Job description

Job responsibilities

Nurse led clinics - will include clinics for complex ear conditions/ disease, altered airway patients for tracheostomy tube changes, laryngectomy speaking valve changes, supporting emergency pathways as well as planned care. To act as a clinical resource within the ENT specialty and to offer advice and support to the multidisciplinary team om the ENT outpatient and inpatient setting. To prescribe and administer medication as an independent non-medical prescriber according to Trust policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Degree in Nursing (or equivalent / working towards MSc
• Preparation of mentors or equivalent.
• Non-medical prescribing qualification

Desirable

• MSc.
• ENT qualification.
• Teaching qualification

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Expert clinical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Tracheostomy/ Laryngectomy care skills
• Able to use own initiative and work autonomously
• Leadership skills
• History Taking
• Clinical Examination and Health Assessment module or equivalent
• Independent Nurse Prescriber Aural toilet
• Management of ENT speciality pathways - Audiology etc
• Ability to lead developments in practice
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to workload and colleagues needs.
• Managing complex workload with competing demands
• Well organised and able to prioritise own workload and that of others

Desirable

• Previous experience at Band 6 within specialty
• Microsuction
• Nurse Prescriber
• Decontamination of endoscopes
• Laryngoscopy

Governance

Essential

• Understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Understanding of patient pathways, complexities and how to support patients through this.
• Ongoing professional development
• Risk management issues
• Key issues in nursing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WHH/ Trustwide

Kennington Road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapist
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of up to date clinical/evidenced based practice.
• Clinical skills in relevant area.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• excellent organisational skills
• Excellent time management
• Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills.
• Effective and strong team player.
• Knowledge of up to date clinical / evidenced based practice.

Desirable

• Competent presentation skills.
• Experience of acute & community.

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential

• Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering Trust policies and procedures.
• Ability to organise and manage own work.
• Ability to cope with change and use initiative.

Governance

Essential

• Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE and CQC.
• Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda for health under the guidance of the team lead / service manager.

Other Requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.

Desirable

• Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Registered Midwife
• Qualified Mentor Sign off mentor
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experienced band 6 midwife
• Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi agency working

Desirable

• Bereavement care experience
• Knowledge of perinatal mortality review, CDOP and MBBRACE.
• Attendance at specialist bereavement care study days.
• Knowledge of National bereavement care standards
• Knowledge of National bereavement care standards

Governance

Essential

• Treats colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour.
• Capacity to work with in a multidisciplinary team -
• Able to work flexibly
• Record keeping and documentation
• Capacity to work with in a multidisciplinary team -
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity

Desirable

• Experience of using MBRRACE and DATIX reporting systems

Personal & Professional Attributes

Essential

• Good analytical and clinical decision making skills
• Awareness of Clinical Effectiveness process
• Inspires others and leads by example
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Clinically competent in midwifery.
• Proven workload management of self and of others
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Effective organisational skills

Desirable

• Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital/Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

Kennington Road

Ashford/Margate

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact Consultant Midwife using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Functional English and Maths

Desirable

• Care Certificate; Level 2/3 Health and Social Care qualification

Language

Essential

• Fluent spoken Nepali and English

Desirable

• Experience communicating with Nepali-speaking communities in East Kent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting or caring for others; experience of working as part of a team; customer-facing experience

Desirable

• Previous maternity, healthcare, community, voluntary-sector or support-worker experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of confidentiality, dignity, safeguarding, equality and inclusion; understanding of the support-worker role and limits of practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of maternity pathways, infant feeding, newborn care or health promotion

Skills

Essential

• Compassionate communication; basic IT skills; ability to document accurately; ability to recognise concerns and escalate; good organisation and time management

Desirable

• Experience supporting people experiencing digital exclusion, isolation or difficulty accessing services

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Reliable, respectful, non-judgemental, compassionate, flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle; able to travel across East Kent; able to work flexibly to meet service need; enhanced DBS clearance

Desirable

• Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends if required by service need

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road, Willesborough

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

East Kent Hospitals is a large and complex NHS Foundation Trust with a substantial financial deficit to be addressed alongside continued improvement required in performance and quality metrics of patient care and services. This critical role will support the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in influencing and driving the strategic and operational development of the Trust. Reporting to the CFO, the Deputy Chief Finance Officer - Governance role will play a vital leadership role in ensuring we can steer a financially sustainable course in the coming months and years.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Educated to degree level
• Professionally qualified accountant (Member of CCAB approved body - CIPFA, ICAEW, CIMA) with 10 years post qualification experience
• Evidence of relevant continued professional development

Desirable

• MBA/Masters level qualification

Skills, knowledge and experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience at a senior level in a complex organisation
• Knowledge of NHS and the acute sector
• Expert specialist knowledge of financial and accounting procedures including current legislation and NHS accounting policies
• Extensive experience of collecting complex data from a number of sources, forming opinions, identifying options, making recommendations and presenting to diverse audiences
• Experience of taking a finance team through transformational change to enhance the service provided to customers and stakeholders
• Experience of representing and negotiating on behalf of a Trust
• Experience of the NHS planning process, contracting environment and payment by results.
• Significant staff and budgetary management experience.
• Solid experience of managing a programme of project work, including major organisational and/or service change
• Experience of annual report/account production

Desirable

• Significant experience at Deputy Director of Finance level
• Significant experience within healthcare
• Acute provider experience
• Understanding of complex Group accounting

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills. Highly developed communication and written presentation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and be resilient in times of change
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of very senior colleagues
• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
• Ability to challenge and effectively manage and deal with highly contentious situations and issues
• A genuine team player competent at operating at all levels within an organisation.
• Ability to lead, manage and mentor staff
• Commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery
• Highest degree of honesty, probity and integrity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KMPN: You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents. If you have further queries please dont 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.

Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 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 Biomedical Scientist roles Band 6 and above.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Some experience of working within an NHS Trust accredited Pathology Department.
• Good level of general education.

Desirable

• Understanding of ISO 15189: 2022 accreditation standards.
• Experience of working in a Sample Reception, Blood Sciences or Biochemistry department.

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Able to follow and adhere to standard operating procedures, and complete relevant log sheets as required.
• Good computer and keyboard skills, including LIMS.

Desirable

• Demonstrable supervisory skills.
• Evidence of completing log sheets.
• Knowledge of conventional IT software.

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge across a range of laboratory work procedures and practices.
• Laboratory Health and Safety awareness.
• Understanding of UKAS / MHRA.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge of Biochemistry and / or General Science.

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust's Vision, Mission, Values and behaviours.

Desirable

• Examples of applying the Trust values during your working day.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital

St Peters Road

Margate

CT9 4AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Evidence of Bachelor's Degree (BSc) in Midwifery
• Professional midwifery knowledge gained through a degree, enhanced by specialist training, experience and CPD to master's level or equivalent.
• Evidence of professional registration and NMC pin as applicable to role

Desirable

• Safe Staffing Fellow

Clinical skills & Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of national policy in relation to midwifery staffing. Ability to plan workforce and lead on both service delivery and development in response to evolving service needs
• Proven ability to analyse complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.

Desirable

• Ability to lead on and manage investigations / complaints

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KMPN: You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.

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

If you have further queries please dont 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.

Kindly note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. 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 BMS roles Band 6 and above.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GCSE'S A-C, or equivalent in English and Maths, Level 4 qualification or equivalent / above
• IBMS Certificate of Achievement part 2, or equivalent relevant professional experience

Desirable

• HCS or Registered Scientist, RSci with Science Council or Technician
• Quality qualification

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Leadership experience
• Experience of working with a Quality Management System
• Experience of auditing
• Experience of working in Pathology
• IT skills: Q-Pulse or other electronic QMS, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to organise own time effectively & work to schedules & deadlines
• Effective communication skills with other health care professional, both verbal and written
• Ability to follow set protocols and procedures without deviation

Desirable

• Experience of compiling reports
• Experience of external assessments
• Experience in change control processes
• Deal with complex and or sensitive information
• Used a range of Microbiology analysers
• Good aseptic technique
• Good basic manual bacteriology and serology skills
• Molecular and PCR skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Knowledge of audit processes
• Basic understanding of Microbiology, laboratory and infection science
• Health and Safety in the laboratory
• An understanding of general developments in the NHS and how these affect pathology services

Desirable

• Knowledge of ISO 15189
• Basic knowledge of Healthcare associated infections and Infection Control
• Knowledge of training, learning and development processes
• Understanding of COSHH other H&S audits and laboratory legislation
• Knowledge of advances in Microbiology and Pathology practices

Personal / professional attributes

Essential

• Be self-motivated and work hard towards objectives
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team and develop effective relationships
• Ability to deal with complex and/or sensitive information
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Receptive and adaptive to change
• Ability to work in an environment where clinical specimens are handled and disposed

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust's Vision, Mission, Values and behaviours.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet changing needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

KMPN: You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.

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

If you have further queries please dont 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.

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 Biomedical Scientist roles Band 6 and above.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• HCPC Registration as a BMS with significant post registration experience.
• Institute of Biomedical Science accredited BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent.

Desirable

• IOSH qualification.
• ABA/ESHRE certificate in Semen analysis or equivalent.

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Advanced computer literacy skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and multi-skilled.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Attention to detail, quality of presentation and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels including patients.
• Team Player but also able to work on own initiative.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to complete Trust paperwork (Logs/CAPA/Datix accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Empathetic approach especially when speaking to patients.
• Able to pass on ideas to manager on improvement of services.
• Able to report problems as they arise and to suggest ways to solve them if possible.
• Extensive experience at Band 5 level or above within a diagnostic, ISO accredited, laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology.
• Experienced in Non-Gynae preparation.
• Experienced in ROSE clinics.
• Experienced in diagnostic andrology.
• Experience of acting or deputising for Health and Safety Supervisor.

Desirable

• European computer driving licence (ECDL).

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Knowledge of the NHS/Public Sector would be an advantage Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Good knowledge of different types of samples received in the department and specimen acceptance criteria.
• Good understanding of UKAS ISO: 15189:2022 accreditation standards in relation to designated section.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements and risk assessments.

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington Rd, Willesborough

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree
• Registered with NMC

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Basic IT Skills.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop working relationships with others.
• Time management and personal organisation skills.
• Recent clinical experience in an acute Trust.
• Delivery of evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrates patient focused approach.

Desirable

• Local nursing standards. National Patient Survey.
• Evidence of facilitating learning in practice.
• Evidence of on-going personal and professional development.

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Awareness and demonstration of NMC Code of Conduct.
• Upholds the Trust Values & professional behaviours.
• Supports the multidisciplinary working & build professional relationships.

Desirable

• Ability to apply emotional intelligence and resilience.

Other requirements

Essential

• Awareness of Clinical Governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Various

Canterbury/Ashford/Margate

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent through Senior Leadership Experience.
• Evidence of continued learning and professional development.

Desirable

• Master's degree or equivalent Senior Leadership Qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience operating at Board or Executive level within a large, complex healthcare organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of working with Boards, Senior Stakeholders and regulatory bodies in a highly scrutinised environment.

Operational Leadership

Essential

• Strong track record of leading operational services and delivering sustained improvement in performance, productivity, patient flow, quality and financial sustainability.
• A detailed understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing Acute Hospital services.

Transformation and Change Management

Essential

• Proven experience of leading large-scale organisational transformation, service redesign and improvement programmes that have delivered measurable benefits for patients, staff and the organisation.
• Experience of embedding change within operational environments and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

Digital & Innovation Leadership

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of leading digital transformation programmes and technology-enabled change.
• Strong understanding of digital healthcare, informatics, data analytics, artificial intelligence and the opportunities these present to improve patient care, staff experience and organisational efficiency.
• A genuine interest in innovation and future models of healthcare delivery.

Desirable

• Experience of leading Electronic Patient Record implementation, optimisation programmes, digital maturity initiatives or AI-enabled transformation.

Strategy and System Leadership

Essential

• Experience of developing and implementing organisational strategy and working effectively across complex systems and partnerships.
• Demonstrable ability to build strategic partnerships and influence senior stakeholders across complex health and care systems to deliver shared objectives and sustainable improvements.

Desirable

• Experience of working at regional or national level, including participation in provider collaboratives, integrated care systems or NHS transformation programmes.

Governance and Assurance

Essential

• Strong understanding of NHS governance, risk management, regulatory frameworks and organisational assurance processes.
• Proven ability to provide clear, credible and evidence-based assurance to Boards, regulators and external stakeholders within a complex organisational environment.

Leadership Skills

Essential

• Ability to inspire and lead diverse teams through uncertainty and change.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Highly developed communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, patients, partners , Board members and regulators.

Analytical and Decision-Making Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex information and data, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and make informed strategic and operational decisions.
• Demonstrable ability to apply evidence and insight to identify opportunities, drive innovation and deliver measurable improvements in quality, performance and outcomes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• NVQ 3 or equivalent
• Understands the health and social needs of the local community
• Previous experience of working as a band 3 therapy/ rehabilitation assistant within an NHS setting or equivalent experience with transferrable skills

Desirable

• Completion of Trusted Assessor Training
• Postural stability instructor

Clinical skills and experience

Essential

• Ability to follow prescribed programs of treatment
• Able to use and take initiative to seek additional work to assist the team as a whole (e.g. team administration tasks)
• Works independently, manages caseload and carries out directed tasks with patients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• IT skills
• Clinical moving and handling skills

Desirable

• Facilitating therapy groups with Allied Health Professionals
• Previous experience of working with patients within an in-patient setting
• Working with members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Competent presentation skills
• Facilitating therapy groups
• Previous experience of working with patients within an in-patient setting
• Working with members of the multi-disciplinary team

Governance

Essential

• Understands issues of confidentiality and information governance

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

• Able to listen and develop a rapport with patients and relatives
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Polite and respectful
• Confident and friendly
• Effective Team Player
• Willingness to work flexibly
• Awareness of own limitations
• Sets and maintains personal and professional boundaries

Other requirements

Essential

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
• Able to travel around East Kent, and between Trust hospital sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

William Harvey Hospital

Kennington road

Ashford

TN24 0LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)