Flexible working
More than half our workforce works flexibly.
Positive about diversity
We pride ourself on the growing diversity within our teams.
Finances
Pension, sick pay and other financial benefits.
NHS discounts and perks
NHS schemes that offer discounts and services.
When you work for Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust you get so much more than just a great career with fab people. We offer:
Flexible working
More than half our workforce works flexibly.
More than half of our workforce works flexibly in some way. We will consider all kinds of flexible working including; part-time, job sharing, compressed hours, term time only, career breaks or annualised hours. For some roles we will consider home-working and flexitime.
Positive about diversity
We pride ourself on the growing diversity within our teams.
We are a trust that prides itself on the growing diversity of our teams. We know that when colleagues are able to be themselves, they are happier, more effective and more productive.
We have attained level 3 (Leader) status under the Disability Confident scheme recognised as being a Disability Confident Leader.
KCHFT is an active participant in the Mindful Employer Scheme. We consider the mental health and wellbeing of our staff a priority.
We are committed to the Stonewall Diversity Champions and Workplace Equality Index programmes. We make sure the wellbeing of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender staff is assessed to ensure we are treating everyone fairly.
We follow the disability confident programme, an initiative by the Department of Work and Pensions to ensure the welfare of people with disabilities, from the point you apply for a job and throughout your career with us.
We also have staff networks for Black and Minority Ethnic employees, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered employees and employees with a disability which are supported by a champion from our Board.
As a Veteran Aware employer, we recognise the invaluable contributions made by veterans and their families to society, both during and after their service.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, we have pledged to make sure veterans are not disadvantaged as part of #TeamKCHFT.
We have signed up to the guaranteed interview scheme meaning anyone that indicates on their application they have a disability or part of the armed forces community, they will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for.
If you need to discuss any additional support or answer any questions to help with your application, contact our recruitment team on kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net.
We warmly welcome applicants from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds. We enjoy working here, we will do all we can to make sure you will too.
Finances
Pension, sick pay and other financial benefits.
Pension scheme
We operate a pension scheme, where your employer contributes up to 14 per cent of your pensionable pay. Anyone who starts working for the NHS automatically becomes a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, but membership is voluntary and you can opt not to join and leave the scheme at any time by completing a form.
NHS discounts and perks
NHS schemes that offer discounts and services.
NHS discounts
NHS discounts is a national scheme that is able to offer discounts and services for many everyday household goods and activities. These include: Cars and motoring, fashion, health and wellbeing, vouchers gifts, insurance and holidays.
Have a look at the NHS discounts website.
Learning opportunities
We offer a wide range of learning to help our employees and Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust to succeed. We are committed to developing the skills of every employee.
We plan, design, co-ordinate and carry out training, from basic skills to leadership development, as well as providing a range of services to support learners.
We have an established Education and Workforce Development Team to help with learning needs. The team plans and delivers mandatory and essential training and provides opportunities that support individual development needs.
Many of our courses are run on a traditional classroom basis, but we now also provide a range of e-learning modules and links to other methods of knowledge acquisition.
Health and wellbeing
Wherever you work and whatever your role, as a KCHFT colleague you can enjoy a number of benefits including a free flu jab, a salary sacrifice car lease scheme, cycle-to-work, access to a counselling service and fast-track physio. A number of Kent fitness centres offer us exclusive NHS deals – you could save a few pennies!
We also support your financial wellbeing through access to schemes including the Wagestream app, Salary Finance and Salad Money affordable loans, making your money easier to track and manage.
Parents with premature babies can receive extra support
The trust have committed to meeting the standard of the Employer with Heart Charter to support trust colleagues who have a premature baby.
This will involve:
- extending maternity leave for people who give birth prematurely (before 37 weeks gestation) by the number of days a baby was born prior to their due date, if the baby is in hospital and needs care. This will be added as compassionate leave, on full pay, at the end of the maternity leave period.
- giving partners the time they need to be with their baby in hospital, receiving at least two weeks paid compassionate leave on the birth of their premature baby. The partner can then use their parental leave entitlements when the baby comes home from hospital.
- supporting parents returning to work following the birth of a premature baby, considering formal and informal flexible working patterns and offering additional paid or unpaid leave for for example, hospital appointments, as well as making sure they are fully supported through our health and wellbeing offers such as our counselling service.
Find out more about the charter on TheSmallestThings.org website.