Total 29 job vacancies in Gillingham, ME7 4AH

To support the entry of suitable patients into the community cardiology service To provide evidence-based phase I-III cardiac rehabilitation in line with all national and local guidelines. To take an active part in the exercise and secondary prevention components of the cardiac rehabilitation service held at multiple sites in the Medway area. To answer correspondence and telephone calls from cardiology patients, to provide advice, support and follow up. To visit cardiology patients in their homes or in clinic to review their progress, facilitate medication optimisation and support lifestyle changes. To supervise, manage and support the development of junior staff within community cardiology To take part in the education of other professionals in the field of heart failure/arrhythmia and cardiac rehabilitation When required contribute expertise and clinical support to other staff within community cardiology To contribute actively to the monitoring and audit of the community cardiology service.

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.

The post holder will act as a Parkinson’s Disease Nurse practitioner through strong clinical leadership andeffective management and will support primary care services within Neurology and Elderly Care Service in Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells Hospital NHS Trust and Kent Community Health Foundation NHS Trust to promote and deliver nurse excellence for adults with Parkinson’s Disease. This role requires a good level of competence, nursing expertise and evidence based clinical care and decision-making skills.

To be able to work autonomously in managing a defined caseload of adults with Parkinson’s under the supervision of Band 7 PD Nurse Specialist. The post holder will be involved in direct patient care for adults with Parkinson’s Disease from initial diagnosis through to the palliative stages of the illness, by providing advice, assessment and medication management to patients, their families/carers and professionals.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering nurse led clinics on a 1:1 basis with patients as well as providing community visits and supporting educational patient groups for patients who are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s and potentially offer an in-reach service to local hospitals to prevent hospital admissions and coordinate better care packages upon discharge where needed.

To assist the Community Parkinson’s Disease Specialist Nurse in the provision of the specialist nursing service for all adult patients with Parkinson’s Disease across the West Kent locality.
• To manage a caseload of clients requiring specialist Parkinson’s Disease nursing, within the community.
• Undertake assessment and treatment of clients within both clinic and community setting, who have
complex / and or chronic presentation requiring specialist skills; and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.
• To provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and healthcare professionals, and assist in coordinating treatment and care.
• To work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries to support the delivery of a patient-centredseamless service.
• To work in close collaboration with the Community Neuro & Specialist Services, delivering and evaluating care pathways for clients with long term neurological conditions.

This is a full-time role and a car driver and access to own vehicle is essential to the role.

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We can’t wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.


This advert closes on Sunday 8 Dec 2024

Role: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Southern Water
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: North Kent (Southern Water Region)
Contact: Aaron Taylor @ Randstad

Are you a skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects within the water industry? Our client, a leading contractor within the water sector, is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to support critical projects within the Southern Water framework across North Kent.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical engineering aspects of water infrastructure projects, ensuring designs meet client specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and review detailed mechanical designs, calculations, and technical documentation for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including civil and electrical engineers, to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Provide technical expertise during the project lifecycle, from concept design through to commissioning.
• Coordinate with project managers, site teams, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Conduct site visits to oversee installation, testing, and commissioning activities, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and resolve mechanical design challenges, offering innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support the mentoring and development of junior engineers within the team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, ideally within the water sector or related infrastructure industries.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, pipelines, and treatment plant equipment.
• Familiarity with Southern Water frameworks or similar utility frameworks is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (e.g., BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership is an advantage.

If you're excited by the opportunity to contribute to vital water projects in North Kent and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required September 2025, an enthusiastic, well-qualified teacher of Modern Foreign Languages.

This is an opportunity for an ambitious, motivated candidate to play their part in the continued success of this large, thriving and dynamic department in our vibrant and supportive school. The department offers French and Spanish, including at A-Level and there continues to be a high take-up for languages at GCSE.

Closing date Friday 6th December 2024. Please apply online via the school website (https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk).

What the school offers its staff

All colleagues who join our school are entitled to a rich programme of research informed professional learning opportunities. An excellent induction programme exists for ECTs and opportunity for career development is a strength of the school. Located in an attractive rural setting but with good travel links (e.g. Bath, Exeter, Salisbury), Gillingham is an ambitious, popular school which offers excellent resources, outstanding facilities and a happy working environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions. Gillingham School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but not required - we provide comprehensive training to help you excel in your new role. If you have a passion for food and a desire to learn, apply now and embark on a rewarding career with us!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0SW

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £12 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days

How could you make a difference as a Kitchen Assistant with us:

Hygiene and cleanliness is crucial to us, and the you will contribute towards this by ensuring that food preparation and service areas, tools and utensils are clean and hygienic at all times. Working individually and as part of a team, you'll also be very visible to our residents by assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.

We offer comprehensive learning and development opportunities and welcome candidates with a variety of different experiences.

What do you need to succeed:

Previous experience of working within a busy kitchen environment is an advantage however, we also offer comprehensive training to help you to succeed in your new role.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) is in the customer service business across food, facilities and uniforms, wherever people work, learn, recover, and play. United by a passion to serve, our more than 247,000 team members deliver experiences that enrich and nourish the lives of millions of people in 19 countries around the world every day.



Your Aramark journey starts here


Are you looking for a fun, full time role that’s term time only?Looking for a role that will fit around your family or other commitments?Love working in a exciting and busy environment where no day is the same?If so, we have a job for you!We are currently recruiting for a General Assistant to be a part of our team at Mid Kent College, Gillingham, ME7 1FN

Perks of the job⦁ £14,578 per year⦁ Full time – 32.5 hours a week – Monday – Friday, 8am – 3pm⦁ Term time only – giving you plenty of time off in the holidays! ⦁ Life assurance and pension contributions⦁ Free meals on shift⦁ Generous time off which is to be taken during half terms and summer holidays only due to this being a term time role⦁ Cycle to work / Refer a friend scheme⦁ A wide range of perks including MyStaffShop discounts (save money on your weekly supermarket shop!), Nest pension, Life assurance, online e-learning and much more!

What you'll be doing⦁ Serving a range of food and beverages to students⦁ General cleaning of the kitchen and food prep areas⦁ Food preparation⦁ Receiving and putting away deliveries⦁ Working as part of a great team to ensure the smooth operation of the outlet⦁ Ensuring front and back of house are kept clean and tidy⦁ Stocking up counters and ensuring serveries are clean and presentable at all times⦁ Providing excellent customer service throughout

Experience⦁ Full training will be given to the right candidate⦁ Security clearance check is required for this role⦁ Previous catering experience desirable

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

The post holder will provide specialist clinical physiology knowledge within respiratory and sleep and will ensure best principles of care are provided to patients at Medway Maritime Hospital and two new Community Diagnostic Centres. The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly and the expectation is that they will be required to work day and night shifts depending on demand. This will also include working across our multiple sites. Additional training will be provided in each area as required. Undertake and perform a range of basic to complex respiratory investigations, such as Full lung function testing (Spirometry, static lung volumes and gas transfer), Bronchodilator reversibility testing, FENO, 6 Minute walk test etc. Including providing a full technical analysis and report of results for medical staff, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. To independently perform a range of routine, non-routine, and more complex sleep investigations, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with sleep disorders including Overnight Oximetry, Actigraphy, Limited Polysomnograhy and Overnight Polysomnography Studies with MSLT as necessary. Independent full interpretation and analysis is expexted (scoring). To recommend patients on use of CPAP, set-up CPAP therapy and manage follow up consultations in patients with OSA and OHS. This will be in the form of New Patient and Annual Review Clinics Monitor patients who are undergoing an overnight polysomnography study. Ensure that the recordings produced during the study are of sufficient quality to be analysed accurately, and if necessary make adjustments to the equipment attached to the patient during the study. Make judgements on the severity of results, ensuring medical staff are informed immediately of any life threatening or urgent investigation results. Ensure that all the correct procedures for dealing with urgent and non-urgent results are adhered to. Take responsibility for the cleaning of all sleep equipment and ensuring it is kept in working order, liaise with EME reporting and faults and problems promptly. To assess investigation requests, checking there are no contraindications or risks, and to assess patients regarding their fitness to perform the tests.

To work with key stakeholders to identify and assess specification and volume of goods and services as required, for whole life of contract Negotiation of contractual issues using high level of knowledge of relevant regulations. Analysis specification and requirements to determine best route to market and compliant contract award of purchasing options to determine chosen suppliers. Considering current procurement rules and guidelines. To undertake reviews of expenditure and purchasing activity across the Trust and identify potential areas to improve or obtain VFM on goods and services. Manage the Procurement work plan to deliver services on time, in accordance with capital schemes. To undertake research of the marketplace and offer advice to internal customers on possible alternative supply options. To review the requirement and identify the most appropriate contracting strategy to ensure VFM and compliance with Trust SFIs and Public Procurement Regulations and to lead and advise clinicians, managers and customers through the appropriate procedure. To draft contract and tender documentation with associated terms and conditions in accordance with relevant policies/procedures. To effectively plan, prioritise and manage own workload to meet departmental objectives and ensure procurement workplan is continuously reviewed and updated. To provide professional procurement support and advice to internal customers in connection with their purchasing and contracting needs. To maintain accurate records of all contracting activity in accordance with best practice, statutory and audit requirements. To maintain a detailed understanding of Trust SFIs, Public Procurement Regulations, other relevant legislation and purchasing policies and procedures and pro-actively attend training and development opportunities to maintain knowledge.

Medway Imaging Department is well equipped with 2 x CT Toshiba machines (1 x 64 slice & 1 x 126 slice), 2 MRI machines (1xGE 3T HDXT & 1x1.5 T Siemens Magnetom Aera), An Ultrasound Suite consisting of 5 Toshiba Ultrasound systems, 3 Fluoroscopy Suites and 2 Interventional Suites. The successful candidate would join a progressive department led by young and dynamic Consultant colleagues. Applicants must hold a Radiology degree (ideally FRCR or equivalent) with broad training in Radiology. Please ensure you provide the names, addresses and e-mail contacts of three clinical referees and the Director of HR or Medical Staffing Manager. At least one of your referees should be your current or most recent employer. Please note, if you are considering applying for a role within the NHS it is important to be are aware that there will be a legal requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by the 1st April 2022. This is applicable for all patient facing roles and roles within patient facing areas.

Ambulatory Gynaecology consists of clinics in area 7. The succesful candidate will be assisting in the Early Pregnancy Assesment clinic, Colposcopy, rapid access, minor procedures, nurse smear, urogynaecology and the Gynaecology Asseament Unit. The clinical support worker works within the team in all the areas following a full training package. We are recruiting for a Band 2 Clinical Support Worker to work in our team within Ambulatory Gynaecology department, who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.

Our Emergency Departments requires a finely tuned infrastructure to ensure patients receive the investigations they require at the earliest possible opportunity. Many of these technical roles are undertaken by our supporting workforce, including: ECG recording, IV cannulation and phlebotomy, Bladder scanning, Recording Vital Signs, National Early Warning Scores and neurological observations. In addition key infrastructural functions such as:Completing checklists,Checking equipment and replacing vital stock,Supporting staff play a major role in the provision of expert care and quality initiatives withinED.

Medway Maternity Services support approximately 5,000 women and babies per annum. We are forward thinking with motivated midwives, obstetricians and support teams, who strive to improve the quality of the service that we offer to our women, their babies and their families. We have achieved and sustained Baby Friendly Initiative Stage 3; won national awards including the RCM Team of the year in 2019 and provide a variety of professional development opportunities for all levels of staff.

To perform with training a range of basic, but non-routine sleep investigations, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnoea patients. This will include the initiation and downloading data from sleep studies devices. Issuing and explaining the connection of sleep studies to patients. To be responsible for the accurate entry of patient records and reports on to the department database. Arranging replacement consumables for CPAP patients. Performing weekly stock checks for CPAP and sleep consumables. To support the sleep physiologist onleading the overnight polysomnography tests which includes hook up and monitoring of the patient. This test is performed in hospital overnight and therefore night shifts are required for this post. To understand and assist with department audit, technical evaluation and research projects as required. To assist the senior staff with the implementation of new policies and procedures as required. To assist the senior staff with monitoring and ordering of departmental supplies. To assist in the achievement of quality projects. To participate in individual performance review. To complete mandatory training. Please note, if you are considering applying for a role within our organisation we do recommend that staff are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, this is no longer a mandatory requirement.