We currently have three vacancies
Advocacy and Patient Support Officer (West Scotland - Greater Glasgow)
Reporting to: Head of Advocacy & Patient Support Services
Location: Home-based, with travel as required
Hours of work: Initially 15 hours per week with potential to become full time for the right candidate. Some evenings and/or weekend work will be required during the course of the job.
Salary: Circa £27.5K per annum pro-rata (plus expenses & pension & generous annual leave).
An exciting opportunity, has arisen to work for Kidney Care UK as Advocacy & Patient Support Officer covering West Scotland with a particular emphasis on the Greater Glasgow area. Initially on a part-time basis it is intended this role will become full-time for the right candidate.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, sensitive and professional individual who has excellent communication skills and the ability to work with patients, carers, health professionals and relevant health and community stakeholder groups. You should be a natural problem-solver, proactive in your approach and enjoy working with people.
The successful applicant will join our team of experienced Advocacy Officers. Full training will be provided, including Safeguarding. The position will be home-based; travel within the region will be required, once safe to do so. This opportunity may suit someone with kidney disease, a carer or family member, health professional or someone who has worked closely with people with long-term conditions.
The position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 24 May
Interview date: TBC (conducted by virtually as part of a safe recruitment process)
Applications by CV and covering letter should be addressed to Nicholas Palmer, Head of Kidney Care UK Advocacy & Patient Support Services and clearly marked “Advocacy Application” with the post reference ( WScot/Greater Glasgow AO) on the application. Then sent to [email protected] , or our Headquarters at Kidney Care UK, 3 The Windmills, St Mary’s Close, Turk Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1EF.
Director of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications
Position in organisation: The job holder will report to the Chief Executive and is a member of the Charity’s Senior Management Team.
Location: The job holder will be based at Kidney Care UK's headquarters in Alton, Hampshire but may be required to work away from base and with the flexibility for some home working.
Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Responsible for: Team of c15 staff.
As the leading kidney patient support charity in the UK, Kidney Care UK provides practical, financial and emotional support for kidney patients and their families, and campaigns to improve kidney health and care services across the UK.
Following a period of significant transformation, the Charity has recently launched its new five-year strategy and is looking to continue its growth and development and take the organisation to the next level. It is looking for an inspirational leader to expand our growing fundraising, marketing and communication teams and provide the strategic thinking and ambition that we need to exceed our income, reach and awareness goals.
You will oversee the strategic, financial and operational management of the Charity’s fundraising, marketing and communication functions, and as a member of the Senior Management Team, support the Chief Executive in development of the Charity’s overall strategic direction going forward.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate, self-motivated and with excellent people management and interpersonal skills, capable of representing the Charity at all levels. You will have a proactive, innovative and collaborative approach with the commitment and passion to deliver significant and sustainable change.
How to apply
If you have the qualities, we are looking for and would like to play a central role in Kidney Care UK’s future, please e-mail your CV and Supporting Statement to Tina Seaton at [email protected]. If you would like to find out a little more about the charity and the role, to arrange an informal discussion with Paul Bristow, the Chief Executive, please contact Tina Seaton.
Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received, so please do not wait until the closing date to apply.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21 May 2021
Interview dates: Week commencing 14 June 2021
Advocacy and Patient Support Officer (North West England)
Reporting to: Lead Advocacy Officer for North England
Location: Home-based, with travel as required
Hours of work: from 25 hours per week. Some evenings and/or weekend work will be required during the course of the job.
Salary: Circa £27.5K per annum pro-rata (plus expenses & pension & generous annual leave).
An exciting opportunity, has arisen to work for Kidney Care UK as Advocacy & Patient Support Officer covering North West England. This is a challenging but rewarding role with opportunity for career development and personal growth.
Kidney Care UK is the leading national charity working to improve quality of life for kidney patients through advocacy, direct grants, educating and informing patients, counselling and funding patient-centred research, healthcare professionals and projects. The charity was established over 40 years ago to address the many issues associated with kidney disease and kidney failure.
We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, sensitive and professional individual who has excellent communication skills and the ability to work with patients, carers, health professionals and relevant health and community stakeholder groups. You should be a natural problem-solver, proactive in your approach and enjoy working with people.
The successful applicant will join our team of experienced Advocacy Officers. Full training will be provided, including Safeguarding. The position will be home-based; travel within the region will be required, once safe to do so. This opportunity may suit someone with kidney disease, a carer or family member, health professional or someone who has worked closely with people with long-term conditions.
The position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Closing date for applications is: Friday 11 June
Interview date: Week commencing 28 June
Applications by CV and covering letter should be addressed to Nicholas Palmer, Head of Kidney Care UK Advocacy & Patient Support Services and clearly marked “Advocacy Application” with the post reference (“NW AO”) on the application. Then sent to [email protected] , or our Headquarters at Kidney Care UK, 3 The Windmills, St Mary’s Close, Turk Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1EF.