the service, and manage those in the team. Your will have your own caseload of assessment, individual and group interventions. Experience of Mentalisation based psychotherapy, Structured Clinical Management and EMDR are welcome in addition to core training competencies. Formal HEE funded training will be available for those interested. In addition to expected delivery of psychological therapy you will have leadership roles developing the Pathway of Care with colleagues in the wider team, delivering training and supervision, and you will be working collaboratively with those in the wider team in line with the CMH Framework and the Transformation and working closely with the lead of the service to develop these agendas.

As the service works closely with the wider team there is ample opportunity to learn about organisational dynamics and delivery of care. As a senior team member you will be part of the Psychological Therapies leadership team, representing our service in meetings, discussing appropriateness of referrals with the wider community team and influencing service delivery. The service meets weekly for peer supervision and business/clinical governance, and has a CPD programme on a monthly basis to develop further.

The successful candidate will hold a doctoral qualification in clinical or counselling psychology, or equivalent for psychotherapists, experience in secondary care and management, and have membership with relevant organisation such as HCPC, BABCP, BPC or UKCP.

Employment in this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further details / informal visits contact:

For further information or an informal conversation about the secondment post, please contact:

Dr Paula Maggi, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Lead for North Kent Psychological Therapies on 01322 508222 or email paula.maggi@nhs.net

Please see Job Description and Person spec attached with Operational management, clinical, management of staff, teaching, supervising responsibilities.

“At KMPT, we are serious about diversity and about inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.”

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The F1 will work under the immediate supervision of an ST1 or ST2 with regular ward rounds by the SpRs and Consultants. There is a daily board round and ward round on every ward. The F1 doctor will take part in the round, prepare patients beforehand and carry out the jobs after wards. The F1 doctors will take part in general un-selected take and work out of hours including nights in a rostered way. Departments run their own educational meeting weekly and the trust runs a grand round every week. F1 doctors are welcome to join their departmental meeting. It is mandatory to maintain an electronic portfolio. You will be appraised at regular intervals to progress. There are opportunities for audits and research as well as teaching medical students.

We are seeking a full-time keen and enthusiastic person to provide strong secretarial, organisational and administrative support within our Maxillofacial Department, supporting Head and Neck Oncology Surgeons and other Consultants and Clinicians.

The successful candidate will ideally have a medical secretarial background with strong computer skills including fast and accurate audio typing. Key skills required are excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling communication at all levels, a keen eye for detail, good time management, and the ability to work to tight deadlines prioritising workload under pressure while working efficiently as part of a friendly, busy team, ensuring the best possible care for our patients in a timely manner whilst ensuring that targets adhered to.



To provide full secretarial and administrative support to the Maxillofacial Department at Medway Maritime Hospital.

To work flexibly and sensitively with other disciplines both on and off the MMH site and liaising with Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead.

To provide and receive confidential and sensitive information written, aural or verbal, to be exchanged with patients/clients, relatives, staff or external parties.

To review and manage the patient pathway to ensure all Oncology and RTT targets are met, escalating concerns when they arise.

To communicate sensitively and appropriately with patients suffering from serious illness.

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. The Queen Victoria Hospital is a specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

A centre of excellence, with an international reputation for pioneering advanced techniques and treatments. Everything we do is informed by our passion for providing the highest quality care and the best clinical outcomes.

At QVH we are proud of our achievements and our specialist services continue to record excellent clinical outcomes for patients. We regularly receive excellent results from patient satisfaction surveys and on average 98% of inpatients say they would recommend the hospital to their family or friends.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Liaison with Nursing and Diagnostic Imaging support services to MMH and QVH.

Maintain close and collaborative working relationships with the Service Co-ordinator and other administrative and clinical staff.

Maintain effective manual and computerised systems to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information to clients and professionals.

Deal with correspondence making use of IT, i.e. e‑mail, internet and intranet, using initiative and discretion to prioritize.

Deal with all telephone calls promptly and courteously with an empathetic approach.

Respond sympathetically to individual needs within resources available.

Type clinic letters from digital dictation to meet Trust guidelines on responses.

Ensure clinic letters are sent out to GP within agreed timeframe of the clinic date.

Prioritise results needing urgent attention and chase for results where needed.

Co-ordinate and monitor patients that require follow up tests to ensure the tests and results are obtained wherever possible.

Ensure an audit trail in the patients’ notes is kept.

Co-ordinate matters arising from clinical appointments and arrange further referrals/ investigations as directed. This includes liaison with external trusts conducting interventional/diagnostic procedures and the tracking of these patients through their pathway ensuring that interventional/ diagnostic reports are available for Clinicians’ review prior to or for patient follow-up appointments.

Responding to the requests of the Patient Access team regarding Oncology and RTT18 queries and/ or input clinical outcomes for clinics.

Book appointments for patients for the services as required onto PAS.

Manage patient’s expectations when booking appointments and advising them of updates.

Monitor clinics to ensure that they are fully utilized and ensure full clinics wherever possible.

Monitor the patient pathways for all patients in the services make every effort to ensure all patients are offered an appointment within 6 weeks of referral.

Schedule all diagnostics that are required for each clinic type in a time effective order to ensure the patient’s receive an excellent service from QVH at Medway Hospital.

Ensure there are regular reviews of all the outstanding patients in the service to ensure patients are seen in the timescales allowed.

Support the Service Co-ordinator with gathering monitoring data for the service as required.

Create and maintain patient case notes in preparation for outpatient consultation clinics, working closely with medical records departments where necessary.

Ensure patient case notes are stored, tracked and archived according to Trust guidelines.

Develop and maintain a sound knowledge of medical terminology, tests, symptoms and procedures.

Arrange for notes/ referrals/ equipment for triage, dictation equipment and clinical supplies to be transported to/ from off-site clinics.

Actively participate in Departmental meetings as required.

Where required assist in maintaining stationery/ equipment stock control for the department.

Attend statutory Trust training courses as necessary and access training ensuring continued professional development within the service.

Assist with the supervision of temporary or new secretaries when covering for holidays and sickness.

Follow the QVH Trust’s guidelines on confidentiality.

Ensure a professional image of QVH and the service is maintained at all times.


This advert closes on Sunday 10 Nov 2024

The post-holder will work in a large and diverse multidisciplinary team providing best inpatient care for medical patients. The post holder must promote safe and effective handover of patient care in line with Trust Governance. The post holder will be required to actively participate in clinical audit and implement its results and relate these to the Trust and Directorate policies on Clinical Governance. The post-holder will work toward achieving their requirements and competencies for entry intoCore / Specialist / GP training

We have an exciting vacancy for a Band 5 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic community mental health team working across Medway and Swale HTT.

This post would be suitable for both a newly qualified occupational therapist or someone with some experience looking to expand their knowledge and experience within a community mental health setting. You will have a strong interest in developing skills in working with service users who have complex mental health needs. We are looking for a practitioner with good communication and liaison skills who is forward-thinking and enthusiastic about innovative ways of working.

All community teams across Kent are looking to deliver a new care pathway approach, where service users will be offered a menu of interventions. These interventions would be offered by various professionals, but Occupational Therapists will play a key part in this process.
• Demonstratesabilitytoworkasateammemberaswellasautonomously
• Managinga caseload ofserviceuserswhohavecomplexneeds
• Balancingallaspectsofthejobrole.
• Beingflexibleandresponsivetocompetingdemands PromotingOccupationalTherapyintheserviceandkeepinganoccupationalfocusatthecentreofpractice

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.

To assist in identifying, developing, and providing the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi-disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the service.
To assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate therapeutic interventions for identified service users. To manage a defined caseload of service users with occupational needs using evidence-based, service user-centred, hope and recovery, health promotion, and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice.

Please see the job description for full details.

The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The Kent Autistic Trust is an outstanding care provider supporting autistic adults across Kent for over 30 years. We provide a range of services including residential care, supported living, day opportunities and family support.

We are looking for an experienced and professional Registered Home Manager to lead a Registered Adult Service in Swale.

The service offers superb, purpose built modern residential accommodation currently for 5 autistic adults. Our tenants participate in a wide range of activities and enjoy walks along the coast, going out for dinner, baking, working on the services allotment, cycling and chatting about their own interests as well as listening to of all kinds of music.

The role requires a hands-on leader who has a genuine desire to ensure that we provide a safe and secure environment and who is committed to ensuring that our tenants can express their individuality through meaningful activities to maximise their unique development needs.

The service operates 24/7 with three shift teams comprising earlies, lates and night support staff. The normal working week for this role will be Monday-Friday 9-5 and the manager will also be required to participate in the On Call Rota. Some flexibility will be required around your normal hours to meet service needs which may include some occasional shift work where you will need to observe practices and ensure standards are being maintained across the service. The manager will work closely with the Regional Manager to achieve our quality vision.

We are looking for a strong and visible leader with a minimum of two years experience of coaching and developing a specialist care support team, with an emphasis on practice leadership.

In this role you will need to be someone who will act where they see a problem or opportunity. You will be expected to quickly adapt to challenging situations to ensure that we keep people safe and manage risk positively.

You will already be experienced in the application of regulatory requirements, such as The Care Act and Health and Social Care Act and be knowledgeable about relevant legal frameworks such as Safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards applications, MCA (capacity and best interests). Ideally you will already hold a Level 5 Health and Social Care Qualification or equivalent.

To speak to the Regional Manager about this role please call us on 01634 477171 and well arrange a call back or just apply direct.

We do not accept applications made via agencies.

Benefits We Offer

We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:

Paid DBS Check

33 days holiday

Company Sick Pay after 12 months service

Death in Service Benefits

Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards

Pension (after 3 months)

Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services

Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa

Discounted Gym Membership

Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)

Refer a Friend Scheme via Care Friends app

About the Trust:

Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of the people we support with autism, learning disabilities and related difficulties. We provide residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services, respite, and outreach services. Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.

Our Values and Commitment:

KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.

Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications.

The post-holder will work in a large and diverse multidisciplinary team providing best inpatient care for medical patients. The post holder must promote safe and effective handover of patient care in line with Trust Governance. The post holder will be required to actively participate in clinical audit and implement its results and relate these to the Trust and Directorate policies on Clinical Governance. The post holders will be responsible for day to day running of the wards under supervision of a consultant . They are expected to be able to independently see patients, formulate appropriate management plans and liase with the consultant, if needed, as well. They would ideally be independent in performing procedures. They would be expected to liase with different specialties and supervise and teach juniors. The postholder will participate in GIM on call rota at registrar level in 1in 9 frequency.

SUPPORT WORKER JOBS WITH A DIFFERENCE-

YOU NEED TO HOLD A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE FOR THIS ROLE.

Be part of an amazing expanding support team. Immediate interviews available - for new to care and experienced staff in Kent. Supporting autistic adults with their day to day needs and a wide range of activities including visit theme parks, swimming, walking and shopping. Excellent specialist training provided.

Meet the Team:

Our Lock Street site is a lively day service provision. The service is based on three floors and has individual areas as well as communal areas to meet the needs of the people they support. The individuals participate in a wide range of activities within the community including horse riding, swimming, visiting local zoos and museums, and attending courses at the local adult education centre. They also like a spot of baking back at Lock Street. The specialist staff team in situ is looking forward to welcoming a new colleague to their award-winning team and has suggested we let you know they love a bit of karaoke!

If you are a positive, forward-thinking, and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (hopefully you love a sing-along as much as they do) then we would love to hear from you.

START MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND JOIN OUR KAT FAMILY TODAY!

About the Support Worker Role:

HOURS: 37.5

SHIFT: MON- FRI 9AM-4.30PM

LOCATION: LOCK STREET GILLINGHAM

This is a permanent position working for a very well-established autistic care provider. Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

KAT provide practical and emotional support to ensure the adults we care for enjoy active lives in the community. We support individuals on a 1:1 basis with complex needs, including physical and learning disabilities.

We are an outstanding care employer and very proud of the specialist PBS training, coaching and ongoing support that our practice development team provide to our staff.

If you are a positive, forward-thinking and compassionate Specialist Support Worker (don't worry if you cant cook) then we would love to hear from you.

Training Provided:

o Care Certificate (can accept transferable evidenced certificate)
o Company Induction
o KAT Foundation Training Award
o Specialist Pathway Training
o Health and Safety and Compliance Training
o On the job observation and assessments


Tasks / Responsibilities of a Support Worker (may include but not limited to):

o DRIVE A MOBILITY CAR OR SERVICE VEHICLE. MANUAL LICENSE REQUIRED (ESSENTIAL)
o Working with individuals who can display challenging behaviors and mental health issues, hurting self or others, running away, throwing things, swearing, shouting and damaging property.
o Support individuals within the community in activities such as bike rides, long walks & shopping.
o Administering medication
o Assisting individuals with personal care and hygiene
o Be confident & experienced in lone working.
o Staff in CQC Registered and Supported Living services are required to undertake sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance, topped up to NLW
o Household management tasks including cooking, cleaning etc.
o Uphold their privacy, confidentially and dignity.
o Handle money to shop, going to the bank etc.
o Working with and supporting individuals with additional needs, such as epilepsy, pica, learning disabilities.
o To form good working relationships with other members of staff across different services.
o Ensuring written records are correctly maintained.
o Staff in CQC Registered and Supported Living services are required to undertake sleep-in shifts and receive an allowance, topped up to NLW where appropriate.


Qualities of a Support Worker:

o An ability to think on your feet and problem solve.
o Understanding everyone's abilities and support needs.
o Promoting independence and choice
o Promoting equality, diversity & inclusion
o Form good working relationships with other members of staff.
o A commitment to continuous personal development and learning.


Benefits We Offer you as a Specialist Support Worker:

We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:

o Paid DBS Check
o 28 days holiday, plus option to buy 5 extra days pa (Pro Rata for Part Time Positions)
o Company Sick Pay after 12 months service
o Death in Service Benefits
o Some meals provided, depending on shifts
o Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards
o Pension (after 3 months)
o Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services
o Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa
o Discounted Gym Membership
o Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)
o Additional Sleep In Shifts may be available
o Opportunities to pick up additional voluntary casual shifts at enhanced rates
o Superb paid training
o Regulated Care Qualification Sponsorship
o Refer a Friend Via Care Friends App- Where points mean pounds!


About the Trust

Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of the people we support with autism, mental health issues, learning disabilities and related difficulties. We provide residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services, respite, and outreach services. Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.

Our Values and Commitment:

KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.

We seek Support Workers who really value every person, whether it's the people we support, their families, carers, or other staff by respecting their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.

We hope you are one of them!

We do not accept applications made via agencies for Support Workers.

Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications.

The post-holder will work in a large and diverse multidisciplinary team providing bestinpatient care for both trauma and elective patients. The post-holder will attend theatre and clinic sessions participating at a level appropriate toexperience and existing skill levels. The post-holder will be expected to assist in the day to day care of pre- and post-operativepatients and the care of critically unwell patients who may need critical care review oradmission to one of the critical care wards. The post holder must promote safe and effective handover of patient care in line with Trust Governance. The post holder will be required to actively participate in clinical audit and implement itsresults and relate these to the Trust and Directorate policies on Clinical Governance.

Join Our Team as an Operations Manager Kent (based in services across Kent) - £55,000 - £60,000 pa, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Are you a practiced problem-solver, a dynamic leader and a strategic thinker? Do you have a proven track record in effective social care management across multiple sites, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care?

If this describes you then our newly launched post of Operations Manager could be for you!

We are seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable and dedicated person to join our dynamic team and deputise for the Head of Operations, Quality, Care and Compliance!

ABOUT US: At The Kent Autistic Trust we provide exceptional care services to our community and have won multiple awards for our work. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the people we support while supporting our staff team. We believe that great leadership is key to success, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and vision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Deputise for the Head of Operations, Quality, Care and Compliance including as designated safeguarding lead.

- Hold CQC registration and responsibility for our services delivering the regulated activity of Personal Care.

- Line manage, coach and develop service managers to a high standard.

Oversee the daily operations of a range of care services, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, policy, key legislation and best practices.

Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance service delivery and quality standards.

Collaborate with health and social care professionals, utilising your knowledge of The Care Act.

Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided to people we support, making improvements as needed, with support from our Quality and Compliance and PBS Team.

Provide data and reports to Head of Operation, Quality, Care and Compliance

Oversee recruitment, training and staffing with support from our HR and Recruitment Team and manage performance evaluations to ensure a skilled and compassionate team.

Maintain relationships with people we support, families, and external partners to promote our services and foster trust.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree in healthcare management, nursing, or a related field.

Proven experience in multi-site management and coaching.

In depth understanding and application of healthcare regulations associated legislation and best practices.

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Compassionate approach with a genuine desire to improve the lives of others.

This post is based in services so you will need be a driver with access to your own vehicle.

CONTACT US NOW:

To speak to the Head of Operations: Care, Quality and Compliance about this role please call us on 01634 477171 and well arrange a call back or just apply direct.

We do not accept applications made via agencies.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the people we support and the community.

We offer many benefits, which include some salary sacrifice arrangements, although some benefits are dependent on a minimum earnings threshold:

Paid DBS Check

33 days holiday

Company Sick Pay after 12 months service

Death in Service Benefits

Long Service and Contribution Recognition Awards

Pension (after 3 months)

Employee Assistance Programme, with counselling services

Significant Retail and Leisure Discount Scheme that could save staff an average of £1,000 pa

Discounted Gym Membership

Financial Well-being Scheme (loans and savings)

Refer a Friend Scheme via Care Friends app

ABOUT THE TRUST

Supporting over 80 people in Medway and across Kent, The Kent Autistic Trust provides a wide range of services designed to meet diverse needs of the people we support with autism, learning disabilities and related difficulties. We provide residential homes, supported living accommodation, day resource services and outreach services. Ensuring the voice of those we support is actively listened to, working for us often means that no two days are the same, but the care and support we give is of consistently high quality, with CQC rating all our services good, and many outstanding.

OUR VALUES AND COMMITMENT

KAT is committed to providing high quality supports designed around individual abilities, needs and choices. KAT is committed to promoting independence and inclusion within communities. KAT believes everyone is able to make their own individual contribution. KAT seeks to work in partnership with all relevant parties but in particular with the individual themselves.

Please find attached a copy of our Privacy Notice. Or a copy can be found on our website.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications.

Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and wellbeing and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriately To be responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication Professional Responsibilities Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC Code and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines and Policies including Health and Safety initiatives Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications, ensuring that local unit and departmental policies are followed Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives Will actively participate in his / her annual appraisal and ongoing review, including compilation of a personal and professional portfolio to support professional revalidation Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors Will adopt a patient oriented approach to work Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner Will ensure that the Hospitals policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs / medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act Will be familiar with the wards fire, manual handling and C.O.S.H.H. policies and ensure that all nurses in the ward are aware of the policies Will be fully conversant with the Trust major incident plan, and ensure that all nurses on the ward / department understand the procedure Take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, service users, visitors and the public, by implementing all policies related to health, safety, security and risk Communication Will be responsible for the provision and receipt of complex, sensitive or contentious information related to patients, patient care, relatives, staff and other multidisciplinary colleagues Provides highly specialised advice concerning the care or treatment of identified groups or categories of patients / clients Communicate effectively and efficiently with all members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patient care Will communicate with patients and relatives, making reports and liaising, as appropriate; with medical staff and other members of the care team and management Will give and receive day / night reports Acting as team leader / member / coordinator as necessary Report to the Doctor / Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and members of the multidisciplinary team on patients condition, both verbally and in writing as necessary Liaise with inter-hospital departments / personnel Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care Education and Professional Development Act as a role model giving guidance, counselling and support to unqualified and qualified staff and students Actively contribute to the teaching programme within the ward Act as a mentor and introduce new staff members to their role within the team Act as a preceptor for newly qualified members of staff Act as mentor / assessor to unqualified staff Assist in producing written reports concerning the basic learner nurse in the clinical setting as required by the universities Take every opportunity to maintain and improve own knowledge and competence and take steps to keep up to date with clinical and nursing developments

Medway Maternity Services support approximately 5,000 women and babies per annum. We are forward thinking with motivated midwives, obstetricians and support teams, who strive to improve the quality of the service that we offer to our women, their babies and their families. We have achieved and sustained Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 3; won national awards including the RCM Team of the year in 2019 and provide a variety of professional development opportunities for all levels of staff.

The Medway & Swale Community Mental Health Team Seeks an Administrator!

Calling all organized and motivated individuals!

The Medway & Swale Community Mental Health Team is searching for a dynamic Administrator to join their friendly team based in Gillingham, UK.

About the Opportunity:

This role offers you the chance to be part of a supportive team providing crucial support to a dedicated clinical team. You'll work alongside Consultant Psychiatrists, Community Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and other healthcare professionals, with the possibility of occasional work at their Sittingbourne Memorial Hospital location.

What You'll Do:
• Be the friendly voice answering phones and responding to inquiries.
• Manage the team's schedule, efficiently booking appointments.
• Prepare and meticulously maintain clinical records and correspondence.
• Assist clinical staff with administrative tasks like organising meetings and travel arrangements.

Who You Are:
• A self-starter with a go-getter attitude and a forward-thinking approach.
• Flexible and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptionally organized with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with strong IT skills.

Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a positive impact? Apply Today!

The varied role of the Administrator will include:
• Supporting the team to action work requests via the admin generic inbox, including the processing of referrals on the patient administration system (Rio)
• Diary Management and booking clinic appointments.
• Having contact with patients, carers, relatives, and other external stakeholders.
• Typing letters and reports via BigHand (audio) and/or copy typing.
• Using the patient record system RIO (training provided).
• Taking and screening phone calls and managing the admin mailbox.
• Organising and minuting meetings.
• Ordering of stationery and other items as required via our SBS system (training provided).
• Reception cover.

The successful applicant must exhibit empathy and compassion, have a professional and flexible attitude, like being part of a team, have initiative, good communication, and interpersonal skills, can prioritize workloads, and can work under pressure at times to agreed timescales. An effective approach is required to ensure an efficient and high standard of service to our patients.

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.

Benefits
•Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holiday’s.
•Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
•Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).
• The ideal candidate will be educated to GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent and will have strong customer service skills, a professional and confident telephone manner, and good organizational and keyboard skills. Some experience in clinical or document typing would be an advantage.
• You will require a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and be able to remain calm and professional when dealing with difficult situations.

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

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply


This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We're in search of a dedicated Trust Executive Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll assist our Trust Executive Officer, handling a diverse array of tasks vital to our mission's success. You'll be deeply involved in marketing initiatives, managing everything from strategy development to content creation and distribution. Social media will be a major focus, where your creativity will shine through crafting engaging posts and interacting with our audience.

Another crucial aspect will be maintaining our website, ensuring it's up-to-date and optimised for user experience. You'll delve into analytics to inform our digital strategies. Acting as the primary contact for our Enrichment Programme, you'll handle inquiries and assist in event organisation.

Event administration will also be part of your portfolio, where you'll manage logistics for various activities. Additionally, you'll provide general administrative support, handling correspondence, scheduling, and document preparation. Your meticulous attention to detail and proactive approach will be instrumental in ensuring smooth operations.

If you're passionate about administrative excellence and eager to contribute to impactful initiatives, we'd love to have you on board. Join us and be a driving force in our community outreach efforts.

What the school offers its staff

Brompton Academy, part of the University of Kent Academies Trust is a successful, innovative forward thinking and oversubscribed learning community for students’ aged 11 – 19 years. Learning is dynamic, intensive and motivating and is pioneered by an excellent team of support staff and teachers. We value all our staff and, as such you can expect to work in a supportive and dynamic environment and enjoy the benefits of ongoing professional development, and importantly, opportunities for career progression are at the cutting edge of educational practice.

Further details about the role

Your application should be made after reading the job profile and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

For further information please visit our website: https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/

Deadline for applications: 9.00am on Thursday 19 September 2024.

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. The selection panel will then explore such items with the candidate during interview. The Trust’s HR Team or another member of staff trained in safer recruitment, will use Google.com to conduct each search and no adverse judgement will be formed for applicants with limited or no online footprint.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join UKAT in our mission to forge impactful partnerships and lead educational change.

As the Trust Executive Officer, you'll shape our vision, collaborating closely with stakeholders like The University of Kent, local primary schools, and universities.

Your focus will be nurturing these partnerships, bolstering UKAT's reputation, and amplifying our community presence. Working with Associate Assistant Principals for Partnership & Outreach, you'll pinpoint opportunities aligned with our goals and negotiate agreements for mutual benefit.

With a proactive approach, oversee administrative duties including marketing, Duke of Edinburgh Award administration, website management, events coordination, and support. Your leadership will guide seamless execution, fostering a collaborative environment for growth.

Drive our marketing and social media strategy, spearheading campaigns to promote our initiatives and engage our audience effectively. Lead development of student enrichment programs, molding interests and honing academic skills.

What the school offers its staff

As the architect behind partnership events, facilitate networking opportunities and nurture collaboration among stakeholders. Your role as the primary liaison for partner organisations will fortify relationships and drive collective success.

Join us at UKAT, where your passion for partnership development and strategic vision will shape education's future. Let's make a lasting impact and empower the next generation together.

Further details about the role

HOW TO APPLY

Your application should be made after reading the job profile and you will use the application to tell us how your current skills and experience fit the requirements and why you think you would be suited to this role.

We are keen to attract top talent to our inclusive Trust and therefore we welcome applications from all people across the community spectrum regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual orientation, disability, gender reassignment or age.

For further information please visit our website: https://www.universityofkentacademiestrust.org.uk/

Deadline for applications:9.00am on Thursday 19 September 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Kent Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In addition, the Trust will carry out an online search, once, as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is intended to help us identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.