Head of Service- Urgent Care Transfer of Care Services | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £62,215 - £72,293 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 April 2025 |
| Location: | Ashford, TN25 4AZ |
| Company: | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7072422/846-7072422-CF |
Summary
We are looking for a skilled professional to join KCHFT as our new Head of Service in our Transfer of Care Service.
As the Head of Service for the Transfer of care Service (TOC), you will work as part of the dynamic strategic leadership team within the East Locality Adults team and be accountable for embedding sound processes, leadership and development for the Transfer of Care Service across east Kent.
You will have overall accountability for shaping and delivering the strategic direction envisaged for the TOC and will lead quality Improvements in process design and delivery across the Locality, working in partnership with both Acute and Community partners, the Local Authority and the voluntary services .
You will lead design initiatives and engage key partners in projects that support the TOC to deliver better patient outcomes. Leadership and operational delivery of the TOC strategy will enhance the experience, safety and care for all patients. You will be responsible for ensuring that each service development supports the delivery of key objectives that align to KCHFT’s strategic direction. You will manage the LCRM for Out of Hospital Beds and be a key support for the pathway 3 strategy.
Additional Working Pattern: Flexible
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
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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
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This advert closes on Sunday 6 Apr 2025