Main area Service Director Grade Band 8d Contract Permanent Hours
Full time Home or remote working 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working in line with Trust policy) Job ref 380-SS0610 Site Priority House Town Kent Salary £88,168 - £101,677 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 11/02/2025 The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offer a range ofongoing benefitsto our valued workforce across the Trust. From an active
health and wellbeing programme
to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance. Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Job overview
We are seeking a North Community Service Director to
Lead the Future of Community Mental Health Are you a visionary leader with a passion for improving the lives of individuals living with mental health challenges? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced North Community Service Director to join our team. About the Role: As our North Community Service Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mental health services across Dartford Gravesham & Swanley (DGS) and Medway & Swale. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the delivery of community mental health services Operational Excellence:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of a diverse range of services, including Crisis Home Treatment Teams, Early Intervention, Mental Health Together, and more Clinical Governance:
Ensure adherence to clinical governance standards and promote best practices. Stakeholder Engagement:
Build strong relationships with healthcare partners, local authorities, and community organizations. Change Management : Lead and manage transformative initiatives to improve service delivery. Team Development : Mentor and inspire a talented team of operational and clinical leaders If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected: To be accountable for the delivery of KMPT strategy through the development of robust business plans, the setting of relevant operational targets, and the delivery of its activities within agreed budgets and to agreed standards. To lead, with the Clinical Directors and Heads of Nursing & Quality the effective working of governance structures, roles, and responsibilities based on multi-disciplinary approaches with an emphasis on collaborative leadership and teamwork. To ensure there are effective relationships with all Service Directors to support our work with place-based partners including third-sector organisations, local authorities, and other external stakeholders. To ensure there are mechanisms in place to involve key stakeholders in all aspects of service planning and delivery, to develop culturally sensitive services, and to ensure fair access to services irrespective of gender, sexuality, religion, culture, race, or disability. Undertakes workforce redesign including formal consultations as required. Represents the organisation at stakeholder meetings/forums. As required take a leadership role for trust-wide Programmes Working for our organisation
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 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role has responsibility for the day-to-day management of all the services within the directorate through the clinical staff and managers. This includes staff management, strategy implementation, service delivery and improvement, clinical governance, financial control, and delivery. Here are some clips of our KMPT staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us. At KMPT, we are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Person specification
Qualifications
First Degree. Evidence of recent continued professional development aligned with the role i.e. leadership / management. Post graduate qualifications/ research to Doctorate level Experience
Expertise at Senior Management level across a range of subjects within a mental health or social care setting. An evidenced track record of success in delivery of safe, effective clinical services. Evidence of participation in corporate decision making and managing in a complex transformational change environment creating sustained improvements. Capacity to work under pressure to meet competing demands and priorities. Experience leading multi-professional and cross-organisational service development and evidence of successful delivery of agreed service objectives. Experience of senior leadership across a range of services and locations. Experience of working in different areas of the health and social care system. Skills
Ability to inspire shared purpose, confidence and direction. Leads by creating a culture that is positive and supportive of wellbeing of staff and service users. Ability to develop new concepts, scan widely and think creatively. Able to work across the healthcare system, understanding complex connections, relationships and how these impact on the delivery of services. Ability to engage teams to create a climate where participation and co-operation to improve services, provide challenge and stretch for excellence and innovation are the norm. Personal Qualities
Demonstrates commitment to continuous self-development. Commitment to team working including collaborative working and delegation. Able to express complex issues, both verbally and in writing for a range of audiences. Able to influence, persuade and negotiate. Ability to work collaboratively with central support services. Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits. 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time After 5 years NHS service 29 days full time or pro rata if part time After 10 years NHS service 33 days full time or pro rata if part time Plus bank holidays, that’s up to 41 days - more than 8 weeks paid time off! Medical staffs have national Terms and Conditions. Buying and selling of annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits. Recommend a friend campaign
If you already work for us you could refer a friend from outside of the Trust to any of the roles below and you can receive £1000 if they are successfully recruited; Nursing staff - RMN RGN RNLD - Band 5 and 6, Medical Doctors, Clinical Psychologist and Allied Health Professionals,
Covers job share, term time working, flexible shifts etc. Just ask and we will try to help. Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave
Dependant on length of NHS service
Other paid/unpaid leave
This can be for Jury Service, Reserved Armed Forces, etc. This is paid outside of annual leave. Non paid leave for career breaks
Staff Support
KMPT offers a face to face counselling service for any issues not just work related problems.
NHS discounts and shopping vouchers
Staff can sign up for Red Guava, PS discounts and Health Service Discounts to receive a variety of discounts in travel, fashion, technology, mobile phone contracts, food and drink, days out etc.
Learning and Development opportunities
In addition to the mandatory subjects there are a number of leadership, management and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring. Induction KMPT is committed to supporting all new staff and this includes a comprehensive Induction programme. The programme's duration depends on role and can be from 2 days to 4 weeks (not always consecutive days). The Induction programme will provide an excellent opportunity for new staff to meet and engage with KMPT’s subject specialists and include the required training. The programme may involve some travel to the various training venues across Kent and Medway, the main ones being Canterbury, Maidstone and Dartford.
New starter bonus
At the Trust we really value our nurses and the skills they bring. To recognise this we offer a New Hire Bonus of £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff.
Staff Network Forums
A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.
Lease car scheme, Cycle to work scheme, the list goes on………! Probation Period
. New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KMPT are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter KMPT takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe. KMPT is creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves. We take pride in our services – which are underpinned by our
Trust values : Respect
- We value people as individuals, we treat others as we would like to be treated. Openness
- Work in a collaborative, transparent way. Accountability
- We are professional and responsible for our actions. Working together
- We work together to make a difference for our service users. Innovation
- We find creative ways to run efficient, high quality services. Excellence
- We listen and learn to continually improve our knowledge and ways of working. In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Use of AI when writing job applications While AI tools can be helpful in generating ideas and drafting initial versions, they should never be the sole source for writing your job application. AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations. Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. Always review and refine any AI-generated text to ensure it effectively communicates your experience, skills, accomplishments, and aspirations, and demonstrates your suitability for the position. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Sema Barr Job title Executive Assistant Email address sema.barr@nhs.net Telephone number 07766 729 485 If you have problems applying, contact
Address Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Eastern & Coastal Area Offices Littlebourne Road Canterbury CT1 1AZ Telephone 01227 230855 | ext. 730855
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Full time Home or remote working 37.5 hours per week (Hybrid working in line with Trust policy) Job ref 380-SS0610 Site Priority House Town Kent Salary £88,168 - £101,677 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 11/02/2025 The CQC rates us as an Outstanding organisation for Caring with an overall rating of Good Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) offer a range ofongoing benefitsto our valued workforce across the Trust. From an active
health and wellbeing programme
to regular recognition events, we work hard to provide varied benefits that make a difference to your work-life balance. Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Job overview
We are seeking a North Community Service Director to
Lead the Future of Community Mental Health Are you a visionary leader with a passion for improving the lives of individuals living with mental health challenges? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced North Community Service Director to join our team. About the Role: As our North Community Service Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of mental health services across Dartford Gravesham & Swanley (DGS) and Medway & Swale. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the delivery of community mental health services Operational Excellence:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of a diverse range of services, including Crisis Home Treatment Teams, Early Intervention, Mental Health Together, and more Clinical Governance:
Ensure adherence to clinical governance standards and promote best practices. Stakeholder Engagement:
Build strong relationships with healthcare partners, local authorities, and community organizations. Change Management : Lead and manage transformative initiatives to improve service delivery. Team Development : Mentor and inspire a talented team of operational and clinical leaders If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected: To be accountable for the delivery of KMPT strategy through the development of robust business plans, the setting of relevant operational targets, and the delivery of its activities within agreed budgets and to agreed standards. To lead, with the Clinical Directors and Heads of Nursing & Quality the effective working of governance structures, roles, and responsibilities based on multi-disciplinary approaches with an emphasis on collaborative leadership and teamwork. To ensure there are effective relationships with all Service Directors to support our work with place-based partners including third-sector organisations, local authorities, and other external stakeholders. To ensure there are mechanisms in place to involve key stakeholders in all aspects of service planning and delivery, to develop culturally sensitive services, and to ensure fair access to services irrespective of gender, sexuality, religion, culture, race, or disability. Undertakes workforce redesign including formal consultations as required. Represents the organisation at stakeholder meetings/forums. As required take a leadership role for trust-wide Programmes Working for our organisation
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 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this role has responsibility for the day-to-day management of all the services within the directorate through the clinical staff and managers. This includes staff management, strategy implementation, service delivery and improvement, clinical governance, financial control, and delivery. Here are some clips of our KMPT staff, speaking about their role and why they enjoy working for us. At KMPT, we are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one. Person specification
Qualifications
First Degree. Evidence of recent continued professional development aligned with the role i.e. leadership / management. Post graduate qualifications/ research to Doctorate level Experience
Expertise at Senior Management level across a range of subjects within a mental health or social care setting. An evidenced track record of success in delivery of safe, effective clinical services. Evidence of participation in corporate decision making and managing in a complex transformational change environment creating sustained improvements. Capacity to work under pressure to meet competing demands and priorities. Experience leading multi-professional and cross-organisational service development and evidence of successful delivery of agreed service objectives. Experience of senior leadership across a range of services and locations. Experience of working in different areas of the health and social care system. Skills
Ability to inspire shared purpose, confidence and direction. Leads by creating a culture that is positive and supportive of wellbeing of staff and service users. Ability to develop new concepts, scan widely and think creatively. Able to work across the healthcare system, understanding complex connections, relationships and how these impact on the delivery of services. Ability to engage teams to create a climate where participation and co-operation to improve services, provide challenge and stretch for excellence and innovation are the norm. Personal Qualities
Demonstrates commitment to continuous self-development. Commitment to team working including collaborative working and delegation. Able to express complex issues, both verbally and in writing for a range of audiences. Able to influence, persuade and negotiate. Ability to work collaboratively with central support services. Your employer pays 23.7% towards your pension and life assurance benefits. 27 days for full time or pro rata if part time After 5 years NHS service 29 days full time or pro rata if part time After 10 years NHS service 33 days full time or pro rata if part time Plus bank holidays, that’s up to 41 days - more than 8 weeks paid time off! Medical staffs have national Terms and Conditions. Buying and selling of annual leave is also available as part of our flexible approach to staff benefits. Recommend a friend campaign
If you already work for us you could refer a friend from outside of the Trust to any of the roles below and you can receive £1000 if they are successfully recruited; Nursing staff - RMN RGN RNLD - Band 5 and 6, Medical Doctors, Clinical Psychologist and Allied Health Professionals,
Covers job share, term time working, flexible shifts etc. Just ask and we will try to help. Statutory and occupational maternity, paternity or adoption leave
Dependant on length of NHS service
Other paid/unpaid leave
This can be for Jury Service, Reserved Armed Forces, etc. This is paid outside of annual leave. Non paid leave for career breaks
Staff Support
KMPT offers a face to face counselling service for any issues not just work related problems.
NHS discounts and shopping vouchers
Staff can sign up for Red Guava, PS discounts and Health Service Discounts to receive a variety of discounts in travel, fashion, technology, mobile phone contracts, food and drink, days out etc.
Learning and Development opportunities
In addition to the mandatory subjects there are a number of leadership, management and staff topic areas, including coaching and mentoring. Induction KMPT is committed to supporting all new staff and this includes a comprehensive Induction programme. The programme's duration depends on role and can be from 2 days to 4 weeks (not always consecutive days). The Induction programme will provide an excellent opportunity for new staff to meet and engage with KMPT’s subject specialists and include the required training. The programme may involve some travel to the various training venues across Kent and Medway, the main ones being Canterbury, Maidstone and Dartford.
New starter bonus
At the Trust we really value our nurses and the skills they bring. To recognise this we offer a New Hire Bonus of £1200 pro rata for band 5 and 6 nursing staff.
Staff Network Forums
A variety of staff network forums which empower, support and encourage network members and allies, to reflect KMPT values and promote equality and diversity.
Lease car scheme, Cycle to work scheme, the list goes on………! Probation Period
. New employees external to Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust are subject to a six-month probationary period. To deliver an effective service it is essential in some of our roles that you are able to travel between work bases in a timely manner. Production of false or forged documents/qualifications in order to obtain employment is a criminal offence and will be reported to the Police. Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Certain roles are subject to criminal record checks called Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. Therefore, you will be required to submit a completed Disclosure form to the Disclosure and Barring Service. KMPT are signed up to NHS England's Sexual Safety in Health Care Organisational Charter KMPT takes a systematic zero-tolerance approach to tackle any unwanted, inappropriate and/or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace and in our care provision. We are committed to sexual safety which encompasses prevention, support and decisive action against perpetrators. We are committed to keeping you and our patients safe. KMPT is creating an environment for equal opportunities for all, where we can ALL be ourselves. We take pride in our services – which are underpinned by our
Trust values : Respect
- We value people as individuals, we treat others as we would like to be treated. Openness
- Work in a collaborative, transparent way. Accountability
- We are professional and responsible for our actions. Working together
- We work together to make a difference for our service users. Innovation
- We find creative ways to run efficient, high quality services. Excellence
- We listen and learn to continually improve our knowledge and ways of working. In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, it may be necessary to bring the closing date forward. Please submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of applications received, it is not possible to respond individually to your application. Should you not hear from us within six weeks of the vacancy closing, please assume that your application has not been successful. Use of AI when writing job applications While AI tools can be helpful in generating ideas and drafting initial versions, they should never be the sole source for writing your job application. AI cannot truly understand the specific job you're applying for or what makes you a good fit. Therefore, it's crucial to personalise any AI-generated content to accurately reflect your skills, experiences, and aspirations. Relying solely on AI to write your application may result in generic, impersonal, and potentially inaccurate content. Always review and refine any AI-generated text to ensure it effectively communicates your experience, skills, accomplishments, and aspirations, and demonstrates your suitability for the position. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Sema Barr Job title Executive Assistant Email address sema.barr@nhs.net Telephone number 07766 729 485 If you have problems applying, contact
Address Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Eastern & Coastal Area Offices Littlebourne Road Canterbury CT1 1AZ Telephone 01227 230855 | ext. 730855
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