Job summary

Rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Division: Cancer & Core Clinical Services

Band: 7

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: 19th October 2026

We are recruiting for Rotational Senior Clinical Pharmacists who share our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be expected to develop and deliver pharmacy services to patients at Medway Hospital.

As the Rotational Senior Pharmacist you will ensure that patients get the most from their medicine and receive optimal support.

The post is rotational within Pharmacy. Clinical rotations include (but are not limited to) Acute medicine, Specialist Medicine, Surgery, Virtual Hospital, Paediatrics and Critical Care (level 2 and level 3).

In addition, the post holder will gain experience in taking on additional areas of responsibility including: Anticoagulation, Aseptic services, Governance and Risk, Research and audit, and Antimicrobials.

The post holder will liaise between wards, departments and pharmacy to ensure that pharmacy services are tailored to meet the Trust's and patients' needs.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Careby the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared visionis achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First.Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient Firstdeployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BESTvalues underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

275-1026-RSCP

Job locations

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a pharmacy service to the wards and departments within Trust whilst working alongside other pharmacists, technicians and assistants.

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Work with Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist to review antimicrobial policies and protocols to ensure they reflect current and evidence based practice, and are governed by local resistance information.

To ensure antibiotic guidelines, policies and strategies are all adhered to.

Assist the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist in ensuring the Antimicrobial Prescribing application is managed, maintained and up to date.

To have proactive input into the antimicrobial management of patients with infections/ sepsis and inappropriate antimicrobial use.

To liaise closely with the Infection Management Team and attend meetings to discuss anti-infective issues and ensure that measures to reduce Healthcare acquired infections are adhered to.

To undertake audit to monitor adherence to antimicrobial policies, providing feedback to divisions and individual prescribers where appropriate.

To provide antimicrobial usage and supply information via Defined Daily Dose data and feedback to the Antibiotic Stewardship Group.

To be part of the Antimicrobial stewardship committee, actively promoting stewardship across The Trust.

To act as an antimicrobial resource for all Clinical Staff within the Trust, particularly on treatment regimens, surgical prophylaxis, defined durations of therapy, use of restricted antimicrobials, guidance of IV to oral switch and TDM.

To engage with the Virtual Hospital and Surgical Patient Enhanced (SPET) nursing teams ensuring that outpatient antimicrobials and assays are safely managed.

Attend and actively contribute to consultant led antimicrobial ward rounds.

Patient Services

To dispense and check dispensed medication as required.

To provide a link between clinical and patient services, supervising clinical pharmacy practice within the dispensary as required.

Ensure that prescribing policies pertinent to patient services are adhered to including in relation to the use and supply of unlicensed drugs and licensed drugs used outside licence.

Support the Dispensary Management team to ensure that tasks are carried out in accordance with departmental procedures and protocols by all staff working in the dispensary areas and to record and implement measures to reduce dispensing errors.

Education and Training

Be a Practice Supervisor (PS) or an Educational Supervisor (ES) for FoundationPharmacists undertaking the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.

Be a Practice Supervisor for Trainee Pharmacists and, if appropriate, to be an Educational Supervisor.

Undertake Supervised Learning Events (SLEs) and ward assessments with Foundation Pharmacists.

Participate in the education and training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals and pharmacy students to graduate level.

Supervise the day to day working of Foundation Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Pharmacists.

Maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)

Participate in departmental CPD educational sessions

Policy Development, Financial & Resource Management

To update or write appropriate standard operating procedures.

To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing.

To support the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Lead Clinical Pharmacists in monitoring drug expenditure and providing accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Division.

To identify areas of potential cost-savings, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs.

To educate other healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the division.

Assist the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Principal Clinical Pharmacists to implement local and national directives, policies and procedures e.g. NICE, Patient

Safety Alerts.

Audit and Research

Undertake clinical audit and research work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with other healthcare professionals.

Contribute to the implementation of change arising from audit projects and Quality Improvement projects.

Publish and present the results of such work locally, nationally and internationally.

Supervise audit and other quality improvement projects undertaken by pharmacy students, preregistration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

General

Report any complaints, incidents or near miss situations via the error reportingsystem and your line manager.

To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)

All pharmacy staff must show confidentiality with regard to any information aboutpatients, confidential information about the Trust and commercial information (e.g.drug prices).

To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance within the Trust.

All work will be carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, the guidelines of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the General Pharmaceutical

Council, Trust and departmental procedures and standards of professional practice.

To undertake any other relevant duties as may be required by the Chief Pharmacist

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a pharmacy service to the wards and departments within Trust whilst working alongside other pharmacists, technicians and assistants. Antimicrobial Stewardship Work with Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist to review antimicrobial policies and protocols to ensure they reflect current and evidence based practice, and are governed by local resistance information. To ensure antibiotic guidelines, policies and strategies are all adhered to. Assist the Lead Antimicrobial Pharmacist in ensuring the Antimicrobial Prescribing application is managed, maintained and up to date. To have proactive input into the antimicrobial management of patients with infections/ sepsis and inappropriate antimicrobial use. To liaise closely with the Infection Management Team and attend meetings to discuss anti-infective issues and ensure that measures to reduce Healthcare acquired infections are adhered to. To undertake audit to monitor adherence to antimicrobial policies, providing feedback to divisions and individual prescribers where appropriate. To provide antimicrobial usage and supply information via Defined Daily Dose data and feedback to the Antibiotic Stewardship Group. To be part of the Antimicrobial stewardship committee, actively promoting stewardship across The Trust. To act as an antimicrobial resource for all Clinical Staff within the Trust, particularly on treatment regimens, surgical prophylaxis, defined durations of therapy, use of restricted antimicrobials, guidance of IV to oral switch and TDM. To engage with the Virtual Hospital and Surgical Patient Enhanced (SPET) nursing teams ensuring that outpatient antimicrobials and assays are safely managed. Attend and actively contribute to consultant led antimicrobial ward rounds. Patient Services To dispense and check dispensed medication as required. To provide a link between clinical and patient services, supervising clinical pharmacy practice within the dispensary as required. Ensure that prescribing policies pertinent to patient services are adhered to including in relation to the use and supply of unlicensed drugs and licensed drugs used outside licence. Support the Dispensary Management team to ensure that tasks are carried out in accordance with departmental procedures and protocols by all staff working in the dispensary areas and to record and implement measures to reduce dispensing errors. Education and Training Be a Practice Supervisor (PS) or an Educational Supervisor (ES) for FoundationPharmacists undertaking the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice. Be a Practice Supervisor for Trainee Pharmacists and, if appropriate, to be an Educational Supervisor. Undertake Supervised Learning Events (SLEs) and ward assessments with Foundation Pharmacists. Participate in the education and training of pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals and pharmacy students to graduate level. Supervise the day to day working of Foundation Pharmacists and Pre-Registration Pharmacists. Maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) Participate in departmental CPD educational sessions Policy Development, Financial & Resource Management To update or write appropriate standard operating procedures. To support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing. To support the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Lead Clinical Pharmacists in monitoring drug expenditure and providing accurate expenditure information, with appropriate analysis, to the Division. To identify areas of potential cost-savings, and to implement systems to realise savings and contain prescribing costs. To educate other healthcare professionals on the costs associated with drug therapy and promote the use of evidence-based, cost-effective prescribing within the division. Assist the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Services and Principal Clinical Pharmacists to implement local and national directives, policies and procedures e.g. NICE, Patient Safety Alerts. Audit and Research Undertake clinical audit and research work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with other healthcare professionals. Contribute to the implementation of change arising from audit projects and Quality Improvement projects. Publish and present the results of such work locally, nationally and internationally. Supervise audit and other quality improvement projects undertaken by pharmacy students, preregistration pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. General Report any complaints, incidents or near miss situations via the error reportingsystem and your line manager. To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) All pharmacy staff must show confidentiality with regard to any information aboutpatients, confidential information about the Trust and commercial information (e.g.drug prices). To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance within the Trust. All work will be carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, the guidelines of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the General Pharmaceutical Council, Trust and departmental procedures and standards of professional practice. To undertake any other relevant duties as may be required by the Chief Pharmacist

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy and registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist in the UK (or eligble to be)
• Diploma fully complete (1 point) only party complete or certificate only (1 point)

Experience

Essential

• 18 months of post qualification experience within pharmacy
• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Evidence of MDT working

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of good core therapeutic knowledge
• Evidence of Understanding of medicines management
• Demonstrates an understanding of medicines safety

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Methodical and able to prioritise workload
• Evidence of leading/mentoring/coaching
• Demonstrates problem solving

Values Based Question

Essential

• Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in Pharmacy and registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist in the UK (or eligble to be) Diploma fully complete (1 point) only party complete or certificate only (1 point) Experience Essential 18 months of post qualification experience within pharmacy Hospital pharmacy experience Evidence of MDT working Knowledge Essential Evidence of good core therapeutic knowledge Evidence of Understanding of medicines management Demonstrates an understanding of medicines safety Skills Essential Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with healthcare professionals and patients. Methodical and able to prioritise workload Evidence of leading/mentoring/coaching Demonstrates problem solving Values Based Question Essential Give an example of a time where you have demonstrated a 'can do' attitude (including the situation you were in) and the outcome

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.

UK Registration

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

Additional information 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. 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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Rotational Clinical Pharmacist

Division: Diagnostics and Therapies

Care Group: Cancer and Core Clinical ServicesBand: 6

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: Friday 16th October 2026

We are recruiting for a Rotational Clinical Pharmacistwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be part of a team of rotational pharmacists in training posts which provide a comprehensive and high quality pharmaceutical service to distinct areas of practice.

These include aseptic, clinical pharmacy services such as medicine and surgery, and the dispensary.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Careby the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared visionis achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First.Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient Firstdeployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BESTvalues underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

275-1026-RCP

Job locations

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Rotational Pharmacist you will be expected to promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.

You will be supported through an education and development programme and given the opportunity to undertake either internal training programmes or the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice.

You will be expected to provide a pharmacy service in accordance with current professional standards and clinical governance guidance. To develop the required knowledge and skills whilst progressing through the rotations.

Medicine reconciliation on admission and discharge.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Clinical Divisions as part of ward-based pharmacy teams.

To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines.

To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, safety and legality of prescriptions based upon the patients diseases, co-morbidities and other medication and treatments taken, contacting the prescriber to make agreed changes as appropriate.

To take part in medicines reconciliation on admission

To promote efficient discharge planning inclusive of patient counselling and education

To liaise with other pharmacists, doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues

To participate in adverse drug reaction and intervention monitoring and clinical risk management

To follow procedures to reduce medicine waste (e.g. by using patient own drugs)

To ensure efficient supply systems (e.g. one-stop dispensing), reducing the risk of critical missed and delayed doses by working with technicians and assistants and dispensary.

To work with the ward nurses, dispensary and pharmacy ward team to improve patient flow.

To attend consultant ward rounds as deemed appropriate by the Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services.

To answer or refer Medicines Information queries as appropriate.

Patient Services

To work in the dispensary checking prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the Dispensing and Checking procedures

To prioritise work to deliver an efficient service

To provide patients with adequate information and advice on how to use their medicines effectively in accordance with the Patient Counselling procedure

Aseptic Services

To carry out all aseptic duties according to national standards, relevant legislation and departmental SOPs

After suitable training the post holder will responsible for the release of products prepared in the Aseptic Unit for use within the trust, as specified under section 10 exemption of the Medicine Act 1968.

Education and Training

Participation in a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice is expected as part of the Foundation Pharmacists personal development programme.

To participate in the education and training of pharmacy and other healthcare staff and pharmacy students to graduate level

To undertake Clinical Audit work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with others

To contribute to the implementation of pharmacy issues arising from audit projects

To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD)

To participate in the departmental CPD educational sessions

Applications from current Trainee Pharmacists are welcome.

Job description Job responsibilities As a Rotational Pharmacist you will be expected to promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines. You will be supported through an education and development programme and given the opportunity to undertake either internal training programmes or the postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice. You will be expected to provide a pharmacy service in accordance with current professional standards and clinical governance guidance. To develop the required knowledge and skills whilst progressing through the rotations. Medicine reconciliation on admission and discharge. Clinical Pharmacy Services To provide a clinical pharmacy service to Clinical Divisions as part of ward-based pharmacy teams. To promote the safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines in accordance with the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee recommendations and other evidence-based guidelines. To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, safety and legality of prescriptions based upon the patients diseases, co-morbidities and other medication and treatments taken, contacting the prescriber to make agreed changes as appropriate. To take part in medicines reconciliation on admission To promote efficient discharge planning inclusive of patient counselling and education To liaise with other pharmacists, doctors and GPs to ensure efficient transfer of clinical and medicines management issues To participate in adverse drug reaction and intervention monitoring and clinical risk management To follow procedures to reduce medicine waste (e.g. by using patient own drugs) To ensure efficient supply systems (e.g. one-stop dispensing), reducing the risk of critical missed and delayed doses by working with technicians and assistants and dispensary. To work with the ward nurses, dispensary and pharmacy ward team to improve patient flow. To attend consultant ward rounds as deemed appropriate by the Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Services. To answer or refer Medicines Information queries as appropriate. Patient Services To work in the dispensary checking prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with the Dispensing and Checking procedures To prioritise work to deliver an efficient service To provide patients with adequate information and advice on how to use their medicines effectively in accordance with the Patient Counselling procedure Aseptic Services To carry out all aseptic duties according to national standards, relevant legislation and departmental SOPs After suitable training the post holder will responsible for the release of products prepared in the Aseptic Unit for use within the trust, as specified under section 10 exemption of the Medicine Act 1968. Education and Training Participation in a Postgraduate Diploma in General Pharmacy Practice is expected as part of the Foundation Pharmacists personal development programme. To participate in the education and training of pharmacy and other healthcare staff and pharmacy students to graduate level To undertake Clinical Audit work within Pharmacy and in conjunction with others To contribute to the implementation of pharmacy issues arising from audit projects To maintain an active portfolio of continuing professional development (CPD) To participate in the departmental CPD educational sessions Applications from current Trainee Pharmacists are welcome.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy, foundation training and experience.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Knowledge

Essential

• Good core therapeutic knowledge
• Knowledge of audit

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of hospital pharmacy environment
• Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups

Skills

Essential

• Understanding of medicines management
• Understanding of medicines safety and governance

Values Based Question

Essential

• How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?

Person Specification Qualification Essential Professional knowledge acquired through vocational masters degree in pharmacy, foundation training and experience. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Knowledge Essential Good core therapeutic knowledge Knowledge of audit Experience Essential Understanding of hospital pharmacy environment Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups Skills Essential Understanding of medicines management Understanding of medicines safety and governance Values Based Question Essential How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?

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).

Additional information 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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Pathway Co-ordinator - CardiorespiratoryDivision: Medicine and Emergency CareCare Group: Specialist MedicineBand: NHS AfC Band 4Salary: £28,392 - £31,157 per annum/ pro rata

The DM01 Diagnostics Pathway Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the effective management of diagnostic patient pathways and waiting lists. The post holder will be responsible for validating and tracking patients throughout their diagnostic journey, ensuring appointments are managed in line with national DM01 standards and the Trust's operational requirements.

Working collaboratively with consultants, physiologists, booking teams and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will proactively manage waiting lists, ensure patients are booked within the 6-week diagnostic standard, monitor patients approaching breach, and take appropriate action to maintain compliance. The role includes identifying and escalating capacity issues, supporting waiting list validation, preparing performance information, and contributing to weekly PTL meetings.

Main duties of the job

Validate and manage the DM01 diagnostic waiting list Ensure patients are booked within the 6-week diagnostic booking window Monitor patients approaching breaches and take appropriate action Reschedule appointments proactively to optimise capacity and maintain compliance Escalate capacity concerns, pathway delays, and breach risks Track patient pathways from referral to diagnostic test completion Attend and contribute to weekly PTL meetings Ensure clinics and diagnostic sessions are fully utilised and flag unused capacity.

About us

Medway employs over 4,000 staff and is one of the biggest employers in Kent.Patients are at the heart of our daily practice, and our great personal passion for good care is reflected in the hundreds of WOW award nominations our staff receive from the people in their care.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

275-1026-PC

Job locations

Medway Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The fundamental role of the Pathway Co-ordinator is to ensure that patients are being managed safely on their pathway from referral to investigation, ensuring all relevant information is available and to record information relating to clinical episodes on relevant IT systems. The post holder will have specific responsibilities for the prospective monitoring of access targets and will escalate potential breaches to the Service Manager.

Job description Job responsibilities The fundamental role of the Pathway Co-ordinator is to ensure that patients are being managed safely on their pathway from referral to investigation, ensuring all relevant information is available and to record information relating to clinical episodes on relevant IT systems. The post holder will have specific responsibilities for the prospective monitoring of access targets and will escalate potential breaches to the Service Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level including English or equivalent qualification
• Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft packages such as Excel

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of national NHS targets
• Understanding of Cardiology databases such as Solus, Pacenet and Change Healthcare
• Be able to use PAS, EPR, SOLUS and other patient systems

Experience

Essential

• Relevant administrative experience within a hospital / healthcare setting
• Cardiology experience and knowledge of technical terminology and IT systems, preferably device and CDC experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to accurately maintain DM01 activity, monitor patient pathways, and manage waiting lists.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to accurately maintain DM01 activity, monitor patient pathways, and manage waiting lists.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including filtering, sorting, reports, spreadsheets, and data validation
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Teams for communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across the organisation liaising with different levels of personnel
• Experience of Patient Administration Systems
• Excellent communication skills - speaking and listening

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level including English or equivalent qualification Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft packages such as Excel Knowledge Essential Understanding of national NHS targets Understanding of Cardiology databases such as Solus, Pacenet and Change Healthcare Be able to use PAS, EPR, SOLUS and other patient systems Experience Essential Relevant administrative experience within a hospital / healthcare setting Cardiology experience and knowledge of technical terminology and IT systems, preferably device and CDC experience Skills Essential Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to accurately maintain DM01 activity, monitor patient pathways, and manage waiting lists. Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to accurately maintain DM01 activity, monitor patient pathways, and manage waiting lists. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including filtering, sorting, reports, spreadsheets, and data validation Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Teams for communication Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across the organisation liaising with different levels of personnel Experience of Patient Administration Systems Excellent communication skills - speaking and listening

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

**Please note this vacancy is only open to staff currently working in Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN)**

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Applications from candidates in other NHS trusts will not be considered.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist to join Pathology Blood Sciences at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate, Kent.

This is a full-time Band 3 position (37.5 hours per week) in a supportive and dedicated team of Assistant Healthcare Scientists, Biomedical Scientists and Clinical Scientists. You will play an important role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality Blood Sciences service while contributing to the continued development of pathology services across East Kent.

We are seeking an individual with experience working in an accredited NHS Pathology laboratory who is committed to delivering excellence in patient care. The post holder will contribute to maintaining the department's high quality standards and support compliance with UKAS ISO 15189:2022 accreditation requirements.

The role requires flexibility to work a shift pattern comprising early, late and weekend shifts. Following successful completion of training, the post holder will also participate in the 24-hour CPP rota, which includes nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Working within Blood Sciences and Specimen Reception, you will support HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists by undertaking a range of pre-analytical, technical and scientific duties that are essential to the delivery of a safe, efficient and effective laboratory service. Key responsibilities include:

Receiving, checking and processing patient samples in accordance with laboratory procedures.

Performing data entry and maintaining accurate electronic and manual records.

Supporting the operation, maintenance and setup of analysers and laboratory equipment within both automated and specialist laboratory areas.

Running routine quality control procedures and assisting with quality assurance activities.

Undertaking routine stock management and ensuring consumables are available to support service delivery.

Assisting with general laboratory housekeeping and operational tasks to maintain an efficient working environment.

Working collaboratively with Biomedical Scientists and other laboratory colleagues to ensure timely processing of samples and delivery of results.

The successful candidate will possess strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage their own workload effectively. Good communication and IT skills are essential, along with a commitment to teamwork, accuracy and quality.

About us

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

Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.

We are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation. Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities.

Job summary

**Please note this vacancy is only open to staff currently working in Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN)**

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Applications from candidates in other NHS trusts will not be considered.

We are seeking a motivated Associate Practitioner to join our Microbiology service at William Harvey Hospital. This is a permanent, substantive Band 4 post, working 37.5 hours per week. Applicants will ideally hold a science degree or have equivalent experience working within a laboratory environment.

Microbiology at William Harvey Hospital is recognised for its inclusive, supportive culture and strong sense of teamwork. We foster open communication across technical and diagnostic teams, creating a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care. The department is UKAS accredited and an IBMS training laboratory, reflecting our commitment to quality, education, and continuous improvement.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development. Depending on experience, the successful candidate will be supported to broaden their skills and may undertake specialist training aligned with their interests and career aspirations, within a rewarding and well-supported environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust's Pathology team and play an integral role in supporting and shaping future services.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will provide essential support to Biomedical Scientists within the Microbiology laboratory, assisting with the preparation of biological samples and the operation of laboratory analysers. They will have responsibility for supervising and supporting the development of Senior Associate and Associate Healthcare Scientists (Bands 2 and 3), including training and day-to-day oversight.

The role offers opportunities for further development, with additional training provided to enable the post holder to take a lead on defined aspects of service delivery, such as analyser management, Health & Safety, and Quality Management. The post holder will also contribute to more complex scientific investigations and undertake basic interpretive tasks in support of Biomedical Scientists. A commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is expected to ensure ongoing competence and professional growth.

The laboratory operates 7 days per week, with core working hours of 08:30 to 17:00. The post includes participation in a rota covering a range of shifts, including late shifts up to 19:00, 1 in 4 weekends, and bank holidays. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements within core hours.

About us

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

Kent and Medway Pathology Network

Kent and Medway Pathology Network is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.

We are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation. Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities.

Job summary

**Please note this vacancy is only open to staff currently working in Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN)**

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Applications from candidates in other NHS trusts will not be considered.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, focused and enthusiastic HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cytology to join the team at our Cellular Pathology laboratory. We are seeking a HCPC registered BMS with a BSc in biomedical sciences or equivalent and a successfully completed IBMS specialist portfolio in histopathology, non-gynae cytology. One full-time permanent position is available (see details below), based at William Harvey Hospital (WHH) in Ashford.

Join us to help shape future strategy and services for our local population. Our services offer a range of diagnostic tests, processing over 55,000 requests per annum, and employing over 80 staff. The department has a strong training ethos linked to career development and progression.

This role is for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cytology. Applications will be accepted from Biomedical Scientists with their HCPC registration andif there are insufficient applicants for specialist level, traineeBiomedical Scientists who are at least 50% complete through their portfolio will be considered (pay and AFC band will be according to experience).

Main duties of the job

As a specialist biomedical scientist the post holder will be following standard operating procedures, making and implementing recommendations and changes to support improved or best practice. All changes will be in keeping with the laboratory quality management system. This will include the effective management of laboratory procedural and other records, staffing resources and competency records, maintenance of assets/analysers, resolution of corrective and preventative actions.

The post holder will be required to undertake their responsibilities across any of the sections within the discipline across non-gynae cytology and andrology, including infertility & post vasectomy reporting and authorisation. The post holder will also be required to attend ROSE clinics at other sites. Additional duties may be to support or deputise for either the quality, training, health & safety leads.

We are a UKAS accredited medical laboratory against ISO 15189:2022, that holds an HTA Licence and are an IBMS training laboratory.

The post holder will be expected to complete the IBMS Specialist Diploma in the relevant field in order to progress to band 6; once a minimum of 12 months has passed, and at least 50% of the portfolio is complete. This requires the post holder to have current membership with the IBMS which is not funded by the Trust.See Supporting documentation for band 5 to 6 progression.

About us

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

Kent and Medway Pathology Network

KMPN is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.

KMPN are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation. Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities.

Job summary

ED Non Clinical Support Worker

Division: Medicine & Emergency Care

Care Group: Acute & Emergency Medicine

Band: 2

Salary: £25,272 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: Week commencing 12th October 2026

**Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role**

We are recruiting for a ED NCSW who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

**Please note flexible working is not Bank**

The role operates on a rotational shift pattern, consisting of 12 hour shifts, including days, weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility and resilience are essential, as no two days are the same in Emergency Care.

If you are proactive, adaptable and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills while making a real difference to patients and colleagues alike.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Operational Support Coordinator/ Nurse in Charge and other registered staff at all times

The post holder will be required to provide support to Registered nurses and Clinical Support workers in accordance with Emergency Department based competencies

The post will be based within the Emergency Department but some flexibility may be required to cover areas as and when required when service needs dictate

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients. As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First.

Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Job summary

Specialist MRI Radiographer

Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services

Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies

Band: 6

Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/pro rata

Previous applicants need not apply

**Please note sponsorship is currently unavailable for this role**

We are recruiting for a MRI Specialist Radiographer who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best of People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

The successful Band 6 post holder will have responsibility for the provision of high quality MRI scans within the imaging department limited to the scope of band 6 MRI Specialist Radiographer.

As a MRI Specialist Radiographer you will ensure and maintain a high personal standard of clinical excellence, be required to attend training and train other staff as required.

The MRI Specialist Radiographer will work in partnership with radiology staff, CAS/ICATS - clinical and non-clinical, Interprofessional teams across the Trust and outside the Trust and patients, carers and relatives.

To travel between sites on a rotational rota.

All candidates will be required to participate in occasional rotation in X-Ray

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Job summary

Chief Cardiac Physiologist

Division: Medicine & Emergency Care

Care Group: Specialist Medicine

Band: 7

Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: To be confirmed

We are recruiting for a Chief Cardiac Physiologist who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

Specialise in echocardiography providing full technical analysis and interpretation of results for medical staff, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Participate in specialist echo clinics including Physiologist led valve clinic, bubble and contrast studies. Rotate through the Community Diagnostic Centres at Rochester Healthy Living Centre and Sheppey Community Hospital.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Job summary

Job Title: Health Records Clerk

Division: Peri-operative & Critical Care

Care Group: Corporate

Band: 2

Salary: £25,272 per annum/pro rata

We are recruiting for a Health Records Clerk, who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

Please state which area you are interested in in your application :

• HEALTH RECORDS MEDWAY HOSPITAL
• DIGITAL SCANNING MEDWAY HOSPITAL

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Job summary

Senior PMO Project Manager

Division: Corporate

Care Group: Transformation & Delivery

Band: 8a

Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: Week commencing 19th October 2026

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best Peopleand has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

As part of the IT PMO Team you will work in collaboration with our project work streams, ICB and other Trust technical teams to support and deliver the Digital programme of work.

The post holder will be responsible for managing the overarching delivery of digital solutions. In addition, the post holder will need exceptional communication and negotiation skills to quickly develop good working relationships with the relevant teams, suppliers, third party suppliers, senior Trust staff and other key stakeholders.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Job summary

Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

Division: Medicine and Emergency Care

Care Group: Emergency and Acute

Band: 6

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata

**Please note a possibility for Fixed term/Secondment for 9 months**

**Sponsorship is unavailable for this role**

We are recruiting for a Clinical Sister / Charge Nurse who shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must hold a Evidence Base Emergency Course or equivalent post graduate course and will provide clinical leadership skills by supporting, energising and be able to empower others in the pursuit of a shared vision to ensure the effective management of the ward.

We provide a comprehensive package of learning and development that will assist you on your journey towards becoming an expert in emergency care.

This includes access to different MSc programmes.

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.

Job summary

Emergency Department Matron

Division: Medicine & Emergency Care

Care Group: Acute & Emergency Medicine

Band: 8a

Salary:£57,528. - £64,750 per annum/pro rata

Interview Date: Week commencing 5th October 2026

**Please note sponsorship is currently unavailable**

We are recruiting for an Emergency Department Matronwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

We are looking for a dynamic leader with a solid foundation in leadership within the acute and emergency speciality.

The successful applicant will support an experienced team of Band 7 senior nurses andwill be central to the day-to-day management and operational responsibilities of our department an the wider Trust.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities as identified by NHSE:

Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability

Governance, patient safety and quality

Workforce planning and resource management

Patient experience and reducing health inequalities

Performance and operational oversight

Digital and information technology

Education, training and development

Research and development

Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness

Service improvement and transformation

Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.

We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.

About us

Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?

Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.

As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our team and further support us on this journey.

Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.

Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:

B - Bold

E - Every person counts

S - Sharing and open

T - Together

Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.