Job summary
KCHFT Dental Services are a high profile, dynamic provider of NHS dental services across East Kent and London. Ourphilosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Every person that works for our Service, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and so is expected to uphold our values, lead and collaboratethrough partnership working and strive for excellence at all times. We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile,not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers anexcellent caring service to our patients.
We are currently looking for a Project Support Officer to provide efficient and comprehensive administrative support to the Senior Project Co-ordinator and clinical teams delivering a broad range of large scale community outreachprogrammes.
You will act as an ambassador for the Service, promoting the highest standards of excellence in working practices. You will be responsible for the day to day project administration of community outreach programmes ensuringthat the focus remains firmly on quality and safety.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
You will co-ordinate appointments with schools, nurseries, residential homes as well as other establishments, andensure stock is replenished within schools undertaking supervised tooth brushing, to ensure all managers and teams areappropriately supported.
You will be required to manage and prioritise your own workload, to work independently without direct supervision and to work as part of a team, exercising initiative in directing enquiries to the most appropriatemember of staff. You will support a cohesive team approach and be able to develop and strengthen working relationshipsboth internally and externally.
The post holder will need to be able to work in a very busy environment whilst remaining calm, so the ability to work independently, proactively and under pressure is important.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to act as a professional contact point for all enquiries with the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and empathy. A positive attitude, excellent organisational and problem solving skillsand a commitment to excellent customer service is essential.
You will be required to travel around London to provide project field support for clinical staff applying fluoride varnish programmes and other outreach programmes as and whenrequired to meet Service need.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and 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 know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
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. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
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 in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
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.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
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 in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
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.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage 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.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NVQII Customer Care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience within a clinical service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking a broad range of administrative/clerical duties
Experience
Essential
- Experience of data entry systems with accurate keyboard skills
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good inter-personal skills
- The ability to communicate and engage positively with children
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of NHS procedures/processes
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work within a team
- Proven ability to work independently using own initiative
Desirable
- Understanding of Health & Safety issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- High standards of numeracy and accuracy
- Methodical with an eye for detail
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to juggle unpredictable workloads
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NVQII Customer Care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Experience within a clinical service
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking a broad range of administrative/clerical duties
Experience
Essential
- Experience of data entry systems with accurate keyboard skills
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good inter-personal skills
- The ability to communicate and engage positively with children
Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of NHS procedures/processes
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Proven ability to work within a team
- Proven ability to work independently using own initiative
Desirable
- Understanding of Health & Safety issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- High standards of numeracy and accuracy
- Methodical with an eye for detail
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to juggle unpredictable workloads
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.
