Job summary
Edenbridge Memorial Health Centre is an exciting and ambitious new integratedservice, delivered in partnership by Kent Community Health Foundation Trust incollaboration with Edenbridge Medical Practice.The service will be delivered from a new purpose built unit; focussing upon theneeds of the local population, providing streamlined pathways to optimise healthand wellbeing of Edenbridge residents. The services incorporate:
- a GP service
- a Wellbeing Day Centre for people with frailty, dementia or health impacts ofisolation
- Outpatient services
- Wound clinic
- Proactive frailty services
- Same day urgent care service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a proactive, person-centred operational leader to manage theEdenbridge site; working closely with KCHFT staff, primary care colleagues,community providers, and in partnership with people that use our services todeliver and embed new pathways.If you are an experienced leader looking for a new and exciting opportunity tobroaden your operational and leadership skills, this could be for you.Relocation expenses will be considered for the right candidate.Contact for further information or an informal chat:Louise Ward, Assistant Director for Community Hospitals - louise.ward5@nhs.net
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 4th October, although this may be subject to change.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
It is important to us that all our staff are aligned to our Values and in particular the behaviours we expect from KCHFT managers. With this in mind as part of the selection process for this position you will be asked to complete two other activities in addition to the competency-based interview that you will invited to. This extended selection process is designed to assess your management style and the specific details of the exercises will be given if you are successfully shortlisted. The provisional date of the selection event is 4th October, although this may be subject to change.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Management experience, Leadership qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or Nursing related subject or for AHP first contact practitioner qualification at Degree level,
- Current professional registration,
- Post registration qualification at degree/ masters' level or equivalent, or willingness to undertake
- Business management experience or qualification
- Service development, transformation or Quality Improvement experience,
Experience
Essential
- Previous co-ordination or management or leadership experience either at undergraduate or postgraduate level, within or without health care,
- 3 years minimum at senior clinical or operational level within relevant setting,
- Demonstrable experience of working across provider boundaries,
- Experience of operational management, people management and budget management.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service change or quality improvement initiatives,
- Experience of working in primary and community services
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to develop and implement policy and SOPS,
- Ability to interpret very complex written and statistical information,
- Clear understanding of the modernisation agenda across health and social care to influence service development and achievement of targets,
- Knowledge of integrated models and how to measure performance and patient outcomes,
- Wide knowledge and understanding of current health policy,
- Proven ability to lead and well performing team
Desirable
- Knowledge of operational and clinical compliance, and assurance process requirements,
- A clear understanding of clinical governance issues and controls assurance standards,
- Experience in establishing and leading multidisciplinary / multiagency services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written,
- Excellent inter-personal skills, including negotiation and influencing skills,
- Skilled in time management, prioritising workload and self-management,
- Comprehensive IT Skills,
- Strong evidence of effective leadership and management skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Progressive individual who wishes to meet new challenges and to develop collaborative approach to new ways of working,
- Willingness to undertake training and development appropriate to the needs of the post,
- Wish to be a role model and innovator,
- Ability to make decisions and deal with conflict.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Management experience, Leadership qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or Nursing related subject or for AHP first contact practitioner qualification at Degree level,
- Current professional registration,
- Post registration qualification at degree/ masters' level or equivalent, or willingness to undertake
- Business management experience or qualification
- Service development, transformation or Quality Improvement experience,
Experience
Essential
- Previous co-ordination or management or leadership experience either at undergraduate or postgraduate level, within or without health care,
- 3 years minimum at senior clinical or operational level within relevant setting,
- Demonstrable experience of working across provider boundaries,
- Experience of operational management, people management and budget management.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service change or quality improvement initiatives,
- Experience of working in primary and community services
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to develop and implement policy and SOPS,
- Ability to interpret very complex written and statistical information,
- Clear understanding of the modernisation agenda across health and social care to influence service development and achievement of targets,
- Knowledge of integrated models and how to measure performance and patient outcomes,
- Wide knowledge and understanding of current health policy,
- Proven ability to lead and well performing team
Desirable
- Knowledge of operational and clinical compliance, and assurance process requirements,
- A clear understanding of clinical governance issues and controls assurance standards,
- Experience in establishing and leading multidisciplinary / multiagency services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - verbal and written,
- Excellent inter-personal skills, including negotiation and influencing skills,
- Skilled in time management, prioritising workload and self-management,
- Comprehensive IT Skills,
- Strong evidence of effective leadership and management skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Progressive individual who wishes to meet new challenges and to develop collaborative approach to new ways of working,
- Willingness to undertake training and development appropriate to the needs of the post,
- Wish to be a role model and innovator,
- Ability to make decisions and deal with conflict.
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.
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.
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).
