Community High Intensity Nurse Case Manager - Countywide | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust - Aylesbury
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata for part time)
PermanentPart time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Qualified District Nurse to join our Community High Intensity User Service as a Nurse Case Manager. This innovative role focuses on supporting individuals who frequently access urgent and emergency healthcare services and often have complex physical health, frailty, mental health or social care needs. Through proactive case management, comprehensive assessment and coordinated multidisciplinary working, you will help patients achieve better health outcomes while reducing avoidable Emergency Department attendances and hospital admissions. Working across community, primary care, acute, mental health, social care and voluntary sector services, you will develop personalised care plans that address the underlying causes of repeated healthcare use. You will build strong therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers, supporting individuals to access the right care, at the right time, in the right place. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an innovative service that improves patient experience, promotes independence and supports more effective use of healthcare resources across the Buckinghamshire healthcare system. The postholder will manage a designated caseload of high intensity users, undertaking comprehensive holistic assessments and developing personalised care plans to address complex health and social care needs. They will act as the lead coordinator for patients requiring multi-agency input, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between primary care, community services, acute trusts, mental health services, ambulance services, social care and voluntary sector organisations. The Community High Intensity User Nurse Case Manager will proactively monitor patients at risk of deterioration, provide timely interventions following emergency department attendances, hospital admissions or discharge, and lead multidisciplinary reviews to support coordinated care delivery. They will work closely with patients and carers to promote self-management, facilitate advance care planning and develop crisis and escalation plans that reduce avoidable admissions and emergency service use. The postholder will also contribute to service development, quality improvement and outcome measurement, providing specialist advice, education and support to colleagues across the wider healthcare system. Through strong clinical leadership and partnership working, they will help deliver improved patient experience, enhanced health outcomes and more effective use of healthcare resources. Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? • As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? • We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. • Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for? • Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. • Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time. • Ourcarevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026
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Sterile Services Deputy Manager (Oxford) | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Headington, Oxford
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
PermanentFull time
To assist in the coordination and management of the provision of a specialised service undertaking the decontamination of medical devices contributing to the clinical care of the patient. To coordinate the resources, work allocation and staffing of the department on a day-to-day basis and ensure the provision of a high quality and timely service to all service users/customers. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Managerial To work in accordance with Departmental Policy and Quality Management Systems to ensure compliance by other staff. To assist in the development and regular review of Standard Operating Procedures and department’s policies. To supervise, record and analyse production activity. To monitor and control the stocks of raw materials and to take appropriate action on any deficiencies, and assist in the evaluation of new products. To use manual dexterity and concentration for the disassembly and reassembly of the reusable medical devices in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions. To communicate and supervise enquires from staff, users, and other members of healthcare staff in a polite and helpful manner, seeking advice from Decontamination Quality Manager where required. To be responsible for maintaining high standards of department safety ensuring the health, safety and welfare of self and others. To be responsible for maintaining the security of the Decontamination Departments, equipment and chemicals in accordance with the Departmental Policy. To communicate all relevant information within the team to ensure the continual and efficient running of the service. To communicate complex, technical information and advice to customers/ services users and other healthcare professionals, in a polite and helpful manner. To communicate with customers/ services users in the investigation of non-conformances. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Scientific and Technical To apply standards to the reprocessing of reusable medical devices, including disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, assembly, sterilization, despatch and tracking in a controlled environment. Required to use knowledge and skills when making decisions with regard to nonconformances. To undertake investigations into non-conformance reports as required. To ensure routine testing of decontamination equipment at the appropriate intervals to analyse and take appropriate action on any malfunction. To supervise, record and analyse the operation of the decontamination equipment ensuring routine tests are completed in accordance with Planned Preventative Maintenance Schedules, Quality Standards and Guidance. To assist in developing a safe, effective, efficient service by following current and best practice. To ensure the reprocessing (disassembly, cleaning, disinfection, checking, reassembly, packing and sterilisation) of routine and complex medical devices is undertaken in accordance with essential quality and regulatory requirements and in accordance with manufacturers instructions. To ensure the staffs safe handling of transportation trolleys and reusable medical devices. To assist in the evaluation, implementation and operation of new equipment/processes. Quality Assurance To communicate with customers/ services users in the investigation of non-conformances. To assist the development of the Department's Quality Policy, Quality Manual and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure that a high standard of work is maintained at all times. To assist in internal and external quality assurance auditing as required. Assist in the development and maintenance of activities in support of external ISO and Medical Device Regulation accreditation schemes. Education and Training To provide practical support, guidance and training to new and /or less experienced/qualified Staff. To develop and apply the decontamination departments training programme and undertake training in line with the Institute of Decontamination Science’s educational framework as agreed with the line manager. To actively participate in the Organisation’s appraisal system and personal development planning process for self and others in accordance with Organisational Policy. To continually develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence of competence and CPD activities. To train others on the decontamination IT systems to the authorised guidelines and protocols for use, verification of data, input of data, and staff information. To carry out competency assessments on less trained/qualified staff. The role directly influences the following key dimension of the service, • Supply of Sterile Medical devices to 26 operating theatres and 10 clinical • departments on an acute hospital site • Direct supervision of 36.92 WTE • Department budget of £1.8m The effort required from job holders in order to fulfil the job responsibilities, and the environment in which these responsibilities are carried out. This may include General Conditions Risk Management The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment. Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility. Staff should be familiar with the ▪ Major Incident Policy ▪ Fire Policy ▪ Information governance and should make themselves familiar with the ‘local response’ plan and their role within that response. Responsibilities for Health and Safety The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. Infection Control Infection Control is everyone’s responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts’ Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by OUH have the following key responsibilities: • Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact. • Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. • Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health. Child Protection The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable. Information Governance All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. For further details, go to the Information Governance intranet site. Data Quality Data quality is a vital element of every member of staff’s job role. Oxford University Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care, clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial and resource planning and performance. All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trust’s Data Quality Policy. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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TVS SDE Access Process Manager | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
PermanentPart time
We are seeking an experienced and organised individual to join the Thames Valley and Surrey (TVS) Secure Data Environment (SDE) Programme, hosted by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), to lead access-related operational processes across the programme. This role offers the opportunity to be an integral part of leading and developing innovative solutions that will transform scientific research and healthcare delivery within the NHS. The TVS SDE manages access to routinely collected health and care data and associated services for approved research and planning purposes. The access service guides applicants from their initial enquiry through to the safe, lawful, and well-governed use of data within the environment, ensuring a consistent and transparent process for all stakeholders. Working with a high degree of independence, the successful candidate will take ownership of the delivery and continuous improvement of the access service, being accountable for activities from enquiry and triage through to review, decision tracking, fulfilment, onboarding, active use, and closure. The access process is a pivotal element of the TVS SDE, and the effective management of this is a vital contribution towards the success of the overall service. Reporting to the Programme Manager and accountable to the Senior Programme Manager, the post holder will take ownership of the day-to-day management and coordination of the access process for the TVS SDE. Working with a high degree of independence, they will ensure the access process operates seamlessly and aligns with national standards, organisational goals, and user needs. This includes ensuring requests to use data and services for approved research and planning purposes progress through the appropriate stages in a timely, consistent, and well-governed way. They will work collaboratively and proactively across functional areas (commercial, service, technical, information governance, programme, and engagement), to ensure cohesive and effective service outcomes. The postholder will also lead and support the development of robust reporting systems that provide actionable insights and drive the continuous improvement of the service function. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information. For informal discussions about the role, please contact Claire Coysh (Programme Manager). This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026
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Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes
£49,387 - £56,515 Per annum
PermanentFull time
Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager Medical Education Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata if part-time Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working We are inviting applications for the role of Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager. This is a rare opportunity to join a successful, well-established education team responsible for delivering hands-on training for undergraduate medical students and resident doctors in training at MKUH, as well as simulation-based training for a wide range of staff across the Trust. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of leading teams successfully and embracing change within medical education. You will be an empathetic leader who role models our values and champions their team. In return, you will join a highly regarded team at MKUH where we invest in our colleagues and value the contribution each person makes. We can support CPD requirements where they align with service needs. Please review the job description and person specification carefully. The postholder must be an NMC-registered practitioner. For informal enquiries about this post, please contact Nicola Cornish, Head of Medical Education, at Nicola.cornish@mkuh.nhs.uk. Interview Date: 21 October 2026 94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.''NHS Survey, 2024'' 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' Responsible for the design, development and delivery of clinical skills and simulation teaching within all clinical areas, and to identify areas to support effective patient safety through that of inter-professional learning within the Acute Trust. A key part of this role is to support the University of Buckingham Phase 2 Block leads; supporting and facilitating the undergraduate training programme to achieve their GMC Practical Procedures and deliver skills and simulation to meet the undergraduate curriculum requirements. The post holder will also work closely with the Oxford undergraduate faculty to support this curriculum delivery at MKUH. Main focus of role is to deliver and manage a training system that ensures that all resident doctors in training achieve the practical skills competencies laid down by the GMC and that their curriculum requirements as set out by NHS England are achieved. Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career. As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards. Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH -News - Milton Keynes University Hospital- For further information about Milton Keynes please visit -Visit Milton Keynes Clinical Skills and Simulation Education To support the delivery of Clinical Skills for the University of Buckingham Medical students. This requires organising, facilitating, providing equipment for and teaching the students to support their simulation and skills requirements for Phase 2 of their Medical Education which consists of ten hospital-based clinical blocks. Verifying the students and assessing their competencies in the 32 GMC Practical Procedures, ensuring documentation is appropriately completed and stored on the database developed by the department. Simulation Service Management To be responsible for ensuring the regular maintenance of the clinical skills training equipment owned by the department. To be responsible for ensuring the ordering stock control of consumables necessary for the delivery of this type of training, for both the Trust and medical student sessions per year. Team Leadership and Collaborative Working To ensure that they are up to date with any new developments, recommendations or guidelines and are competent in the skills that they are expected to provide. To act at all times in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC/MMC Code of Professional Conduct Service Development, Quality and Improvement Research and source new equipment & procedures Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Simulation page on the Milton Keynes intranet site. Please refer to the attached job description for further information This advert closes on Monday 5 Oct 2026
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Elective Care Training and Validation Manager | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Cowley
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
ContractFull time
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Elective Care Training and Validation Managerto support the delivery of high-quality elective access services across the Trust. This is a key role within the Elective Access Team, supporting the delivery of national 18-week Referral to Treatment standards, improving waiting list management, and strengthening data quality across elective pathways. The post holder will work closely with operational, clinical, administrative, information and training teams to ensure patient pathways are managed safely, consistently and effectively. The successful candidate will lead and support the RTT validation and training team, oversee routine validation processes, provide expert advice on elective access and RTT rules, and deliver high-quality training to staff across the organisation. They will also play an important role in identifying pathway risks, escalating issues, supporting service improvement, and helping teams to understand and use elective care data to improve patient care. This role would suit someone with strong knowledge of elective access, RTT pathway management and waiting list processes, alongside excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills. You will need to be confident working across services, supporting change, and helping teams deliver safe, timely and patient-focused care. This role provides day-to-day leadership for the Trust’s elective care training and RTT validation functions, supporting safe, timely and well-managed patient pathways. You will oversee routine RTT validation, monitor inpatient and outpatient PTLs, escalate pathway risks, data quality issues and potential breaches, and work with operational, clinical, administrative and information teams to ensure elective access standards are understood and applied consistently. You will lead the corporate RTT validation and training team, develop and deliver training, support RTT super users, analyse performance and waiting list data, produce reports, support audits and identify improvement opportunities. Acting as a key contact for elective access and 18-week RTT queries, you will support service improvement, governance and robust pathway management. The role requires strong communication, analytical, leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across services. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. This is an important role within the Elective Access Team, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and well-managed elective care pathways across the Trust. As theElective Care Training and Validation Manager, you will work closely with the Elective Access Manager, the 18 Week Lead, operational service managers, clinical teams, administrative teams, information colleagues and other key stakeholders across the organisation. The role will support delivery of the Trust’s elective access standards, with a particular focus on 18-week Referral to Treatment performance, waiting list management, pathway validation, staff training and data quality improvement. A key part of the role will be providing leadership and day-to-day management for the corporate RTT validation and training team. You will be responsible for planning and overseeing routine validation activity, monitoring progress against agreed validation schedules, supporting staff development, managing workloads, and ensuring the team delivers a high-quality service. This will include line management responsibilities such as appraisals, mandatory training compliance, recruitment, induction, annual leave, sickness management and supporting team members to perform effectively. The post holder will play a central role in monitoring inpatient and outpatient patient tracking lists, identifying pathway risks, potential breaches, data quality issues and recurrent themes. You will be expected to escalate concerns appropriately to the 18 Week Lead, Elective Access Manager, operational service managers and divisional teams, ensuring that risks to elective access performance are clearly understood and acted upon. You will also support the monitoring of elective on-the-day cancellations, ensuring accurate information is shared with divisions to enable timely validation and follow-up action. The role requires strong knowledge of elective access standards, 18-week RTT rules, waiting list management and patient pathway processes. You will act as a key point of contact for RTT and elective access queries across the Trust, providing expert advice and practical support to operational, clinical and administrative staff. You will help teams understand RTT rules, pathway milestones, validation methods, PTL data and the importance of accurate and timely recording on Trust systems. Training and development will be a major part of the role. You will design, develop and deliver high-quality RTT and elective care training for staff across the organisation, including formal and informal training sessions. You will work collaboratively with the 18 Week Lead, EPR Training Team and other colleagues to develop training materials, user guides and trainer documentation that are accurate, up to date, version controlled and aligned to Trust and national guidance. You will also evaluate the effectiveness of training, use feedback to identify improvements, and support RTT super users and system users to maintain and develop their knowledge. The post holder will also contribute to service improvement and pathway redesign. This will include working with services to map and analyse existing processes, identify areas of complexity or delay, and support the development of practical solutions to improve patient flow and reduce pathway length. You will use expert knowledge to evaluate systems, identify opportunities for improvement and help implement process changes that support the Trust’s elective access service. Strong analytical skills will be essential. You will review waiting list statistics, cancellation data, diagnostic reports and other elective care information, using tools such as Excel to filter, analyse and present data in a clear and user-friendly format. You will produce reports, action plans and updates that support operational decision-making, performance oversight and data quality improvement. The role will also involve working with the Trust Information Team to develop weekly reports on cancellations, diagnostic issues and breach reasons. You will support governance and assurance by participating in audits of waiting lists, reviewing compliance with the Elective Access Policy and RTT rules, and communicating audit findings to relevant services. You will provide regular reports highlighting risks, themes, data quality issues and opportunities for improvement. The post holder will also provide an important link with data quality and EPR groups, ensuring that relevant issues are escalated, feedback is provided, and agreed actions are taken forward. The role also includes project management responsibilities. You will support the delivery of elective access and service improvement projects to agreed timescales and quality standards. This will include maintaining project plans, tracking progress, documenting issues, completing assigned tasks, and providing accurate written and verbal updates. You may also work with specialist teams, including the EPR team, where projects involve changes to systems, processes or training requirements. Communication and relationship-building are central to the role. You will need to work confidently with a wide range of staff across the Trust, including operational service managers, elective access teams, information colleagues, patient contact centre staff, outpatient reception teams, nursing staff, ward staff, medical secretaries and clinicians. You will be expected to communicate complex information clearly, adapt your approach for different audiences, and support collaborative working across divisions and services. The post holder will be expected to uphold high standards of confidentiality, professionalism and Trust policy compliance at all times. You will support the Elective Access Manager and 18 Week Lead, attend meetings where required, represent the Directorate appropriately, and ensure key information from meetings is communicated accurately. You will also provide cover for colleagues where needed and undertake other duties within the scope of the role. Overall, this is a varied and influential post for someone with strong elective access knowledge, excellent communication and analytical skills, and the ability to lead, train, support and influence teams across a complex healthcare environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving waiting list management, strengthening RTT compliance, enhancing data quality and supporting safe, timely and patient-focused elective care across the Trust. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Business Support Manager - 6 month Secondment | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - Kent
£32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum
PermanentFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Manager to join the leadership team within the Long Term and Specialist Services portfolio. This diverse portfolio covers Community Nursing and Specialist Services, offering a busy and varied environment. You will play a key role in overseeing administration services and leading the Health and Social Care Coordinator teams across Ashford and Canterbury, ensuring effective workforce coordination, service delivery, and performance management. The role involves working closely with the Head of Service, Assistant Director and wider senior leadership team to support service development and continuous improvement. The role is based from home, offering flexible working arrangements. The postholder must be able to travel independently and attend key sites across Kent and Medway on a regular basis to meet service and operational requirements. Applications from candidates who have been interviewed for this role within the last three months will not be considered We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will be confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and able to manage, influence and develop teams effectively. You will have experience in managing workload independently while supporting organisational priorities, alongside a proven ability to lead service improvements and drive change. Previous project management experience is desirable, and knowledge of QSIR tools and methodologies would be advantageous. Strong analytical capability is essential, including experience in extracting, manipulating and interpreting data. Advanced IT skills are required, with working knowledge of systems such as SQL, Rio, Datix and HealthRoster. You will bring creativity to problem-solving and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for innovation, collaboration and efficiency. This role suits someone who is professional, adaptable and committed to delivering high-quality support within a complex healthcare environment. Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent. We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme. We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients. Explore KCHFT career pathways As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) 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 can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity. This advert closes on Monday 28 Sep 2026
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Clinical Sourcing Manager - Kent and Medway ICS Only | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - Maidstone
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata
ContractFull time
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS The Trust is looking for a clinical commercial specialist to work as a conduit between procurement and theatres. The key responsibility of the role will be to identify and manage the delivery of financial savings and efficiencies within clinical areas. This will include product trails and switches, key supplier relationship management, and commercial contract management. The successful candidate will have expeience of working within both a commercial and clinical environment with stronmg knowledge of a lareg range of clinical products. Ideally the commercial environment will have been within the healthcare sector and the clinical expeinece will have been gained in the theatres setting. • develop and deliver the procurement savings strategy in theatres (target of £500,000 per annum) • Facilitate trials of alternate products • negotiate favourable contractual terms with suppliers • monitor and manage supplier performance against agreed terms • produce and present analysis on spend data to clinical leaders • act as a conduit between procurement and theatres • collaborate with peer organisations across Kent & Medway to drive standardisation and benefit from economies of scale. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex.With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offerspecialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs. Click hereto hear what our staff say. Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package: • At least 27 days of annual leaveplus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff). • Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits • Blue Light card eligibility • And more,additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered. This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
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Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Manager | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust - Canterbury
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
PermanentFull time
You will work as part of the management team and be responsible for the operational function coordinating the diagnostic and screening pathways for patients. The programme manager will provide support in developing sufficiently effective patient centred service in conjunction with the Lead SSP. This role will be responsible for the management of the Bowel Cancer Programme in the service delivery of the Bowel Cancer Screening for East Kent Hospitals. A key function of this role will be to provide the line management of a Supervisor who manages 5 administrators based across different sites and provide line management to the Quality Manager. A key expectation of the post-holder is the application of best practices to ensure consistency of operation across all administrative areas. You will provide comprehensive and effective monitoring and validation of information required for the BCSP National Office and produce audits and reports as and when required. This person will manage demand and capacity for the Bowel Cancer Screening centre and resolve or escalate any other service delivery issues. You will take a strategic lead with regard to the East Kent Screening Programme and to lead future developments.As a member of the management teams, to be involved in long term planning of future developments within the screening programme, for example, capacity planning and costing for the Screening Programme. The post holder will prepare and assist in business planning and developing business cases for the financial resources to ensure the East Kent screening centre is fit for purpose. You will be actively involved in service improvement programmes to streamline the patient pathway and improve the quality of patient care. You will also support and coordinate on strategic plans for services. The emphasis of this post will be on Screening and Specialist Screening out-patient bookings, following patients through the diagnostic and cancer pathways. Ensure that all aims and expectations within the NHS Bowel Screening Programme Service Specification are met. To ensure that the activities within the NHSBSCP Schedule 6 and schedule 4 are produced. For a full list of duties, please see the Job Description We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. To meet regularly with the NHSE commissioners and Trust finance leads alongside director of contracting. To liaise regularly with the Screening and Immunisations managers. To use the BCSS system to gather data to support the expansion of screening services. Be a point of contact for the screening hub in regards to modelling tools, invitation rates and screening age extension. To co-ordinate the preparation for external Quality Assurance visits. After QA visits to lead with the QA visit action plans. Present complex information as required, internally and externally. Attend National and Regional Bowel Screening meetings as required. Please see the Job Description attached for detailed description. This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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