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Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer Location: Canterbury (Mobile – Kent sites) Salary: £50,000 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time We are seeking a proactive Multi Skilled Engineer with significant building services experience to join a maintenance team, supporting a diverse estate of commercial, healthcare, education, and public-sector buildings. This is a mobile position and the successful candidate will be the holder of a valid UK driving license. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional with both mechanical and electrical knowledge who enjoys fault finding, problem solving, and ensuring critical building services remain operational. You'll play a key role in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient building infrastructure while working within a collaborative and supportive engineering environment. The Role As a Multi-Skilled Building Services Engineer, you will undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs, and fault-finding across a wide range of building services systems. Working independently, you'll help ensure maximum uptime of plant and equipment while delivering a high standard of customer service to building users. Typical systems and equipment will include: • HVAC systems, • Air Handling Units (AHUs), • Fan Coil Units (FCUs), • Boilers and heating systems, • Pumps, motors and pressurisation units, • Hot and cold-water systems, • Building Management Systems (BMS), • Lighting and electrical distribution systems, • Emergency lighting and associated plant Key Responsibilities • Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with schedules and statutory requirements, • Respond to breakdowns and emergency repairs, diagnosing faults and implementing effective solutions, • Maintain accurate maintenance records using CAFM systems, • Support contractor management and permit-to-work processes, • Assist with building improvement, refurbishment, and energy-efficiency projects, • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and safe working practices About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: • NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, Apprenticeship, HNC, or equivalent engineering qualification, • Experience in a building services, facilities management, estates, or maintenance environment, • Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems, • Experience carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance, • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, • A customer-focused approach and commitment to high standards, • Valid UK driving license Desirable • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, • HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical qualifications, • Experience working within healthcare, NHS, university, or large-scale estates environments, • Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), • Legionella awareness, AP, or Authorised Person qualifications If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding engineering role within a professional environment where your skills can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Morris & Spottiswood Canterbury, England, United Kingdom Livingston Building Services are a leading provider of M&E Services, providing our clients with innovative M&E engineering solutions. Our continued success requires commitment from everyone, whatever their role. Everything we do we need to do well, enabling us to consolidate our position as a leading player in an extremely competitive market. In return for your commitment, the company will continue to implement its vision to create environments for people to thrive. We require an Electrician to join our well-established team, supporting planned, reactive and compliance-led electrical works across fit out projects on Livingston Building Services sites. You will be expected to work well on your own initiative and as part of a team. With a proactive outlook and ability to work safely at all times, successful candidates will also possess effective communication skills with the ability to communicate verbally with colleagues and client representatives, providing a professional service that meets our clients’ requirements. It is also vital that any applicants are conversant with current regulations and standards and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. As an Electrician , you must be a strong team player with a positive and flexible attitude. You will be expected to work safely and professionally, ensuring all works are completed to a high standard and in line with current electrical regulations, site procedures and client requirements. • Recognised electrical qualification, such as SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent, • Valid ECS or equivalent site safety card, • Relevant experience working in commercial, industrial or healthcare environments, • Carry out planned and reactive electrical maintenance across Livingston Building Services sites, • Install, repair, maintain and test electrical systems, distribution equipment, lighting, power supplies and associated plant, • Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently while minimising disruption to clients, patients, staff and building users, • Complete electrical testing, inspection and certification in line with current regulations and site procedures, • Complete accurate records, job reports and compliance documentation as required, • Strong electrical fault-finding, testing and maintenance skills, • Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a wider team, • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safe isolation and working practices, • Good communication and customer service skills, particularly in live healthcare environments, • Recognised electrical qualification, such as SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, • Full valid UK driving licence, • Experience working in occupied commercial buildings, hospitals or other sensitive environments, • Ability to follow safe systems of work, isolation procedures, permit requirements and site-specific procedures, • Full valid UK driving licence, • Industry-recognised electrical trade qualification or time-served experience, • Demonstrable experience delivering high-quality electrical works in fast-paced, client-facing environments, • Willingness to work across Livingston Building Services sites and outsourced NHS hospital contracts as required You must be a strong team player with a positive and flexible attitude. You will be professional, reliable and respectful with the ability to build effective working relationships and support a one-business culture through open and effective communication. Livingston is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. One of our core values is to ‘Value People’. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind. Put simply, a diverse and inclusive workforce opens our business up to a much wider talent pool and greater innovation and creativity through teams with different experiences, backgrounds and education. Interested? We look forward to hearing from you! This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful team. As part of our recruitment process, we may share your personal information with Cifas, a fraud prevention agency, to assist with the prevention and detection of fraud or other unlawful conduct and to verify your identity. If fraudulent or unlawful activity is identified, this may impact your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Main area Cardiology Grade Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 12 months (1:9 consultant of the week rota (including weekends), covering WHH and QEQM, and a 1:8 emergency pacing rota.) Hours • Full time, • Flexible working10 sessions per week Job ref 344-1164LCONWHH Employer East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trust Wide - QEQM (Margate) and WHH (Ashford) Town Canterbury Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59 This is a full-time 10 PA position, covering a one-year sabbatical, with additional sessions according to the post holder's skill set. A typical week will include 2-3 sessions of device implantation, together with outpatient, multidisciplinary and other clinical activity reflecting the post holder's complementary specialist interest. For a candidate with expertise in heart failure, this may include heart failure clinics and multidisciplinary working with acute and community specialist nursing teams. For a candidate with imaging expertise, it may include cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography. The final job plan will be agreed according to the successful candidate's skills and the needs of the service, with activity delivered across Trust sites. There is a 1:9 consultant of the week rota (including weekends), covering WHH and QEQM, and a 1:8 emergency pacing rota. The successful candidate will be competent in complex cardiac device implantation and in the follow-up and management of patients with simple and complex devices. They will understand the recognition and management of device-related complications, including infection, and the indications and pathways for lead extraction. Cardiac device implantation and the continuing development of the Trust's device service will form the principal specialist component of the post. The post holder will contribute to device multidisciplinary meetings, governance, service development, training and the introduction of newer implantation techniques. The remainder of the specialist job plan will reflect the successful candidate's complementary expertise. A candidate with heart failure expertise may contribute to inpatient and outpatient heart failure care and provide clinical leadership and support to the established specialist nursing teams. A candidate with appropriate cardiac imaging skills may undertake cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography and contribute to the development of those services. Complementary expertise in areas such as inherited cardiac conditions, maternal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease or cardio-oncology would also be welcomed where this supports a coherent job plan and the needs of the wider cardiology service. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. The successful candidate will be competent in complex cardiac device implantation and in the follow-up and management of patients with simple and complex devices. They will understand the recognition and management of device-related complications, including infection, and the indications and pathways for lead extraction. Cardiac device implantation and the continuing development of the Trust's device service will form the principal specialist component of the post. The post holder will contribute to device multidisciplinary meetings, governance, service development, training and the introduction of newer implantation techniques. The remainder of the specialist job plan will reflect the successful candidate's complementary expertise. A candidate with heart failure expertise may contribute to inpatient and outpatient heart failure care and provide clinical leadership and support to the established specialist nursing teams. A candidate with appropriate cardiac imaging skills may undertake cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography and contribute to the development of those services. Complementary expertise in areas such as inherited cardiac conditions, maternal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease or cardio‑oncology would also be welcomed where this supports a coherent job plan and the needs of the wider cardiology service. • Full GMC Registration, • CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date, • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School qualification (MRCP or equivalent), • Working NHS experience, • Experienced in general clinical cardiology and emergency cardiac care, • Demonstrable expertise in complex cardiac device implantation, with recognised accreditation or equivalent evidence of independent competence., • Experienced in the follow-up and management of patients with simple and complex cardiac devices, including the recognition and management of device-related complications, • Expertise in either heart failure or cardiac imaging, appropriate to the candidate’s proposed complementary specialist interest., • Expertise or accreditation in heart failure, cardiac MRI, cardiac CT or advanced echocardiography, as applicable to the candidate’s proposed specialist interest., • Experience in inherited cardiac conditions, maternal cardiology, adult congenital heart disease or cardio‑oncology., • Experience of device-related service development, governance, research or training, • Consistently safe and aware of cultural /team/personal influences on safety, • Reassuringly professional, • Listens and communicates clearly, • Understands the role of audit and adverse incident reporting, • Previous experience of audit/service improvement projects/complaint management There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a local 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. To find out more about east Kent visit our website . The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements. The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. Applicants for eligible roles requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Electus Recruitment is representing an established engineering and manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager. This is a key role with responsibility for environmental, health and safety governance, compliance and continual improvement across the site. As Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, you will oversee the site's EHS management systems and programmes, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and recognised management system standards. You will provide governance and assurance across occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, sustainability and wider EHS activities. The role offers significant responsibility across risk management, auditing, incident investigation, environmental compliance, occupational health, contractor governance and EHS performance reporting. • Lead the development and continual improvement of the site's EHS Management System, including alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, legal compliance, audits and risk management., • Manage EHS programmes and risk assessments across the site, covering areas including COSHH, DSEAR, CDM 2015, PUWER, LOLER, fire safety and permit to work arrangements., • Lead or support incident, accident, near miss and environmental investigations, including root cause analysis, statutory reporting and corrective actions., • Oversee environmental compliance including permitting, emissions, discharges, waste management, regulatory submissions and liaison with relevant regulatory bodies., • Support occupational health surveillance, exposure based health risk management and wider occupational health requirements., • Provide EHS governance for projects, contractors and change activities including contractor competence, RAMS and management of change., • Develop EHS performance reporting and dashboards, using data and trends to identify risks and drive practical improvements., • Manage EHS training and engagement activities, promoting a positive and accountable culture across all levels of the organisation., • Provide EHS advice and reporting to senior management and act as a key contact during regulatory inspections, certification audits and external assurance activities. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. • Relevant professional qualification in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering or a related discipline. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is preferred., • Experience in an EHS management role within an engineering, manufacturing or similarly regulated environment., • Strong knowledge of UK environmental, health and safety legislation and recognised management system standards., • Experience developing EHS management systems, audits, risk registers and legal compliance arrangements., • Experience of regulatory liaison, incident investigation, contractor governance and senior management reporting., • Knowledge of environmental permitting, waste management, occupational health surveillance and exposure based health risk management., • Working knowledge of COSHH, DSEAR, CDM 2015, PUWER, LOLER, fire safety and permit to work principles., • Strong communication, influencing, planning and analytical skills with the confidence to challenge unsafe or non compliant activity., • Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems., • Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action management and EHS performance measurement., • Experience using AI assisted tools within EHS management systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated nurse leader to join East Kent Hospitals asMatron for Neurology Services. This role will provide senior nursing leadership across our developing Neurology Service You will work alongside consultants, specialist nursing teams, allied health professionals and operational leaders to ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety and experience. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious individual who is passionate about service transformation, workforce development and delivering outstanding care for patients with complex neurological conditions. • Provide visible and compassionate leadership across Neurology Services., • Lead the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care., • Drive quality improvement, innovation and service transformation., • Develop and support specialist nursing teams., • Lead workforce planning, recruitment, retention and succession planning., • Ensure delivery of excellent patient experience and patient safety outcomes., • Work collaboratively with regional neuroscience networks and external partners., • Contribute to strategic planning and future development of Neurology Services. Come and help shape the future of Neurology Services at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. For an informal discussion please contact the Associate Director of Nursing Closing Date:13/08/26 Interview Date:20/08/26 The Neurology Matron will provide visible authoritative presence, inclusive leadership and professional accountability ensuring delivery of well-led, safe, effective, responsive and compassionate care. The Matron has a pivotal role in creating best experiences in the safest environment for our service users where patient is always put in the centre of everything we do. The Stroke Matron will lead service improvement, workforce establishment, and governance in line with the role expectations set out in the NHS England Matron’s Handbook (2021). The post holder will act as a clinical leader, role model, and advocate for service users and staff groups. It is envisaged that 80% of this role will be spent on Leadership and Management and 20% spent on the direct Clinical Capacity. The Neurology Matron works within the Care Group’s Corporate Team to drive the Quality and Compliance for NHS Fundamentals of Care. There is an expectation that the post holder will work closely with other Matrons and Multidisciplinary colleagues within the department and Care Groups and Trust boundaries in the interest of patient care. The job holder will have developmental opportunities within the Corporate Team supported by the Directors of Nursing and Quality. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Critical Care in East Kent Hospitals is at an exciting period of redevelopment, having attracted national investment. A new 24-bed Critical Care facility has opened at the William Harvey Hospital, which includes bespoke training facilities, dedicated space for high fidelity simulation training, state of the art echocardiography equipment and critical care ultrasonography simulation training facilities. We work closely with other specialties and offer opportunities to combine specialties. Whether you are looking for a single specialty role; dual with anaesthesia, acute or emergency medicine, respiratory medicine or renal medicine; or the opportunity for PAs in education at the new Kent and Medway Medical School, we can offer you a forward-thinking approach to flexible working and portfolio careers. The new Critical Care facility opened in Spring 2022. The facility has spacious, light-filled patient accommodation, 8 negative pressure isolation rooms with positive pressure lobbies, a state-of-the art simulation suite and large multidisciplinary seminar and handover room with high-definition screens for teaching and video conferencing. It houses a large staff common room and rest facilities, on-call rooms and extensive office space. East Kent Critical Care is a vibrant department, admitting around 1,000 patients each year. Many come to us after suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and in cardiogenic shock, allowing our clinicians to use their strong clinical expertise in echocardiography and point of care ultrasonography. The unit is equipped with the latest technology, including echocardiography equipment and Intellivent Adaptive Support Ventilation. The department has a strong reputation for ultrasound and echocardiography training, and a burgeoning research portfolio. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. • Provide a Consultant delivered service in the Critical Care department, • Assist the Critical Care Outreach Team with care of critically ill patients on general wards, • Participate in the dedicated intensive care on-call rota, • Participate in the department’s monthly morbidity and mortality We want to provide outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture. This is why we ask you to: • Comply with GMC guidance, clinical risk management processes and infection control policies, • Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk, • Foster good team relationships, • Communicate effectively with all other departments, GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient. We’re passionate about teaching, so you’ll help teach the next generation of doctors and clinical staff. We care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. We’ll ask you to demonstrate these values – and you can expect us to do the same. This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is a 10 PA’s Consultant Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a requirement to occasionally work Trustwide. East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery. The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include: • Provision of a first-class clinical service, • Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, • Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, • Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development, • Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching strategies within the Trust The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. 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. This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Anaesthetic & Intensive Care Unit at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital is looking to recruit dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team of dedicated clinicians. Our hospital undertakes all vascular surgery for East Kent, urological (including major cancer and robotic surgery) and elective orthopaedic surgery. A range of day surgical specialties are also represented, including: dental and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, general surgery (including paediatrics), ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, MRI and endoscopy. Emergency theatre cover is provided daily. Regional anaesthesia plays a major part in our service and we support sustainable anaesthetic principles - Kent & Canterbury Hospital provides critical care services in a six bedded Critical Care Unit and a four bedded, mainly post-surgical, HDU supported by dedicated Intensive Care Clinicians and Anaesthetists. The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive Care Unit at Kent & Canterbury Hospital are active in education, audit and research. This post is for a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist and will be based at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering anaesthesia sessions with on-call commitments, with a requirement to cover ITU. Job plans within the department are flexible. With this 11 PA position, there is 1 PA allocation for SPA. It is anticipated that this job plan will include cover for paediatrics, vascular, endovascular, orthopaedic and urology lists, however, the job plan can be honed to reflect individual skills, knowledge and experience. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change. This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026 £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (pro rata where applicable) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Do you have a passion for supporting nursing team to deliver safe and effective care in an acute inpatient stroke unit? We are looking for a nurturing and inspirational leader to be the new Band 7 ward manager of Acute Stroke Unit- Harbledown at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Combined hyperacute (8 beds) and acute inpatient service, Harbledown ward is a 24 bedded unit which provides a pivotal role of assessing, treating, care planning and rehabilitation of acute stroke patients. We require the post holder to have a passion for leadership and high quality care standards with significant post registration experience. The post holder would be expected to work Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week with working hours split into 60:40 for supernumerary and clinical role on the floor. To deliver this level of leadership there is also an expectation that the ward leader is on duty for at least four shifts per week, to ensure consistent visibility across the working week. The role of the Ward Leader is paramount in ensuring safe and effective, quality care to patients in the acute stroke unit. It is expected that post holder is a clinical expert, a team manager, leader, enabler, motivator and an educator. Post holder is expected to be realistic and open minded to venture out on one of the most challenging yet rewarding positions. Effectiveness of this role directly influences the quality and experience of service users and staffs in ward. For consistently visible leader and a role model on the floor, the post holder is expected to set the tone of authority and standards within the ward providing and participating in clinical care and leading by an example. Being responsible and accountable for 24/7 operation, the post holder will be expected to put clear process and expectations and delegation for continuous high-quality care. The post holder’s main job role will encompass the domains as below: • Inclusive leadership, professional standards and accountability, • Governance, patient safety and quality, • Workforce planning and resource management, • Patient experience and reducing health inequalities, • Performance and operational oversight, • Digital and information technology, • Education, training and development, • Research and development, • Collaborative working and clinical effectiveness, • Service improvement and transformation 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. 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 if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Electus Recruitment is representing an established engineering and manufacturing organisation in the recruitment of an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager. This is a key role with responsibility for environmental, health and safety governance, compliance and continual improvement across the site. The Opportunity As Environmental, Health and Safety Manager, you will oversee the site's EHS management systems and programmes, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and recognised management system standards. You will provide governance and assurance across occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, sustainability and wider EHS activities. The role offers significant responsibility across risk management, auditing, incident investigation, environmental compliance, occupational health, contractor governance and EHS performance reporting. Responsibilities Lead the development and continual improvement of the site's EHS Management System, including alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, legal compliance, audits and risk management. Manage EHS programmes and risk assessments across the site, covering areas including COSHH, DSEAR, CDM 2015, PUWER, LOLER, fire safety and permit to work arrangements. Lead or support incident, accident, near miss and environmental investigations, including root cause analysis, statutory reporting and corrective actions. Oversee environmental compliance including permitting, emissions, discharges, waste management, regulatory submissions and liaison with relevant regulatory bodies. Support occupational health surveillance, exposure based health risk management and wider occupational health requirements. Provide EHS governance for projects, contractors and change activities including contractor competence, RAMS and management of change. Develop EHS performance reporting and dashboards, using data and trends to identify risks and drive practical improvements. Manage EHS training and engagement activities, promoting a positive and accountable culture across all levels of the organisation. Provide EHS advice and reporting to senior management and act as a key contact during regulatory inspections, certification audits and external assurance activities. Candidate Requirements Essential Relevant professional qualification in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering or a related discipline. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience in an EHS management role within an engineering, manufacturing or similarly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of UK environmental, health and safety legislation and recognised management system standards. Experience developing EHS management systems, audits, risk registers and legal compliance arrangements. Experience of regulatory liaison, incident investigation, contractor governance and senior management reporting. Knowledge of environmental permitting, waste management, occupational health surveillance and exposure based health risk management. Working knowledge of COSHH, DSEAR, CDM 2015, PUWER, LOLER, fire safety and permit to work principles. Strong communication, influencing, planning and analytical skills with the confidence to challenge unsafe or non compliant activity. Desirable Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems. Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action management and EHS performance measurement. Experience using AI assisted tools within EHS management systems. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. TPBN1_UKTJ

This is a 10 PA role for a Locum Consultant Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a requirement to occasionally work Trustwide. East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery. The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include: • Provision of a first-class clinical service, • Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, • Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, • Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, • Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. 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. This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Anaesthetic & Intensive Care Unit at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital is looking to recruit dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our team of dedicated clinicians. Our hospital undertakes all vascular surgery for East Kent, urological (including major cancer and robotic surgery) and elective orthopaedic surgery. A range of day surgical specialties are also represented, including: dental and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, general surgery (including paediatrics), ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, MRI and endoscopy. Emergency theatre cover is provided daily. Regional anaesthesia plays a major part in our service and we support sustainable anaesthetic principles - Kent & Canterbury Hospital provides critical care services in a six bedded Critical Care Unit and a four bedded, mainly post-surgical, HDU supported by dedicated Intensive Care Clinicians and Anaesthetists. The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive Care Unit at Kent & Canterbury Hospital are active in education, audit and research. This post is for a Locum Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist and will be based at Kent & Canterbury Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering anaesthesia sessions with on-call commitments, with a requirement to cover ITU. Job plans within the department are flexible. With this 11 PA position, there is 1 PA allocation for SPA. It is anticipated that this job plan will include cover for paediatrics, vascular, endovascular, orthopaedic and urology lists, however, the job plan can be honed to reflect individual skills, knowledge and experience. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. Please note that the interview date has been set as guidance and my be subject to change. This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026 £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (pro rata where applicable) #J-18808-Ljbffr

A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to further develop their leadership, supervisory, and management skills within the Pharmacy Operational Team at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent leadership opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to play a key role in delivering a safe, effective, and innovative dispensary service. As one of the pioneering Trusts in the region to introduce accuracy checking for Senior Pharmacy Assistants, we are committed to continually advancing our pharmacy services to improve outcomes for both patients and staff. We are seeking an ambitious, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic Deputy Dispensary Manager to join our team at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The successful candidate will support the management of our busy dispensary service, contribute to service development initiatives, and help lead a high-performing team focused on delivering excellent patient care. This is an especially exciting time to join the department as we are currently installing a new dispensing robot. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in the implementation, and ongoing development of this technology, helping to shape the future of our dispensary services and improve efficiency, safety, and patient experience. Working closely with the Dispensary Managers ,the post holder will support and facilitate the implementation of planned organisational changes in our Dispensary at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Training will be given to manage dispensary activities. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Critical Care in East Kent Hospitals is at an exciting period of redevelopment, having attracted national investment. A new 24-bed Critical Care facility has opened at the William Harvey Hospital, which includes bespoke training facilities, dedicated space for high fidelity simulation training, state of the art echocardiography equipment and critical care ultrasonography simulation training facilities. We work closely with other specialties and offer opportunities to combine specialties. Whether you are looking for a single specialty role; dual with anaesthesia, acute or emergency medicine, respiratory medicine or renal medicine; or the opportunity for PAs in education at the new Kent and Medway Medical School, we can offer you a forward-thinking approach to flexible working and portfolio careers. The new Critical Care facility opened in Spring 2022. The facility has spacious, light-filled patient accommodation, 8 negative pressure isolation rooms with positive pressure lobbies, a state-of-the art simulation suite and large multidisciplinary seminar and handover room with high-definition screens for teaching and video conferencing. It houses a large staff common room and rest facilities, on-call rooms and extensive office space. East Kent Critical Care is a vibrant department, admitting around 1,000 patients each year. Many come to us after suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and in cardiogenic shock, allowing our clinicians to use their strong clinical expertise in echocardiography and point of care ultrasonography. The unit is equipped with the latest technology, including echocardiography equipment and Intellivent Adaptive Support Ventilation. The department has a strong reputation for ultrasound and echocardiography training, and a burgeoning research portfolio. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. • Provide a Consultant delivered service in the Critical Care department, • Assist the Critical Care Outreach Team with care of critically ill patients on general wards, • Participate in the dedicated intensive care on-call rota, • Participate in the department’s monthly morbidity and mortality We want to provide outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture. This is why we ask you to: • Comply with GMC guidance, clinical risk management processes and infection control policies, • Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk, • Foster good team relationships, • Communicate effectively with all other departments, GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient. We’re passionate about teaching, so you’ll help teach the next generation of doctors and clinical staff. We care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. We’ll ask you to demonstrate these values – and you can expect us to do the same. This advert closes on Sunday 22 Nov 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is a 10 PA role for a Locum Consultant Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a requirement to occasionally work Trustwide. East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery. The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. • Provision of a first-class clinical service, • Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, • Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, • Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, • Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. • Full GMC Registration, • CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview, • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School, • Advanced skin grafts and flaps, • Surgical experience, • Skin Surgery, • Mohs training, • Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology, • Experience of teaching, • Working within the NHS, • MD or PhD, • MRCP (UK) or Equivalent, • Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes 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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is a 10 PA role for a Locum Consultant Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a requirement to occasionally work Trustwide. East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery. The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include: • Provision of a first-class clinical service, • Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, • Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, • Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, • Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. 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. This advert closes on Sunday 25 Oct 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is a 10 PA role for a Locum Consultant Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury, but will also include a requirement to occasionally work Trustwide. East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer, paediatrics, general dermatology clinic with and occasional Skin surgery. The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. • Provision of a first-class clinical service, • Effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, • Conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, • Co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, • Support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged. 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. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application. • Full GMC Registration, • CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview, • Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School, • Advanced skin grafts and flaps, • Surgical experience, • Skin Surgery, • Mohs training, • Wide knowledge and experience in Dermatology, • Experience of teaching, • Working within the NHS, • MD or PhD, • MRCP (UK) or Equivalent, • Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes 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. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). #J-18808-Ljbffr