Job description

Job responsibilities

Liaising with GP surgeries as required to highlight any issues with the referrals, and liaising with the patient to arrange an appointment.

Organise and book departmental clinics on PAS ensuring the correct documentation is available and all patient information is correct on the database. Send out appointment letters with appropriate patient information or confirm urgent appointments by telephone where necessary. Prioritise appointments that have been vetted by clinical and nursing staff as urgent whilst ensuring that no appointments slots remain unfilled.

Organise patient transport requirements, liaising with ambulance control and patients to ensure they have transport arranged for outpatient appointments if needed.

Cash up clinics on PAS to ensure appropriate funding is received.

Open and distribute the post internally within the department

File results appropriately in patient notes, in accordance with the Department procedures

Ordering Stationery including leaflets for the service. Check invoices against orders and delivery notes, following up on discrepancies. Keep stationery stores in an organised manner.

Chase up DVLA reports with medical colleagues and liaise with patients

Be the first line contact for patients with complaints ensuring they are handled with patience and tact in an appropriate manner, and advising them of the correct procedure or referring them to the Service Manager

Carry out duties in accordance with established procedures and guidelines, prioritising tasks as required.

Maintain databases and review list of patients requiring review

Manage constant and sometimes complex telephone enquiries, relaying messages and referring calls as appropriate. Deal with difficult and confidential enquiries from patients in a sensitive, timely and appropriate manner.

Liaise with the clinical coders to ensure correct coding

To provide cover during times of colleagues absence or on annual or sick leave

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to understand and comply with the Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Understanding of Trust Values

Desirable

• Understanding of Medical Terminoloy

Experience

Essential

• Previous admin / office experience, preferably in a Health Service environment

Skills

Essential

• The ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations/demands
• Computer literate, in particular use of MS windows and Outlook
• Ability to work on own initiative and work within a team
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal

Desirable

• knowledge of internal IT systems such as PAS, EPR

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Maritime Hospital

Windmill Rd

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

A formal Job Plan will be agreed between the appointee, Service Manager and their lead Clinician, on behalf of the Medical Director, within three months after the commencement date of the appointee. The job plan will be reviewed within twelve months. This will be signed by the Clinical Director and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. The Job Plan for the first three months will be agreed between the appointee and the Directorate. The Job Plan will then be reviewed annually, following the Appraisal Meeting. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.

We currently have one Upper GI surgeon employed at Medway Foundation Trust who undertakes the emergency on call, endoscopy and day case lists which include mainly laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic hernia repair. He is trained to undertake benign upper GI procedures including hiatus hernia repairs, anti-reflux surgery and dysmotility procedures. Pleasesee attached full job description and main responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• MRCP
• An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) would be desirable but not essential
• On the specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT/completion of CESR

Value based question

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• General training in Geriatric Medicine to specialist level or equivalent
• Experience of teaching doctors-in training and undergraduates
• Experience of clinical audit
• Sufficient leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to effectively undertake the role of consultant.

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

Windmill Road

Gillingham, Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is very physically demanding with lots of moving and handling of various weight and equipment of all sizes. The expectation is that staff are able to undertake all duties as described in this job description.

Provides support and assistance to the theatre teams by undertaking these essential duties:

Transferring patients to and from the department (pre and post surgery on trollies and patient beds)

Ensuring the histological specimens are transported safely in accordance to trust procedures to the pathology laboratory.

Safe transfer of blood specimens and arterial blood gases

Maintenance of the theatre scrubex machine, to ensure that the department have stock of theatre scrubs

Flexibility in undertaking duties in both Main Theatres and Sunderland Day case Theatres

Safe transportation of surgical instruments to and from the IHSS collection point

Ensure all clean surgical instruments are placed in correct store rooms within the department

Undertake time critical tasks to meet the demand of the department

Ensure that all equipment, beds, trollies are transported across the department and across the trust in accordance to manual handling guidelines

Lone working will be undertaken in this role- therefore all staff must meet physical ability requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of a General Education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding the requirements of Patient Confidentiality
• Knowledge of Manual Handling of patients, using lifting aids
• Understanding of perioperative environment and professional accountability

Experience

Essential

• Some experience of working in a health care setting
• Customer Care Experience
• Commitment to working in partnership with patients/care

Skills

Essential

• Ability to follow clear instructions and provide feedback to senior staff
• Ability to project a professional manner and approach
• Good hygiene skills (e.g. hand washing etc)
• To be competent in moving and handling as the role is physically demanding and requires the movement of various size of equipment, and varying differing weight of equipment - therefore a level of physical fitness is required.

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 Maritime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham, Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safe and accountable storage of patients health records in our off site facility at Stirling Park and in the Deceased Library Area

Coordination of missing notes to deliver to various services throughout the Trust

Collection of notes from wards to amalgamate with originals

Prep notes for Outpatient clinics to ensure updated demographic information and referral letters are in patients notes

Repairs and maintenance of all health records

Culling and destruction of health records according to the NHS guidelines

Distribution and management of the delivery of notes throughout the Trust via Transit Area at Medway.

Effective and efficient coordination of the delivery of notes between both sites.

Digital Health Records Clerk (Scanning Team) - Collection, preparation, scanning and quality checking of patient notes. Requires attention to detail, strong computer skills, ability to consistently work at fast pace whilst maintaining quality. Manual handling of multiple notes folders from the whole site and within medical records department.

Collection of notes from wards to amalgamate with originals

Tracking of all notes to record appropriate location at any given time within the department and to where the notes are being sent/ allocated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education to A Level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Has the ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations/demands and able to support colleagues through stressful situations, including flexibility to provide cover
• Admin / office experience . Must be interested in providing a quality service to support excellent patient care and experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Customer care skills
• Computer literate, in particular use of MS windows and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work within a team
• Good working knowledge of Oasis system
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role

Knowledge

Essential

• Must understand and comply with Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must be interested in providing a quality service to support good patient care and experience

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust Dual site/ Stirling park

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Safe and accountable storage of patients health records in our off site facility at Stirling Park and in the Deceased Library Area

Coordination of missing notes to deliver to various services throughout the Trust

Collection of notes from wards to amalgamate with originals

Prep notes for Outpatient clinics to ensure updated demographic information and referral letters are in patients notes

Repairs and maintenance of all health records

Culling and destruction of health records according to the NHS guidelines

Distribution and management of the delivery of notes throughout the Trust via Transit Area at Medway.

Effective and efficient coordination of the delivery of notes between both sites.

Digital Health Records Clerk (Scanning Team) - Collection, preparation, scanning and quality checking of patient notes. Requires attention to detail, strong computer skills, ability to consistently work at fast pace whilst maintaining quality. Manual handling of multiple notes folders from the whole site and within medical records department.

Collection of notes from wards to amalgamate with originals

Tracking of all notes to record appropriate location at any given time within the department and to where the notes are being sent/ allocated.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good General Education to A Level or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Has the ability to adapt to challenging and changing situations/demands and able to support colleagues through stressful situations, including flexibility to provide cover
• Admin / office experience . Must be interested in providing a quality service to support excellent patient care and experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills - written and verbal
• Customer care skills
• Computer literate, in particular use of MS windows and Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work within a team
• Good working knowledge of Oasis system
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role

Knowledge

Essential

• Must understand and comply with Data Protection Act and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Must be interested in providing a quality service to support good patient care and experience

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway NHS Foundation Trust Dual site/ Stirling park

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Organise and book departmental clinics hospital databases ensuring that all necessary documentation is available and all patient information is correct, amending where needed.

Greet our patients, answering any queries they may have and dealing with any general problems they may have during their visit.

Manage constant and sometimes complex telephone enquiries, relaying messages and referring calls as appropriate.

Deal with queries from Medical staff, pathway coordinators and other departments regarding booking or amending of appointments, and issuing test results.

Please note: This role is based at Fleet Medical Centre in Northfleet and not Medway Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or above, minimum of 3 GCSEs A-C grade

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of internal IT systems
• Knowledge of basic administrative duties

Experience

Essential

• Reception/admin experience, preferable in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Competent in using Microsoft Packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fleet Medical Centre

Vale Road

Northfleet

DA11 8BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

To carry out the cleaning of wards and general areas within agreed schedules and conforming to legislative requirements.

To carry out the cleaning duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the NHS National Standards of cleanliness.

To undertake other duties that may be required by the Housekeeping Team Leaders to facilitate the efficient running of the Housekeeping Services Department.

The removal of refuge sacks to disposal points in accordance with waste disposal and Control of Infection Guidelines.

The replacement and receipt of routine supplies i.e. rubbish bags, paper towels, soap, toilet rolls and cleaning materials.

To undertake specialised cleaning as required.

The receiving, regeneration and serving of patients meals, preparation of beverages; laying up and clearing away of crockery and cutlery, and washing up.

To carry out Hostess Duties safely and effectively, in accordance with the Trust Catering Policies and Environmental Standards.

To perform housekeeping and/or Hostess Duties as required and work in more than one area of Estates and Facilities division.

Ensure a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness is maintained in all parts of the ward or department, and report identified problems.

To provide support to the service as required to cover leave.

To provide a professional level of customer service to patients and visitors.

To ensure to ensure all documentation is completed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good Standard of written and spoken English
• NVQ level 1 in Support Services or equivalent level of working experience

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Safety qualifications, or willingness to undertake

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of customer care/ food services/ catering

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning practices, basic Health & Safety awareness and infection control regulations

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within a cleaning/housekeeping role

Desirable

• Previous experience within an NHS/care environment

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 Maritime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham, Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prepare and distribute all patient meals and beverages following dietary requirements.

Coordinate with nursing staff to understand patient-specific dietary needs, such as allergens, texture-modified meals, or cultural preferences.

Ensure daily temperature checks for food items and storage areas, accurately documenting findings.

Act as a liaison between patients, nursing staff, and catering teams to communicate meal-related information.

Engage with patients politely to accommodate their meal choices while adhering to dietary restrictions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 1 in Support Services or equivalent level of working experience
• Basic Food Hygiene

Desirable

• Level 1 Food Safety Course
• Level 1 Food Allergens Course

Experience

Essential

• Catering Experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of Customer Care
• Knowledge of food service/catering

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 Maritime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham, Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

The post holder works with colleagues to provide a comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical service Medway Maritime hospital and partner organisations via service level agreements, adhering to policies and procedures, and delivering services in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner.

Supervise work of pharmacy assistants and assist with prioritising workflow.

Train and develop other staff.

Procurement, stores and distribution:

Accurately count stock at ward level and replenish stocks to agreed levels.

Highlight any concerns with medicines security and storage requirements to ward staff and pharmacy managers.

Work under and understand good distribution practice as it relates to activities working with the MHRA framework for wholesaler dealer activities.

Dispensary Duties:

Maintain accurate records on both the CMM dispensing system and PTS (both for deliveries and general activity monitoring)

After training dispense controlled drugs for ward stock and named patients on discharge.

Ensure that any to follow items are sent as soon as possible and any discrepancies checked.

Ensure the availability of sufficient stock and sundries/consumables to the dispensary.

Receive outpatient prescriptions from customers and take the appropriate payment, advise on any benefits available to them and obtain details, to ensure the back of the prescription is completed accurately.

Pharmacy ward based services:

Complete phase 1 of the medicines optimisation programme.

Check accurately patients own medicines brought into hospital for suitability for re-use.

Accurately transcribe drugs as per trust policy.

Ensure patients receive medicines promptly to prevent omitted doses on the wards. Prioritising urgent prescriptions and delivering accordingly.

Ensure discharge medicines are completed accurately and safely to support patient flow within the trust

Key Result Areas:

To provide a pharmacy service in accordance with current professional standards and clinical governance guidance.

To develop the required knowledge and skills.

To work as part multi-disciplinary team providing an efficient and effective pharmacy service to the Trust, ensuring patients receive the optimum level of service and care.

Communications and Working Relationships:

Works closely with nurses, clinicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team within the Trust service

Works closely with other pharmacists, assistants and technicians including dispensary and other pharmacy areas.

Communicates with patients, carers, GPs and community pharmacists

Physical effort:

To be able to lift and handle heavy packages and boxes.

There is a requirement/combination of sitting, standing, and walking.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE (English & Maths C or above)
• Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills, without using a calculator, including - Simple calculations, Addition, subtraction, division & multiplication
• Familiar with GDP and MHRA requirements.

Experience

Essential

• Understanding of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups
• Previous hospital or pharmacy Experience

Skills

Essential

• Good team worker and works effectively within multidisciplinary team
• Ability to follow policies and procedures
• Work well under pressure Ability to communicate routine information effectively using clear written and spoken English
• Demonstrate effective customer service skills

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Hospital Pharmacy

Level 2 red zone

gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as one of the formal deputies to the Chief People Officer and provide senior leadership across the People & Culture Directorate.

Provide strategic workforce advice, challenge and support to Executive Directors and senior clinical and operational leaders.

Support development and delivery of the Trust People Plan and wider organisational strategy.

Ensure workforce plans are aligned to organisational priorities, operational delivery requirements and service transformation programmes.

Lead workforce affordability, productivity and establishment management programmes.

Support delivery of financial improvement and productivity objectives through workforce interventions and workforce redesign

Support managers and leaders to resolve workforce issues proactively and consistently, reducing dependency on formal processes wherever appropriate.

Lead continuous improvement of operational workforce services and identify opportunities for greater efficiency, consistency and service quality.

Ensure organisational learning is captured from workforce issues, employment tribunals, investigations, grievances and employee relations activity

Lead workforce governance, assurance and reporting arrangements across the Trust.

Maintain oversight of workforce risks, workforce performance, workforce intelligence and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely escalation of issues requiring Executive or Board attention.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience acquired through senior professional practice.
• Chartered member of the CIPD (or equivalent professional qualification) Evidence of relevant continuing professional development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert knowledge of strategic and operational People practice
• Expert knowledge of employment law, employee relations and industrial relations practice.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning methodologies and workforce sustainability approaches.
• Strong understanding of workforce productivity, workforce affordability and establishment management principles.
• Strong understanding of organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong understanding of NHS policy, regulation and the strategic workforce challenges facing the NHS.
• Knowledge of leadership development, cultural transformation and organisational effectiveness.

Experience

Essential

• Significant senior People leadership experience within a large, complex NHS organisation.
• Experience of operating at senior leadership level, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making.
• Experience of leading large, multi-disciplinary People teams through periods of organisational change and improvement.
• Experience of workforce planning, workforce sustainability and workforce transformation.
• Experience of providing strategic workforce advice, challenge and support to Executive Directors and senior leaders.
• Experience of workforce affordability, productivity improvement, establishment management and financial recovery programmes.
• Significant experience of industrial relations leadership and partnership working with Trade Unions and Staff Side representatives.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to provide strategic workforce leadership within a complex and changing environment.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and challenge constructively at all levels.
• Ability to build credibility and effective working relationships with senior leaders, clinicians, staff-side representatives and external partners.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex workforce, financial and organisational information.
• Ability to translate workforce insight into practical organisational solutions and strategic recommendations.
• Ability to lead and deliver complex workforce, transformation and improvement programmes.

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

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 description

Job responsibilities

Assisting Nursing staff with processing of patients property and valuables in accordance with policy and procedures and arranging for property to be taken into General Office for safe custody

Organise and book departmental clinics on the PAS system ensuring that all necessary documentation is available and all patient information is correct and amending where needed.

Contacting clinic patients ahead of appointments to ensure they are aware of when and where to come and attach notes to PAS regarding this.

Cash up clinics where required.

Greet patients and arrive them on PAS system, answering any queries they may have and dealing with any general problems they may have during their visit completing EC attendance forms on EPR for FSDEC clinic patients and discharging from EPR when appointment complete.

Arranging ambulance transportation where authorised and if patient does not have own transport or relative support.

Ordering and maintaining ward stationery and supplies through Integra and NHS supply chain

Completion of routine maintenance requests for forwarding to Estates Department

Receiving telephone calls, taking and relaying messages and referring calls as appropriate.

Answering patients and relatives general enquiries and assisting them with any problems throughout their stay.

Liaising with other Hospitals and Departments, Social Services, GP Surgeries and Home Help Services and close working liaison with the Directorate of Medicine and Emergency Care.

Photocopying of paperwork as required and scanning as per policy guidelines

To provide cover remote or on ward for annual leave and sickness leave on any of the medical Wards as directed including weekend and evening cover.

Ensuring all mandatory training is up to date and all Trust policies are adhered to

Any other duties as directed by Line Manager, Senior Nurse and management team Medicine, Emergency Department & Critical Care Division

Collection of Ethnic and Religious Data and inputting information onto PAS System

Acting as Stage One Officer to determine overseas patients liability for treatment charges and informing the Overseas Officer

Delivery of post, diagnostic and prescriptions Forms to departments and collection of drugs from Pharmacy as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level including English or equivalent qualification/experience

Knowledge

Essential

• General knowledge of administration and management of electronic diary
• Knowledge of maintaining patient confidentiality at all times

Skills

Essential

• Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft packages such as Excel
• Good organisational skills, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, reliable and flexible in approach and attitude
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work within a team
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal

Experience

Essential

• Previous administrative experience (preferably NHS background but not essential)

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

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Medway Maritime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Admitting, discharging and transferring patients onto Bed Management System. Reviewing EDNS (as required) and ensuring patients personal details are up-to date and correctly entered onto the OASIS/PAS System. Inputting and amending Bed Occupancy System for Nursing Staff

Liaising with General Office regarding patients pensions/benefitsArranging appointments for Outpatient clinics as directed

Preparing of patients EDNs and admittance notification for GPs for completion by medical staff

Arranging completion and issue of medical certificates for sickness benefits purposes

Arranging ambulance transportation where authorised

Ordering and maintaining ward stationery and supplies

Receiving telephone calls, taking and relaying messages and referring calls as appropriate

Answering patients and relatives general enquiries and assisting them with any problems throughout their stay

Welcoming visitors

Supporting the ward manager, Senior Nurse and Management Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level including English or equivalent qualification/experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across the organisation liaising with different levels of personnel
• Good organisational skills, self-motivation, drive for performance and improvement, reliable and flexible in approach and attitude
• Computer literate including ability to use Microsoft packages such as Excel

Other Attributes

Essential

• Ability to empathise with patients and carers and to provide a caring environment to aid communication
• Ability to work on own initiative and to work within a team
• Maintenance of patient confidentiality at all times
• Strong sense of commitment to openness, honesty and integrity in undertaking the role
• Attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service

Values

Essential

• Exhibits behaviours in line with Trust Values: BEST

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

MHT

Windmill road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to perform independently in echo clinics performing scans to the BSE Minimum Dataset

Participate in specialist echo clinics including Physiologist led valve clinic, bubble and contrast studies and assisting in TOE

Participate in the future development of other specialist echo services

Opportunity to rotate through the cath lab and pacing clinics if able to work independently in these areas. Training can be provided in these areas

Undertake all basic investigations to diagnose heart disease, and produce factual reports as required

Make judgements on the severity of results, ensuring medical staff are informed immediately of any life threatening or urgent investigation results

Undertake the range of highly complex investigations and produce full technical analysis and interpretation of results

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• BSE accreditation
• RCCP or equivalent
• ILS
• ASCST

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert in Echocardiography
• Knowledge of internal IT systems

Desirable

• Proficient in Holter analysis.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years as a qualified physiologist
• Ability to work unsupervised

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask

Values Based Question

Essential

• How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?

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 Maritime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ability to perform independently in echo clinics performing scans to the BSE Minimum Dataset

Participate in specialist echo clinics including Physiologist led valve clinic, bubble and contrast studies and assisting in TOE

Participate in the future development of other specialist echo services

Opportunity to rotate through the cath lab and pacing clinics if able to work independently in these areas. Training can be provided in these areas

Undertake all basic investigations to diagnose heart disease, and produce factual reports as required

Make judgements on the severity of results, ensuring medical staff are informed immediately of any life threatening or urgent investigation results

Undertake the range of highly complex investigations and produce full technical analysis and interpretation of results

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Clinical Physiology or equivalent
• BSE accreditation
• RCCP or equivalent
• ILS
• ASCST

Knowledge

Essential

• Expert in Echocardiography
• Knowledge of internal IT systems

Desirable

• Proficiency in Holter analysis

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 years as a qualified physiologist
• Ability to work unsupervised

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask

Values Based Question

Essential

• How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?

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 Maritime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Your primary duty is to ensure the safety and security of all persons and properties at Medway Maritime Hospital, and to promote a safe environment and reduce the fear of crime by providing a high profile visible presence.

To enforce all policies and procedures of the Medway Maritime Hospital.

To carry out patrols and provide escorts as requested.

To undertake cash lifts ensuring that all departmental procedures are followed and PPE is worn.

To respond to any security incident within an agreed time frame, including the use of reasonable force, if necessary and in line with Trust policy, law and legislation.

When responding to an incident officers are required to seek clinical advice where available.

To work as part of the Fire Response & Major incident teams, liaising with other departments and the Fire Brigade as appropriate and in line with trust policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• High Standard of Education
• Hold a current S.I.A licence level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Mental capacity and deprivation of liberty (DOLs)
• Security systems i.e. CCTV, Alarms, access control
• General Law, to include criminal and common and associated legislation and acts

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working within the Security industry, or associated organisations
• Working with the general public
• Customer Care

Values Based Question

Essential

• How do you demonstrate respect and dignity?

SIA License

Essential

• Holds Valid Licence or Working Towards

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 Maritime Hospital

Windmill Road

Gillingham, Kent

ME7 5NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an apprenticeship role to work withing the Catering Team - Retail Catering and Patient Catering Cold Room Picking & Packing Team.

This role will include full training of all aspects of Retail and Patient Catering services, it is a new opportunity to join a successful team and build a career in NHS Catering Services.

To support retail catering service learning the different roles withing the Dining Room, Coffee House and Deli; Barista training will be an option. There will be stock movement, shelf filling, cleaning and food service duties as you grow within the team, learning each aspect of the different duties.

To work at all times in a clean and tidy manner ensuring strict adherence to the food hygiene and safety regulations.

To pick & pack chilled, frozen and ambient items for patient mealtimes, loading insulated food trolleys.

Duties include stock movement and handling, the work is an active mobile on foot role, requiring team work and communication with colleagues, numeracy and literacy are essential skills for the role. Some food preparation duties are required and a Level 2 Food Safety Qualification is required to commence the role. Cleaning duties are a part of the role along with maintaining high standards of hygiene within stock rooms at all times. It is a highly active role, not suitable for anyone looking for "lighter duties".

To report any mechanical or safety defects and need for repairs to the administration management for immediate action.

To clear tables and relay dirty crockery, cutlery etc. to the central wash up area.

To operate dishwashing machines.

To stack and wash crockery and cutlery from the staff meal service

To clean prescribed areas as laid down in the departmental cleaning schedule.

To follow all cleaning methods as instructed with regard to premises and equipment

To transport goods to and from the catering department as required

To assist with the safe and effective cleaning of meal service areas.

The long term aspiration for any applicant should be f or a career in catering, growing and developing a journey where the next step would be a supervisory role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of good hygiene and health and safety practices
• Competent computer skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic food hygiene Certificate
• Good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy
• A recognised catering qualification NVQ or otherwise, ideally at Level 2

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Time management and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and presentation

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

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 description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of secretarial / administrative work at a similar level
• Experience of dealing with external organisations

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an NHS / Healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
• Computer literacy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take minutes of meetings

Desirable

• To be able to work in a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Knowledge of the National Breast Screening Service

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-C (or equivalent) grade in English and Maths

Desirable

• RSA Level 2 or equivalent in Typing / Word processing
• Customer Care Training

Other

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload without supervision.
• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values

Desirable

• Understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998

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

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Rd

Canterbury

CT1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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