Jobs
>
Tonbridge

    Complaints Lead - Tonbridge & Mallin, Kent, United Kingdom - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

    Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
    Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Tonbridge & Mallin, Kent, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the complaints team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as a Complaints Lead. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to work full-time within our small and dedicated team.

    The ideal candidate will have experience of working in complaints within an NHS or social care setting, with a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation. An outstanding communicator, the successful applicant will be able to deal confidently and compassionately with a wide range of service users, including the public, advocates, other agencies and staff within the organisation at all levels, and provide expert advice to staff and the public alike. Given the nature of the work, the ability to effectively manage challenging situations and behaviours is crucial, along with a high level of resilience and emotional intelligence.

    Main duties of the job The successful applicant will manage a defined case load of complaints, but will need to be adaptable and flexible to meet the wider needs of the service, providing cross-cover for their colleagues, in order to support the Trust to meet its performance targets.

    The ability to work independently and creatively while demonstrating political awareness is essential. You will need an enquiring mind and excellent analytical and report writing skills. Attention to detail and proof-reading skills are also essential.

    Occasional attendance at external events may be required, where you will act as a representative of the Trust. A familiarity with using case management systems such as Datix and InPhase, and RCA techniques would be an advantage. Applications are invited from candidates with or without a clinical background.

    Candidates should be aware that the Trust has multiple sites and all staff may be required to work at any of them. Opportunities for blended home working are available. About us Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

    The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

    The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

    We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites. Job description Job responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.

    Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

    At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

    Interview Date: TBC Person Specification Qualifications Essential
    • Graduate or educated to a comparable level
    Desirable
    • Evidence of a commitment to continuing learning
    Skills Essential
    • Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel
    • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work to tight deadlines
    • Ability to prioritise and work in methodical manner
    • Able to work independently while recognising and responding to the needs of the team
    • Able to break bad news. Maintain a calm approach in highly stressful situations.
    • Experience of dealing with staff at all levels of the organisation.
    • Production of high quality written reports.
    • Able to communicate complex information in a clear, concise and compassionate manner
    Desirable
    • Proficient in using Microsoft Powerpoint and Teams
    • Proficient in using Datixweb
    Experience/Knowledge Essential
    • Complaints management in an NHS Trust/Social Care or equivalent.
    • Use of databases for management of complaints data
    • Working independently, making own decisions and recommendations in the context of a corporate team and the wider organisation.
    Desirable
    • Preparation of cases for the PHSO
    • Familiarity with handling Access to Records request, in accordance with the Data Protection Act/GDPR
    Employer details Employer name Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Address The Roundall, Hermitage Court

    Hermitage Lane

    Maidstone

    ME16 9NT Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply T3#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

    Complaints Lead

    2 weeks ago


    Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Maidstone, United Kingdom

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the complaints team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust as a Complaints Lead. We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to work full-time within our small and dedicated team. · The successful applicant will m ...

  • Wise

    Complaints Lead

    1 week ago


    Wise London, United Kingdom

    **Complaints and Disputes Lead**: · We're hiring for an interim Complaints Team Lead based in London to join our mission Along with our other Complaints and Disputes Team Leads you'll be responsible for looking after the needs of our Complaints Officers, as well as working with o ...

  • Careers at Tide

    Complaints Lead

    1 week ago


    Careers at Tide London, United Kingdom

    **Who are Tide**: · At Tide, we're on a mission to save businesses time and money. We're the leading provider of UK SME business accounts and one of the fastest-growing FinTechs in the UK. Using the latest tech, we design solutions with SMEs in mind and our member-driven financia ...


  • Eden Brown Synergy Surrey, United Kingdom

    **Complaints & PALS Lead** · Looking for a leader who is highly motivated and a proactive problem solver. Does this sound like you? If so, this fantastic new opportunity may be for you. · I am working with an NHS Organisation based in Surrey who are seeking to recruit a Complaint ...


  • Venn Group London, United Kingdom

    **New Opportunity - Complaints and Risk Lead** · Venn Group have a new opportunity for a Complaints and Risk Lead to join a reputable NHS Trust in London, please see below; · Job Title: Complaints and Risk Lead · Duration: 3 months (potential to extend) · Daily rate: Band 7 £213. ...


  • UK Health Security Agency London, United Kingdom

    **Details**: · **Reference number**: · **Salary**: · - £51,824 - £65,089**Job grade**: · - Grade 7**Contract type**: · - Permanent**Type of role**: · - Strategy**Working pattern**: · - Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**: · - 1Contents · ...


  • Eden Brown Synergy Surrey, United Kingdom

    **Complaints & PALS Lead** · I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Guildford, Surrey who are looking for a Complaints & PALS Lead for 1 months Initially with a scope for longer contract. · The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to £25.51 PAYE per hou ...


  • Medway NHS Foundation Trust Gillingham, United Kingdom

    **Division**: Corporate · **Band**: 7 · **Salary**: £41,659 - £47,672 per annum · **Interview Date**: TBC · Please note this role is Fixed term 4 months · We are recruiting for a PALs & Complaints Lead who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best Peo ...


  • Financial Conduct Authority London, United Kingdom

    Lead Complaints Investigator · **Salary**: National - ranging from £57,600 to £71,900 per annum and London - ranging from £63,300 to £79,100 per annum. · Are you interested in leading a small team working in the Complaints Department dealing with high profile and complex complain ...


  • Bridge of Hope London, United Kingdom

    Venn Group have a new opportunity for a Complaints and Risk Lead to join a reputable NHS Trust in London, please see below, · - Support the sites 2 Heads of Clinical Governance in delivering effective and timely management of complaints · - Promote and implement a patient safety ...


  • Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Epsom, United Kingdom

    The Complaints Team operates in a very busy working environment, and is a key part of the Trust's wider Patient Experience Team. The views of people who use our services are important to us. We want to know when things have gone well, but also when we don't get things right, so w ...


  • Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Epsom, United Kingdom

    **Band 6**: · **Main area** · - Complaints management · - **Grade** · - Band 6 · - **Contract** · - Permanent · - **Hours** · - Full time hours per week · - **Job ref** · FM-NP-C-Z-B**Site** · - Gateway Building, Epsom · - **Town** · - Epsom · - **Salary** · - £40,701 - £48,054 p ...


  • Currys London, United Kingdom

    **Complaints and Quality Lead**: · **London (Hybrid Working)** · Fixed Term Contract - 9 Months · Full-time · Grade 3 · We're iD Mobile, the UK's fastest growing post-pay mobile (MVNO) network ever. We launched in 2015, and already have over 1 million customers. We offer everythi ...

  • Medway Council

    Lead Send Complaints

    3 weeks ago


    Medway Council Medway, United Kingdom

    **Lead SEND Complaints & Tribunals Officer**: · **Employer**: Medway Council · **Salary**: : Range 5 - £35,935 - £41,614 per annum / pro rata 9 (as per 1st April 2024) · **Location**: Fixed - Permanently office based at Gun Wharf · **Contract**: Permanent · **Working Pattern**: F ...


  • marshmallow London, United Kingdom

    **Our mission**: · Definitely not a sweet shop. · We're the tech company making insurance more accessible and more affordable for as many people as possible. · We're proud of our journey so far. We've helped hundreds of thousands of customers get fairer cover, all while being rat ...


  • Notting Hill Genesis Hammersmith, United Kingdom

    Job Introduction · Providing a great service to our residents is at the heart of what we do at NHG. However, we know that sometimes things go wrong. · The local officers in our operational teams are responsible for resolving complaints for the resident but as a Complaint Quality ...


  • Notting Hill Genesis King's Cross, United Kingdom

    **Job Introduction**: · Providing a great service to our residents is at the heart of what we do at NHG. However, we know that sometimes things go wrong. · The local officers in our operational teams are responsible for resolving complaints for the resident but as a Complaint Qua ...


  • Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Epsom, United Kingdom

    The Complaints Team operates in a very busy working environment, and is a key part of the Trust's wider Patient Experience Team. The views of people who use our services are important to us. We want to know when things have gone well, but also when we don't get things right, so w ...


  • Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Epsom, United Kingdom

    The Complaints Team operates in a very busy working environment, and is a key part of the Trust's wider Patient Experience Team. The views of people who use our services are important to us. We want to know when things have gone well, but also when we don't get things right, so w ...


  • Skills Alliance London, United Kingdom

    JOB TYPE- Contract- EMP TYPE- Full Time- INDUSTRY- Clinical Operations- SKILLS- Any- FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE- 1- SALARY TYPE- Hourly- SALARY- Negotiable- JOB ID- 73932Skills Alliance are partnering with an exciting commercial pharmaceutical organisation who are looking for assistanc ...