Head of Service for Community Hospitals

3 days ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Title: Head of Service for Community Hospitals

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Service to lead our community hospitals and ensure the safe and effective operational management of our services.

As Head of Service, you will be responsible for the timely access and discharge pathways, and the delivery of high-quality, person-centred evidence-based care. You will manage and lead the Community Hospital nursing, admin and operational teams, and be responsible for the performance of the service, monitoring KPIs, delivering service improvement and cost-efficiencies.

About Us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of community healthcare services, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities.

We value equity, diversity and inclusion, and believe that a commitment to these values leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We are looking for someone with a passion for delivering high-quality care and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Requirements
  • 3 years' experience at Senior Management level within the NHS, with evidence of applying national policy locally and involvement in effective strategic planning and development.
  • Experience of remodelling and restructuring services within the NHS.
  • Expertise, knowledge and experience of strategic management within a healthcare organisation, including clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and career progression. We are committed to supporting our staff in their roles and providing a positive and inclusive work environment.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.



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