Job summary

We are currently recruiting for a Building Maintenance Technician to support our ambulance service operations. The role involves maintaining and repairing station facilities, ensuring all building systems remain safe, functional, and compliant.

Post holder to provide a comprehensive, high-quality maintenance service across SECAmb estates within a defined geographical area. The post holder will carry out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks to ensure that buildings, facilities, and equipment remain safe, compliant, and fully operational in support of frontline ambulance services

Main duties of the job

• Provide practical day-to-day maintenance support across a defined region, ensuring SECAmb sites remain safe, functional, compliant, and well-maintained.
• Based across multiple SECAmb sites (ambulance stations, offices, workshops), with travel required across the Southeast region. Work may include unsociable hours / on-call duties to maintain 24/7 operations.Carry out a broad range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks within competence, including basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, decoration, fabric repairs, cleaning, portering and general upkeep tasks as directed by the line manager or other senior manager within the Estates Department
• Essential Criteria

Basic qualification in a building or maintenance-related discipline OR equivalent experienceHealth & Safety awareness trainingDriving licence suitable for a van.Understanding of health & safetyrequirements in the workplace

• Desirable Criteri

NVQ Level 2/3 in Maintenance / Building Services (or equivalent) Formal training in electrical, plumbing, or carpentry

Knowledge of NHS estate compliance standards Awareness of statutory compliance (e.g. Legionella, fire safety, electrical safety)

Manual Handling training

About us

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

278-BMT-1026-AS-A

Job locations

Surrey

South East Coast Ambulance Service

Guildford

GU1 1UF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings and facilities to identify defects, wear and tear, and potential hazards, taking appropriate action or escalating where necessary.
• Support planned inspections, compliance checks, and minor improvement works, as directed by the Technical Manager or Area Manager.
• Assist in maintaining site safety and statutory compliance, reporting hazards, risks, and defects in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with safe systems of work, including adherence to risk assessments, method statements, and health & safety legislation.
• Liaise effectively with station staff and operational teams, acting as a visible, responsive, and professional local Estates and Facilities contact.
• Support contractors working on site, such as providing access and escorting where required, monitoring works for safety and compliance and completing postwork checks
• Assist with the installation, assembly, and movement of equipment and furniture as required.
• Maintain accurate and uptodate records of work completed, materials used, defects and issues identified using trust systems and processes
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are used safely, maintained appropriately, and stored securely. Ensure the van, tools, uniform and equipment are clean, safe, presentable with tidy work areas at all times.
• Support grounds maintenance activities where required, including minor external repairs and seasonal tasks (e.g. winter gritting).
• Contribute to emergency response and business continuity arrangements, assisting with estates-related incidents or urgent site issues.
• Promote a professional, customer-focused approach, representing the Estates and Facilities team positively across the Trust.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying recurring maintenance issues and suggesting practical, cost-effective solutions.

For more details please refer to the job description attached

Job description Job responsibilities Conduct routine inspections of buildings and facilities to identify defects, wear and tear, and potential hazards, taking appropriate action or escalating where necessary. Support planned inspections, compliance checks, and minor improvement works, as directed by the Technical Manager or Area Manager. Assist in maintaining site safety and statutory compliance, reporting hazards, risks, and defects in line with Trust policies and procedures. Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with safe systems of work, including adherence to risk assessments, method statements, and health & safety legislation. Liaise effectively with station staff and operational teams, acting as a visible, responsive, and professional local Estates and Facilities contact. Support contractors working on site, such as providing access and escorting where required, monitoring works for safety and compliance and completing postwork checks Assist with the installation, assembly, and movement of equipment and furniture as required. Maintain accurate and uptodate records of work completed, materials used, defects and issues identified using trust systems and processes Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are used safely, maintained appropriately, and stored securely. Ensure the van, tools, uniform and equipment are clean, safe, presentable with tidy work areas at all times. Support grounds maintenance activities where required, including minor external repairs and seasonal tasks (e.g. winter gritting). Contribute to emergency response and business continuity arrangements, assisting with estates-related incidents or urgent site issues. Promote a professional, customer-focused approach, representing the Estates and Facilities team positively across the Trust. Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying recurring maintenance issues and suggesting practical, cost-effective solutions. For more details please refer to the job description attached

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

• Basic qualification in a building or maintenance-related discipline OR equivalent experience Health & Safety awareness training Driving licence suitable for a van

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Maintenance / Building Services (or equivalent) Formal training in electrical, plumbing, or carpentry Manual handling training

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair techniques Understanding of health & safety requirements in the workplace

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS estate compliance standards Awareness of statutory compliance (e.g. Legionella, fire safety, electrical safety)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of carrying out general maintenance or repair work Experience of working in a customer-facing or service delivery role

Desirable

• Experience in a multi-site environment Experience within healthcare, public sector, or similar environment Experience of working with contractors

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out a range of basic maintenance tasks Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise workload and respond to urgent issues Ability to work independently and as part of a team Basic IT skills for recording work and reporting

Desirable

• Fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret basic technical instructions or drawings

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Reliable and flexible approach to work Strong customer service focus Proactive and self-motivated Attention to detail Professional and courteous manner

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel across multiple sites within the SECAmb region Willingness to participate in on-call or out-of-hours working if required

Person Specification Qualifications/Training Essential Basic qualification in a building or maintenance-related discipline OR equivalent experience Health & Safety awareness training Driving licence suitable for a van Desirable NVQ Level 2/3 in Maintenance / Building Services (or equivalent) Formal training in electrical, plumbing, or carpentry Manual handling training Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of building maintenance and repair techniques Understanding of health & safety requirements in the workplace Desirable Knowledge of NHS estate compliance standards Awareness of statutory compliance (e.g. Legionella, fire safety, electrical safety) Experience Essential Experience of carrying out general maintenance or repair work Experience of working in a customer-facing or service delivery role Desirable Experience in a multi-site environment Experience within healthcare, public sector, or similar environment Experience of working with contractors Skills Essential Ability to carry out a range of basic maintenance tasks Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise workload and respond to urgent issues Ability to work independently and as part of a team Basic IT skills for recording work and reporting Desirable Fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret basic technical instructions or drawings Personal Qualities Essential Reliable and flexible approach to work Strong customer service focus Proactive and self-motivated Attention to detail Professional and courteous manner Other Essential Ability to travel across multiple sites within the SECAmb region Willingness to participate in on-call or out-of-hours working if 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.

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Surrey

South East Coast Ambulance Service

Guildford

GU1 1UF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Surrey

South East Coast Ambulance Service

Guildford

GU1 1UF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The frontline has changed.

Clinical expertise is no longer limited by geography, ambulance availability or hospital walls. Virtual Care is transforming how urgent and emergency care is delivered, helping patients access the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Virtual Care Clinician

Band 6 NHS Agenda for Change - £39,959 to £48,1117 per annum

Locations: Medway Make Ready Centre (East) or Crawley HQ (West) - The role will require you to work from one of these locations, remote working is not available.

Full time & part-time positions available.

Join our growing Virtual Care service! This is a chance to help change how urgent and emergency care is delivered. As a Virtual Care Clinician, you'll use your skills and technology to provide safe care. You'll help patients in urgent and emergency situations. Your goal is to ensure they get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

This is much more than a telephone-based clinical role.

You'll join a service with a clear vision for Virtual Care. It aims to lead in digitally enabled urgent and emergency care. Join us at a key moment in our journey. You'll help shape how Virtual Care grows across SECAmb in the years ahead.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an online clinical assessment on Wednesday 25th November 2026. If successful you will then be invited to a face to face interview on Wednesday 2nd December 2026 at Medway Make Ready Centre.

Main duties of the job

As a Virtual Care Clinician, you will:

• Undertake autonomous virtual clinical assessments for patients accessing 999, NHS 111 and other referral pathways.

• Use clinical judgement, evidence-based practice and decision-support systems to assess and manage patients with urgent and emergency healthcare needs.

• Develop person-centred care plans and deliver self-care advice, safety-netting and onward referrals.

• Support access to community, primary are, mental health and urgent care services.

• Provide clinical leadership and advice to operational and clinical colleagues.

• Identify and manage risk, safeguarding concerns and patient deterioration.

• Contribute to quality improvement, audit and service development projects.

• Support the development of innovative virtual models of care and contribute to the ongoing growth of SECAmb's Virtual Care service.

• Coach, mentor and support colleagues as the service continues to evolve.

• Build expertise in digital healthcare and remote clinical assessment, one of the fastest-growing areas of NHS practice.

If you are excited by change, passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and motivated by the opportunity to help design the future of healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

About us

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

This is a fully office-based role at our NHS 111/999 contact centres in Medway, Kent or Crawley, West Sussex. Because of 24/7 shift patterns, including nights, applicants should live within about 45-60 minutes of commuting time. Applications outside this distance will not be progressed.

If you are planning to relocate, please include details and timescales in your supporting statement.

Please make sure you read all supporting documents before applying for this role. These include important information about the training and rota requirements.

Job summary

Looking for a role where your technical skills are valued, your development is supported, and you can work on a varied fleet without the pressure of sales targets?

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is recruiting Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to join our Medway workshop team.

Working on a fleet of over 700 vehicles, including ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and specialist support vehicles, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our frontline services remain operational and ready to respond across the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician looking to broaden their skills through manufacturer and specialist training, including Mercedes, MAN, Fiat, Electric Vehicle (EV) systems and C1 licence training where required.

Working as part of a supportive and professional team, you'll use modern diagnostic equipment and industry-leading practices to maintain a fleet that is essential to delivering emergency and urgent care services to our communities.

We are committed to investing in your development. If you don't already hold a C1 licence, we will support you in obtaining this. You'll also receive specialist manufacturer training across our fleet, including MAN, Mercedes and Fiat, as well as training in electric vehicles (EV), air conditioning and other specialist systems, ensuring you stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry standards.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse fleet of emergency and support vehicles.

Your duties will include:

o Servicing, inspecting and repairing ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and support vehicles

o Diagnosing faults using advanced diagnostic systems, including Mercedes Star, Fiat Witech, ODIS and Autel

o Carrying out preventative maintenance and safety inspections to maximise vehicle availability.

o Preparing vehicles for MOT testing (Class IV and VII)

o Undertaking repairs involving electrical systems, welding and fabrication, hydraulics, heating and air conditioning systems.

o Maintaining accurate maintenance and repair records.

o Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, Trust policies and manufacturer standards.

o Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment.

The workshop operates seven days a week between 6am and 8pm. The role is based on a shift rota and includes weekend and bank holiday working, with enhancements paid for unsocial hours.

About us

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and urgent care services across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, serving a population of more than 4.9 million people.

Our Vehicle Maintenance team plays a crucial role in supporting these services by ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant and operational. Every vehicle maintained by our workshops supports the delivery of care to patients across the region.

We are committed to investing in our people and offer a range of benefits including:

o NHS Pension Scheme

o Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service

o Manufacturer and specialist training opportunities

o C1 licence training where required

o Occupational health and wellbeing support

o Access to NHS discounts and staff benefits

o Opportunities for personal and professional development

At SECAmb, we are proud of our values of Courage, Integrity and Kindness and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time or full-time appointment as an Educator working within the Community Resiliencedepartment at SECAmb. The department is seeking to embed educational support for volunteers within the three geographical divisions of Kent, Surrey and Sussex, with a 0.5 whole time equivalent (WTE) in each. The post will therefore suit an individual who wishes to work part time within one of the divisions, or full time whilst supporting two divisions - note that post-holders will work as part of a team to ensure volunteers across the Trust are supported, and therefore may also work outside their allocated division(s) as needed.The portfolio includes Community First Responders, Chaplains, our four Retirement Associations, Community Guardians and Public Access Defibrillators (PAD). There will also be involvement in providing education and support to members of the public, particularly regarding Basic Life Support / CPR training and Automated External Defibrillator familiarisation. Reporting to the Community Resilience Manager, you'll be immersed in all areas of work in this fast-paced and focused department.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will plan and facilitate the delivery of training and mentoring to all grades of staff (including volunteers) and support individual staff with their development as necessary. To do this, they will ensure their own competency by maintaining the necessary standards defined by the Trust.

This role will include acting as the first point of contact for candidates undertaking educational programmes being delivered; and escalating any concerns to the responsible programme lead for the programme being delivered.

You will need a flexible approach to meet the needs and demands of volunteers and the public, which at times will include working evenings and weekends in agreement with your line manager. You may also need to travel across the Trust (business expenses paid in line with Trust policy).

About us

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Job summary

OPERATIONAL TEAM LEADER

Salary: Band 7

Locations: Thanet

We are looking for experienced and engaged Paramedic to join our operational leadership team at Thanet. The successful applicant will be a keen problem solver, a caring individual and dedicated to providing compassionate leadership to our frontline teams.

In order to apply, you must have successfully completed a minimum of two years as a practicing Experienced Paramedic at Band 6 by the advert closing date.

You will have the passion and drive to support your team to deliver the highest levels of patient care and clinical safety.

If shortlisted Interviews will take place on Thursday 29th November unfortunately no further dates will be available, Location to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated, operationally focused HCPC registered clinicians who have a desire to develop and lead an effective operational team. This will be coupled with ensuring the delivery of clinical and non-clinical KPIs at .

Operational Team Leaders will provide a core of effective leadership, clinical and management support for their team including maintaining their welfare, supporting personal development and reviewing performance.

You will also be expected to perform Operational Command (formerly Bronze Command) duties that include large scale and major incidents.

You will act as a direct line manager for a team of operational staff providing them with support, welfare and development.

About us

This role will require excellent communication skills, flexibility and a high degree of personal organisation to determine priorities and the ability to handle a range of issues. You will need to be an excellent problem solver, demonstrating flexibility in your approach to the changing priorities the Trust faces on a day-to-day basis.

These aforementioned attributes are integral to the role.

Job summary

Your NHS needs YOU!

Why apply for this role?

Our 999 Emergency Call Handlers (Emergency Medical Advisors) are people just like you: people who have come to us from all walks of life, from different backgrounds and age groups, people who all have the same things in common.

You are the first person our patients speak to when they call 999 in an emergency.

What makes a great 999 Emergency Call Handler (Emergency MedicalAdvisor)?

• Our 999 Emergency Call Handlers are all caring and empathetic
• They all have great communication skills
• They're all happy and able to work flexibly

Main duties of the job

We will provide full training in a warm, friendly environment in our Emergency Call Centres.

Our comprehensive training programme:

• 9 weeks full time training
• Is full time, even for part time applicants
• Has a 'must' attend policy due to you obtaining your Pathways licence
• Comprises of 3 weeks of Monday to Friday classroom training, then observing and mentoring periods within the working environment for a further 6 weeks before you go "live".

• This is a fully office-based role at our NHS 111/999 contact centres in Medway, Kent or Crawley, West Sussex. Due to 24/7 shift patterns, including nights, applicants must live within approximately 45-60 minutes' commuting distance. Applications outside this distance will not be progressed.

  If you are planning to relocate, please include details and timescales in your supporting statement.

About us

As we are a 24/7 service, this role will involve working a varied shift pattern including earlies, lates, nights and weekends on a rota pattern. These rotas are fixed to ensure a safe provision to our patients. If you have a requirement to work nights ONLY, this can also be catered for.

What we can offer you:

• • • Competitive salary of £25.760- £27,476 (13.17 per hour) with the extra earning potential with unsocial hours allowance
    • Unsocial hours enhancements - For all hours that you work between 8pm and 6am Monday - Friday and all-day Saturday you will earn a shift bonus which means you will earn approximately £17.78 per hour. For Sundays and Public Holidays, you will earn approximately £22.26 per hour.
    • 35 days' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata)
    • Flexible working hours on a rota pattern
    • Free parking
    • Blue Light discount card Blue Light Card
    • Generous NHS Pension Scheme
    • Award winning Wellbeing hub
    • Staff networks
    • Training and development
    • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
    • Access to occupational health
    • Enhanced DBS check
    • Bonus scheme

  Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Job summary

Your NHS needs YOU!

Why apply for this role?

Our 999 Emergency Call Handlers (Emergency Medical Advisors) are people just like you: people who have come to us from all walks of life, from different backgrounds and age groups, people who all have the same things in common.

You are the first person our patients speak to when they call 999 in an emergency.

What makes a great 999 Emergency Call Handler (Emergency MedicalAdvisor)?

• Our 999 Emergency Call Handlers are all caring and empathetic
• They all have great communication skills
• They're all happy and able to work flexibly

Main duties of the job

As a SECAmb 999 Emergency Call Handler, you are the first point of contact and are responsible for ensuring the correct information is obtained from the caller, whilst offering advice or re-assurance sometimes under difficult circumstances. You will enter details into a computer system about the patient and their condition which categorises the seriousness of their illness or injury to ensure the patient receives the most appropriate care from us, this may be an emergency ambulance response, a telephone assessment by a clinician, a referral to an alternative care pathway or self care advice.

We will provide full training in a warm, friendly environment in our Emergency Call Centres.

Our comprehensive training programme:

• 9 weeks full time training
• Is full time, even for part time applicants
• Has a 'must' attend policy due to you obtaining your Pathways licence
• Comprises of 3 weeks of Monday to Friday classroom training, then observing and mentoring periods within the working environment for a further 6 weeks before you go "live"

• This is a fully office-based role at our NHS 111/999 contact centres in Medway, Kent or Crawley, West Sussex. Due to 24/7 shift patterns, including nights, applicants must live within approximately 45-60 minutes' commuting distance. Applications outside this distance will not be progressed.

  If you are planning to relocate, please include details and timescales in your supporting statement.

About us

• • As we are a 24/7 service, this role will involve working a varied shift pattern including earlies, lates, nights and weekends on a rota pattern. These rotas are fixed to ensure a safe provision to our patients. If you have a requirement to work nights ONLY, this can also be catered for.

    For a detailed insight in the Call Handler role, please see the information slides attached to this advert.

    What we can offer you:

    • Competitive salary of £25,760 - £27,476 (£13.17 per hour) with the extra earning potential with unsocial hours.
    • Unsocial hours enhancements - For all hours that you work between 8pm and 6am Monday - Friday and all-day Saturday you will earn a shift bonus which means you will earn approximately £17.78 per hour. For Sundays and Public Holidays, you will earn approximately £22.26 per hour.
    • 35 days' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata)
    • Flexible working hours on a rota pattern
    • Free parking
    • Blue Light discount card Blue Light Card
    • Generous NHS Pension Scheme
    • Award winning Wellbeing hub
    • Staff networks
    • Training and development
    • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
    • Access to occupational health
    • Enhanced DBS check
    • Bonus scheme

  Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Job summary

Consultant Geriatrician - GEMINI

The geriatric medicine team at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) is expanding and the future is exciting. We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Geriatrician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. We have recently developed our 5 day frailty SDEC service and are now expanding it to cover 7 days. We are also part of the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) trial site and part of Surrey East which hosts one of the national Frailty collaborative hubs.

We are looking for 4 substantive consultant colleagues to join our wonderful team. These posts will work within our already established GEMINI team and the current 4 substantive consultants in post. This team uses an evidence-based approach to develop services which integrate medicine for the elderly into acute medicine, emergency medicine, surgery and the community. The GEMINI team currently support the management of patients in ED, frailty SDEC and in-patient elderly care wards.

Main duties of the job

We are now expanding this provision, and these new posts will be instrumental in supporting the development of this service. This will ensure we can run a frailty SDEC 7 days a week with direct admissions from GP referrals and SeCAMB as well as supporting wider in reach into all areas of the hospital where our group of patients need support from our service. It also means that we can align our developing service with the emerging neighbourhood model and future increase in community geriatric provision. We are also currently recruiting a number of ACPs and AHPs to support this service development. We are therefore looking for flexible, passionate team members, that are not limited by perceived boundaries in healthcare systems, and keen to work in an innovative environment.

We welcome informal enquiries and visits. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact:Dr Sinead Henderson,Clinical Lead Elderly Medicine.Email: [email protected].

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (depending on experience)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-8331404-PN

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration

Person Specification Criteria Essential Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role A complete and accurate application Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement Evidence of essential experience for role Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Make a real difference. Deliver medicines that save lives.We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused Pharmacy Support Worker to join our dynamic Medicines Distribution Centre team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role behind the scenes of frontline care, ensuring ambulance crews and clinicians have the medicines they need, exactly when they need them. Every medicine pouch you prepare, every delivery you make and every quality check you complete directly supports patient care across our services. You'll be part of a team committed to safety, quality and innovation, helping deliver life-saving treatment across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

What you'll be doing This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will:

• Receive and manage medicines stock
• Prepare and pack medicines into pouches for frontline teams
• Carry out quality assurance and maintain accurate records
• Support stock control, audits, and resolving discrepancies
• Deliver medicines to stations and rotate stock
• Assist with implementing improvements to processes and systems
• Support medicines governance and compliance with regulations
• Work closely with pharmacy technicians, paramedics, and wider teams

You'll rotate across key functions in the Medicines Distribution Centre, developing a broad and valuable skillset.

About us

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year 0

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

278-PSW-1026-SBW

Job locations

Paddock Wood Make Ready Centre

Eldon Way

Paddock Wood

TN126BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What were looking for Were seeking someone who is:

• Organised, methodical, and highly detail-oriented
• A strong communicator with great teamwork skills
• Able to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to high standards
• Keen to learn and develop within pharmacy services

Essential requirements:

• Good general education (including Maths & English)
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in medicines packing or stock control
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services)

What youll get in return

• A meaningful role supporting patient care across the Trust
• Opportunities for training and career development (including GPhC-accredited training)
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• The chance to contribute to service improvements and innovation

Job description Job responsibilities What were looking for Were seeking someone who is: Organised, methodical, and highly detail-oriented A strong communicator with great teamwork skills Able to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment Proactive, reliable, and committed to high standards Keen to learn and develop within pharmacy services Essential requirements: Good general education (including Maths & English) Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Desirable (but not essential) Experience in medicines packing or stock control Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services) What youll get in return A meaningful role supporting patient care across the Trust Opportunities for training and career development (including GPhC-accredited training) A supportive, collaborative team environment The chance to contribute to service improvements and innovation

Person Specification

Driving

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Education

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above in both Maths and English
• Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience in medicines packing or stock control
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Person Specification Driving Essential Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Education Essential GCSE Grade C or above in both Maths and English Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Desirable Experience in medicines packing or stock control Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Paddock Wood Make Ready Centre

Eldon Way

Paddock Wood

TN126BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Paddock Wood Make Ready Centre

Eldon Way

Paddock Wood

TN126BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job overview

Applications are invited for the role of HEMS Paramedic (see attached job description). The successful applicant will be fully seconded to Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS).

Candidates must have worked as a KSS HEMS paramedic within the last 12 months (including Emeritus) and hold a full UK driving licence. Appointment is subject to passing a "fit for role" test and a valid Class 2 aviation medical.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an in-person interview/assessment - date to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the job

The HEMS Paramedic is expected to deliver high quality patient focused care within their own scope of practice, and within the context of the enhanced care team underpinned by experience within the HEMS environment and a core set of competencies.

They will be expected to have a sound knowledge and appropriate level of experience in the management of the critically ill or injured complex patient, in the pre-hospital setting. They will be expected to have previously worked at KSS within the last 12 months (including Emeritus), having successfully signed off through the crew course and sign off process.

The role involves providing specialist advice within the team in matters relating to scene safety, scene management, inter-agency working, extrication techniques, patient triage and transportation. A sound knowledge of the acute health care networks across the South East is therefore vital.

The HEMS Paramedic will be expected to remotely support the tasking function and assist in the identification of appropriate calls and the safe, but timely deployment of the aircraft or response car when dispatched.

The HEMS Paramedic will be expected to support and promote the fundraising efforts of the charity and will be required to assist in the delivery of, or attendance at, presentations and other fundraising functions.

About us

AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY KENT SURREY SUSSEX

KSS is an internationally renowned air ambulance charity providing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to the 4.5 million residents of Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Our vision is an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency. Though an independent charity and healthcare provider, KSS has strong managerial and clinical links with University Hospitals Sussex.

KSS operates two teams from Redhill Aerodrome: one 24 hours a day (Helimed 60) and one 18 hours a day (Helimed 21), seven days a week. Each includes at least one HEMS paramedic and one HEMS doctor, deploying by helicopter or rapid response car to deliver advanced pre-hospital care, including emergency anaesthesia, blood transfusion and chest surgery. KSS works with SECAmb and the Major Trauma Centres in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, and is renowned internationally for its service and its impactful research.

This post supports our five-year strategy to reach more patients and save more lives by developing our aviation capability, enhancing our pre-hospital emergency medicine, and building community-based initiatives. More atwww.aakss.org.uk.

Job summary

Job overview

Applications are invited for the role of HEMS Paramedic (see attached job description). The successful applicant will be fully seconded to Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS).

Candidates must have worked as a KSS HEMS paramedic within the last 12 months (including Emeritus) and hold a full UK driving licence. Appointment is subject to passing a "fit for role" test and a valid Class 2 aviation medical.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an in-person interview/assessment - date to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the job

The HEMS Paramedic is expected to deliver high quality patient focused care within their own scope of practice, and within the context of the enhanced care team underpinned by experience within the HEMS environment and a core set of competencies.

They will be expected to have a sound knowledge and appropriate level of experience in the management of the critically ill or injured complex patient, in the pre-hospital setting. They will be expected to have previously worked at KSS within the last 12 months (including Emeritus), having successfully signed off through the crew course and sign off process.

The role involves providing specialist advice within the team in matters relating to scene safety, scene management, inter-agency working, extrication techniques, patient triage and transportation. A sound knowledge of the acute health care networks across the South East is therefore vital.

The HEMS Paramedic will be expected to remotely support the tasking function and assist in the identification of appropriate calls and the safe, but timely deployment of the aircraft or response car when dispatched.

The HEMS Paramedic will be expected to support and promote the fundraising efforts of the charity and will be required to assist in the delivery of, or attendance at, presentations and other fundraising functions.

About us

AIR AMBULANCE CHARITY KENT SURREY SUSSEX

KSS is an internationally renowned air ambulance charity providing Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to the 4.5 million residents of Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Our vision is an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency. Though an independent charity and healthcare provider, KSS has strong managerial and clinical links with University Hospitals Sussex.

KSS operates two teams from Redhill Aerodrome: one 24 hours a day (Helimed 60) and one 18 hours a day (Helimed 21), seven days a week. Each includes at least one HEMS paramedic and one HEMS doctor, deploying by helicopter or rapid response car to deliver advanced pre-hospital care, including emergency anaesthesia, blood transfusion and chest surgery. KSS works with SECAmb and the Major Trauma Centres in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, and is renowned internationally for its service and its impactful research.

This post supports our five-year strategy to reach more patients and save more lives by developing our aviation capability, enhancing our pre-hospital emergency medicine, and building community-based initiatives. More atwww.aakss.org.uk.

Job summary

Your NHS needs YOU!

Why apply for this role?

Our 999 Emergency Call Handlers (Emergency Medical Advisors) are people just like you: people who have come to us from all walks of life, from different backgrounds and age groups, people who all have the same things in common.

You are the first person our patients speak to when they call 999 in an emergency.

What makes a great 999 Emergency Call Handler (Emergency MedicalAdvisor)?

• Our 999 Emergency Call Handlers are all caring and empathetic
• They all have great communication skills
• They're all happy and able to work flexibly

Main duties of the job

As a SECAmb 999 Emergency Call Handler, you are the first point of contact and are responsible for ensuring the correct information is obtained from the caller, whilst offering advice or re-assurance sometimes under difficult circumstances. You will enter details into a computer system about the patient and their condition which categorises the seriousness of their illness or injury to ensure the patient receives the most appropriate care from us, this may be an emergency ambulance response, a telephone assessment by a clinician, a referral to an alternative care pathway or self care advice.

We will provide full training in a warm, friendly environment in our Emergency Call Centres.

Our comprehensive training programme:

• 9 weeks full time training
• Is full time, even for part time applicants
• Has a 'must' attend policy due to you obtaining your Pathways licence
• Comprises of 3 weeks of Monday to Friday classroom training, then observing and mentoring periods within the working environment for a further 6 weeks before you go "live"

• This is a fully office-based role at our NHS 111/999 contact centres in Medway, Kent or Crawley, West Sussex. Due to 24/7 shift patterns, including nights, applicants must live within approximately 45-60 minutes' commuting distance. Applications outside this distance will not be progressed.

  If you are planning to relocate, please include details and timescales in your supporting statement.

About us

• • As we are a 24/7 service, this role will involve working a varied shift pattern including earlies, lates, nights and weekends on a rota pattern. These rotas are fixed to ensure a safe provision to our patients. If you have a requirement to work nights ONLY, this can also be catered for.

    For a detailed insight in the Call Handler role, please see the information slides attached to this advert.

    What we can offer you:

    • Competitive salary of £25,760 - £27,476 (£13.17 per hour) with the extra earning potential with unsocial hours.
    • Unsocial hours enhancements - For all hours that you work between 8pm and 6am Monday - Friday and all-day Saturday you will earn a shift bonus which means you will earn approximately £17.78 per hour. For Sundays and Public Holidays, you will earn approximately £22.26 per hour.
    • 35 days' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata)
    • Flexible working hours on a rota pattern
    • Free parking
    • Blue Light discount card Blue Light Card
    • Generous NHS Pension Scheme
    • Award winning Wellbeing hub
    • Staff networks
    • Training and development
    • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
    • Access to occupational health
    • Enhanced DBS check
    • Bonus scheme

  Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Job summary

Locum Consultant Geriatrician - GEMINI

The geriatric medicine team at Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH) is expanding and the future is exciting. We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Geriatrician to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. We have recently developed our 5 day frailty SDEC service and are now expanding it to cover 7 days. We are also part of the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP) trial site and part of Surrey East which hosts one of the national Frailty collaborative hubs.

We are looking for a locum consultant colleagues to join our wonderful team. This post will work within our already established GEMINI team and current substantive consultants in post. This team uses an evidence-based approach to develop services which integrate medicine for the elderly into acute medicine, emergency medicine, surgery and the community. The GEMINI team currently support the management of patients in ED, frailty SDEC and in-patient elderly care wards.

Main duties of the job

We are now expanding this provision, and these new posts will be instrumental in supporting the development of this service. This will ensure we can run a frailty SDEC 7 days a week with direct admissions from GP referrals and SeCAMB as well as supporting wider in reach into all areas of the hospital where our group of patients need support from our service. It also means that we can align our developing service with the emerging neighbourhood model and future increase in community geriatric provision. We are also currently recruiting a number of ACPs and AHPs to support this service development. We are therefore looking for flexible, passionate team members, that are not limited by perceived boundaries in healthcare systems, and keen to work in an innovative environment.

We welcome informal enquiries and visits. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact:Dr Sinead Henderson,Clinical Lead Elderly Medicine.Email: [email protected].

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (depending on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

326-7749617-PN-C

Job locations

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information, regarding the role please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities. Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

• oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• oA complete and accurate application
• oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• oEvidence of essential experience for role
• oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
• oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration

Person Specification Criteria Essential oEvidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role oA complete and accurate application oSuitability for role evidenced in supporting statement oEvidence of essential experience for role oMeet the essential education/qualifications required for the role oEvidence of the Trust values and behaviours oEvidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification oHold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration

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

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

East Surrey Hospital

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Patient Safety Partners (PSPs) are independent members of the public who use their lived experience of healthcare to work alongside Trust staff to improve patient safety, quality of care and organisational learning.

The PSP provides constructive challenge, scrutiny and support across patient safety activities, ensuring that the perspectives of patients, families and carers remain central to decision making, investigations and improvement work. Working as a critical friend, the PSP contributes to a culture of openness, transparency and continuous learning across South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb).

Main duties of the job

Governance and assuranceo Attend Quality and Patient Safety Committee (QPSC) meetings as a Patient Safety Partner.o Review committee papers and reports before meetings.o Provide independent challenge and constructive feedback from a patient perspective.o Promote transparency, openness and patient-centred decision making.o Highlight opportunities to improve patient safety and patient experience

Patient Safety Incident Investigationso Contribute to Patient Safety Incident Investigations in accordance with PSIRF.o Review investigation Terms of Reference.o Support investigation planning where appropriate.o Participate as an Expert by Experience during interviews where agreed.o Review draft investigation reports.o Assess reports for accessibility, readability and sensitivity.o Ensure investigation findings reflect the experiences of patients and families.o Help identify opportunities for organisational learning and improvement.

About us

At SECAmb, we are committed to delivering high-quality care and putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding working environment where colleagues can develop and thrive.

We value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, staff wellbeing initiatives, and flexible working arrangements where possible.

Joining SECAmb means becoming part of a dedicated team that makes a real difference to the communities we serve every day.

Job summary

Make a real difference. Deliver medicines that save lives.We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused Pharmacy Support Worker to join our dynamic Medicines Distribution Centre team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role behind the scenes of frontline care, ensuring ambulance crews and clinicians have the medicines they need, exactly when they need them. Every medicine pouch you prepare, every delivery you make and every quality check you complete directly supports patient care across our services. You'll be part of a team committed to safety, quality and innovation, helping deliver life-saving treatment across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

What you'll be doing This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will:

• Receive and manage medicines stock
• Prepare and pack medicines into pouches for frontline teams
• Carry out quality assurance and maintain accurate records
• Support stock control, audits, and resolving discrepancies
• Deliver medicines to stations and rotate stock
• Assist with implementing improvements to processes and systems
• Support medicines governance and compliance with regulations
• Work closely with pharmacy technicians, paramedics, and wider teams

You'll rotate across key functions in the Medicines Distribution Centre, developing a broad and valuable skillset.

About us

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year 0

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

278-PSW-0926-SBW

Job locations

Paddock Wood Make Ready Centre

Eldon Way

Paddock Wood

TN126BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What were looking for Were seeking someone who is:

• Organised, methodical, and highly detail-oriented
• A strong communicator with great teamwork skills
• Able to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, reliable, and committed to high standards
• Keen to learn and develop within pharmacy services

Essential requirements:

• Good general education (including Maths & English)
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in medicines packing or stock control
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services)

What youll get in return

• A meaningful role supporting patient care across the Trust
• Opportunities for training and career development (including GPhC-accredited training)
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• The chance to contribute to service improvements and innovation

Job description Job responsibilities What were looking for Were seeking someone who is: Organised, methodical, and highly detail-oriented A strong communicator with great teamwork skills Able to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment Proactive, reliable, and committed to high standards Keen to learn and develop within pharmacy services Essential requirements: Good general education (including Maths & English) Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office) Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Desirable (but not essential) Experience in medicines packing or stock control Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services) What youll get in return A meaningful role supporting patient care across the Trust Opportunities for training and career development (including GPhC-accredited training) A supportive, collaborative team environment The chance to contribute to service improvements and innovation

Person Specification

Driving

Essential

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Education

Essential

• GCSE Grade C or above in both Maths and English
• Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience in medicines packing or stock control
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Person Specification Driving Essential Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel Education Essential GCSE Grade C or above in both Maths and English Good Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Desirable Experience in medicines packing or stock control Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Pharmacy or healthcare experience (e.g. NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Paddock Wood Make Ready Centre

Eldon Way

Paddock Wood

TN126BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

SECamb

Address

Paddock Wood Make Ready Centre

Eldon Way

Paddock Wood

TN126BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Assistant Management Accountant

• Band 5 NHS AFC £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
• Full time - 37.5hrs per week (Fixed term 1 year)
• Based at Crawley HQ (with travel across the Trust)

An exciting opportunity to join a busy NHS Ambulance Service in our Finance Team as an Assistant Management Accountant to provide specialist finance and business advice, guidance and support to a range of Operations Managers and clinicians, assisting the Finance team in delivering a robust operational and financial management whilst improving cost effectiveness.

Please note we advise that you put forward your application as soon as possible, if we receive a high number of applications for this role, we will close the role early.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure the provision of an accurate and timely finance and management accounting information service to senior Finance managers. Provision of a finance information service to budget holders and maintenance of the Trust's budgetary systems.

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Finance Business Associates in providing financial support to the senior Finance team and budget holders to achieve financial control and effective budget management and to facilitate the delivery of the Trust's financial targets.

Essential Criteria:

• CCAB/CIMA part qualified, minimum certificate level or AAT qualified or educated to degree level in a relevant specialism
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Knowledge and experience of accounting, financial management, business partnering, services / service line management, forecasting, costing, pricing, analysing, preparing working papers, reporting and adherence to accounting standards

About us

Why Work At South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust?

We offer:

• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing with service.
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Job summary

Looking for a role where your technical skills are valued, your development is supported, and you can work on a varied fleet without the pressure of sales targets?

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is recruiting Vehicle Maintenance Technicians to join our Medway workshop team.

Working on a fleet of over 700 vehicles, including ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and specialist support vehicles, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our frontline services remain operational and ready to respond across the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician looking to broaden their skills through manufacturer and specialist training, including Mercedes, MAN, Fiat, Electric Vehicle (EV) systems and C1 licence training where required.

Working as part of a supportive and professional team, you'll use modern diagnostic equipment and industry-leading practices to maintain a fleet that is essential to delivering emergency and urgent care services to our communities.

We are committed to investing in your development. If you don't already hold a C1 licence, we will support you in obtaining this. You'll also receive specialist manufacturer training across our fleet, including MAN, Mercedes and Fiat, as well as training in electric vehicles (EV), air conditioning and other specialist systems, ensuring you stay up to date with the latest technologies and industry standards.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

As a Vehicle Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse fleet of emergency and support vehicles.

Your duties will include:

o Servicing, inspecting and repairing ambulances, rapid response vehicles, 4x4s and support vehicles

o Diagnosing faults using advanced diagnostic systems, including Mercedes Star, Fiat Witech, ODIS and Autel

o Carrying out preventative maintenance and safety inspections to maximise vehicle availability.

o Preparing vehicles for MOT testing (Class IV and VII)

o Undertaking repairs involving electrical systems, welding and fabrication, hydraulics, heating and air conditioning systems.

o Maintaining accurate maintenance and repair records.

o Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, Trust policies and manufacturer standards.

o Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment.

The workshop operates seven days a week between 6am and 8pm. The role is based on a shift rota and includes weekend and bank holiday working, with enhancements paid for unsocial hours.

About us

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency and urgent care services across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, serving a population of more than 4.9 million people.

Our Vehicle Maintenance team plays a crucial role in supporting these services by ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant and operational. Every vehicle maintained by our workshops supports the delivery of care to patients across the region.

We are committed to investing in our people and offer a range of benefits including:

o NHS Pension Scheme

o Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service

o Manufacturer and specialist training opportunities

o C1 licence training where required

o Occupational health and wellbeing support

o Access to NHS discounts and staff benefits

o Opportunities for personal and professional development

At SECAmb, we are proud of our values of Courage, Integrity and Kindness and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Job summary

Are you an experienced operational leader ready to influence healthcare delivery at scale?

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is seeking an exceptional Head of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership across a large and diverse locality.

This is a highly influential senior leadership role with responsibility for leading operational performance, workforce management, financial stewardship and service transformation. Working as part of the senior leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of urgent and emergency care services, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and responsive care.

At SECAmb, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We provide emergency, urgent care and NHS 111 services across Kent, Surrey, Sussex and North East Hampshire, serving millions of people every year. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

If you are a visible, values-driven leader with the ambition to drive improvement, inspire high-performing teams and make a meaningful difference to patients and communities, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As Head of Operations, you will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership across a designated locality, ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with national, regulatory and organisational standards.

You will:

• Lead and support operational managers and frontline teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Hold overall accountability for operational performance, workforce planning and financial management within the locality.
• Drive service improvement and transformation programmes, ensuring benefits are realised and embedded.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management and regulatory compliance arrangements are in place.
• Develop effective partnerships with system colleagues and external stakeholders to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Lead workforce initiatives that promote engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and high performance.
• Provide leadership during periods of operational pressure, major incidents and business continuity events.
• Contribute to Trust-wide strategic objectives as a senior leader within SECAmb.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience of leading large, complex operational services, with a proven track record of delivering performance improvement, managing significant budgets, leading organisational change and developing high-performing teams.

About us

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Job summary

The frontline has changed.

Clinical expertise is no longer limited by geography, ambulance availability or hospital walls. Virtual Care is transforming how urgent and emergency care is delivered, helping patients access the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Virtual Care Clinician

Band 6 NHS Agenda for Change - £39,959 to £48,1117 per annum

Locations: Medway Make Ready Centre (East) or Crawley HQ (West)

Full time & part-time positions available.

Join our growing Virtual Care service! This is a chance to help change how urgent and emergency care is delivered. As a Virtual Care Clinician, you'll use your skills and technology to provide safe care. You'll help patients in urgent and emergency situations. Your goal is to ensure they get the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

This is much more than a telephone-based clinical role.

You'll join a service with a clear vision for Virtual Care. It aims to lead in digitally enabled urgent and emergency care. Join us at a key moment in our journey. You'll help shape how Virtual Care grows across SECAmb in the years ahead.

If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an online clinical assessment on Thursday, 22nd October 2026. If successful you will then be invited to a face to face interview on Tuesday 3rd November 2026 at Crawley HQ.

Main duties of the job

As a Virtual Care Clinician, you will:

• Undertake autonomous virtual clinical assessments for patients accessing 999, NHS 111 and other referral pathways.

• Use clinical judgement, evidence-based practice and decision-support systems to assess and manage patients with urgent and emergency healthcare needs.

• Develop person-centred care plans and deliver self-care advice, safety-netting and onward referrals.

• Support access to community, primary are, mental health and urgent care services.

• Provide clinical leadership and advice to operational and clinical colleagues.

• Identify and manage risk, safeguarding concerns and patient deterioration.

• Contribute to quality improvement, audit and service development projects.

• Support the development of innovative virtual models of care and contribute to the ongoing growth of SECAmb's Virtual Care service.

• Coach, mentor and support colleagues as the service continues to evolve.

• Build expertise in digital healthcare and remote clinical assessment, one of the fastest-growing areas of NHS practice.

If you are excited by change, passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and motivated by the opportunity to help design the future of healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

About us

• Option to join NHS pension scheme
• A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years' service.
• Personal and professional development and training opportunities.
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes.
• Access to occupational health and counselling services.
• Award winning wellbeing hub
• Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

This is a fully office-based role at our NHS 111/999 contact centres in Medway, Kent or Crawley, West Sussex. Because of 24/7 shift patterns, including nights, applicants should live within about 45-60 minutes of commuting time. Applications outside this distance will not be progressed.

If you are planning to relocate, please include details and timescales in your supporting statement.

Please make sure you read all supporting documents before applying for this role. These include important information about the training and rota requirements.

Job summary

The frontline has changed.

Clinical expertise is no longer limited by geography, ambulance availability or hospital walls. Virtual Care is transforming how urgent and emergency care is delivered, helping patients access the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Lead the future of Virtual Care. Shape the future of healthcare.

Are you an experienced clinician looking to combine advanced practice, leadership and innovation?

Virtual Care Practitioner

• Band 7 NHS Agenda for Change - £49,387 to £56,515 per annum

• Locations: Medway Make Ready Centre (East) or Crawley HQ (West)

• Full & part time positions available.

At South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb), our Virtual Care service is at the forefront of clinical transformation. We are seeking experienced clinicians who are passionate about patient care and ready to play a key role in shaping the future of urgent and emergency healthcare.

As a Virtual Care Practitioner, you will manage complex, high-risk and undifferentiated patient presentations, providing expert clinical decision-making and senior support within our Virtual Care service. Alongside delivering exceptional patient care, you will provide leadership, mentorship and clinical guidance to colleagues, whilst contributing to service development, innovation and quality improvement.

Main duties of the job

As a Virtual Care Practitioner, you will:

• Undertake enhanced virtual assessment and management of patients accessing 999, NHS 111 and other referral pathways.

• Manage complex and high-risk patients using advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and professional judgement.

• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop safe, effective and patient-centred management plans.

• Provide expert clinical advice, leadership and support to colleagues across the Virtual Care service.

• Lead, coach and mentor clinicians, supporting professional development and workforce capability.

• Support the development and optimisation of referral pathways and innovative models of care.

• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical governance, education and service transformation initiatives.

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and healthcare partners to improve patient outcomes across the healthcare system.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine enhanced clinical practice with leadership, education and service transformation, making a genuine difference to patients and colleagues alike.

About us

At SECAmb, Virtual Care is a rapidly evolving service and a key part of our future clinical model. Our clinicians use innovation, technology and collaborative partnerships to deliver safe, effective and timely care to the communities we serve.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to influence service development, shape clinical pathways and contribute to the ongoing evolution of urgent and emergency care across the South East.

In addition, we offer:

• Option to join the NHS Pension Scheme.

• A minimum of 27 days' annual leave, increasing with NHS service.

• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities.

• Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing and cycle-to-work options.

• Access to occupational health and counselling services.

• Access to our award-winning wellbeing hub.

• Access to NHS staff discounts through a range of national and local schemes.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Job summary

111 Call Handler (Health Advisor) - Crawley

Join your local Ambulance Service! Your NHS needs YOU!

Our NHS 111 Call Handlers (Health Advisors) are people just like you: people who have come to us from all walks of life, from different backgrounds and age groups, people who all have the same things in common.

You are the first person our patients speak to when they call 111, it could be urgent and they may require an ambulance. Alternatively, they simply are in need of some advice and support from you.

The 111 service receive a huge variety of calls which means no two days are ever the same.

Progression Opportunities

We offer excellent training and career development opportunities for ambitious employees both within the call centres and also opportunities to explore different roles within the wider Trust such as Human Resources and Administration and operational front-line roles, leading to a career as a Paramedic or in Senior Management.

What makes a great NHS 111 Call Handler (Health Advisor)?

• Our 111 Call Handlers are all caring and empathetic
• They all have great communication skills and love talking to people
• They're all happy and able to work flexibly
• They all love making a difference to people's lives

Main duties of the job

When you ring 111 or 999, your call goes through to a call handler based in one of our 3 Emergency Operation/Contact Centres. These staff are trained to use the NHS Pathways system to provide assistance in a variety of situations, from minor illness to life threatening situations. The assistance you will provide will range from offering lifesaving advice whilst an ambulance is on route, to directing callers to other more suitable services.

This role can be demanding, challenging and ultimately very rewarding however, it's not for everyone. Applicants will need to have a range of skills to be able to deal with often stressful and emotional situations, whilst also demonstrating compassion and empathy to all callers, no matter what the situation.

As we are a 24/7 service, this role will involve working a varied shift pattern including earlies, lates and weekends but due to our flexible working, we will work with you to create a rota that gives you a great work/life balance whilst meeting the needs of the trust.

Please note that it is a requirement to work 3 out of 4 weekends, even if you are applying for a part time position.Please give this consideration before making your application.

About us

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary of £25,760 - £27,476 with the earning potential of up to £30,000 per annum
• Any unsocial hours worked you will attract an enhancement in line with Section 2 Agenda for Change
• Generous NHS Pension Scheme
• 35 days' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Free parking
• Access to Blue Light discounts
• Award winning Wellbeing hub
• Staff networks
• Training and development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Bonus scheme

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Training Provided

We will provide full training in a warm, friendly environment in our NHS 111 Call Centre.

Our comprehensive training programme:

• • 9 weeks training
  • Training will be full-time (even for part-time applicants)
  • Has a 'must' attend policy and no annual leave is permitted during this period
  • Comprises of classroom, observing and mentoring periods within the working environment
  • Designed to fully support full transition to call handling independently

Job summary

111 Call Handler (Health Advisor) - Gilingham

Join your local Ambulance Service! Your NHS needs YOU!

Our NHS 111 Call Handlers (Health Advisors) are people just like you: people who have come to us from all walks of life, from different backgrounds and age groups, people who all have the same things in common.

You are the first person our patients speak to when they call 111, it could be urgent and they may require an ambulance. Alternatively, they simply are in need of some advice and support from you.

The 111 service receive a huge variety of calls which means no two days are ever the same.

Progression Opportunities

We offer excellent training and career development opportunities for ambitious employees both within the call centres and also opportunities to explore different roles within the wider Trust such as Human Resources and Administration and operational front-line roles, leading to a career as a Paramedic or in Senior Management.

What makes a great NHS 111 Call Handler (Health Advisor)?

• Our 111 Call Handlers are all caring and empathetic
• They all have great communication skills and love talking to people
• They're all happy and able to work flexibly
• They all love making a difference to people's lives

Main duties of the job

The role of a SECAmb Call Handler

When you ring 111 or 999, your call goes through to a call handler based in one of our 3 Emergency Operation/Contact Centres. These staff are trained to use the NHS Pathways system to provide assistance in a variety of situations, from minor illness to life threatening situations. The assistance you will provide will range from offering lifesaving advice whilst an ambulance is on route, to directing callers to other more suitable services.

This role can be demanding, challenging and ultimately very rewarding however, it's not for everyone. Applicants will need to have a range of skills to be able to deal with often stressful and emotional situations, whilst also demonstrating compassion and empathy to all callers, no matter what the situation.

As we are a 24/7 service, this role will involve working a varied shift pattern including earlies, lates and weekends but due to our flexible working, we will work with you to create a rota that gives you a great work/life balance whilst meeting the needs of the trust.

Please note that it is a requirement to work 3 out of 4 weekends, even if you are applying for a part time position.Please give this consideration before making your application.

About us

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary of £25,760 - £27,476 with the earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
• Any unsocial hours worked you will attract an enhancement in line with Section 2 Agenda for Change
• Generous NHS Pension Scheme
• 35 days' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Free parking
• Access to Blue Light discounts
• Award winning Wellbeing hub
• Staff networks
• Training and development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
• Free Enhanced DBS check
• Bonus scheme

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Training Provided

We will provide full training in a warm, friendly environment in our NHS 111 Call Centre.

Our comprehensive training programme:

• 9 weeks training
• Training will be full-time (even for part-time applicants)
• Has a 'must' attend policy and no annual leave is permitted during this period
• Comprises of classroom, observing and mentoring periods within the working environment
• Designed to fully support full transition to call handling independently

Training schedules

Weeks 1 - 3 - Classroom Training, Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00

Week 4 & 5 - Mentoring, this will be a variable shift pattern whilst you shadow your coaches shifts

Weeks 6 - 9 - Diamond Pod, variable shift pattern

Job summary

Your NHS needs YOU!

Why apply for this role?

Our 999 Emergency Call Handlers (Emergency Medical Advisors) are people just like you: people who have come to us from all walks of life, from different backgrounds and age groups, people who all have the same things in common.

You are the first person our patients speak to when they call 999 in an emergency.

What makes a great 999 Emergency Call Handler (Emergency MedicalAdvisor)?

• Our 999 Emergency Call Handlers are all caring and empathetic
• They all have great communication skills
• They're all happy and able to work flexibly

Main duties of the job

We will provide full training in a warm, friendly environment in our Emergency Call Centres.

Our comprehensive training programme:

• 9 weeks full time training
• Is full time, even for part time applicants
• Has a 'must' attend policy due to you obtaining your Pathways licence
• Comprises of 3 weeks of Monday to Friday classroom training, then observing and mentoring periods within the working environment for a further 6 weeks before you go "live".

• This is a fully office-based role at our NHS 111/999 contact centres in Medway, Kent or Crawley, West Sussex. Due to 24/7 shift patterns, including nights, applicants must live within approximately 45-60 minutes' commuting distance. Applications outside this distance will not be progressed.

  If you are planning to relocate, please include details and timescales in your supporting statement.

About us

As we are a 24/7 service, this role will involve working a varied shift pattern including earlies, lates, nights and weekends on a rota pattern. These rotas are fixed to ensure a safe provision to our patients. If you have a requirement to work nights ONLY, this can also be catered for.

What we can offer you:

• • • Competitive salary of £25.760- £27,476 (13.17 per hour) with the extra earning potential with unsocial hours allowance
    • Unsocial hours enhancements - For all hours that you work between 8pm and 6am Monday - Friday and all-day Saturday you will earn a shift bonus which means you will earn approximately £17.78 per hour. For Sundays and Public Holidays, you will earn approximately £22.26 per hour.
    • 35 days' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata)
    • Flexible working hours on a rota pattern
    • Free parking
    • Blue Light discount card Blue Light Card
    • Generous NHS Pension Scheme
    • Award winning Wellbeing hub
    • Staff networks
    • Training and development
    • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes
    • Access to occupational health
    • Enhanced DBS check
    • Bonus scheme

  Other than in exceptional circumstances, the starting salary for staff new to the NHS will be the bottom point of the band to which they have been appointed.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Information Governance Manager to join South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.

The Information Governance Manager will support the delivery of the Trust's Information Governance framework, providing specialist advice and guidance on data protection, confidentiality, information security, records management and information sharing. The post holder will work across the organisation to promote compliance with legislation, NHS standards and best practice, ensuring that information is handled lawfully, securely and effectively.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, supporting governance, risk management and organisational improvement initiatives whilst helping to maintain high standards of compliance and information security.

We are looking for an experienced Information Governance professional with excellent knowledge of Data Protection legislation, Information Governance principles and NHS standards. You will possess strong communication, analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to influence, advise and work effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality governance standards within a progressive NHS organisation committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

Main duties of the job

The Information Governance Manager will:

• Provide specialist advice and support on Information Governance matters across the Trust.
• Support compliance with Data Protection legislation, confidentiality requirements and NHS Information Governance standards.
• Lead on the management and investigation of Information Governance incidents and breaches.
• Support the development, implementation and review of Information Governance policies, procedures and guidance.
• Deliver Information Governance training and awareness programmes.
• Undertake audits, monitoring activities and compliance reviews.
• Support the management of Data Subject Access Requests and other information requests.
• Contribute to the completion of national Information Governance requirements, including the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
• Prepare reports, action plans and performance information for governance groups and committees.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, operational and corporate services to provide expert Information Governance advice.

About us

Annual leave entitlement is 27 days upon appointment, 29 days after five years' service, and 33 days after 10 years' service.

All staff have the option of contributing to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme.

Staff are entitled to maternity/adoption leave, paternity leave and parental leave.

We are proud to support disability in the workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. BAME, LGBT and armed forces applications are particularly welcome.

We operate an award-winning Wellbeing Hub to help staff achieve a better work/life balance and receive the mental and physical support they need to perform in what is undoubtedly a challenging role.

All staff have the option of contributing to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme.

We operate across one of the most beautiful, rural and coastal parts of England yet enjoy close proximity to London and excellent transport links. SECAmb serves the counties of Kent, Surrey, Sussex and North East Hampshire.

We operate across one of the most beautiful, rural and coastal parts of England yet enjoy close proximity to London and excellent transport links. SECAmb serves the counties of Kent, Surrey, Sussex and North East Hampshire.

Job summary

Invicta Health have a Administrator opportunity available at East Cliff Medical Practice.

Invicta Health has seven GP practices working within the organisation. We are a well-known community interest company, devoted to supporting and improving primary care in the Kent area.

Main duties of the job

As an Administrator, you will provide an important role in supporting the practice team with the day-to-day running of the practice by undertaking a variety of administrative duties. Some of these duties include dealing with general queries via phone, email and post), photocopying, scanning and filing.

A number of the main responsibilities listed in this job description may be assigned by management to sole individuals. However, all administrators may be asked to cover any of the duties when required in order to meet the needs of the service.

A number of the main responsibilities listed in this job description may be assigned by management to sole individuals. However, all administrators may be asked to cover any of the duties when required in order to meet the needs of the service.

About us

Invicta Health is a non-profit company, with a passion for primary care. We have a wide range of services such as hub-based GPs services, GP surgeries, services in Urgent Care Centres and A&E, a Community Primary Care mental health service, GP staff training service and the list is growing all the time.

We are formed by a federation of General Practitioners working in Canterbury and South Kent Coast areas of East Kent. Our aim is to provide local, high quality services for local people by collaborating with other established organisations in the health and social care community.

What perks can we offer you?

• Flexible working options, such as term time only, annualised hours & multi site working
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Approved blue light card provider
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Company Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme