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A specialist renewables division within a national group of electrical distribution companies is looking for a Graduate Trainee Sales Manager to join them in Maidstone. The group have a proven track record of developing graduate talent and offers excellent training and progression opportunities.

The renewables sector of the business is growing rapidly with high demand and fast stock turnover of their products. As a result, they are looking for business-minded and target-driven graduates who can make an impact and build strong business relationships with B2B customers.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Trainee Sales Manager, you will:

• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's renewable electrical product range which includes solar panels, PV-powered hot water tanks, air-source heat pumps, boiler & heating controls and much more!
• Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
• Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
• Manage customer accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
• Progress to a field sales position where you will meet customers face-to-face and proactively win new business.

Rewards

The package for this graduate sales role includes:

• A starting salary of £29,000 - £30,000
• Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
• Additional bonuses based on the completion of training goals
• Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
• Company car (after initial training period)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Continued opportunities to progress and build a successful career

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Trainee Sales Manager role, you should be:

• A well-presented, sales-focused graduate
• An excellent communicator and networker
• Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
• Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
• Interested in new technology and environmentally beneficial products
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more!

Full-time Kitchen Team Member vacancy at GAIL's!

If you love the smell of freshly baked bread and always work with a smile, then please read on!

We are looking for Kitchen Team Members who have a passion to join the GAIL’s family and for great food made from quality ingredients. You should be motivated by teamwork and willing to help others. With no day being the same, you must be adaptable and positive to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards.

You will be working at pace to prove and bake items for our beautifully presented displays. You’ll know our products and recipes inside out and take initiative to learn more.

Our bakeries open early so typically Kitchen Team Members will start early too – it will vary between bakeries but typically around 5:30am – 6:30am

As appreciation for being a reliable Kitchen Team Member who is always on time and hardworking, we will treat you to amazing benefits including:

• Free food and drink when working
• 50% off food and drink when not working
• Pension Scheme
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24 hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Twice yearly pay review
• Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL’s

If you love the smell of freshly baked bread and always work with a smile, then please read on!

We are looking for Head Bakers who have a passion to join the GAIL’s family and for training and developing others. You should be motivated by taking charge and want to be a positive role model. With no day being the same, you must be organised and clear talking to maximise your teams’ potential and to deliver our fresh food, bread and cakes to high standards whilst maintaining food safety standards.

You will be proving and baking items for our beautifully presented displays and know our products and recipes inside out.

Our bakeries open early so typically Kitchen Team Members will start early too – it will vary between bakeries but typically around 5:30am – 6:30am

As appreciation for being a Head Baker with great execution and effective leadership, we will treat you to amazing benefits including:

• Free food and drink when working
• 50% off food and drink when not working
• Pension Scheme
• Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
• 24 hour GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Twice yearly pay review
• Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL’s

Benefits of working for Brook: 4 Day Week (Working 20% hours less without salary decrease) Annual leave 28 days per annum, increasing up to 33 days plus 8 bank holidays Sick pay (from 3 up to 12 weeks fully paid) Flexible working Gratitude scheme Assisted purchase scheme Cycle to Work up to £1k Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Long service awards Maternity and paternity pay Pension scheme with contributions matched up to a maximum of 4% Training and development opportunities Coaching Please note - this role requires the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced DBS check.Candidates must be able to provide paperwork demonstrating their right to work in the UK. Please note: internal applicants with live sanctions will not be considered for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the high number of applications for this post, it will not be possible to respond to every application. We will contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date if you have been shortlisted for the role. If you are interested in applying for this post, please review the Job Descriptionand complete an application form. Thank you for your interest in working for Brook. Brook Safeguarding with Purpose Working with People Safely. Safe Place, Safe People.

Admin

Do you like making a difference? Do you have a keen eye for detail? Do you enjoy communicating with a wide range of people and dealing with complex cases? If you answered 'Yes,' we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

We are recruiting for an exciting Administrator position (Temp), part of the Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service admin team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within the Public Sector and provide an essential service that has a diverse organisation with a wide variety.

You will deliver a wide range of admin work; you'll be contributing towards helping create a more effective, less costly and more responsive justice system for everyone. This includes supporting administration, supporting our independent judiciary and driving improvements across several courts and tribunals in Northampton.

Please Note: You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with a pay rate of £11.88. These are long-term contracts initially however they do look to extend.

What will be your primary responsibilities?

You will provide essential administrative support to the various court locations in Northampton. The role will involve, but not be limited to, you performing the following:

• Deal with written and verbal communications, including telephone, email, and letter enquiries.
• Complete administrative duties on an ad hoc basis and other grade-appropriate work, contributing to the whole team's work, involving collecting and delivering files and bundles
• Completing filing and post-room duties
• Operating office equipment
• Resulting, checking accuracy and completeness against guidelines or a proforma, e.g.
• Providing support to colleagues
• Creating and maintaining databases, lists, manuals
• Completing documents, including standard letters, forms, applications, orders, records, registers, statistics etc

To apply for this post, you will have:

• Competent in working in an administrative capacity
• Excellent written and speaking English communication to enable telephone and email communication.
• Ability to organise a busy workload to deliver effective results on time and meet changing and complex demands as required
• Experience doing a previous admin role is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work with very confidential and sensitive information
• Good IT skills - Demonstrable experience in using Outlook, Excel, and Word in an office environment
• Ability to work calmly and professionally under pressure.
• Strong work ethic and resilience

Benefits

In return for your demanding work and commitment, working for this organisation can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

• The opportunity to join and work in the public sector
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Competitive salary of £11.88 per hour (Paid weekly)
• Up 28 days per year (pro-rata) - You will also accrue holiday as you work.
• Wide variety of flexible benefits and working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Full training and induction

About Us

We recruit on behalf of some of the country's best-known organisations for roles across all industry sectors. We are located across 50+ high street locations, making hiring and job searching more personal. Our nationwide reach means we can engage with job seekers and employers in person, allowing us to tailor our approach to their unique requirements perfectly.

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By applying today, you can kickstart our fantastic onboarding process, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience with this incredible government organisation.

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. 

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.  

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

What skills and experience we're looking for

“Learning today for life tomorrow”- LeighAcademy Langley Park

Leigh Academy Langley Parkhas an opportunity for an enthusiastic and committedClass Teacherto join our vibrant team, starting from January2025. We work together to achieve excellence for all, creating confident, resilient children who will benefit hugely from an energetic, highly motivated, solution-driven and forward-thinking teacher. We are looking for a teacher who places children at the centre of school life, with high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour, ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

Our committed and supportive staff work collaboratively to deliver an engaging and nurturing curriculum, with clear and consistent boundaries. We maintain high expectations for all pupils and strive to provide stimulating learning opportunities. Staff wellbeing is a core priority, and we believe in looking after each other while fostering a culture of excellence.

If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated to being the best version of yourself, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• is enthusiastic and committed with the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed
• has high expectations of all pupils
• has knowledge of the PYP (preferable, but not essential)
• KS2 experience (preferable, but not essential)
• is creative and willing to step outside their comfort zone
• is a graduate with QTS and/or PGCE, or working towards
• is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT academy
• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
• An exciting working environment with excellent resources and facilities
• A strong commitment to supporting professional development opportunities
• Opportunity for subject leadership

Click hereand take a look at the curriculum at Langley Park Primary Academy. You can also view our most recent Ofsted reporthere.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form byclicking here. T&C's apply.

What the school offers its staff

Working for Leigh Academy Langley Park:

Since opening in September 2016, Leigh Academy Langley Park has grown in so many ways and is the hub of its community. We believe in, and celebrate, achievement and success in all areas of the curriculum. We want our children to learn within a culture of curiosity, enjoyment and positive approaches to new experiences and skills to enable them to become successful learners. Through enrichment opportunities we aim to explore the creative arts and PE as often as possible in the academy day; building on existing strengths as well as helping children develop new skills. Given that the building is purpose built, we have excellent facilities that afford us the opportunity to offer an enhanced curriculum. We have a sensory room, DT room (including a kitchen), a multi use games area and forest school that are all available to be used as part of our pupils’ timetables.

We believe that children and adults flourish when they learn and work as members of a supportive, cohesive community built on high expectations, rigour, mutual respect and pride in their own and each other’s achievements. With our strapline in mind; “learning today for life tomorrow”, we ensure that the children are at the very heart of all that we do and we will not settle for anything short of excellence. We believe that our children are entitled to a world class education. We are a disciplined academy, where pupils thrive in a culture defined by mutual respect and impeccable behaviour. Regardless of a child’s need, context or beginnings, we are absolutely committed for each child to be the best version of themselves and this is done through establishing supportive partnerships with all stakeholders; staff, parents and governors where we are all on the same team; the child’s team. Every pupil matters, every pupil can achieve, every lesson counts. We focus not only on the academic development of our children but also their personal development as well. Providing a nurturing environment, within which children feel safe and happy, is essential in supporting them to achieve their potential. We promote kindness, understanding and tolerance with the children through actions and words so that they can successfully navigate through their school life forging positive and healthy relationships. This, ultimately, will establish firm foundations on which they can build character and attributes to be successful in all of their future endeavours. Throughout our methodologies we commit to ensuring every child is consistently provided with the opportunities to equip themselves with the values and attributes that will support them when faced with future challenges and experiences so we truly make the most of the children’s learning today to put them in the best possible position for life tomorrow.

In June 2019 Leigh Academy Langley Park was recognised by Ofsted as a school with Outstanding Leadership & Management, Early Years and Personal Development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

The post holder will act as a Parkinson’s Disease Nurse practitioner through strong clinical leadership andeffective management and will support primary care services within Neurology and Elderly Care Service in Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospital NHS Trust and Kent Community Health Foundation NHS Trust to promote and deliver nurse excellence for adults with Parkinson’s Disease. This role requires a good level of competence, nursing expertise and evidence based clinical care and decision-making skills.

To be able to work autonomously in managing a defined caseload of adults with Parkinson’s under the supervision of Band 7 PD Nurse Specialist. The post holder will be involved in direct patient care for adults with Parkinson’s Disease from initial diagnosis through to the palliative stages of the illness, by providing advice, assessment and medication management to patients, their families/carers and professionals.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering nurse led clinics on a 1:1 basis with patients as well as providing community visits and supporting educational patient groups for patients who are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s and potentially offer an in-reach service to local hospitals to prevent hospital admissions and coordinate better care packages upon discharge where needed.

To assist the Community Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurse in the provision of the specialist nursing service for all adult patients with Parkinson’s Disease across the West Kent locality.
• To manage a caseload of clients requiring specialist Parkinson’s Disease nursing, within the community.
• Undertake assessment and treatment of clients within both clinic and community setting, who have
complex / and or chronic presentation requiring specialist skills; and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.
• To provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and healthcare professionals, and assist in coordinating treatment and care.
• To work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries to support the delivery of a patient-centredseamless service.
• To work in close collaboration with the Community Neuro & Specialist Services, delivering and evaluating care pathways for clients with long term neurological conditions.

This is a full-time role and a car driver and access to own vehicle is essential to the role.

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 differencehere.

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


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank Maintenance Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the safe and attractive surroundings that will enable us to give our patients the quality care and support they deserve. It's important that our homes give the right first impression and that every area is always well-maintained. In the role of Bank Maintenance Assistant, you can expect plenty of variety as you provide the cover that ensures our building and grounds are at their best all day, every day. ABOUT YOUYou'll need some experience of property maintenance to join us as a Bank Maintenance Assistant. We'll also look for a patient, caring nature and a genuine interest in our patients. As well as that, you should be flexible, reliable and ready to turn your hand to a range of tasks all focused on keeping the hospital maintained to the highest standards. 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 maintenance 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 Registered Nurse at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the physical, psychological and social needs of our residents to help us deliver the quality care they deserve. We'll look to you to create a safe and supportive environment for residents with range of physical and mental needs, whilst also relying on your professional judgement to make critical clinical decisions. You can expect a wide range of responsibilities, from developing tailored care plans to providing medicine safely and delivering excellence across everything you do. As a Registered Nurse (RGN), you'll have the freedom and autonomy to do things the right way and be truly valued and respected for what you do. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to have current NMC registration and a good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Registered Nurse (RGN). Experience of producing well-developed care plans and detailed risk assessments is important too, as is an understanding of regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. Dedicated and compassionate, you'll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to nursing. 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 clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a General Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks to help us provide the quality care and support our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across housekeeping, cleaning, laundry and catering. It's because this is such a wide-reaching role that you'll be able to play your own part in creating a warm and homely environment. Caring and empathetic, as a General Assistant you'll put our residents first and build the kind of positive professional relationships with them that make their experience with us happy and meaningful. ABOUT YOUPeople in a General Assistant role come from all walks of life and have all kinds of life experiences and career paths behind them. You'll be a big part of our home so what matters is that you're reliable, compassionate, caring and always ready to make a difference. You should be practical too, happy to turn your hand to different tasks. If you have all of this, our training will cover everything else you need to thrive. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses that will develop your skills even further. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you'd like to use your can-do approach 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.

Accounts and Payroll Assistant Job type: Permanent, Full time Location: Maidstone, Kent Environment: Fully onsite Salary: Up to £30,000 DOE

Your new company:

Join a respected public sector organisation in Maidstone, dedicated to serving the community with integrity and excellence. Our client is known for their commitment to public service and offers a stable and supportive work environment where your contributions make a real difference.
Your new role:As an Accounts Assistant, you will be an integral part of the finance team, managing end-to-end payroll processes with accuracy and compliance. Your duties will include processing payroll for all employees, ensuring adherence to public sector regulations, and maintaining precise payroll records. You will also support general accounting functions, including invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and public sector compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

What you'll get in return:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Access to wellness programs and community-focused initiatives.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful public service and make a positive impact.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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We are looking to recruit a Multidisciplinary (MDT) Coordinator to provide vital administrative support to the clinical teams in Coxheath.

Our administration team is the backbone of our service, providing the support needed to enable the clinical staff to offer an excellent service to our patients.

As a member of our team, you can expect a huge variety of work and being part of a team who go above and beyond, and take pride in the service we offer our patients.

Each member of staff is truly valued and involved in making sure we embrace new ways of working – making the changes necessary to provide
the most innovative, dynamic and responsive service.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

You will be responsible for effectively managing and chairing the patient
Multidisciplinary meetings.

This work brings together a core group of Health & Social Care colleagues to discuss patient care, and plan treatment options and care outcomes.
You will need to have very good communication skills, be skilled and confident in chairing the meeting, and keeping to time.

You will be supported by an administrative assistant, to ensure the Multidisciplinary meetings are set up and planned effectively.
With support from the admin assistant, you will manage the incoming referrals for the MDT, ensuring all members required are invited, and have appropriate information prior to the MDT.

You will require strong IT skills to ensure all actions are uploaded to the correct systems in a timely way.

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 differencehere.

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


This advert closes on Friday 6 Dec 2024

Main Objectives of the Post To provide a leadership role in the practice to support the GP partner to deliver a comprehensive, quality driven service to the patient population Through business planning and development in conjunction with the partner, develop the strategic direction of the practice, delivering agreed objectives. To manage and maintain an effective communication strategy internally and externally. Manage and maintain an effective Human Resources strategy to achieve the most effective and resource efficient staff mix. Develop, manage and maintain management policies and procedures ensuring the practice premises are maintained to a high standard and adhere to Health and Safety at Work guidelines. Identify the IT needs of the practice and implement policies which take account of national and local strategies. Professional Duties and Responsibilities Operational Management Overseeing the day to day operations of the practice Management of clinical and administrative staff Detailed knowledge of the GMS contract, PCN contract, local contracts and QoF Leading change and continuous improvement, coordinating all projects in the practice Overseeing and chairing meetings, responsible for minutes and the dissemination of information to the wider team. Responsibility for CQC compliance ensuring systems and processes are up to date as required by the CQC. Maintain compliance with NHS contractual obligations. Financial Management and Planning Maintaining and managing the practice accounts (currently using IRIS will be moving to Xero) Payment of invoices Liaising with the accountants Responsibility for payroll, PAYE and NHS Pension Scheme Ensure all claims for payment (enhanced services etc) are submitted in a timely fashion Human Resource Management Awareness of employment law Experience of recruitment, appraisals, performance management, handling grievances and disciplinary issues Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and risk assessment Experience in managing change and service development Conflict resolution and complaint handling Lead workforce reviews, with reference to skill requirements, staff development and workload Ensure staff employment policies and procedures are robust and comply with current legislation. Communications Oversee communication channels for all members of the team to maintain good staff relationships Ensure effective communication and working relationships with external organisations such as Kent and Medway ICB, The Ridge PCN, NHS England, SCW CSU and Kent LMC Promote good relationships between staff and patients, encourage feedback Promote and develop the PPG Provide effective communication to patients regarding services available, including via the Website and social media channels. Attending external meetings when required. Taking minutes at practice meetings and sharing information with relevant parties. Management of Premises and Health and Safety Manage policies and procedures to ensure the premises are well maintained and that appropriate insurance cover is in place Ensure the premises, equipment and services are in line with current statutory regulations Complete and manage risk assessments, policies and procedures, including COSHH and RIDDOR to adhere to Health and Safety Guidelines. Quality Assurance and Risk Management Manage the quality of the Practices service delivery and with the GP Partner promote clinical effectiveness through clinical audit. Initiate and develop policies encouraging continuous quality improvement in the service provided to patients. Initiate and develop all aspects of risk management in clinical and administrative areas, including Health and Safety, Infection Control and Significant Events. Information Technology Optimise the use of IT, develop and monitor the use of information management systems in the practice. Ensure the practice IT are managed appropriately and within statutory requirements and guidelines including confidentiality and data sharing. Maximise the use of current and future information systems. Work in conjunction with the ICB data quality team for any future developments of the IT systems Assume responsibility during and following and major event, ensuring that recovery is timely and effective in line with the business continuity policy. Managing Workload and Personal Development Use initiative to prioritise and manage your workload, delegating tasks appropriately and referring to the GP Partner in respect of clinical, managerial and administrative areas when necessary. Maintain personal and professional development by attending relevant events and courses as required. Other Duties The above list is for guidance only as duties may vary with the introduction of new guidelines, technology or the progression of the role.

ABOUT THE ROLEAs an Activities Coordinator at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment that enables us to deliver exceptional all-round care and support for our residents. Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so you'll help to devise imaginative, fun and motivational activities that suit every interest and ability. An extremely rewarding role, part of your time as an Activities Coordinator will be spent getting to know our residents and their families before you create tailored activities programmes focused on maximising everyone's wellbeing, independence and social engagement. ABOUT YOUYou'll need to be warm, empathetic and personable to join us as an Activities Coordinator. Your organisational skills and driven mind-set mean you always get things done and make things happen. Meanwhile, your infectious enthusiasm and creative approach will inspire our residents and staff to get involved in activities both within the home and in the local community. Any similar experience would be ideal, but it isn't essential especially because we'll make sure you have the training you need to develop your skills and progress your career with us. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your planning 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. 0854