Total 18 education training job vacancies in Ashford / Canterbury / Margate, CT9 4AN

As part of this role, you will also be supporting staff through their career progression as staff new to the community setting undertake their local induction and/or preceptorship period as a newly qualified Nurse including those staff undertaking the Nursing Associate role. Please see attached Job Description for full details of this role. This is an exciting opportunity where you will be instrumental in supporting our staff to attain their competencies and confidence working in community nursing. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail please contact Christina Mclean the Educator Lead christina.mclean@nhs.net or Rebecca Wardle Matron rebecca.wardle@nhs.net for an informal discussion about the role.

Experienced K2 Primary Teacher - We are currently looking for a long term supply teacher from January for one of our schools year 5 classes.
We are looking for someone with experience of upper KS2, someone who has strong behaviour management strategies and someone willing to fully be part of our teaching team and our school for this placement.
We wish to appoint a passionate, forward thinking teacher, initially from January 2025 to July 2025, and become part of our wonderful school.

We offer:
•fantastic children
•a school committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning
•a happy, vibrant and beautiful working environment with a close staff group that enjoy working together
•a common sense approach to work-load and education, doing the right things for the children in our school
•professional development opportunities to further career development

We are looking for someone who is :

•able to enthuse and motivate children
•Strong Behaviour management
•committed to the highest standards of attainment and achievement
•a team player
•able to offer extra-curricular activities

Our school shall provide weekly PPA with their year group partner, an experienced Key Stage Leader for ongoing support and some planned transition days in December.
Allowing our successful teacher to get to know the class and have a handover with the current teacher.
Long ter supply with possible option to transtion to full tim employment

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


Three exciting new leadership opportunities have arisen for inspirational and experienced consultants who want to help shape the education and training of current and future doctors in one of the largest trusts in the country. The Medical Education Department is offering three Care Group Directors of Medical Education roles which will attract 4 PAs that will form part of a 10PA consultant role (specialty – see below).

Post holders will support the Director of Medical Education and will each hold a specific portfolio of work aligned to the Trust’s Care Groups and overseeing and coordinating work around the education and training of medical students and junior doctors at all levels. You will work collaboratively at Care Group Associate Medical Director and managing director level. For any candidate considering a clinical substantive role in the trust but who may be keen to add a significant senior education component please contact the Director of Medical Education for an informal discussion.

Applications are particularly welcomed from consultants working in medical specialties, emergency medicine, acute medicine, HCOOP however, applications from consultants working in any specialty will be considered.

You will be expected to attend regular care group and medical education business meetings, ensuring that education and training needs and issues are fully integrated into clinical and operational services. You will be an advocate and ensure the voice of Medical Education is heard as part of business and operational decisions being made within your area. Collaborative working, within the Trust, and with external partners, will therefore be essential in delivering key outcomes against the NHSE Education Contract and the Medical Education Strategy and vision which seeks to make East Kent the Trust of choice for medical students and doctors.

You will be required to ensure that all students and doctors have the appropriate supervision, that their curriculum requirements are met, that any and all additional support (including IMG doctors) requirements are delivered. You will need to ensure that faculty are recruited, inducted, supported and developed appropriately in order to be able to fulfil their roles. You will lead a team to ensure processes for learner support (additional support, SRTT, LTFT, Flexible Portfolio Training and more) are implemented effectively in collaboration with other stakeholders including departments, rota coordinators, OH for example.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate significant educational management and leadership skills and experience including the management of education programmes and resources.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.






This advert closes on Wednesday 2 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.


Three exciting new leadership opportunities have arisen for inspirational and experienced consultants who want to help shape the education and training of current and future doctors in one of the largest trusts in the country. The Medical Education Department is offering three Care Group Directors of Medical Education roles which will attract 4 PAs that will form part of a 10PA consultant role (specialty – see below).

Post holders will support the Director of Medical Education and will each hold a specific portfolio of work aligned to the Trust’s Care Groups and overseeing and coordinating work around the education and training of medical students and junior doctors at all levels. You will work collaboratively at Care Group Associate Medical Director and managing director level. For any candidate considering a clinical substantive role in the trust but who may be keen to add a significant senior education component please contact the Director of Medical Education for an informal discussion.

Applications are particularly welcomed from consultants working in medical specialties, emergency medicine, acute medicine, HCOOP however, applications from consultants working in any specialty will be considered.

You will be expected to attend regular care group and medical education business meetings, ensuring that education and training needs and issues are fully integrated into clinical and operational services. You will be an advocate and ensure the voice of Medical Education is heard as part of business and operational decisions being made within your area. Collaborative working, within the Trust, and with external partners, will therefore be essential in delivering key outcomes against the NHSE Education Contract and the Medical Education Strategy and vision which seeks to make East Kent the Trust of choice for medical students and doctors.

You will be required to ensure that all students and doctors have the appropriate supervision, that their curriculum requirements are met, that any and all additional support (including IMG doctors) requirements are delivered. You will need to ensure that faculty are recruited, inducted, supported and developed appropriately in order to be able to fulfil their roles. You will lead a team to ensure processes for learner support (additional support, SRTT, LTFT, Flexible Portfolio Training and more) are implemented effectively in collaboration with other stakeholders including departments, rota coordinators, OH for example.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate significant educational management and leadership skills and experience including the management of education programmes and resources.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.






This advert closes on Sunday 18 Aug 2024

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please do not hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Key Requirements:

• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care or equivalent
• Deputy manager, class teacher or room leader experience
• Right to work in the UK
• An awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and knowing how and when to take appropriate action
• A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative

What the school offers its staff

Benefits:

• A Real Living Wage Employer: We are a Real Living Wage employer with a minimum salary of £13.15 per hour for all roles in London. We also pay 11% pension contributions
• Ongoing Learning: We are committed to providing the best development for all our staff. We close the nurseries for five days each year to focus on staff training and ensure there is protected time for training and supervision each week for every adult. We work hard to ensure there are clear career progression routes
• Annual leave: We are proud of our staff and want everyone to feel valued for playing their part. That’s why staff receive 25 days holiday each year, excluding bank holidays
• Wellbeing: Staff wellbeing is incredibly important to us. We know that while incredibly rewarding, working in a nursery can be challenging. We therefore work hard to ensure all staff have the support and infrastructure they need to take care of their wellbeing
• Part of a Network: Ark Start is part of Ark, a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. Ark operates a network of 39 schools across London, Birmingham, Portsmouth, and Hastings as well as a number of charitable ventures. Being part of a network means our staff get access to the opportunities, infrastructure, and support of a large organisation

Further details about the role

Reporting to: Headteacher

Location: Various locations across London

Contract:12-monthfixed term with potential for permanent manager position

Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) but part time roles considered

Closing date:16/08/2024 at 10am

Interviews: Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised

Salary: Competitive

About the role:

As we expand, we are looking for a Manager-in-Training to join the founding team at Ark Start Nurseries. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with existing managers and our head of teaching and learning to prepare to take on the management of a brand new Ark Start nursery.

We are looking for individuals ambitious to progress into leadership roles and eager to learn more about how to run an exceptional nursery. Successful candidates will have a genuine passion for young children and a deep commitment to the mission and values of Ark Start.

Your training will combine management experience in a particular setting along with bespoke training, coaching and a programme of training and experiences that will mean you are fully prepared to take on your very own nursery.

Our offer will give you time each week to complete some specific training, whilst also having more informal mentoring and coaching as you go. We anticipate that you will become a manager, with enhanced salary and opportunities, within twelve months or sooner. We will provide hands-on, guided and supportive help throughout your journey through to manager level and beyond. We are committed to helping you thrive and develop, whilst also enjoying your work and feeling confident in the support of all your colleagues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Encouraging young children to enjoy learning about their environment through fun games and activities
• Encouraging the development of social awareness through interactions with other children
• Ensuring that classrooms and outside play areas are child-friendly and safe
• Promoting high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff, and visitors
• Keep records of all children’s development and learning journals and share this with parents and carers and ensure all record keeping is up to date and accurate

Training on offer

• Mentoring and coaching 1:1 from an experienced early years leader
• Visiting high quality settings and schools
• Training from our Headteacher on:
• Leading people
• Leading change
• Family engagement
• Child development
• Pedagogy, Assessment and Curriculum intent and implementation
• The Ark Start coaching model
• Safeguarding and managing risk
• SEND and EAL provision
• School readiness

About Ark Start:

Our dedicated team work together to ensure that every child has a joyful, engaging, and secure nursery experience and leaves us ready to start school happily and confidently. We are driven by our values in everything we do: Aim High, Be Brave, Be Kind and Keep Learning.

Ark Start is at an exciting time in its evolution. We have four nurseries in London and aim to expand our reach over the coming years. As we expand, we are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our founding team. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for young children and with the skill, creativity, commitment, and energy to deliver excellent provision at Ark Start.

Commitment to safeguarding

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. All employees must undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Rikama Education are working with a large primary school in Margate, who are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to start ASAP.
This is a full time position which run until the end of the academic year, with a view of going permanent for the right candidates.
The role:
•To work within the schools SRP (Specialist Resource Provision)
•Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN across EYFS - KS2
•Manage any challenging behaviours appropriately
It is essential that you have:
•Previous experience working with children with additional needs, whether that is in a classroom or similar setting
•Excellent behaviour management skills
•A DBS registered to the update system or willing to have a new one run.
The school has an excellent support team and experienced SLT as part of the extended team.

Should you be accepted for this post; you will be rewarded by:
·A Dedicated Consultant
·Training
·A long-term contract with the potential to go permanent at this school
·Excellent rates of pay
In the first instance please apply with an updated CV to aprilhenry@rikama-education.com with the advert. If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama Education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us who is successfully placed.

Job Title: CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator
Job Type: Full-time
Location: TW15
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Salary: Circa £45,000 - £50,000 per year

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled CNC Programmer to join our established manufacturing company, renowned for producing high-quality components for the Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace, and Defence sectors. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills in precision engineering and turning processes, with a strong emphasis on maintaining tight tolerances.

Key Requirements:
⦁ Expertise in programming, setting, and operating 3-axis mills (4-axis preferred) and 2 & 3-axis lathes with live tooling.
⦁ Minimum of 2 years of experience in programming and offline programming.
⦁ Capability to manually write and edit CNC programs at the machine, including comprehensive setup involving material, tooling, speeds, and feeds.
⦁ Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and standards.
⦁ Experience with Doosan and HAAS lathes is desirable.
⦁ Familiarity with Fanuc controls is advantageous.
⦁ A solid history of working in a machine shop environment, demonstrating a hands-on, quality-driven, and self-motivated approach.

Responsibilities:
⦁ Conduct in-process inspections using measuring equipment to ensure precision.
⦁ Produce low to medium volume precision parts from various metals.
⦁ Write and modify CNC programs for parts production from raw castings, billet, and bar feed, using both online and offline programming (Hypermill)
⦁ Design and manufacture jigs and fixtures as needed.
⦁ Manage raw stock and tooling to minimize production delays.
⦁ Coordinate with suppliers to source necessary stock, tooling, and equipment.
⦁ Oversee machine maintenance and provide recommendations for new equipment.
⦁ Create comprehensive manufacturing packs for repeat jobs to ensure consistency.
⦁ Maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance and repair tasks such as adjusting, fluid checks and replacing minor parts.
⦁ Responsible for daily inspection and cleaning of the milling machines, tooling and parts to maintain equipment in optimal production condition.
⦁ Work in accordance with the quality system and processes of the company.
⦁ Adhere to the companys health and safety requirements and complete training as required.

Benefits:
⦁ Holiday entitlement: 22 days plus 8 bank holidays.
⦁ Company Pension Scheme with a 3% company contribution.


What next?
⦁ Do you have the experience? The company welcome a site visit to ensure you are happy with the role, the environment and the people you will work with!
⦁ If you would like to speak to someone regarding being booking an interview then please contact Tom Edney on 07823 402 034 for more information or send an email to tedney@weareworkforce.co.uk
⦁ Immediate starts are available!

Manufacturing Workforce are responsible for placing skilled and in demand people on both a permanent and contract basis into the Engineering, Technical and Manufacturing sectors, from skilled Shop Floor Personnel and Specialist Engineers to Supervisory and Management positions. We operate from several prime locations throughout Central England and our Specialist Consultants will have an in-depth understanding of your skills and offer best advice on your next step!! We are always searching for the best talent, so if you know anyone, why not recommend someone to one of our professional team who will be more than happy to help.
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There is a vacancy for a number of trust-wide Medical Education Teaching Fellows. Applications are invited to apply. This post is designed to develop the career of clinicians with an interest in medical education.

The post holders will be individuals from any clinical discipline who are fully registered medical practitioners and who have a keen interest in medical education.

The posts are primarily work-based within QEQMH, Margate and WHH, Ashford, but the post holders will be required to travel to other sites of the Trust as required. These posts have been established to enhance the teaching of medical students at East Kent and to support our undergraduate strategy. The post holder will also provide teaching and educational services to postgraduate medical education. There are dedicated administrative assistants who support the organisation and medical students and trainees within the Trust.



This is a one-year post and at least 80% of the post holder’s time will be spent on educational activities with a focus on:
• Enhancing the teaching of medical students, specifically their clinical skills
• Contributing to the teaching of training doctors
• Participating in the provision of simulation-based learning events (both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and in the delivery of multi- professional training)
• Supporting the improvement of medical student experience and feedback
• Co-leading the Transition to F1 block for medical students including the delivery of clinical skills teaching
• Completing a reflective learning portfolio throughout the year
• Undertaking research into medical education that contributes to the Department’s overall vision and strategy
• Supporting the development of technology enhanced learning across the Department
• Participating in form medical student examinations including OSCEs
• Undertaking a postgraduate qualification in education during the year



We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.


We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.


We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.


Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.


This advert closes on Wednesday 22 May 2024

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Secondary Nurture Teacher

Location: Heath Farm School, Charing Heath, Ashford

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK Applicants only.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Secondary Nurture Teacher to join our close-knit team at Heath Farm School located in Charing Heath, Ashford.

About the role

You will be delivering inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching and learning to one of our Secondary Nurture Classes. You will constantly strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed. You will also have responsibility for overseeing a foundation subject within the curriculum and lead a small number of lessons to other secondary classes. Under the reasonable direction of the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team, you will carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies.

You will teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.

Areas of Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

Be responsible for the learning and the achievement of all pupils in your classes ensuring equality of opportunity for all
Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all pupils
Ensure effective development of pupils’ literacy, numeracy and IT skills through the subject
Planning and preparing long term and medium term plans
Create a purposeful learning environment
Qualifications required

QTS or equivalent
Excellent classroom practitioner
Excellent team player
Ability to work successfully with pupils with challenging behaviour
About the School

It is an exciting time to join Heath Farm School. Under the leadership of the new, forward-thinking Headteacher, the school and its team are currently in the process of redesigning and creating a purposeful and unique ‘Heath Farm Curriculum’ that fully meets the holistic needs of our students.

We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist 6th Form Centre, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.

Our students present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.

As an independent SEN school, we are far removed from the toxicity and bureaucracy found in so many other schools and we are able to abandon ineffective and traditional methods in favour of new, highly effective and tailored initiatives – essentially, we do what we know is right for the students in our care.

We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Education is part of the Outcomes First Group.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS,

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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Develop clinical coding awareness presentations for non-coders/clinicians, presenting them accordingly at audit days and new consultant induction programmes. Assist the Senior Management Team with the on-going development and long term planning of the Clinical Coding service, ensuring that national clinical coding standards, rules and conventions are implemented within the agreed timescales. Lead and motivate the Site Clinical Coding Managers in developing and maintaining robust liaison and communication with a range of care group staff, clinical teams and the Information department, regarding a variety of complex matters and issues to assist with the maintenance of high quality, accurate clinically coded data Participating in the Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) initiative, analyse the Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data contained within the relevant report for conflicting information or indicators, identifying the potential root cause(s) for any negative trends or where the trust appears to be an outlier against national performance targets. Participating in the GIRFT initiative, communicate to the various staff disciplines how the trust recording practices regarding main and speciality treatment function codes impact upon HES data. Assist the Senior Management Team with the motivation and leadership of the trust wide clinical coding team in the production of high quality clinically coded data. Assist the Senior Management Team in the identification of areas for audit. Using specialist clinical coding knowledge, act as the professional link to the Care Groups through the provision of clinical coding reports as part of their performance management arrangements. Communicating the depth of coding versus benchmark for each specialty in the group and assisting them to agree data quality and clinical coding improvement plans.

As Clinical Coding Audit and Training Manager you will work closely with the Senior Management to ensure clinically coded data is accurate, of high quality and adheres to national clinical coding standards rules and conventions. This will be done by developing a robust departmental audit programme as well as engaging with clinical and care group colleagues to ensure they understand the complexities of the clinical coding process and the national standards by which the department is governed

Working alongside the Senior Management Team, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring the clinically coded data is representative of the activity undertaken by East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust. This will be achieved through planning and completing regular department wide and individual staff audits. Using their freedom to act, they will develop local clinical coding policies, reviewing pre-existing ones and ensuring the QRGs and other coding guidance as contained on the database is accurate, relevant and does not breach national clinical coding standards, rules and conventions. The Clinical Coding Audit and Training manager will also assist the Senior Managers of Clinical Coding in identifying departmental and individual specific training needs.

The post holder will be an Accredited Clinical Coder and they will be a holder of the NHS England Clinical Coding Auditor qualification as well as possessing experience of leading and managing a clinical coding department or service. Their knowledge base will include an in-depth understanding of Secondary Uses Services (SUS) and Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data and how this is used in external benchmarking to describe the depth of coding between organisations.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Develop clinical coding awareness presentations for non-coders/clinicians, presenting them accordingly at audit days and new consultant induction programmes.

Assist the Senior Management Team with the on-going development and long term planning of the Clinical Coding service, ensuring that national clinical coding standards, rules and conventions are implemented within the agreed timescales.

Lead and motivate the Site Clinical Coding Managers in developing and maintaining robust liaison and communication with a range of care group staff, clinical teams and the Information department, regarding a variety of complex matters and issues to assist with the maintenance of high quality, accurate clinically coded data

Participating in the Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) initiative, analyse the Hospital Episode Statistics (HES) data contained within the relevant report for conflicting information or indicators, identifying the potential root cause(s) for any negative trends or where the trust appears to be an outlier against national performance targets.

Participating in the GIRFT initiative, communicate to the various staff disciplines how the trust recording practices regarding main and speciality treatment function codes impact upon HES data.

Assist the Senior Management Team with the motivation and leadership of the trust wide clinical coding team in the production of high quality clinically coded data.

Assist the Senior Management Team in the identification of areas for audit.

Using specialist clinical coding knowledge, act as the professional link to the Care Groups through the provision of clinical coding reports as part of their performance management arrangements. Communicating the depth of coding versus benchmark for each specialty in the group and assisting them to agree data quality and clinical coding improvement plans.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Apr 2024

Training & Compliance Supervisor

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent attention to detail, and experience of overseeing and auditing in a regulated environment, to join a highly regarded and established household name in insurance. You will provide effective coaching and feedback on compliance.

This role is based in east Kent and is a 35 hour a week (9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch), Monday to Friday position. You must be a driver with your own vehicle, as some travel will be necessary between sites in Kent.

Salary will be c£30,000 with benefits to include:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• The option to buy or sell 5 days after probation
• Birthday day off
• Health Shield cash-back plan
• Death in service
• Free parking
• Annual company trips for staff

Duties will include:

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of products and systems, product licences and T&C Supervision licences as appropriate.
• Conduct T&C checks and reviews in accordance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Provide feedback and coaching in a constructive way to the team member, recording actions and following up as required.
• Provide reports on T&C checks and reviews as required, ensuring any breaches are reported to the T&C Performance Supervisor/Senior Partner immediately.
• Prepare and deliver one-to-one and group training materials on key compliance and regulatory subjects.
• Contributing to investigations of any breaches as required, implementing any post investigation actions and amendments to processes.
• Support the partners and leadership team in the preparation for and attendance of the annual AR Review.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of insurance ideally, but not essentially
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Experience of oversight and audit
• Effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good IT skills especially Microsoft Office, and good maths and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage own workload and able to work effectively under pressure
• Great team working and ability to build effective relationships through positive behaviours
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and compliance with procedures/regulations
• Own transport & full UK driving licence

CVs in Word please.

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and CCJ checks.

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