Central Investigation team Investigator

at  Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Are you looking for a new challenge in an innovative and dynamic organisation? One where you can develop your career, enhance your skills and be a part of delivering great care for patients? A place you’ll be valued for the contribution you make to patient safety and our ambition to be the best employer?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, kind, responsive and adaptable professional to join us as an investigator in our central investigation team. With services based across Kent, Sussex and London you will need to be prepared to travel, although much of the time you’ll work remotely and will connect with colleagues digitally.
You’ll be part of the People and OD team, responsible for the provision of a first-class HR investigatory service across the Trust utilising established project management methodologies. You’ll investigate the most complex HR issues, including disciplinary, resolution and accountability (grievance and bullying and harassment) and freedom to speak-up (whistleblowing) cases and provide expert advice and support to managers tasked with undertaking HR investigations within their services.
We put patients first and we expect all of our colleagues to do the same, so although NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role you’ll need to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that passion at the forefront of your professional activity at all times. If you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas, why not join us!
You’ll be an experienced investigator with an excellent understanding of employment legislation, regulations, case law and ACAS guidelines. Organisation, project management, strong communication skills, impartiality and objectivity are all essential. You’ll also be adept at analytical and critical thinking and have exceptional attention to detail.
You’ll have a range of responsibilities which will include;
Developing, maintaining and reviewing effective systems and processes to deliver a high-quality investigation service to the Trust.
Undertaking high-quality, robust investigations.
Preparing succinct and timely investigation reports.
Providing peer support to others undertaking investigations.
Regularly monitor and report against agreed KPI’s and performance measures.
Producing reports that share key themes and trends, lessons learnt and agreed actions to address any identified areas of concern.
Developing, reviewing and delivering specialist training.
Conducting audits of processes, cases and systems to ensure compliance.
Utilising technology to maximise and drive innovation, efficiency and productivity.
You’ll get;
A competitive salary, not commission based.
A great NHS pension and benefits package.
A supportive workplace where your health and wellbeing is a high priority.
A place to bring your ‘whole-self’ to work.
Remote and flexible working options.
Development to enable you to achieve your aspirations.
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
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