Senior Admin Manager | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - Home
£39,959 - £48,117 pro rata per annum
PermanentFull time
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs. Adult Services Business and Administration is at the heart of supporting high-quality services across Kent. Our teams work collaboratively across all localities, providing the vital business, operational and administrative support that enables services to deliver the best outcomes for the people we support. We are committed to innovation, continuous improvement and finding smarter ways of working. By bringing together expertise, partnership working and modern solutions, we help shape efficient, responsive and sustainable services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your ideas, leadership and drive for excellence will make a real difference. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment, embracing change and influencing positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you. 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. As a Business and Administration Manager, you will play a key leadership role in driving service performance, quality and innovation across Adult Services. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating business processes, workforce planning and administrative systems, ensuring services operate efficiently and effectively. No two days will be the same. You will lead the development and implementation of administrative processes, coordinate workloads, reporting and meetings, and oversee demand and capacity management across administrative teams. You will also support and project manage business plans, service improvement initiatives and cost improvement programmes, while identifying opportunities to enhance services through innovation and automation. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will champion best practice, develop collaborative ways of working and support the delivery of strategic objectives. This role is ideal for a proactive and inspiring leader with excellent communication skills, strong project management experience and a passion for continuous improvement and developing people. 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 Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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Clinical Data Manager | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Headington
£28,392 - £31,157 Per annum pro rata
ContractFull time
The Haematology Trial Unit data management team is an integral part of Haematology research team, responsible for the accurate and complete capture of detailed clinical trial research data from medical records and other sources. These data sets are used to determine whether promising new anti-cancer treatments merit further development and/or analyse the blood cancer risk factors. We ideally want someone with experience of clinical research, knowledge of haematology and understanding medical terminology, good verbal and written communication skills, time management skill, some experience of working in a healthcare setting, and working with electronic medical records. This post is required to provide specialised data management support to the late phase haematology clinical research team. The post holder will primarily be responsible for completion of case report forms to record clinical research data in a timely manner. You will work with the clinical, non-clinical team and external sponsors to ensure timely query resolution and host monitoring visit amongst other duties. The post holder should have a flexible approach to their duties with the ability to work as part of a team and individually. Research is conducted according to international principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Department of Health research governance and current regulatory and research ethics requirements. 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 the OUH YouTube channel The post holder will work closely with the research nurses, clinical teams, and designated junior doctors/SPR’s and consultants, continually striving to improve quality of care and clinical outcomes. This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026
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Clinical Services Manager | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - Eastbourne
£57,528 - £64,750 pro rata per annum
PermanentFull time
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs. Shape the Future of Sexual Health Services in East Sussex Are you an ambitious clinical leader ready to make a lasting difference to population health? We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead our sexual health services in East Sussex during an exciting period of transformation and growth. This is far more than an operational management role. It is an opportunity to influence service strategy, lead innovation, improve health outcomes and shape the future delivery of integrated sexual health services across East Sussex. Working within one of the largest and most respected community NHS Trusts in England, you will join a forward-thinking leadership team committed to reducing health inequalities, improving access to care and delivering outstanding patient outcomes. Why This Role? As Clinical Services Manager, you will have the opportunity to: • Lead an established and highly regarded multidisciplinary team • Influence strategic decision-making and service development • Drive innovative programmes that improve patient experience and health outcomes • Work directly with senior clinical leaders, commissioners and partner organisations • Lead quality improvement, transformation and workforce development initiatives • Develop your leadership portfolio and prepare for future senior leadership opportunities • Make a tangible difference to some of the most vulnerable and underserved populations in our communities This is a role where you can genuinely leave a legacy. Who Are We Looking For? We are looking for an inspirational and values-driven leader who: • Has experience leading and managing clinical services. • Enjoys developing and supporting people to achieve their potential. • Thrives in a fast-paced and changing healthcare environment. • Is passionate about quality improvement and service transformation. • Can think strategically whilst maintaining a strong operational focus. • Builds strong relationships and partnerships across systems and organisations. Whether your background is sexual health, HIV, community nursing, public health or another clinical specialty, we would love to hear from you if you have the skills, ambition and passion to lead change. 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. 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 30th September, although this may be subject to change. This advert closes on Sunday 6 Sep 2026
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Virtual Health Project Manager | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Winchester
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
PermanentPart time
The post Holder must coordinate and manage workstream projects as part of the Virtual Health Hub service and supporting work streams. The post holder will support, manage and motivate the team effectively in order to deliver business plans and support the programme through the delivery of professional, efficient and customer-focused services. The post holder will be required to contribute to the programme plan and strategic planning. The post holder will assist the team in setting the strategic direction of the programme and maximising the quality and effectiveness of aligned commercial activity. The post holder will aid in educating relevant internal and external stakeholders relevant to the project project/s Virtual Health project implementation in conjunction with project partners. Lead the implementation programme and change management. Support communications and engagement strategy, designing and arranging events and activities as needed. Liaise with the clinical divisions to ensure a robust implementation plan is developed to support an improvement plan embedded into the business culture. Actively and sympathetically manage in consultation with Estate project lead on all aspects of the project impact on the delivery of core service. Produce monthly or quarterly reports on all projects to ensure monitoring requirements are complied with. Ensure project management paperwork is kept up to date and relevant to the programme. Responsible for the smooth management of all projects assigned. Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the Virtual Health budget and manage expectations of all project stakeholders. Assist in setting quality standards and success metrics to measure performance and improvement. Establish and maintain effective links with Executive Directors, Divisional Managers, Professional Leads and senior staff to ensure that decision making is prompt and appropriate to meet the agreed levels of service being provided. Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contactSouthern Housingon 02080 360017 • Virtual Health project implementation in conjunction with project partners. • Lead the implementation programme and change management. • Support communications and engagement strategy, designing and arranging events and activities as needed. • Liaise with the clinical divisions to ensure a robust implementation plan is developed to support an improvement plan embedded into the business culture. • Actively and sympathetically manage in consultation with Estate project lead on all aspects of the project impact on the delivery of core service. • Produce monthly or quarterly reports on all projects to ensure monitoring requirements are complied with. • Ensure project management paperwork is kept up to date and relevant to the programme. • Responsible for the smooth management of all projects assigned. • Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the Virtual Health budget and manage expectations of all project stakeholders. • Assist in setting quality standards and success metrics to measure performance and improvement. · Observe complete confidentiality of all information including awareness and adherence to legal requirements of the Data protection Act · The post holder will be required to participate in relevant project and programme meetings. · To establish and maintain effective links with Executive Directors, Divisional Managers, Professional Leads and senior staff to ensure that decision making is prompt and appropriate to meet the agreed levels of service being provided. · Interprets and implement all statutory, legislative and technical guidance for all projects assigned. Trust Values Our values help us in what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and use these values throughout your employment with the Trust to define and develop our culture. The post holder will be: · Inclusive,valuing and celebrating everyone’s diversity and success. · Compassionate,caring about our patients. · Accountableand responsible, always looking to improve. · Respectfulfor all and show integrity in everything. · Empoweringpeople to feel confident to act, trusted to make decisions, and able to shape the way we work. Customer care for patients and/or service users · To ensure all communication with patients, public and staff are responded to in a polite, timely, friendly and courteous manner. • Communicate and liaise with staff across the Trust, suppliers and other external organisations. • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of individuals internal and external to the Trust. • Proactively engage and communicate with patients and public where needed as part of the programme strategy. • Communicate with programme partners and division in relation to project messages. Communication · To be able to communicate and engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internal and externally · To be able to consult effectively as part of the decision-making process · To provide complex and sensitive information to large groups of staff particularly regarding closures of and changes to services directly affecting those staff Planning and organisation · The post takes the lead on all delegated programme projects and the coordination of actions required by a multi-disciplinary team. Budgetary and resource management · Responsible for management of delegated budgets for assigned related projects. · Oversight of how project budgets impact overall Virtual Health Budget · Manage programme projects from point of concept through to delivery including analysis of highly complex systems, contractor proposal reviews and arranging complex shutdowns of clinical systems through negotiation. · Manage contractors on site including site induction and day to day liaisons/ planning. Training and research responsibilities • To undertake research in all aspects of the programme delivery strategy to ensure the programme moves towards a best-in-class delivery against National targets. • To promote behavioural change to improve the overall Trust sustainability performance Additional Information This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire Hospitals may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description, but which are commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post. All post holders must take responsibility to ensure that they are aware of and adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to their employment regardless of their position within the Trust. Appendix A to this Job Description and Person Specification details key information you should be aware of This advert closes on Monday 14 Sep 2026
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CHIS Support Manager | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust - Home
£32,073 - £39,043 pro rata, per annum
PermanentFull time
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs. We are seeking an experienced and motivatedCHIS Support Managerto lead and coordinate the administrative functions of the Child Health Information Service (CHIS). As a Band 5 administrator, you will have overall responsibility for ensuring the delivery of efficient, effective and patient-focused administrative support. You will design, develop and maintain systems and processes that support the patient journey, improve service delivery and reduce duplication and waste. The successful candidate will lead and line manage a team of administrative staff, ensuring high standards of performance, quality and customer service. You will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders, monitor performance, support service improvements and ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures. • Provides specialised support to senior management or a client group in a specific discipline or area of expertise. In some roles this may include delivering training in small groups or on a 1-2-1 basis to support people to use systems or understand processes. • Determines the scope, systems and processes for the provision of locality/directorate activity and oversees the co-ordination of information or activity. Ensures that the team resources are developed and used effectively to maximum capacity ensuring potential efficiencies are identified. • Develops and maintains business process systems including plans, risk registers, statutory returns, performance and quality tools. Looks at data across the locality/directorate and analyses information to assess trends and patterns, makes predictions and provides reports to help senior management or the client group manage performance and plan for the future. • Develops and monitors Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the administrative services across the locality/directorate acting as the specialist in this area and adapting and changing these as services evolve in line with external commissioning/national guidance. 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. 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 Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Medicines Management Technician - Pharmacy | Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Winchester
£32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata
PermanentFull time
We are looking for a Medicines Management Technician to be part of our Medicines Management team, working alongside our Clinical Pharmacists supporting the Medicines Management service to the wards, to ensure patients receive the highest standards of care in the management of their medication. Duties will include medicines reconciliation, assessment of patients own drugs (POD’s), checking of medication for discharge and the counselling of patients. To be involved in developing and delivering enhanced medicines management services and training. We require a registered pharmacy technician to join our enthusiastic and motivated medicines management team. The post holder should be ready for a new challenge, show initiative in supporting service improvements, be a team player and have good problem solving skills. You will provide Medicines Management at ward level, be involved with medicines reconciliation, checking patients own medicines, initiating medicine supplies, providing information and advice to patients about their medicines and assisting with discharges. You will also work in the dispensary to maintain your ACPT accreditation. This post is open to applications from registered pharmacy technicians. An accredited checking qualification is essential and previous ward-based hospital experience is desirable. Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working will be considered. Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Theatres Manager | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Milton Keynes
£57,528 - £64,750 Per annum
PermanentFull time
Theatres Manager Department Surgery Band 8a Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Theatre Manager to join the Surgery Division in a key operational leadership role. The post holder will provide visible day-to-day leadership across the theatre environment, supporting the safe, effective and efficient delivery of elective, emergency and trauma operating lists. The role will be central to ensuring that theatre capacity is clinically and logistically feasible, staffing is deployed safely, lists start on time, utilisation is optimised, and operational issues are identified and resolved at pace. We are looking for a compassionate, resilient and credible leader who can bring structure, grip and confidence to a complex theatre service. You will work closely with clinical, nursing, anaesthetic, surgical, scheduling, estates, HSDU and operational colleagues to strengthen theatre planning, improve patient flow, reduce avoidable cancellations and support delivery of the Trust’s elective recovery ambitions. The successful candidate will combine operational grip with a coaching leadership style, ensuring that patient safety, staff experience and high-quality care remain at the centre of everything we do. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Emma Codrington at emma.codrington@mkuh.nhs.uk. Interview w/c 28th September 2026 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' '94% feel that their role makes a difference to patience and service users.' 'NHS Staff Survey 2024' Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team. MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023. As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future. With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH. Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU 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 A strong understanding of theatre utilisation, safe staffing, governance, escalation and risk management will be essential, alongside the ability to lead people through change in a calm, fair and inclusive way. This role forms part of the senior theatre leadership structure and will support the delivery of the Theatre Culture Action Plan, theatre expansion, productivity improvement and strengthened accountability across the service. You will help create an environment where teams are well supported, expectations are clear, standards are consistently applied and staff feel empowered to contribute to improvement. Improving theatre efficiency and utilisation • Lead the delivery of a theatre efficiency and utilisation programme focused on maximising use of all available theatre sessions, reducing avoidable downtime and improving patient flow through theatres. • Use theatre performance data to identify variation, agree improvement actions and provide assurance on utilisation, start times, turnaround times, cancellations, overruns, late finishes and list productivity. Managing theatre services • Provide day-to-day and strategic operational leadership for Theatres, ensuring delivery of safe, efficient, responsive and financially sustainable services. • Be responsible for operational grip and control across theatre activity, including escalation of risks relating to staffing, estates, equipment, HSDU capacity, bed availability and clinical pathway constraints. Workforce, leadership and culture • Provide compassionate, visible and values-based leadership, setting clear expectations for behaviour, accountability, teamwork and professional standards across Theatres. • Use clinical theatre expertise to support high standards of practice, professional accountability and safe decision-making across perioperative services. Operational • Maintain a regular visible presence across theatres, supporting teams during periods of operational pressure and ensuring issues are resolved at the earliest opportunity. • Chair or contribute to theatre operational meetings, productivity reviews and escalation forums, ensuring clear actions, ownership and follow-through. Please refer to the Job Description for further details This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026
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Live In, Couple (House Manager/Housekeeper and Handyman), Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire - 873786
Harmony at Home Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - Princes Risborough, Bucks
£90,000 to £90,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
A professional and friendly family of four is looking to employ a domestic live in couple, to help run their stunning Grade 11 Listed Georgian home, that has recently been fully refurbished. The home has approximately 10,000 sq ft of living space, including seven bedrooms, a gym and a pool area. This beautiful home sits in 13 acres of land. The family has two teenage children, one who is at university and one who is studying for A levels. This position is ideal for a couple where one partner takes responsibility for house management, housekeeping, household organisation, while the other manages property maintenance, handyman duties and grounds support. Flexibility and teamwork are essential, with both individuals willing to assist each other when needed. You will need to have fluent English (spoken and written) and be computer literate (emails, WhatsApp and internet). A couple who has experience of working in a similar role would be advantageous. You should have high standards of cleanliness, discretion and professionalism. You should be trustworthy, organised and self-motivated. The responsibilities of the role will be divided as follows: House Manager / Housekeeper Duties • Guardian/key holder • Laundry (including ironing and organising dry cleaning) • Wardrobe management • Cleaning of all rooms in the house • Periodic deep cleaning • Creating cleaning schedules • Preparation of family meals when required • Grocery shopping • Larder management • Cleaning supplies management • Running errands • Driving of client • Managing tradespeople and contractors • Receive and record deliveries • Pet care and walking (two dogs) • Housesitting when client is away Handyman Duties • Guardian/key holder • Ensuring all outdoor areas are clean, safe and manicured (gardeners are also employed) • Care of cars, vehicle checks • Facilities ready. i.e., BBQ, Pizza oven, etc • Running errands • Driving of clients when required • Handyman skills • Light maintenance • Gutter clearing • Ensure waste bins are collected, recycling, etc • Possible pool maintenance • Helping with cleaning and organising when required • Managing tradespeople and contractors • Security minded, ensure opening and closing procedure are followed • Receive and record deliveries • Pet care and walking (two dogs) • Housesitting when client is away The core hours of the role will be Monday – Friday, 08.00-18.00, but these hours are to be flexible, to suit the needs of the client. Any additional hours will be paid as overtime. You will have an unpaid lunch hour each day, so you will work 45 hours each week. You will both need to be careful and confident drivers. There will be a car provided for use on duty. The accommodation provided will be a one bedroom, fully furnished cottage close to the main house, with all bills included. If this wonderful role sounds like something you would enjoy and you are looking for a long-term position in a wonderful, varied role, please apply using the link below. Location of the job: Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire Minimum experience level for this job: Three years in a similar position Qualifications required for the role: None, but experience essential Training required for the role: Enhanced DBS (update) and First Aid Certificate Hours of work: 08.00-18.00 (flexibility required) Days required: Monday – Friday Driving required: Yes, both. Fully insured duty car provided Pets: Two dogs Job Start Date: ASAP Pay: £90,000 gross per annum This is a permanent job
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Room Lead / Deputy Manager – Level 3 or above Early Years Practitioner
KIDDIES KORNER - Quarry, Headington
£13 to £15.50 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Room Lead / Deputy Manager at Level 3 or above Early Years Practitioner qualification to join our vibrant childcare team. In this role, you will lead a dedicated group of early childhood professionals, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow. Your leadership will inspire staff, engage with families, and uphold the highest standards of childcare excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to make a positive impact on young lives while advancing their management skills within a supportive setting.
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