Job Summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Head of Facilities to join our professional team in Ashford.
We're a close team but we're never exclusive. If you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas, we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties of the Job
Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS in delivering excellent patient care? Great patient care requires great people to support clinical teams. That's where you come in.
We're always looking for enthusiastic, responsive, and adaptable individuals to join our outstanding trust. This role is vital as you'll utilize your knowledge, experience, and expertise to support our dedicated NHS frontline teams.
We put patients first, and we expect all our colleagues to do the same. Although NHS experience isn't a requirement, you must share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and maintain this passion throughout your professional activities.
The role presents challenges, but you'll know your input contributes to the excellent experience our patients and service users receive daily.
About Us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we are committed to delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. To achieve this, we seek outstanding people who embody our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, and Excellent.
We believe that a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion improves patient care and fosters a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from individuals with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
We collect information about your protected characteristics to ensure equitable access to career opportunities and to support our journey to becoming a Great Place to Work. This information is confidential and only used for these purposes.
As a flexible working organization, we support arrangements that suit both our staff and our patients. Discuss flexible working options with us—designed to fit your personal and family commitments.
Explore career pathways with KCHFT and see where your career can go.
Details
* Posted on: 08 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 8b
* Salary: £62,215 to £72,293 per year (pro-rata)
* Contract: Secondment
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference: 846-7165804-EP
Job Location
Trinity House, Ashford, TN25 4AZ
Job Description & Responsibilities
This role requires the ability to drive, as many duties involve traveling. A full UK driving license is necessary unless you have a disability preventing driving. Please contact the Recruitment Team at kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net for support if needed.
Review the job description and person specification carefully. Demonstrate how your experience meets the criteria in your application. Contact our recruitment team if you need an alternative application format. Ensure all information provided is accurate and truthful.
If you have questions, the recruiting manager's contact details are available in the job advert.
To improve your chances of shortlisting, apply promptly, as roles may close early due to high interest.
We encourage all staff with direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated for safety reasons.
Learn more about our community-focused approach.
Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to #teamKCHFT and #cometocommunity.
Selection Process
As part of our values-based recruitment, you will complete two additional activities beyond the competency-based interview. Details will be provided if shortlisted. The provisional date for the selection event is 8th May, subject to change.
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