Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

The Finance Accounts Assistant provides essential support to the Assistant Financial Accountant - Treasury in ensuring that all payables and receivables processes are accurate, timely and compliant. The postholder maintains supplier and customer records, processes payment runs, undertakes reconciliations and supports the agreement of balances exercise.

The role also provides proactive oversight of NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) to ensure high quality service delivery. The postholder contributes to strong financial governance, excellent customer service and the smooth running of financial operations across the ICB

Main duties of the job

oProcess and check payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid in line with the Better Payment Practice Code.

oLiaise with budget managers to resolve queries and ensure timely authorisation of invoices.

oMaintain and update the supplier file, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial controls.

oLiaise with suppliers to resolve payment, invoice and account queries.

oComplete supplier statement reconciliations and follow up discrepancies.

oRaise sales orders and invoices to customers as required.

oAssist with the agreement of balances exercise, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.

oProvide proactive oversight of NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) performance relating to payables and receivables.

oDeliver consistently high standards of customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

oMaintain accurate financial records and support month end and year end processes.

oCarry out other duties commensurate with banding and competence.

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

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

095-8314210-TS

Job locations

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Educated to NVQ/RSA Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of IT systems including Outlook, Word, Excel and financial systems
• Experience delivering a wide range of administrative tasks to a high standard
• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR requirements.

Desirable

• Experience working in a finance or accounts payable/receivable environment.

Attributes

Essential

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
• Commitment to personal development.

Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential Educated to NVQ/RSA Level 3 or equivalent experience. Intermediate knowledge of IT systems including Outlook, Word, Excel and financial systems Experience delivering a wide range of administrative tasks to a high standard Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR requirements. Desirable Experience working in a finance or accounts payable/receivable environment. Attributes Essential Ability to maintain confidentiality and trust. Commitment to personal development.

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

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Address

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Address

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role supports delivery of the ICB's Four Layers of Care model -- the clinical model through which NHS Kent and Medway commissions and provides care across primary care, single neighbourhood, multi-neighbourhood and acute hospital settings.

The post holder will ensure quality, safety and patient experience are embedded consistently as care moves across these layers, in line with the ICB's ambition to shift activity toward proactive, community-based care.

Main duties of the job

oThe post holder will manage provider quality assurance and improvement at place and system level for the ICB, from a nominated portfolio, as part of a wider Quality Team.

oThe post will take the role of Quality Lead in the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for Urgent and Emergency Care and Flow, which forms part of the foundation of our operating model, by promoting integrated decision-making and shared accountability. Collaboration is central to the way the ICB works across all teams and units, and this role will actively foster and enable effective partnership working across the organisation.

oThe post holder will manage a robust process to gain assurance on the quality of the healthcare services, from their allocated work portfolio, commissioned by the ICB.

oThe post holder will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of a quality assurance and improvement framework, informed by the National Quality Board Quality Risk and Escalation Framework.

oThe post holder will ensure the robust application of a comprehensive monitoring framework for measuring and reporting on the quality of healthcare, preparing and overseeing the preparation of both internal and external reports.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

095-8301061-TS

Job locations

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.

All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Job description Job responsibilities The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Current, active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife, or with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Registered Physiotherapist, as applicable to the post holder's professional background.
• Educated to Master's level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area.
• Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist knowledge or experience to Master's level equivalent.
• Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development.
• Understanding of the background to, and aims of, current healthcare policy in the South East, and the implications of this for engagement. oPrevious responsibility for a budget, including budget setting and a working knowledge of financial processes.

Desirable

• Member of relevant professional body (e.g. Infection Prevention Society, Institute of Health Visiting), in addition to core professional registration.
• Additional clinical professional qualification beyond initial registration.
• Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) Training Level 3 and 4, or working towards completion.

Competencies

Essential

• Ability to persuade Board and senior managers of the merits of different options, innovations and opportunities.
• Ability to contribute to strategic plans across the NHS and within specific teams.
• Skills and experience of direct line management, job management and leadership of an NHS team/service

Desirable

• Strategic thinking -- the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
• Skills for delivering results through managing through others, using a range of levers in the absence of direct line-management responsibility.
• Skills for managing relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.

Person Specification Qualifications and Experience Essential Current, active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife, or with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Registered Physiotherapist, as applicable to the post holder's professional background. Educated to Master's level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area. Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience or training, plus further specialist knowledge or experience to Master's level equivalent. Evidence of post-qualifying and continuing professional development. Understanding of the background to, and aims of, current healthcare policy in the South East, and the implications of this for engagement. oPrevious responsibility for a budget, including budget setting and a working knowledge of financial processes. Desirable Member of relevant professional body (e.g. Infection Prevention Society, Institute of Health Visiting), in addition to core professional registration. Additional clinical professional qualification beyond initial registration. Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) Training Level 3 and 4, or working towards completion. Competencies Essential Ability to persuade Board and senior managers of the merits of different options, innovations and opportunities. Ability to contribute to strategic plans across the NHS and within specific teams. Skills and experience of direct line management, job management and leadership of an NHS team/service Desirable Strategic thinking -- the ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise. Skills for delivering results through managing through others, using a range of levers in the absence of direct line-management responsibility. Skills for managing relationships with a range of stakeholders. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard 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).

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

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Address

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

Address

Gail House

Maidstone

ME15 6NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role supports delivery of the ICB's Four Layers of Care model -- the clinical model through which NHS Kent and Medway commissions and provides care across primary care, single neighbourhood, multi-neighbourhood and acute hospital settings. The post holder will ensure quality, safety and patient experience are embedded consistently as care moves across these layers, in line with the ICB's ambition to shift activity toward proactive, community-based care.

This post requires current, active registration with the NMC (as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife) or the HCPC as a Registered Physiotherapist. This is an essential, non-delegable requirement of the role: the post holder is required to exercise autonomous clinical judgement and professional accountability, under their regulatory body's Code, when assessing patient safety, quality and clinical risk in commissioned services, and this post cannot be undertaken by a person who does not hold such registration.

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will manage provider quality assurance and improvement at place and system level for the ICB, from a nominated portfolio, as part of a wider Quality Team.

o The post will take the role of Quality Lead in the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for Urgent and Emergency Care and Flow, which forms part of the foundation of our operating model, by promoting integrated decision-making and shared accountability. Collaboration is central to the way the ICB works across all teams and units, and this role will actively foster and enable effective partnership working across the organisation.

o The post holder will manage a robust process to gain assurance on the quality of the healthcare services, from their allocated work portfolio, commissioned by the ICB.

o The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of a quality assurance and improvement framework, informed by the National Quality Board Quality Risk and Escalation Framework.

o The post holder will ensure the robust application of a comprehensive monitoring framework for measuring and reporting on the quality of healthcare, preparing and overseeing the preparation of both internal and external reports.

o The post holder will manage the application of a robust reporting system for all commissioned services that provides data quality, system security and confidentiality at a level commensurate with NHS standards.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

We are seeking an exceptional senior clinical leader to join our executive team as Senior Deputy Chief Medical and Outcomes Officer and Director of Clinical Commissioning. This is a high-profile strategic role providing clinical leadership across commissioning, outcomes improvement, quality, service transformation and acute care delivery.

Acting as the principal deputy to the Chief Medical and Outcomes Officer, you will play a leading role in shaping strategic commissioning decisions, driving clinically led transformation and ensuring the highest standards of quality, patient outcomes and value for money. Working across organisational and system boundaries, you will influence senior clinicians, executives and partners to deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that improve population health outcomes, reduce inequalities and support sustainable healthcare services.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute at executive level, helping to shape the future direction of services and ensuring clinical leadership remains at the heart of decision-making.

Main duties of the job

You will provide executive leadership for clinical commissioning, strategic planning and service transformation programmes, ensuring commissioning decisions are informed by robust clinical evidence, population health intelligence and quality improvement methodologies. They will lead major programmes across acute care, urgent and emergency care, elective recovery, diagnostics and pathway redesign, driving improvements in quality, access, productivity and patient outcomes.

Working closely with executive colleagues and system partners, the successful candidate will support the development of long-term clinical strategy, commissioning intentions and sustainable models of care. They will provide leadership to senior clinical teams, support the development of future clinical leaders and foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and collaboration.

The role includes building strong relationships across providers and partner organisations, providing assurance on performance and outcomes, and influencing strategic decisions that support both improved patient care and the effective use of public resources.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Senior leadership and strategic oversight of the ICB's EPRR arrangements, ensuring statutory compliance, trust assurance and continuous improvement; leading the EPRR team; providing senior EPRR advice during incidents; representing the ICB within LRF, LHRP and regional structures; and deputising for the Deputy Director as required.

Main duties of the job

• The Senior EPRR Programme Manager provides senior leadership across the Integrated Care Board to ensure statutory compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) and NHS Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response requirements.
• The role will provide leadership to all the defined elements of the ICB and wider system EPRR programme, ensuring compliance, assurance, programme delivery, and continuous improvement in preparedness and response. The postholder acts as a senior subject matter expert, provides strategic advice during incidents, supports the on-callframework, and deputises for the Deputy Director when required.
• Working through a matrix model, the role manages resilience capability across NHS providers, Local Resilience Forum partners including local authorities, emergency services, voluntary partners and national bodies, ensuring integrated planning, risk management and effective incident response.
• The postholder operates with a high degree of autonomy as a senior EPRR subject matter expert within the function, responsible for interpreting and implementing national EPRR policy across the ICB and wider system, and determining how these are applied in practice.
• The postholder will provide team resilience across the System Resilience and EPRR function, and participate in an Subject Matter Expert on call rota.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

We are seeking an organised and proactive individual to provide high-quality administrative and business support to the Contracts Team. The successful candidate will play akey role in supporting contract management activities, maintaining accurate records, coordinating administrative processes, and ensuring effective communication with bothinternal colleagues and external providers.Key responsibilities will include monitoring the progress of contract documentation, managing meeting administration and associated governance processes, maintaining theKent and Medway contracts register, and assisting with the resolution of queries. The role will also involve engaging with providers and staff across the organisation andmanaging the team mailbox

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality project, service, initiative and administrative support including information and analysis;
• Provide business and administrative support to the CCG contracts team
• Assist in the preparation of contracts documentation with support
• Meetings administration
• Maintain the Kent and Medway contracts register
• Provide support to resolving queries, engaging with providers and CCG staff as appropriate and managing the team mailbox

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

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Are you an organised and compassionate administrator with exceptional attention to detail? Join our Child Death Review Service and play a vital role in helping improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Kent and Medway.

In this rewarding role, you'll provide high-quality administrative, coordination and data management support to statutory Child Death Review processes. You'll coordinate multi-agency meetings, maintain accurate records and databases, support reporting requirements and ensure reviews progress efficiently and effectively.

Working closely with healthcare professionals, local authorities, police, education and partner organisations, you'll handle highly sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and care. Your work will contribute to learning from child deaths, helping shape improvements in services and support for families.

If you are organised, resilient and committed to our values of care, inclusion, trust, integrity and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help make a lasting difference.

Main duties of the job

• Coordinating statutory Child Death Review meetings, including Joint Agency Responses, Rapid Reviews, Child Death Overview Panels and thematic reviews.
• Managing diaries, meeting arrangements, agendas, papers, minutes and action logs.
• Processing child death notifications and maintaining accurate, secure databases, records and tracking systems.
• Monitoring review timescales, following up outstanding information and escalating delays or data quality concerns.
• Collating, validating and submitting data for reports, dashboards, audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Acting as a professional point of contact for NHS services and partner agencies, including local authorities, police, education and HM Coroner's Office.
• Handling highly sensitive and confidential information in accordance with information governance and data protection requirements.
• Supporting quality assurance, service improvement, standard operating procedures and wider safeguarding activities.
• Providing routine team administration, as required.

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

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

Are you passionate about shaping high-quality services that make a real difference to people's lives? Join our dynamic MHLDA Commissioning Team and play a pivotal role in improving outcomes for adults across Kent and Medway.

As a senior commissioning leader, you will drive strategic planning, service transformation, and performance management across a diverse portfolio of Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism services. Working closely with system partners, local authorities, providers, and key stakeholders, you will translate national policy into impactful commissioning plans that improve access, quality, and patient outcomes.

You'll lead service redesign, manage complex budgets and contracts, use data and insight to tackle health inequalities, and ensure services deliver value while meeting statutory and ICB priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, collaborative leader who thrives on innovation, partnership working, and delivering meaningful change across health and care systems. If you're ready to influence the future of mental health services and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

oDelivery of the ICB's commissioning intentions for Children and Young People's Mental Health.

oDevelopment of the Young Adults Programme and transition pathways.

oSupporting service transformation and improvement programmes.

oContract and performance management of commissioned services.

oPartnership working across the wider Kent and Medway system.

oDevelopment of commissioning strategies, business cases and governance papers.

oUsing data, intelligence and insight to improve outcomes and reduce inequalities.

Please note: Interviews will be held face to face in Ashford.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

You will provide senior clinical leadership within the ICB as part of the Chief Medical & Outcomes Officer (CMOO) team.

You will be the CMOO lead for all aspects of commissioning of primary and community care, including the Neighbourhood Health programme.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical leadership on all aspects of primary care and neighbourhood working in conjunction with the Director of Primary and Community Care.
• Lead communications and delivery of the GP, Pharmacy, Optometry and Dentistry Development Plans as well as Neighbourhood development and delivery
• Provide key clinical leadership and oversight of clinical directors
• Clinical oversight and direction concerning new and existing local services
• Support the Primary Care Estates strategy from a clinical perspective
• Support the Chief Digital Officer and CCIO digital development in Primary Care and Neighbourhood.
• Provide clinical leadership for all primary care delegated services (GP and POD) including holding to account primary care colleagues where performance concerns have been identified.

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

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

The Elective Care Commissioning Project Manager is responsible for managing defined projects that support the delivery of the commissioning and performance elective care services. Working within an agreed framework, the post holder will lead project planning, delivery and reporting, ensuring projects are delivered to time, quality and cost. The role requires strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across teams and partner organisations to support the successful implementation of strategy in line with national policy, system priorities and organisational objectives. It would be an advantage for the successful candidate to have experience in elective services, particularly head, neck and ophthalmology.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for commissioning and performance management of elective care services in line with ICB and national strategies, ensuring services meet the needs of Kent & Medway residents. Lead the development of commissioning strategies, needs assessments, policies, commissioning intentions and planning processes across defined areas, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), delivery of value for money, provider performance management and relevant ICB statutory duties. Support strategic partnership working and contribute to planning cycles, assurance processes and delivery of outcomes.
• Manage the team's project support function, including business planning, reporting, risk and issue management, forward planning and delivery of projects and workstreams. Provide high-quality analysis, communication, stakeholder management and administrative support to ensure effective implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.
• Maintain accurate communication and coordination across organisations, preparing correspondence, reports and analysis across a range of specialties and projects. Act as a key member of the team, supporting effective stakeholder engagement and flexible workload management. Operate in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
• On a rota basis, manage the elective care inbox and the Blueteq system for approving individual funding requests.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

We are looking for a passionate and ambitious professional to support our vision of delivering better health outcomes for the people of Kent and Medway. Working within a collaborative system, you will help drive transformation across health and care services, ensuring organisations work together to provide seamless, person-centred care.

You'll contribute to key priorities including improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, enhancing productivity and value for money, and supporting thriving local communities. Working closely with NHS organisations, local authorities, provider collaboratives, patients and partners, you'll help develop innovative healthcare pathways that improve experiences and outcomes for local people.

Main duties of the job

• Strategy Implementation: Lead the development and delivery of the ICBs People Strategy and People Plan.
• Workforce Leadership: Oversee Organisational Development, HR Business Partnering, operational HR, recruitment, retention, and internal workforce planning.
• Organisational Development: Champion a compassionate, inclusive culture (EDI) and leadership development.
• Transformation: Lead change management, culture development and the use of digitalisation for People services, including AI.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging across both workforce and operational service portfolios.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

This is an exciting opportunity to join NHS Kent and Medway as a People Services Transformation Programme Manager, supporting the delivery of complex transformation programmes that will shape the future of People Services across Kent and Medway and the wider South East. Working as part of the People Services Transformation Team, you will combine expert programme and change management skills to turn strategic priorities into effective implementation, organisational readiness and sustainable business change.

You will work across organisational boundaries with programme leaders, Digital, Finance, People Services, operational teams and regional partners to deliver new operating models, processes, technologies and shared services.

Main duties of the job

You will lead defined workstreams within the Future Workforce Solution and South East Scaling People Services programmes, developing detailed plans, coordinating delivery and maintaining effective governance, risk and assurance arrangements. You will lead organisational readiness and change activities, including change impact assessments, business readiness planning, process redesign and adoption of new ways of working.

You will work closely with stakeholders and subject matter experts across multiple organisations, facilitate workshops and engagement, monitor benefits and outcomes, and identify opportunities for service improvement and standardisation. You will also provide high-quality reports, dashboards and recommendations to programme leadership and support the successful transition of new services and ways of working into business as usual.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

You will provide senior clinical leadership within the ICB as part of the Chief Medical & Outcomes Officer (CMOO) team.

You will be the CMOO lead for all aspects of commissioning of primary and community care, including the Neighbourhood Health programme.

Main duties of the job

• Provide clinical leadership on all aspects of primary care and neighbourhood working in conjunction with the Director of Primary and Community Care.
• Lead communications and delivery of the GP, Pharmacy, Optometry and Dentistry Development Plans as well as Neighbourhood development and delivery
• Provide key clinical leadership and oversight of clinical directors
• Clinical oversight and direction concerning new and existing local services
• Support the Primary Care Estates strategy from a clinical perspective
• Support the Chief Digital Officer and CCIO digital development in Primary Care and Neighbourhood.
• Provide clinical leadership for all primary care delegated services (GP and POD) including holding to account primary care colleagues where performance concerns have been identified.

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

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Director - Commissioning PMO to provide senior leadership for the development and delivery of the commissioning cycle across Kent and Medway ICB.

The post holder will establish and strengthen programme management, governance, assurance and delivery arrangements across the ICB's commissioning priorities. Working closely with multidisciplinary commissioning teams, finance colleagues and system partners, the role will support delivery of organisational priorities, including the cost improvement programme.

The successful candidate will ensure robust oversight of risk, performance, benefits realisation and financial delivery, providing clear reporting and assurance to senior forums. They will play a key role in improving commissioning capability, supporting effective decision-making and embedding strong governance across the commissioning function.

This role requires a confident senior leader with strong political awareness, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence across complex health and care systems.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the development and delivery of the commissioning PMO function, ensuring effective programme management, governance, assurance and delivery across the ICB's commissioning priorities.

o Provide strategic leadership for the commissioning cycle and ensures robust systems are in place for commissioning decision making and MDT operation

o Supports the process of developing and agreeing the CIP plan for the organisation working across commissioning and finance to embed in commissioning plans and ensure delivery.

o Establish and oversee robust governance, programme controls, risk management and benefit realisation frameworks across all commissioning programmes.

o Identify, manage and resolve critical strategic interdependencies, ensuring system level grip on delivery, risk and performance.

o Provide Executive, Committee and Board level assurance through high quality reporting, insight and analysis on programme progress, risks and outcomes.

o Support the programme of commissioning capability development to strengthen organisational capability and drive continuous improvement.

o Build and maintain strong relationships with Integrated Care Partnerships, system partners, NHS England and external agencies to support delivery and manage dependencies.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed by the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Southeast Integrated Care Boards; and current at-risk employees within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts.

The Assistant Financial Accountant - Purchase to Pay plays a key role in the day to day operation and performance of the Financial Accounting team. The postholder provides specialist financial accounting support, including VAT compliance, treasury processes, payment authorisation, and oversight of key financial controls. They ensure the organisation meets the Better Payment Practice Code (BPPC), support the Agreement of Balances process, and contribute to the accuracy and integrity of the financial ledger.

The role requires strong numerical skills, advanced Excel capability, experience with general ledger systems, and the ability to manage a high volume workload. The postholder also supports junior team members through training, direction and development.

Main duties of the job

oApply NHS VAT rules accurately to invoices and credit notes, advising colleagues on VAT issues with support from SBS VAT Team.

oEnsure monies due from suppliers are promptly returned to the organisation.

oManage KPIs and ensure compliance with the Better Payment Practice Code (BPPC).

oProduce BPPC statistics for the monthly Performance and Investment Committee.

oAnalyse and action results from the National Fraud Initiative (NFI).

oPlan workloads in line with the Finance Monthly Timetable to meet strict deadlines.

oEnsure all payment upload schedules for SLAs and PHBs are completed accurately and authorised appropriately.

oAssist in the Payables Agreement of Balances exercise.

oSupport authorisation of weekly payment runs and approve payments within delegated limits.

oWork collaboratively with finance colleagues and non finance teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

oSupport junior team members through training, guidance, appraisal and welfare checks.

oCarry out other duties commensurate with banding and competence.

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

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

The Quality and Safety Lead for Community, Primary Care and Neighbourhoods supports the monitoring and improvement of quality and safety across a diverse portfolio of services. The post holder works with providers and system partners to ensure robust assurance, effective use of intelligence and delivery of improvement actions. They support the implementation of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy and PSIRF, helping to embed learning, strengthen safety culture and ensure patient experience informs change.

The role contributes to quality oversight, risk identification and the development of improvement plans that enhance outcomes for service users and communities. The post holder will also act as the ICB's patient safety lead to focus on learning from patient safety events across the system and support the senior Quality Managers with the implementation of the National Patient Safety Strategy.

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

Main duties of the job

• To support the quality monitoring of providers contracted by NHS Kent and Medway ICB.
• To coordinate initiatives with system partners to improve quality of care and treatment.
• To understand the National Quality Board Guidance on quality oversight and improvement.
• Work in partnership with providers to ensure clear assurance of high quality care is provided to the Integrated Care Board (ICB). As defined by the National Quality Board.
• To support the development and management of quality systems gaining assurance that services being delivered are of high quality and in line with clinical guidance and contractual requirements.
• Support a portfolio of initiatives to obtain and maintain, high quality care within the financial envelope available.
• Support the implementation and ongoing embedding of the NHS Patient Safety Strategy within the relevant portfolio, promoting a proactive, learning focused approach to safety.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) by supporting providers to adopt the new approach, ensuring high quality incident reporting, proportionate responses and meaningful learning.
• Work with the ICB Patient Safety Specialist and Quality Managers to strengthen the use of the Learn from Patient Safety Events (LFPSE) system, ensuring accurate reporting, improved data quality and effective use of insights

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

The postholder is responsible for delivering individual estates projects, encompassing primary, community and neighbourhood health care within the NHS estates programme across Kent and Medway.

They ensure that projects align with ICB and national strategies, support high quality service delivery, and meet the needs of local residents. The role manages business cases, budgets and contracts for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and delivering value for money.

Main duties of the job

o Responsible for delivery of individual projects within the NHS primary, community and neighbourhood estates programme in Kent and Medway, ensuring alignment with ICB and national strategies and using a multidisciplinary approach.

o Manages business case development, budgets and contracts for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory processes and delivering value for money.

o Responsible for management of specific processes and requirements in relation to general practice payments and premises schemes in line with the NHS (General Medical Services - Premises Costs) Directions 2024, working with both general practices and the District Valuer.

o Acts as the owner for specific relationships with partners, including NHS Property Companies and Local Authorities, contributing to the development and delivery of joint commissioning and estates strategies.

o Ensures delivery of relevant ICB statutory duties relating to estates, capital investment and infrastructure planning.

o Manages the process Oversees the process to respond to planning applications to secure planning obligations (S106 funding or delivery of infrastructure) for primary and community healthcare infrastructure in line with ICB policy/guidance. Ensures use of funding secured to support delivery of projects within own area of responsibility.

o Supports defined elements of the planning cycle, including assurance of progress, outcomes and delivery against plans.

About us

We are committed to a culture that supports all staff at NHS Kent and Medway to be the best version of themselves.

Our ability to improve outcomes for our population depends on how effectively clinical, operational, financial and strategic professionals work together to make informed commissioning decisions. That's why our workforce works a minimum of two days-a-week on-site, with the expectation that all one-to-ones are held face-to-face and that colleagues will regularly visit the services we are commissioning to understand more about them.

We believe regular on-site working supports stronger collaboration, faster problem-solving, peer learning, visible leadership and the integration of colleagues into our organisation. We also know that culture is built through shared experiences and day-to-day interactions.

We are a flexible working friendly organisation; we aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.

We work with staff to agree objectives through regular supervision, annual appraisal and access to training opportunities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity. In order to reflect the diversity of our population, we positively encourage applications from all areas of the community regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Job summary

*This vacancy is only available to:

- Current employees of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; or

- Employees of the following Kent and Medway Integrated Care System organisations who have been formally identified as being at risk of redeployment:

• NHS Kent and Medway Integrated care board (ICB)
• Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
• Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
• Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
• Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
• Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Applications from candidates who do not meet either of these criteria cannot be considered.*

An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Breast Screening team in delivering high quality services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Kent Breast Screening Service. This administrative post is based at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and provides support to the Breast Screening Programme Management team.

As part of the role the post holder will be expected to travel between the three Kent units (Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury). The ideal candidate will be diligent, motivated and attentive with experience of managing their own workload. The post holder will also be required to work as part of a close team, have good computer and communication skills and work well under pressure.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful postholder will be expected to provide and receive routine information which may be complex or sensitive. They will also exchange verbal and written information with a range of individuals, groups, and departments (including patients, staff or carers) relating to enquiries, appointments, admissions and meetings.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and experience in the use of hospital based IT systems would be an advantage.
• The successful candidate must be computer literate, be educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Training on the NBSS (National Breast Screening System) and RIS Sectra Soliton will be given.

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.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.