Total 12 quality assurance control job vacancies in maidstone me15 6nb

Quality Governance Facilitator | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone Full Time Permanent | 37.5 hours per week Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm Are you an experienced administrator with knowledge of clinical governance and looking for a new challenge? If so, we have a rare and exciting opportunity at KIMS Hospital to join our Quality, Governance and Patient Safety team as our Quality Governance Facilitator. KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent. As the Quality Governance Facilitator, you will support the Head of Quality, Governance and Patient Safety, ensuring the hospital operates in line with the Health and Social Care Act and all related legislation and standards. In this role you will need to be patient focussed and able to communication and engage with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels Role Responsibilities include: Administrate and collate data required for reporting, compliance and regulation Administrate and collate data via InPhase and other systems to compile monthly/quarterly governance reports Support training for staff on quality and governance systems and governance processes where required Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, consultants and KIMS staff to ensure information, updates, news bulletins and reports are received in a timely way Manage the Safety Alerts and NICE Guidelines to ensure these are reviewed and actioned Working with key stakeholders to ensure Policies/SOPs are reviewed regularly and any new policies/SOPs are developed in accordance with local/national guidance Meeting facilitation and diary management Essential GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths Excellent written, IT and verbal communication skills. Ability to accurately record and produce meeting minutes Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining focused Experience/ knowledge of clinical governance systems and processes Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Desirable NVQ Qualification in Business Administration After action review training or experience KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits: Competitive Salary Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Reduced local Gym membership Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test Subsidised staff bistro Up to 40% discount on some KIMS services Free secure staff parking If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found athttps://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Quality & Risk Administrator within the Sexual Health Services, to work across our Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites in Maidstone, Gravesend, Dartford and Tunbridge Wells.

This is a new post within the service which will therefore require the post holder to work with the Directorate to develop the roles effectiveness.

You should be self motivated and be able to demonstrate good communication skills, along with a flexible approach to duties. The applicant should be able to also demonstrate an interest to learn new skills.

The role will commence upon successful completion of your pre-employment checks and you will join the cohort for the apprenticeship scheme once registration opens later on in the year

The main role of the job will be to provide a comprehensive IT, technical and administrative support to the quality & risk leads within Sexual Health.
• Assist clinical leads in maintaining and extracting reports and audits as and when required.
• Utilising and updating the Inphase system for Risk management.
• To be responsible for maintaining, monitoring and reporting patient feedback, highlighting any issues and themes in a timely manner.
• Manage the data within the risk management systems which includes input, dissemination, statistical analysis, report production.

MTW is a large acute hospital trust in the south-east of England.

We provide a full range of general hospital services and some aspects of specialist and complex care to around 600,000 people living in west Kent and East Sussex. We have a team of over 8,000 full and part-time staff. We also provide specialist cancer services to around 2 million people across Kent and East Sussex via the Kent Oncology Centre.

In the 2024 NHS staff survey, our employees ranked MTW among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and the second-best Trust to work for in the South East.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team, gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Please Note: Government funded apprentices must be aged 16 or above and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. You may possess a Degree, Level 4 qualification or above as long as it is in a subject significantly different to this qualification. You must not already be in any form of formal government-funded education.

Interview Date: To be confirmed


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Sep 2024

Are you an experienced HGV driver which likes to hit the road early? Then we have the role for you.

You will be completing a maximum of 3 drops, with minimal handball as a motorised pallet truck is in use.


All applicants must have:
- All drivers must have a Driving Licence, Digi Card and a CPC Card.
- Have a minimum of 1 year experience driving HGV 1 vehicles
- Be older than 21 years old.
- Have no more than 6 points on your licence.


This is an ongoing role

Shifts start between 04:00 and 08:00
Saturday and Sunday work is available
Shifts are expected to last around 8-10 hours


Pay Rates for this role are:
Monday to Friday pays £16 per hour
Saturday pays £18 per hour
Sunday pays £20 per hour

The rate of pay is £19.36 per hour paid via our Umbrella provider.
or
You can choose to get paid through PAYE, meaning the pay is £16.00 per hour and in addition to this, we offer full pay for 28 days of annual leave, which will make the hourly rate £17.93 per hour including your holiday accrual.

Please note we do not offer visa sponsorships.

To act as Solution Assurance Tester for Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGEMCSU), supporting application specifications and developing the required knowledge to support an Oracle Database infrastructure. As a Solution Assurance Tester, you will be expected to: Evaluate, analyse, and interpret highly complex information and requirements to inform the design and development of system deliverables. Applying specialist knowledge, to define and create functional tests using well structured-maintainable code. The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. This includes the CQRS technical development team, management team, NHSE/I and other key customers. As a Solution Assurance Tester, you will be required to attend daily agile development stand-up meetings, participate in relevant internal and external working meetings and provide information on testing outcomes and expertise. Provide and receive highly complex information and communicate results via test packs and through sprint demo requirements. In addition, communicate a range of assurance issues which can be complex and tailor these to the required audience. Design, develop and deliver creative and innovative approaches to execute test plans and test specification based on a variety of documents that outline both functional and non-functional requirements. Contribute to the review and development of an integrated approach to solution assurance and support the annual CQRS process assurance audit through collation of evidence. Proactively engaging in conversations to support the on-going development and maintenance of your own skills and knowledge, Implementing standards and policies, pro-actively identifying and proposing improvements or enhancements to meet changing Planning work of own and other team members to achieve agreed objectives, prioritising multiple and sometimes conflicting deliverables, escalating as appropriate, any issues which may impact deadlines Analyse user stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility collaborating closely with other team members and departments Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression) and develop automation/test scripts when needed Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies and provide timely solutions. Apply quality engineering principals throughout the Agile product lifecycle Create logs to document testing phases and defects reporting bugs and errors to development teams. Help troubleshoot issuesV2 07/13 Design and implement test plans to highly complex requirements provided by NHSE/I and primary care specifications and lead all testing requirements within the CQRS system. Contribute to the development of solution assurance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes in accordance with the CSU Supporting the Senior Assurance Tester monitor CCN commercials to ensure budgetary compliance and opportunities for efficiencies within the assurance process. Attend impact assessment planning meetings to support the management of resource costs and budget for the testing team.

The post is to act as a Solution Assurance Tester for Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGEM CSU). The role is key in supporting the management and development of a major national application.
As a member of the software engineering division, you will assist in assessing software quality through manual and automated testing. You will be responsible for finding and reporting bugs and glitches. The role will ensure that all products, applications and systems work correctly.

• Evaluate, analyse, and interpret highly complex information and requirements to inform the design and development of system deliverables.
• Applying specialist knowledge, to define and create functional tests using well structured-maintainable code.
• The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. This includes the CQRS technical development team, management team, NHSE/I and other key customers.
• As a Solution Assurance Tester, you will be required to attend daily agile
development stand-up meetings, participate in relevant internal and external working meetings and provide information on testing outcomes and expertise.
• Provide and receive highly complex information and communicate results via test packs and through sprint demo requirements. In addition, communicate a range of assurance issues which can be complex and tailor these to the required audience.
• Design, develop and deliver creative and innovative approaches to execute test plans and test specification based on a variety of documents that outline both functional and non-functional requirements.

We are a multi award-winning organisation that has achieved the prestigiousInvestors in People Gold Awardfor ‘We invest in people’ and ‘We invest in wellbeing’ and are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to contribute and share their ideas.

We reward the hard work and commitment of our people with the following benefits:
• A competitive salary with annual pay reviews
• A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies, including enhanced parental leave and pay
• A wide range of in-house and external learning and development opportunities
• Access to salary sacrifice and discount schemes
• Access to employee assistance and occupational health services.

To act as Solution Assurance Tester for Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AGEM
CSU), supporting application specifications and developing the required knowledge to
support an Oracle Database infrastructure.
As a Solution Assurance Tester, you will be expected to:
• Evaluate, analyse, and interpret highly complex information and requirements to
inform the design and development of system deliverables.
• Applying specialist knowledge, to define and create functional tests using well
structured-maintainable code.
• The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad
range of internal and external stakeholders. This includes the CQRS technical
development team, management team, NHSE/I and other key customers.
• As a Solution Assurance Tester, you will be required to attend daily agile
development stand-up meetings, participate in relevant internal and external working
meetings and provide information on testing outcomes and expertise.
• Provide and receive highly complex information and communicate results via test
packs and through sprint demo requirements. In addition, communicate a range of
assurance issues which can be complex and tailor these to the required audience.
• Design, develop and deliver creative and innovative approaches to execute test
plans and test specification based on a variety of documents that outline both
functional and non-functional requirements.
• Contribute to the review and development of an integrated approach to solution
assurance and support the annual CQRS process assurance audit through collation
of evidence.
• Proactively engaging in conversations to support the on-going development and
maintenance of your own skills and knowledge,
• Implementing standards and policies, pro-actively identifying and proposing
improvements or enhancements to meet changing
• Planning work of own and other team members to achieve agreed objectives,
prioritising multiple and sometimes conflicting deliverables, escalating as appropriate,
any issues which may impact deadlines
• Analyse user stories and/use cases/requirements for validity and feasibility
collaborating closely with other team members and departments
• Execute all levels of testing (System, Integration, and Regression) and develop
automation/test scripts when needed
• Detect and track software defects and inconsistencies and provide timely solutions.
Apply quality engineering principals throughout the Agile product lifecycle
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects reporting bugs and errors to
development teams. Help troubleshoot issues
V2 07/13
• Design and implement test plans to highly complex requirements provided by NHSE/I
and primary care specifications and lead all testing requirements within the CQRS
system.
• Contribute to the development of solution assurance strategies and the development
and implementation of improvement programmes in accordance with the CSU
• Supporting the Senior Assurance Tester monitor CCN commercials to ensure
budgetary compliance and opportunities for efficiencies within the assurance
process. Attend impact assessment planning meetings to support the management
of resource costs and budget for the testing team.


This advert closes on Monday 5 Aug 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Experience in driving HGV vehicles? Want a salary that reflects your experience?

Working day shifts a maximum of 3 drops depending on the run you are one, there is also minimal handball as a motorised pallet truck is in use.


The successful candidate must have:
- All drivers must have a Driving Licence, Digi Card and a CPC Card.
- Have a minimum of 1 year experience driving HGV 1 vehicles
- Be older than 21 years old.
- Have no more than 6 points on your licence.


This is an ongoing role

Shifts start between 04:00 and 08:00
Shifts can last between 8 to 10 hours
Saturday and Sunday work is available


Pay Rates for this role are:
Monday to Friday pays £16 per hour
Saturday pays £18 per hour
Sunday pays £20 per hour
28 days holiday per year pro rata.
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorships.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check atStandard Level. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team, gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification. Please Note: Government funded apprentices must be aged 16 or above and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. You may possess a Degree, Level 4 qualification or above as long as it is in a subject significantly different to this qualification. You must not already be in any form of formal government-funded education. Interview Date: To be confirmed

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Quality & Risk Administrator within the Sexual Health Services, to work across our Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells sites in Maidstone, Gravesend, Dartford and Tunbridge Wells.

This is a new post within the service which will therefore require the post holder to work with the Directorate to develop the roles effectiveness.

You should be self motivated and be able to demonstrate good communication skills, along with a flexible approach to duties. The applicant should be able to also demonstrate an interest to learn new skills.

The role will commence upon successful completion of your pre-employment checks and you will join the cohort for the apprenticeship scheme once registration opens later on in the year

The main role of the job will be to provide a comprehensive IT, technical and administrative support to the quality & risk leads within Sexual Health.
• Assist clinical leads in maintaining and extracting reports and audits as and when required.
• Utilising and updating the Inphase system for Risk management.
• To be responsible for maintaining, monitoring and reporting patient feedback, highlighting any issues and themes in a timely manner.
• Manage the data within the risk management systems which includes input, dissemination, statistical analysis, report production.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust’s core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that our staff are assessed by experts in the workplace and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team, gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Please Note: Government funded apprentices must be aged 16 or above and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. You may possess a Degree, Level 4 qualification or above as long as it is in a subject significantly different to this qualification. You must not already be in any form of formal government-funded education.

Interview Date: To be confirmed


This advert closes on Friday 12 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children) At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. Interview Date: TBC

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work. Interview Date: To be confirmed,

KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent and we are recruiting. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Head Of Quality, Governance and Patient Safety who will take the lead role in the organisation ensuring that appropriate governance management processes are in place at both service and organisational level to ensure compliance with our regulatory framework. Job Summary: The Head of Quality, Governance and Patient Safety is a significant role in ensuring the quality of the organisation’s services working closely with the Chief Nurse and other Directors, to provide a robust clinical governance framework that enables good outcomes and patient safety. The postholder will support the Registered Manager (Chief Nurse) and the Nominated Individual (Hospital Director) by leading patient safety and regulatory activities and responsibilities, be knowledgeable and highly experienced in delivering excellence in healthcare, and passionate about driving the quality and governance agenda forward to promote safe care, positive patient experiences, and effective risk management. Role Responsibilities include: The Head of Quality, Governance and Patient Safety will have operational and organisational management of the Quality Management System (QMS), including development and implementation of the Quality, Governance and Safety strategies. This will be across all locations including Sevenoaks Medical Centre and outreach environments. To have strategic responsibility for the quality improvement agenda. Ensure that the organisation has robust assurance processes in place for undertaking self-assessments and evidence collection in line with compliance status. Lead on the identification of areas requiring improvement to reach an acceptable compliance level for registration and to advise relevant leadership teams accordingly. Accountable for the development and implementation of a compliance framework, ensuring that the organisation is achieving the standards required for CQC registration Ensure systems and processes are in place to respond to Care Quality Commission information and inspection requests Lead on the identification of areas requiring improvement to reach an acceptable compliance level for registration and to advise relevant leadership teams accordingly. Oversight of the implementation of CQC recommendations and monitor delivery of improvement plans. Ensure that risk assessments are applied systematically across the organisation and that the organisation is in a position to be assessed against the regulations. Keep abreast of developments in regulatory standards and advise the Executive Team accordingly. Qualifications, professional experience skills and knowledge As a professional head of department working across the organisation with considerable freedom to act and an ability to apply policy and procedures to different situations, the post-holder will have expert/specialist knowledge in delivery of a QMS. You will also be a strong team member who is able to gain trust and support from colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Essential Extensive knowledge and experience of governance, regulation, quality improvement, patient safety and audit Significant knowledge of clinical effectiveness and corporate governance and its application. Experience working at a senior level within the independent sector Experience of Quality Management systems in the UK healthcare environment A clear understanding of healthcare specific assurance and improvement tools. Able to analyse data, and devise reports Experience of the relevant regulatory systems and compliance, including CQC etc. Experience of incident and complaints management Excellent interpersonal skills Desirable Project management PRINCE 2 Recognised Management qualification Experience of using Datix system Other Key Attributes Demonstrates understanding of and fit with the KIMS values. Energetic, achievement focused and willing to work hard under pressure. Strong team building skills with a collaborative approach to achieving goals. Commercial understanding of the private healthcare sector. Demonstrate ability to build credibility with key stakeholders including senior management, consultants and other external bodies. Ability to prioritise a demanding workload Ability to work proportionately Works to a high level of accuracy Ability to delegate Ability to innovate KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits: Competitive Salary Pension Scheme Private Health Insurance 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday Life Assurance Reduced local Gym membership Annual Flu Vaccination Free Eye Test Subsidised staff bistro Up to 40% discount on some KIMS services Relocation packages available Free secure staff parking If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email juliet.shand@kims.org.uk. At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.