Total 142 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Dartford, DA2 7AF

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting position has arisen for an experienced Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join The Golden Thread Alliance. The person appointed to this role will be part of our central team, working with children across the Trust to provide specialist support and advice.

We are looking for someone with experience working with children to support and develop their speech and language skills. The post holder will offer SALT assessments, create support plans, and provide advice and support to parents, carers and school staff. As the Senior Speech & Language Therapist, you will play a key role in creating, developing, and assessing the systems for speech and language across the Trust and developing the provision within our schools. This is a new role within the Trust so you would be able to take ownership of not only the role but also the systems for speech and language across our schools, alongside the School Improvement Partner for SEND.

This role is a permanent position, 32.5 hours per week term time only. The salary is within the Kent Range 10 £37,374 FTE, actual pro rata salary £27,758.60, based on 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

What the school offers its staff

Our staff benefits package includes:

• Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
• Two family days
• Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
• Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
• Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
• Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The post holder will provide and develop a high standard of Occupational Therapy (OT) servicesto the Inpatient Occupational Therapy Team, working within the Band 6 OT 9 monthly rotations intoEmergency Medicine and Integrated Discharge Team incorporating A&E Majors and Minors andMedical Short Stay Area (Cypress Unit); Stroke Unit; Trauma Orthopaedics and Outpatient Hand Therapy; Medicine (inclusive of Oncology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, Endocrinology);Elderly Medicine.The post holder will provide specialist OT assessments, interventions and advice for patients andrelatives, using evidence based client-centred principles. They will work towards both preventionof admission to hospital and facilitation of discharge from hospital; working closely with MDTmembers and discharge planners and relevant community services.They will manage, supervise and develop Band 5 OTs, OT assistants, apprentices and studentsand promote the role of Occupational Therapy within the inter-professional team and ensure thatgood communication exists within the medical, nursing and other professional staff.The post holder in conjunction with the Head OT and Senior OTs, actively monitor anddevelop the OT service, continuously striving to improve the quality of service.They will maintain a high standard of care and clinical practice through liaison with those workingin the team and maintain close working relationships with other senior Occupational Therapists tofacilitate integrated and collaborative rehabilitation programmes especially when patients moveacross professional and organisational boundaries.The post holder will work to provide care across a 7-day service when on rotation within theintegrated discharge team, working with the stroke team and any other team that develops modelof 7 day working.

In this role, you will oversee pharmaceutical services to the Gastroenterology service, including inpatient and outpatient clinics. You will lead the strategic development of pharmacy standards within the service and collaborate with colleagues to ensure the safe and effective use of medications, particularly in high-risk areas such as antimicrobial stewardship. As a senior member of the team, you will contribute to cost-saving initiatives, manage staff, and support training and education efforts within the department. Additionally, you will work to enhance medication safety, contribute to clinical audits, and take an active role in the departments continuous improvement efforts. If you are a proactive, organised, and motivated pharmacist looking for a leadership opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role within our forward-thinking organisation. Dependent on experience you may be offered this post as a band 7-8a progression plan to give you the necessary tools to excel in this role.

Main responsibilities dispensing both dispensaries, working the Quality Assurance department, receptionist, delivering medications to the wards, supply stocks to the wards

We are seeking a dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic Occupational therapist to join our leadership team at DGSCMHT.

You will provide clinical leadership on our care pathways within Mental health together + pathways

This will be achieved by providing supervision andspecialist mental health advice and education to staff within the team. and offer clinical sessions offering short-term interventions based on psychological informed evidence based therapies and offer professional advice to client/patients and their carers, other professionals/ partners.

Being a key member of the leadership team you will support clinicians to provide timely and evidence based interventions.

Providing expertise in occupational therapy assessments/interventions and provide OT specialist support to the team (OT's and trainee OT's)

Developing working relationships with partner agencies and teams to ensure seamless progress of patients through the care pathways.

Supporting the leadership team in reviewing care across the services

Please see JD for more details

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 in Kent and Medway, as well as specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. We are rated Good overall by the CQC.

Each year we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 people in the community.

We are proud to employ over 3,800 people from 66 nationalities, and to serve an increasingly diverse range of communities across rural and urban areas.

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.

Our strategy

Our mission is what we set out to do every day
We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people

Our vision is where we want to be in the future
To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time.

Please see Job description and personal specification for full details of duties and responsibilities


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

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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 difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Clinical Responsibilities: Act as a self-directed practitioner who directs, provides and evaluates the highest standard of evidence-based nursing care to patients within their own home, founded on agreed management care plans and protocols. Work independently and without direct supervision in a variety of clinical settings, Trust wide and in the community, prioritising workload to meet the regular unpredictable situations that may occur within this role. Demonstrate the ability to work independently and perform comprehensive patient assessments based upon history taking and physical examination. Demonstrate highly developed clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. Make and receive direct referrals to and from the relevant members of the multi-professional teams. Acquire a variety of specialist nursing skills and knowledge, including assessments, planning and management of chronic diseases in the home, such as heart failure, wound management and respiratory disease. Please see attached job description for more information.

1. Clinical Responsibilities1.1 To ensure all necessary material resources are available and allocate as appropriate1.2 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate physical, social and psychological care, accordingto the needs of the patient1.3 Perform independent colposcopy and cervical screening examinations1.4 Make appropriate decisions regarding referral to Colposcopy MDT.1.5 Responsible for the safe storage, use and administration of all medicines and substancesaccording to Trust policy1.6 To maintain and update skills required for cervical screening and colposcopy1.7 Provide suitably trained person/s to assist in clinical procedures, whilst maintaining thepatients safety during invasive procedures at all times1.8 Act as the patients advocate during consultations, investigations and treatment1.9 Ensure nursing practice is evidence-based, within own scope of practice and that all clinicalpolicies, procedures, protocols and guidelines have all been agreed with the Matron andbeen through the correct governance process1.10 Lead on improvement projects within the Colposcopy Service1.11 Act as an effective role model, resource and advisor to lead the assessment, co-ordinationand care delivery1.12 Lead on facilitating and supporting efficient and effective patient pathways and careprogrammes, ensuring high standards of care1.13 Ensure that patients are processed through the department in a safe and timely manner1.14 Lead on ensuring that there is effective communication within the department, includingliaison with medical staff and other disciplines and services1.15 Supervise and co-ordinate the clinical standards of all staff within the department and informthe appropriate personnel of changes in circumstances which may affect the delivery ofcare within the unit1.16 Lead on clinical governance and quality assurance for the service, show leadership and bean effective change innovator in areas of patient safety and clinical effectiveness1.17 Undertake clinical audits as required, and to be responsible for monitoring and evaluatingways to use this data to inform staff and to improve patient care1.18 Responsible for the maintenance and checking of emergency and resuscitation equipmentand procedures1.19 Maintain own professional practice and have knowledge of new developments1.20 Be aware of new concepts within clinical practice and promote and participate in suchschemes1.21 Ensure that all documentation is accurate and timely, adhering to local policy and procedureand meeting legal requirements where appropriate2. Managerial Responsibilities2.1 Manage own time, resources and diary2.2 To ensure that the Colposcopy Department complies with local and national health andsafety standards, including highlighting risks and completing risk assessments2.3 Work closely with the Gynaecology Outpatients Senior Sister, the Matron and ServiceManager regarding all management, quality and performance issues related to theColposcopy Service.2.4 Daily organisation of service/ patient caseload2.5 To respond to all appropriate PALS enquiries and complaints, both informal and formal, andto any quality alerts, if required2.6 To attend national, regional or local meetings as part of the Colposcopy Team2.7 Oversight of the current demand and capacity for Colposcopy, and the management ofnational targets, including the organisation of ad-hoc extra sessions as required2.8 Supervision and mentorship of new staff to the department2.9 Maintaining and monitoring standards of performance for the department2.10 Participate in the development and update of local policies, as well as assisting in theimplementation of national, Trust and local policies2.11 Participate in data collection, evaluation, audit and accreditation as required2.12 To be integral to the development of the Colposcopy Department, ensuring compliance withthe BSCCP Quality Standards2.13 Assist with interviews and selection of new staff, supporting their induction and training2.14 Lead on the use of lessons learnt from complaints or incidents in any teaching or trainingprogramme.2.15 Present progress updates of project action plans at multidisciplinary meetings and answerqueries relevant to the project including data and statistical analysis where required2.16 Ensure a high level of professional awareness both personally and throughout thedirectorate by holding/attending appropriate meetings, seminars, etc.3. Education and development responsibilities:3.1 All budget holders will undertake on the job training in all matters financial and will beresponsible for ensuring they are setup in the finance/procurement/HR systems with theappropriate authorisation levels.3.2 Undertake annual review and statutory and mandatory training3.3 Provide learning opportunities for staff, (including classroom teaching and bedside training)3.4 Support the mentoring and supervision of student nurses and midwives whilst on placementin the Gynaecology Outpatients Department, and allocated to sessions to Colposcopy3.5 Link with other organisations to facilitate education of self/others3.6 Comply with NMC revalidation requirements3.7 Ensure attendance at department training sessions as required forprofessional/personal/service development3.8 Act as an effective role model, educator, and personal mentor/supervisor for other staff,student nurses and midwives and other trainees, participating in their developmentprogrammesGeneral responsibilities:Patient Experience Staff should ensure that they always put the patient at the heart of everything they do. Allstaff will strive to create a positive patient experience at each stage of the patients/serviceusers care journeyTrust Policies and Procedures To adhere to the Trusts agreed policies and procedures.Equal Opportunities To promote and develop the equality of opportunity in accordance with the Trusts EqualOpportunities PolicyConfidentiality To protect the confidentiality of information relating to the Trust, Patient and Staff or otheragenciesQuality To provide a quality service to internal and external agencies and participate/ developclinical governance within sphere of responsibility.Infection Control All Trust employees are required to be familiar with, and comply with, Trust polices andguidelines for infection control and hand hygiene in order to prevent the spread ofhealthcare-associated infections. For clinical staff with direct patient contact, this will include the uniform and dress codepolicy, the use of personal protective equipment guidance, the guidance on aseptictechniques and the safe handling and disposal of sharps. All staff are required to attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant withall measures known to be effective in reducing healthcare-associated infections.Health and Safety To share responsibility for abiding by health and safety policies and regulations, infectionprevention and control policies and act in accordance with the Risk Management Policy.Sustainability It is the responsibility of all staff to minimise the Trust's environmental impact by recyclingwherever possible, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not inuse, minimising water usage and reporting faults promptly.Our Behaviours All staff are expected to behave in accordance with Our Behaviours. The six areas offocus are the responsibility of each individual and should be the basis for all workundertaken within the Trust.Safeguarding The Trust expects all employees to adhere to the principle that safeguarding children andadults is everybodys responsibility, including the escalation of any concerns.Category Description/Definition Frequency/MeasuresWorking Conditions The Post holder will be based in theGynaecology Outpatients DepartmentFrequentPhysical Effort Moderate Physical ExertionExcessive screen time

General Administration Provide advice and secretarial and administrative support to the College Tutors/Training Programme Directors in all matters relating to the delivery of Speciality Training within the Trust. Attend and take minutes of the Local Faculty Group Meetings and participate in the Local Academic Board Meetings, ensuring all relevant Speciality Training related action points are acted upon. Arrange sufficient representation by medical and non-medical staff for any Speciality School activity such as recruitment and ARCP panels. Reporting Maintain a record of all non-statutory leave for Speciality Trainees and report to the Medical Educational Manager. Maintain a confidential record of any Trainee Requiring Additional Support. Respond to requests for data and information from Health Education England. Rotations and Educational/Clinical Supervision Liaise with College Tutors regarding the allocation and placement of Speciality Trainees to training posts. Ensure each Educational and Clinical Supervisor and College Tutor is aware of the allocation of supervisor/trainee on commencement for the year within the Trust. E-Portfolio, Assessment and Teaching Develop expertise in the e-Portfolios. Take responsibility for the up-keep of the e-portfolio for medical trainees including data entry and reporting. Arrange and administratively support the teaching programmes for Postgraduate Doctors and students. Communication and Data Management Develop expertise to enable the competent handling of day-to-day enquiries concerning Specialty Training within the Trust including curriculum delivery, teaching topics, assessment, leave and learning. Establish and maintain good lines of communication with those involved in Specialty Training i.e. Programme Directors and Educational Supervisors to ensure an effective flow and recording of information Represent the Trust by attending internal and external meetings in relation to Specialty Training and to keep abreast of development and changes to the delivery of training Assist with the marketing of Darent Valley Hospital to Medical Students and Postgraduate Doctors at all grades Provide advice and information on the study leave process. Induction Co-ordinate the publication of induction documentation for all Speciality Trainees Liaise with relevant specialties to ensure that departmental inductions fulfil the clinical governance requirements at the start of each rotation Collect, record and report on attendance at Trust and Departmental Induction Organise and arrange the delivery of induction for Medical Students at the beginning of each placement block, or as they arrive, booking Centre facilities and resources as appropriate. Undergraduates Placements Work with the Director of Undergraduate Medical Education (DUME), other Trust staff and external agencies to ensure that medical student placements are well organised and effective. Liaise with relevant Trust departments notifying them of future student placements and ensure that accommodation is booked accordingly for medical students. When completing your application, please read through the person specification table at the back of the job description document and explain in your supporting statement how you meet these criteria. This will help us to shortlist your application.

The clinical commitments required of the appointee will be as detailed in the Weekly Programme of Duties though service needs may require alteration of the timetable without notice. The appointee will be required to visit any patient in any establishment forming part of the Trust at the request of the Consultant. The appointee will be required to be full shift rota and will be required to take part in Internal Cover arrangements during the absence of the Registrars and middle grades on annual or study leave. The appointee will be required to undertake those administrative duties commensurate with the post and to be responsible for the supervision and support of the Senior House Officers. He/she will be encouraged to undertake research under the supervision of the consultants. So far as is consistent with proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues. The Post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, eg cover on call duties.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sue Govier, Named Nurse Safeguarding Children on 01322 428469

Clinical responsibilities:1.1 Assesses the care needs of babies, children and adolescents and develops programmes of care in relation to the needs of the child and family1.2 Implements programmes of nursing care and evaluates their effectiveness, ensuring that the care plan provides a continuous record of progress, response to treatment, rehabilitation and nursing care1.3 Work in partnership with children and their families in order to support and encourage involvement in their care, thus supporting family centred care1.4 Support parents, carers, siblings and other members of the childs support network as appropriate1.5 Assists in setting and maintaining optimum standards of nursing care, ensuring that nursing guidelines and policies are adhered to1.6 Be involved in orientating children and their families to the environment on Willow/PAU as part of their admission1.7 Participates in the reception, care and discharge of children ensuring they receive safe and competent care during their stay1.8 Receives with courtesy children, their families and visitors into the ward and outpatient area1.9 Chaperones children, and accompanies them to other wards, departments, hospitals etc. as requested by the nurse in charge1.10 Is aware of the spiritual, psychological and emotional needs ofthe child and their family and endeavours to meet these at all times1.11 Help prepare children and their families for discharge addressing any practical, emotional or psychological issues and ensuring that there are clear plans for the future care of the child1.12 Liaise with the Childrens Community Nursing Team, GP, Social Services, Health Visitor, Community Midwife or School Nurse to identify issues for children and their families on discharge1.13 Assists in maintaining custody of all drugs by checking, storing and administering them in line with Trust policy1.14 Is aware of the location of emergency and resuscitation equipment and procedures and participates in the checking of emergency equipment each shift1.15 Responsible for the researching, development and undertaking of nurse led clinics for children and their families.1.16 Responsible for liaison with the hospital play specialist team in relation to provision of play facilities for children in all areas Please see attached job description for more information.

Clinical responsibilities include assessment of care needs and ensuring these are implemented whilst working in partnership with babies and their families. To be a support to families, carers, siblings and colleagues, ensuring any spiritual, psychological and emotional needs are met. Post holder will ensure the smooth running of the ward, liaising with all members of the multidisciplinary teams to provide adequate discharge planning and support for families. Follows and adheres to the NMC code of conduct, promotes and maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times in accordance with Trust policy. Completes all mandatory training as outlined on Engage and by the Senior nursing team, encourages colleagues complete mandatory training and when needed help to deliver training. Identifies in partnership with the Senior nurse/Charge nurse areas of practice where their role can be extended, to enhance the service provided for babies and their families. Participates in and co-ordinates teaching, research and audit projects.

Band 6 Occupational Therapist - Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Home Treatment Team & Rapid Response Service

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Are you an Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking an opportunity to play a key role in a growing team within community mental health services?

We are excited to invite applications for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our established team at Little Brook Hospital, Dartford. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a national initiative that emphasizes the crucial role of OTs in delivering effective interventions within community mental health services.

About the role:

Work directly with service users in their homes and communities, providing holistic and person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions. Be part of a supportive and collaborative team, contributing to the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality services.
Contribute to a growing team and have the opportunity to shape the future of occupational therapy services within the organization.
We are looking for an OT with:

A strong commitment to community-based mental healthcare.
Excellent clinical skills and experience in assessment and intervention.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team and build rapport with service users.
A passion for continuous learning and professional development.
• Working with service users referred to Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Service.
• To provide short-term specific psychosocial interventions for those who would benefit from crisis interventions.
• To contribute to the planning and implementation of induction, training and education of students and staff.
• To contribute to the delivery of specialist/ professional training packages of in-service training and staff development when necessary.
• To provide effective supervision, support, and guidance for support /STR/ peer workers and any work delegated to them.
• Responsible for the delivery of individual care plans for a caseload.
• Expected to implement policies as directed by the trust/directorate for the department, ensuring awareness throughout the department.
• Knowledge and expertise in the application of relevant professional theoretical models, and approaches relevant to client groups.
• Communicate complex, sensitive, and emotional information using a variety of mediums; being able to adapt methods/style/approach as appropriate.
• The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

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.

What is High Cost Area Allowance?

The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas.

As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month.

5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 per year and a maximum payment of £2,011 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly)

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and the main responsibilities of the role.

Here are some clips of our KMPT staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us.

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This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024

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The successful applicant will set up and run joint and nurse led clinics in conjunction with Consultant colleagues to offer the highest level of care to the patient caseload. The role will provide highly specialised support and advice via different means of technology. You will be expected to provide advice and support in relation to management of cardiology conditions pertinent to children and young people and will be expected to provide clinical and educational support to staff within the Trust.As a team we are committed to recruiting staff who uphold our values and can deliver excellent care, putting young people at the heart of everything we do whilst working in partnership with young people and their families to provide the best possible experience.