Total 287 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6AA

Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Wootton
Salary: up to £40,000 Basic OTE £47,000 and company benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, NO WEEKENDS!

OC16632

We have a new vacancy for a Vehicle Technician for my client's prestige independent workshop in Wootton. Excellent opportunity for a Vehicle Technician to join a high performing team. This role suits a Vehicle Technician looking for a long-term role.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company pension scheme
• Birthday off as an additional day
• Staff discount programs
• After-sales discounts

Role:

• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance
• Vehicle Diagnostics
• Brakes, suspension, clutches

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy workshop
• Possess Strong mechanical Skills
• Have a steady work history
• You must be a level 3 Vehicle Technician or equivalent to (City and Guilds)
• if you have experience with JLR we would love to hear from you! however this isnt necessary.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality

VTSTH

Consultant: Ryan Scholes

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

The roles and duties of this post include: Managing pharmacy technicians in the locality to ensure medicines management processes are to a high standard across all sites. To provide a comprehensive medicines management service to the mental health unit, including ward pharmacy visits, multidisciplinary team meetings and community and crisis team support. Promote seamless and integrated care for patients with mental health conditions, supporting the transition of patients across care settings so they receive the required level of care to support them in taking their medication safely in the most appropriate care setting. Support discharge planning to provide a smooth and safe transition of care. Ensure seamless pharmaceutical care across the KMPT teams where the post is based. Be responsible for relevant teaching and educational programmes for the staff in the inpatient, community services and for health care professionals working in primary care. Discussing medication with patients and carers and developing a variety of approaches to support informed care. Educating colleagues about medicines management and medicines optimisation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed pharmacy technician to lead on the delivery of a high-quality clinical pharmacy service to the Inpatient wards and Community services in the West Kent locality. Working as part of our medicines management senior management team, you will lead and manage pharmacy technicians in the locality to ensure they are supported to work both in the inpatient and community settings.

The post holder needs to have excellent communication skills, and a desire to work on the front line in mental health with patients, carers and healthcare professionals alike as part of our innovative mental health pharmacy team. We are passionate and dedicated to ensure medicines safety is at the heart of patient care.

Our pharmacy technicians are provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support to do accredited medicine management qualification and NHS leadership courses.

Take on operational responsibility for managing pharmacy technicians in their locality to ensure safe and effective delivery of medicines management services within the inpatient and community services.

Working alongside the lead clinical pharmacists, key aspects of this clinical post will include managing pharmacy technicians to provide support and advice on medicines management to the inpatient and community services. This will include focusing on medicines reconciliation on admission, discharge facilitation, patient counselling, medicines supply and ensuring that pharmacy staff in the community teams are competent and confident in delivering pharmacy services in all clozapine and depot clinics within their locality.

You will have a particular role in implementing and monitoring the inpatient and community clinical pharmacy standards and working closely with the Chief, Deputy Chief Pharmacist and Lead Clinical Pharmacists to identify service gaps and areas for improvement.

You will also be involved in providing training and undertaking and developing audits and projects to evaluate and improve services alongside pharmacy and trust priorities and objectives.

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

The roles and duties of this post include:
• Managing pharmacy technicians in the locality to ensure medicines management processes are to a high standard across all sites.
• To provide a comprehensive medicines management service to the mental health unit, including ward pharmacy visits, multidisciplinary team meetings and community and crisis team support.
• Promote seamless and integrated care for patients with mental health conditions, supporting the transition of patients across care settings so they receive the required level of care to support them in taking their medication safely in the most appropriate care setting.
• Support discharge planning to provide a smooth and safe transition of care. Ensure seamless pharmaceutical care across the KMPT teams where the post is based.
• Be responsible for relevant teaching and educational programmes for the staff in the inpatient, community services and for health care professionals working in primary care.
• Discussing medication with patients and carers and developing a variety of approaches to support informed care.
• Educating colleagues about medicines management and medicines optimisation.


This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024

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Technician (Animal Management)
Where you’ll work: This role is based at Hadlow College campus
Your hours: 37 hours per week (worked on a shift rota basis across 7 days of the week) / 52 weeks per annum.
Your pay: £23,449 per annum
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
Working within North Kent College’s Animal Management curriculum area, an excited opportunity has arisen for a suitability qualified, experienced and passionate individual to join the team as a technician.
Reporting to the Animal Unit Manager, the post holder is responsible for maintaining the Animal Collection, including all areas of the Animal Management Unit, to ensure that they meet the highest standards as well as presenting a professional image to students, parents and external stakeholders. The role will also require the post holder to support the Animal Unit Manager and Technical Instructors in managing animal sections routine treatments and maintenance, as well as assisting with administrative tasks. The post holder will be required to ensure equipment and resources are well kept and maintained for the purpose of teaching and learning.
To be considered for the role, you will have the ability to work flexibly on a shift-rota basis. Applicants will hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in a related area of equivalent, and a first aid certificate (or the willingness to obtain one upon appointment). It would also be advantageous if you have experience working with young people in an education environment, though this is not essential.
In return, we have a generous benefits offer, which includes 33 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (given in lieu if these fall on a rostered day), as well as being enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (with an enhanced contribution rate) which includes life assurance. You’ll also benefit from free parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities including a gym, and a restaurant and coffee shop.
For a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page
The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th October 2024.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

Mobile Vehicle Technician vacancy

Location: Sevenoaks

Salary: £16 - £17.40ph (Rising to £34,800 following probation) OTE £42,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 1 in 3 Saturday's. 35 hour contract.
Ref: OC18156

We have exciting new opportunities for Mobile Vehicle Technicians / Roadside Technicians

This Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician is working for one of the UK's leading vehicle breakdown companies who provider a first-class service to thousands of customers. Looking for people to start ASAP!! Exceptional company to work for with a wide range of benefits including starting your day as soon as you start the van.

Fantastic benefits package that includes:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 25 days with service
• No additional travel time - start and finish on your driveway
• Know your shifts 12 months in advance
• A fully equipped state of the art company vehicle with tools and uniform
• Free breakdown cover for you and your household from day one
• Access to a broad range of career progression opportunities and industry leading training
• 24-hour colleague assistance programme
• Company life assurance linked to pension
• Access to MyFlex our flexible benefits site providing numerous benefits including health and wellbeing

Mobile Vehicle Technician :

• Working closely with the breakdown team you will be tasked with attending breakdowns to diagnose issues they have. Working on the vehicles to ideally get them back on the road otherwise making sure the vehicle goes back to the workshop.
• Identifying problems and advising the customer on the vehicle's issues.
• Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle Diagnostics.
• Mobile Vehicle Technician / Roadside Technician are the face of the business so its important you deliver exceptional Customer Service.

Mobile Vehicle Technician Requirements:

• A Level 2 light vehicle maintenance qualification (or equivalent)
• Demonstrative technical, electrical, and diagnostic experience
• A customer focused approach
• A full UK driving licence

Consultant - Ryan Scholes

Octane Recruitment

VTSTH

Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.

We are looking for experienced Vehicle Technicians to join a client of ours in Maidstone on a 6 month temporary basis.

You will play a crucial part keeping vehicles operational as the service runs 24/7. You will maintain and service vehicles and equipment to the highest of standards.

Your role will include:

• Ensuring effectiveness of the operation of vehicles and equipment following manufacturer's recommendations for repair and maintenance.
• Complete documentation of details of repairs or work carried out. This can be electronically or written down.
• Manage stock levels of local parts to ensure smooth operation.
• Work with the fleet and equipment service to meet departmental needs and objectives

To be considered for the role require:

• Accredited IMI (or equivalent) Master Technician or demonstrate the capability to achieve and maintain that standard through formal assessment. (Level 3 LGV Technician)
• IRTEC Certificate (where relevant)
• Experience or willingness to learn relevant servicing requirements for specialist vehicles.
• Level 4 in Diagnosis, testing and repair of ICE/hybrid/electric vehicles and components or demonstrate capability to achieve and maintain that standard through formal assessment of future fleet.
• Experience in working with complex, multi demand fleet and technician environment.
• Ideally have experience with Volvo/Scania/Mercedes/Iveco

This role is Monday to Friday - 37hrs per week

The role pays £18.15ph - £20.47ph depending on experience.

DBS and satisfactory referencing required.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Benefits of joining our Temps team:

* Weekly pay on a Friday - smooth payment process
* Working with committed and highly experienced recruitment consultant
For more information please contact New Appointments Group on 01795 702 722
CVs in Word Format to p.trustam@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all. Twitter: @nagforjobs

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?We are offering an exciting opportunity for someone with practical maintenance skills and experience in Facilities and Estates to join a dedicated team of Facilities Assistants at Oasis Restore, the firstDetailsSalary: £27,344-£29,439 plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Location: Oasis Restore secure school in Rochester, Medway, Kent
Working Pattern: Full time + Flexibility with Out-of-Hours CalloutsJob Purpose
As part of the facilities team, your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest professional standards while assisting your fellow facilities assistants and the Facilities Manager in maintaining a safe and secure environment. You will ensure compliance with regulations, perform maintenance tasks, and support various property and estate functions.Your role also includes safeguarding the site during adverse weather conditions and contributing to a collaborative and purposeful atmosphere, including offering occasional supervision to volunteers / students seeking practical experience.Additionally, you will serve as a key contact point for property and estate matters at Oasis Restore, providing essential support to the Principal Director, Oasis Restore staff, and external service providers.Specific Responsibilities
Health and Safety Compliance
To assist the Facilities Manager in maintaining a safe, functioning and secure environment, ensuring that all relevant Health & Safety Regulations and safe working procedures are adhered to.To assist with ensuring statutory compliance through the satisfactory performance and completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance, Cyclical Programs, and other required duties.To assist the Facilities Manager to check and maintain the Fire Alarm, to ensure Fire Doors are operating correctly and to assist with Planned Drills, Fire and Lockdown.To assist in ensuring the safety of the site during periods of bad weather, including clearing of paths of snow, ice and fallen leaves and applying rock salt when required.To ensure that all works have appropriate Health & Safety Risk Assessments in place and to ensure that Health & Safety checks are carried out across the site as and when required.To ensure that all operations comply with relevant legislation including Health & Safety at Work Act etc., current environmental legislation, Building, Planning & Child Protection legislation.To assist the undertaking all allocated Health & Safety checks for the academy on a daily/weekly/monthly & annual basis or as and when required ensuring Health & Safety Systems are fully maintained and updated.To assist the Facilities Manager in the implementation procedures related to the Business Continuity plan and other emergency events.Property and Estates
To provide assistance in the delivery of the Property & Estates services to Oasis Restore.
To assist in ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective day to day running of the Property & Estates service.Assist in the general running of the Property & Estates service through the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports, answering the phone, dealing with complaints and meeting facilitation.Assist with the support of all day-to-day activities related to the operation of the Property & Estates functions.Assist with the maintenance of effective and efficient filing systems and structures in line with Property & Estates requirements including service contract records and other property related records.Comply with all Oasis, Property & Estates and Oasis Restore QA Procedures and agreed direction.Keep Oasis Restore tools and equipment in good working order. About Oasis Restore
Oasis Restore is the country’s first secure school that is a proof-of-concept policy initiative funded by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the Youth Custody Service. Oasis Restore’s mission is to transform the life chances of children aged 12-18 years in the criminal justice system through delivering psychologically informed, integrated practice that centres on trusted, safe relationships between staff and children. Oasis Restore is a learning community that embeds hope, stability, and opportunity for children beyond the secure school.

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
Basic Salary: £29,000 to £34,000
OTE: £41,000
Location: Chipping Sodbury

Benefits:
Free Parking
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Aftersales Discount

Are you an enthusiastic, team player, hard working Vehicle Technician looking for a new opportunity or challenge within a Car Dealership?

Responsibilities of a Vehicle Technician
·Work in ranges from servicing a vehicle to general vehicle repair.
·Good technical skills.

Skills and Qualifications of a Vehicle Technician
·MUST HOLD an NVQ Level 2/3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
·Previous Vehicle Technician experience within the automotive industry
·Hold your own tools and toolbox
·Full manual UK Driving Licence

If you are interested in this Vehicle Technician role, please contact Ryan McArthur @ Auto Skills and quote job number: 49478

Structural Engineering Technician / BIM Manager
Permanent
Kent
£45,000 - £55,000

This Structural Technician / BIM Manager will be experienced working on structural projects in the UK using either Revit or Archicad. There is scope to develop this role from pure technician into a BIM co-ordinator role. This is a role that will bring with it a large amount of professional independence and will suit an ambitious structural technician.

As a practice they offer a range of property services on both domestic and commercial projects with a strong focus on sustainability. They are well known for producing cost effective design solutions to both new build and refurbishment projects.

They offer a relaxed, hybrid working environment with full support for professional development.

To be considered apply now for an immediate call back and interview

Join Ann House in Kendal as a Maintenance Assistant where you will be part of creating a well-presented and safe environment for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

As a Maintenance Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring the services facilities are fit for purpose, gardening and will regularly conduct audits to identify and repair any faults ensuring a safe environment for service users, staff and visitors.

Working alongside an established team, you will turn your hand to all maintenance-related tasks, liaising with contractors to support the upkeep of the service.

You’ll receive all necessary training to get you started and join the dedicated team, where you can make a positive difference and be part of changing lives for the better. There’s also a huge range of courses on offer to help grow and develop your career. If you have the aspiration, capability and dedication, Elysium Healthcare can give you the support and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

As a Maintenance Assistant you will be:

• Assisting with ensuring that the service, buildings, facilities and equipment requirements are maintained and fit for purpose.
• Utilising good DIY skills to ensure safety of service users is maintained.
• Assisting in regular checks and maintenance.
• Assisting in the repair and maintenance of all buildings.
• Assisting in all decorating.
• Liaising with a manager reporting all faults and defects.
• Coordinating and supporting contractors whilst on site and completing of all paperwork and tool checks.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• To comply with system and procedures.
• Have a clean full UK driving licence
• Have previous experience within a maintenance role.
• To work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Show courtesy and respect to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of service.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.

Where you will be working:

Location: Ann Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6AA

You will be working at Ann House, a Learning Disability and Autism service which provides care and support to 16 adults who have a learning disability and/or mental health needs.

Ann House provides a specialist provision with enhanced levels of support which allows people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs to be cared for in the least restrictive setting possible, but within a service which is robust and structured enough to meet their ongoing needs and risks.

You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team to ensure people lead good and meaningful everyday lives, where they have choice and control, accessing mainstream services and facilities, engaging in work and training, in leisure opportunities, hobbies and areas of personal interest. Ann House encourages people to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living setting.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £25,546
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

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. 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) 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. Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trusts 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email mtw-tr.professionalstandards@nhs.net if this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced 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. 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). Interview Date: 6th Novemeber 2024

Simulation Technician with opportunity to study for Education Technician Apprenticeship (Simulation)

Band 3

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual with an interest in technology who would enjoy working in a challenging and busy environment. The role involves providing both technical and practical support to enable the delivery of simulation-based education (SBE) for the Medical Education Department. Please see Job Description for a more detailed explanation of the role.

The Medical Education Department is responsible to provide a wide range of medical education services to meet the requirements of the General Medical Council, Health Education England (London and the South East), associated Medical Schools and the Trust.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and team working skills as well as the ability to work on their own initiative. They need to be able to multi-task and quickly adapt to changing situations.

A willingness to learn new skills and take on challenges will be required. Being reliable, organised and able to problem solve with excellent time management skills will be key attributes of the successful candidate.



The job involves working cross site in both Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals according to the simulation training schedule. There will be a requirement for the post holder to be flexible in their working arrangements.



The position is for 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.

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.

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)

Interview Date: TBC


This advert closes on Friday 25 Oct 2024

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Location: Isle of Sheppey – HMP Elmley and HMP Swaleside

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time (4 day weeks 0730-1730 and every other weekend)

Salary: £39,338-£46,962 per annum, dependent on experience

We are proud to be working with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust who have recently been voted by the Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2023.

Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to escape your current job role and work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past? Now is the time to break into offender healthcare and develop your career.

They are now able to expand their recruitment and are looking for compassionate, knowledgeable and motivated Pharmacy Technicians to join their friendly team based in the Isle of Sheppey.

The healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and Oxleas pride themselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patients’ future resettlement back into the community. Oxleas deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.

As part of the team, you will enjoy all the benefits of NHS AfC employment (inc pension) with the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service, who encourage career and personal development to all staff to increase their clinical and interpersonal skills.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician you will manage on a daily basis the Medicines Management Service at HMP Swaleside. You will manage the medicines administration, as well as the printing and coordination of the repeat prescription service. As well as this, you will monitor the performance of the medicines optimisation technicians when placed at HMP Swaleside and implement remedial action should an issue arise. You will assist with annual appraisals of the Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant team members, and mentor and train medicines optimisation staff using specialist knowledge and experience, to ensure all staff are working to a high standard.

What do you need?

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Accredited Checking Technician Certificate
• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• 5 years’ experience of working in a pharmacy
• Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

• NVQ A1 assessors award
• ACT Facilitator
• Minimum of 4 years’ prison or hospital pharmacy experience
• 2 years mental health experience
• Management experience

What next?

If this is a role you’re interested in, and you want to join the team and help make a difference, please click on the apply button. You will be redirected to a page where you can enter your details, answer a few questions about your experience, and attach your CV. Someone will then be in touch with you to provide you with next steps.

Interested? Click apply now!

Senior Pharmacy Technician



Location: Isle of Sheppey – HMP Elmley and HMP Swaleside

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time (4 day weeks 0730-1730 and every other weekend)

Salary: £39,338-£46,962 per annum, dependent on experience



We are proud to be working with Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust who have recently been voted by the Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2023.



Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to escape your current job role and work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past? Now is the time to break into offender healthcare and develop your career.



They are now able to expand their recruitment and are looking for compassionate, knowledgeable and motivated Pharmacy Technicians to join their friendly team based in the Isle of Sheppey.



The healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and Oxleas pride themselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patients’ future resettlement back into the community. Oxleas deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.



As part of the team, you will enjoy all the benefits of NHS AfC employment (inc pension) with the opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service, who encourage career and personal development to all staff to increase their clinical and interpersonal skills.



What will you be doing?



As a Senior Pharmacy Technician you will manage on a daily basis the Medicines Management Service at HMP Swaleside. You will manage the medicines administration, as well as the printing and coordination of the repeat prescription service. As well as this, you will monitor the performance of the medicines optimisation technicians when placed at HMP Swaleside and implement remedial action should an issue arise. You will assist with annual appraisals of the Pharmacy Technicians and Assistant team members, and mentor and train medicines optimisation staff using specialist knowledge and experience, to ensure all staff are working to a high standard.



What do you need?



NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Accredited Checking Technician Certificate
Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
5 years’ experience of working in a pharmacy
Excellent organisational skills


Desirable



NVQ A1 assessors award
ACT Facilitator
Minimum of 4 years’ prison or hospital pharmacy experience
2 years mental health experience
Management experience


What next?



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