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Consultant in Public Health - Maidstone, England

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Job Title: Consultant in Public Health leading in Health Intelligence, Research and Development, Education and Training

Location: Maidstone, Kent, England - Hybrid

Contract Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: 89,579 to 109,309 per annum (With potential to offer a market premium dependent on experience)

Interview Date : 12th September 2025

Closing date: 17th August 2025

Are you looking to improve the health and wellbeing of residents, reduce health inequalities and protect local communities in Kent?

Why join Kent?

Kent is the one of the largest local authorities in the UK, with a circa 1.7m population, 12 districts and boroughs, a co-terminus NHS Integrated Care Board, and vibrant townships and communities. With a long and interesting history, and being the garden of England, it also the gateway to Europe and in turn its gateway to the UK. With 350 miles of coastline and major coastal inequalities; it is UK's first Marmot Coastal Region. It has two major universities and a medical school, and seven NHS Trusts operating in the county. In Kent size matters and working here gives a Consultant in Public Health the biggest possible canvas to work on.

Kent is at a very exciting juncture in its public health journey, having just signed off the delivery plan of its Kent and Medway Integrated Care Strategy which is the blueprint agreed at the most senior leadership levels to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities.

None of this is possible without strong data analytics, useable intelligence, strong evidence, and pragmatic research and innovation.

Role overview

Kent is looking to appoint an innovative and forward-thinking Consultant in Public Health to join its highly regarded and well-resourced Public Health Division and help to drive its exciting agenda forward.

The council has a highly experienced team working with its Director of Public Health, including a Deputy director as well as six additional Public Health consultants all working to achieve the aspirations of its members for improving the health and wellbeing of the Kent population.

Kent Public Health is aiming to become a Centre of Excellence, undertaking a range of innovative activities in research, innovation and improvement, advanced analytics (using integrated data and predictive modelling) and offering increased number of education and training placements for multiple professional groups such as Public Health Speciality Registrars, junior doctors and university students. Kent enjoys national recognition for several programmes including Public Health research linked with Europe. The successful candidate will play a leading role continuing this work and spearheading this journey.

You will be responsible for the line management of public health specialists as well as a dedicated budget for this area of the service. You will lead on the education and training function which includes responsibility for maintaining and improving its department's specialist training location for speciality registrars and other professional groups.

Part of this role will involve overseeing the development of the JSNA which will includes regular reporting to strategic boards. As well as developing and utilising information and intelligence systems to underpin public health action across disciplines and organisations, leading collation, and interpretation of relevant data.

The public health function is well integrated into the council, supports the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System and has an overall Public Health budget of circa 92 million with a major focus on reducing health inequalities.

Candidates

You will need inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register/GDC Specialist List/UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (with a license to practice) or be within 6 months of CCT at the date of interview.

You could be newly qualified and seeking your first Consultant post or an experienced Consultant looking for an opportunity to make a real impact. As a passionate and motivated public health professional we welcome your interest in this role and your application.

You will be able to work in a hybrid format with a split between working from home with an office base as Maidstone and we are committed to flexible working: "Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!"

Next Steps

This is a great time to join Kent - it's a great county to live in, with its proximity to London, its excellent schools, vibrant cities, golden beaches, and stunning countryside.

For a confidential discussion, and to see the full JD and candidate pack, please contact Rebecca Martin at Panoramic Associates on (phone number removed) or Callum Gardiner on (phone number removed).

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to participate in enhanced pre-employment screening undertaken by the County Council

As a Senior Health Care Assistant candidate has toprovideessential care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being. They assist with personal care tasks, mobility, and medication administration, and help monitor patients' physical and emotional health.It is also the responsibilitiesof a Senior Health Care Assistant to supervise junior healthcare staff, manage workloads, and ensure all care delivery is in line with organizational policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting.
• Support patients with mobility, transfers, and physical exercises.
• Administer medication as per care plans and under supervision of senior clinical staff.
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs, symptoms, and behavior.
• Mentor and supervise junior HCAs, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvements in patient care.

Requirements:

• Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2-Level 5
• Administration of Medication Practical Training Certificate
• Previous experience in a senior healthcare role, with leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations and patient care standards.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and provide clear guidance under pressure.

Kent-based, with travel across the South East

Up to 74K plus Car allowance, private healthcare

Key Responsibilities:

Support the development and continuous improvement of the company's HSEQ systems and culture.

Assist with preparation for external ISO audits (14001, 9001 & 45001) and support the ongoing maintenance of accreditations.

Contribute to internal audits and system reviews across multiple sites.

Support with the development of internal platforms such as Global Hub/SharePoint in line with business objectives.

Represent the business at client meetings and liaise with regulatory bodies when required.

Monthly Scored Audits, Periodic Inspections, Investigations and Support

Attend pre-start service reviews and provide HSEQ input at early stages of project planning.

Travel to sites in the South East mainly Kent

The ideal candidate:

Health, safety, and environmental management within a multi-site environment.

Working with and maintaining ISO standards: 14001, 9001, and 45001.

Conducting risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and developing safe systems of work.

Policy development and implementation.

Integrated management systems.

Stakeholder and relationship management.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications:

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate

Membership of IOSH, IEMA, or an equivalent professional body

Valid CSCS Card

UK driving licence

Talent Solutions is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent Ltd - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Talent Solutions is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people

We'd like you to join us as a Health Care Assistant at our service Bethany House & Lodge in Dymchurch .

We provide our people with the support they need in a purpose built home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

At Bethany Lodge, we provide support for young adults with a disability in a residential home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

At Bethany House, we provide our people with the support they need in a purpose built home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

What you'll be working:

Your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.

• Full time hours - 42 Hours a week.
• 12.83 per hour, 28,098 per annum
• Day and Night shifts available
• Experience in care is required

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting our clients with daily activities
• Supporting their care plans to establish routine
• Ensure the client feels safe, and stable within their day to day care
• Personal Care
• Administrating medication (if required)

What you'll have:

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to 1000 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

We have an amazing opportunity for Support Workers/Healthcare Assistants to join our caring and support team at our Hothfield Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Neurological Care Centre, our specialist centre in Kent, we look after adults with a brain injury or other neurological condition.

Set within the 12 acre grounds of a manor house, we specialise in intensive rehabilitation for people in the early stages of recovery from a brain injury right through to residential care.

What you'll be working:

FULL TIME 36 hours per week

The hours are 7am to 7:30pm and 7pm to 7:30am.

What you'll be doing:

• Build relationships with patients, which are open and two way
• Support patients to undertake their rehabilitation programme
• Establish methods of communication with patients, reducing barriers when necessary
• Assist patients with mealtimes where necessary
• Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed
• Communicate any issues to the clinical team
• Accurately report and/or record work activities
• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.

What you'll have:

• A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible for our young people
• Experience working within the care sector / mental health would be an advantage but not essential
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

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What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to 1000 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people

We'd like you to join us as a Senior Health Care Assistant at our service Bethany House & Lodge in Dymchurch .

We provide our people with the support they need in a purpose built home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

At Bethany Lodge, we provide support for young adults with a disability in a residential home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

At Bethany House, we provide our people with the support they need in a purpose built home, helping to promote independence and maintain a high standard of both physical and mental wellbeing. We're committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.

What you'll be working:

Your hours are based on a rota working every other weekend.

• Full time hours - 42 Hours a week. 1 x night shift.
• 30,813.38 per annum
• 20:00 to 08:15 worked as 36/48 or 42/42 (3x12 & 1x6) over 2 weeks- night shift
• 25 pence an hour uplift for night hours.
• Experience in care is required
• Role will be shared between both the House and The Lodge.

What you'll be doing:

• Effectively lead the shift by ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times.
• Shift/people management.
• Addressing staff issues such as timekeeping and attendance in a timely manner.
• Conducting regular supervisions for staff team
• Ensure that each service user has a key worker and that all aspects of the key worker role is implemented.
• Ensure that all service users have up-to-date risk assessments and person-centered plans in place and review and update as required with the service manager.
• Monitoring performance levels of staff team and identifying areas for improvement on an individual basis.
• Mentoring staff team to continuously develop their skills;
• Ensure service users receive support within the framework of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS).
• Ensure petty cash is managed within company guidelines.
• Ensure medication is administered in accordance with procedures.
• Deliver on-the-job training and guidance.
• Oversee the preparation of medical/neurology appointments and letters.
• Cover all aspects of the support health care assistant role as and when required to work on the floors in order to meet the needs of the service.
• Act as a representative of Active Care Group at all times when liaising with external stakeholders including medical professionals, care managers, families, advocates, therapists, prospective service users etc.
• Support referrals activities by attending service user assessments and host service visits.
• Attend and prepare service users reviews.

• Observe and operate at all times in accordance with the Company's policies and procedures.
• To be part of the on-call team.
• Responsible for attending and completing all mandatory training.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate and as reasonably required to meet the changing needs of the service and ensuring that service user needs and business objectives are met.

What you'll have:

• Flexible, professional, and positive approach to multi-site working.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as an individual.
• Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations
• NVQ 3 in Health and social care.
• Experienced care worker.

• We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident committed employer.

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to 1000 by recommending someone you know
• and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

Randstad C&P are currently recruiting a Health & Safety Manager to work with one of the largest tier 1's in the UK market based on a project in Central London.

Our client has specified that the successful candidate will need to come from heavy civils and rail background having worked with tier 1 contractors previously.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Health & Safety Team in the management of H&S for Project activities, including the implementation of the H&S Management System (HSMS) to ensure compliance with OHSAS 18001:2007 certification and with Works Information.
• The position plays the key role in helping to establish and maintain the highest and where possible, new industry Health and Safety standards for the project.

Essential:

• Extensive experience in Health & Safety within the heavy civils market
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate
• Membership of IOSH

If this is something that will take your interest please submit your CV or email

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

ABOUT THE ROLE-

A 2000 Golden Hello is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

As Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead of a Barchester care home, you'll support the delivery of the quality care we're known for. Working closely with the General Manager and taking on leadership duties in their absence, you can expect to help with everything from ensuring care standards to motivating your team. You'll inspire a multidisciplinary team to make sure they help every resident to enjoy the best possible quality of life. That means leading by example and monitoring standards through regular audits, supervised clinical practice and checking our regulatory compliance. You'll set the highest standards and draw on your skills to develop and deliver strategies that will help you achieve your goals.

ABOUT YOU
To join us as a Care Home Deputy Manager & Clinical Lead, you'll need be a Registered Nurse (RN/RMN) with current NMC registration and a teaching/mentoring/supervision qualification. Experience in helping residents with different health needs is important too, as is a successful track record of managing safeguarding investigations and clinical risk assessments. We'll also look for some HR experience, a strong knowledge of sales and marketing, an understanding of budget management, and a track record of supporting newly qualified nurses through preceptorship. Finally, you'll be compassionate, resilient and determined to deliver quality care in our engaging and energetic environment.

REWARDS PACKAGE
As well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

A 2000 Golden Hello*

Free learning and development
Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme
A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes
Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.

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Health, Safety and Environment Manager

Location: Dartford (2 sites, 1 mile apart)
Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Car allowance + Non-contractual bonus up to 5%
Hours: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm (including 1-hour lunch break). There will be a requirement to Flex these hours to attend other shifts, including night shift.

YOU WILL NEED TO BE A CAR DRIVER FOR THIS ROLE BASED ON THE LOCATION AND WORKING BETWEEN TWO MANUFACTURING LOCATIONS.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading FMCG food manufacturing company, for an experienced Safety, Health and Environment Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation committed to building a strong quality and food safety culture while driving environmental sustainability initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the aspects of the company listed in responsibilities, ensuring that each element is well managed, understood and reported both within the organisation and to outside interested parties.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management:

Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations including PUWER, Working at Height, Confined Space, Legionella, DSEAR, Fire Safety, and Manual Handling
Act as main point of contact for regulatory authorities (HSE, Fire Authority)
Lead company and site H&S meetings, ensuring action completion
Own and manage the risk assessment programme
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions
Coordinate accident reporting and RIDDOR submissions
Manage insurance company compliance requirements including Written Schemes
Conduct safety management system audits across all business areas

Health Management:

Support HR with health surveillance identification based on risk assessments
Manage occupational health clinics and maintain accurate records
Assist with individual health capability assessments for job roles
Regularly audit facilities to ensure health risks are properly managed
Support claims management through proper accident investigation

Environmental Management:

Monitor, record and report on energy usage across sites
Coordinate energy reduction improvement programmes
Maintain company environmental reporting (statutory and corporate)
Participate in Sustainability Team initiatives
Develop and improve Environmental Management Systems

Person specification and experience:

- Manufacturing background in FMCG or similar industry
- Experience in food manufacturing or managing similar industrial risks e.g. PUWER, DSEAR, COSHH, Manual Handling etc.)
- NEBOSH Diploma with professional body membership (IOSH/IEMA preferred). Ideally chartered status or working towards.
- 5+ years in senior safety management role with SHE responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of key safety legislation and main industrial hazards
- Experience developing Safety and Environmental Management Systems (ISO45001/ISO14001)
- Experience working with external authorities (HSE, EHO)
- Training and mentoring experience
- Flexible approach to working hours to support 24/7 operations
- Knowledge of environmental improvements and commercial aspects (ESOS/CCL)
- Experience with sustainability targets (Net Zero, Waste Reporting)
- Environmental permitting knowledge
- Strong communication skills at all levels
- Team player with pragmatic yet structured approach

Company Benefits:

- Holidays: 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service).
- Additional Leave: Up to 10 extra days for long service milestones.
- Pension: Group personal pension with 4% company contribution.
- Life Cover: 3 x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
- Maternity Pay: Occupational maternity pay plus SMP.
- Accident Cover: Disability compensation payment.
- Health & Wellbeing: BUPA & BUPA cash plan (individual or family).
- Recognition: Employee Star Award.
- Lunches & Drinks: Free lunch every day (valued at 700) + free drinks.
- Social: Heavily subsidised sports & social events + annual company BBQ.
- Annual Flu Vaccination: Provided for all employees.

Additional Notes:

Location Disclosure: Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing.

Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.