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Interview at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
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This trust closed 5 of its 34 adverts early since 20 Sep 2026, a median 6 days before the closing date. If you see a role here, apply early.
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How the Trust Is Performing
What the Board Is Talking About
The report states the K2 Maternity Information System went live in April 2026, the first of four Kent and Medway trusts, with learning shared with those that follow.
1 Jun 2026 · 5 months old
The Quality and Safety Committee reported that the K2 maternity information system has been launched, after earlier reports flagged unresolved community connectivity risks.
1 Jun 2026 · 5 months old
The review reports the e-PMA rollout failed because the Digital Medicines Lead post was vacant for 10 months under vacancy controls, alongside gaps in digital project management roles.
1 Jun 2026 · 5 months old
The review reports the Federated Data Platform is fully embedded and that the Year 3 BI goal is to expand its functionality, adoption and usability, while data warehouse work was paused as analyst resource was diverted.
1 Jun 2026 · 5 months old
The Finance and Investment Committee approved the EDMS business case, subject to full documentation and confirmation of the capital and revenue split, and noted digital delivery depends on capital and workforce capacity.
1 Jun 2026 · 5 months old
Money
For Your Interview: the trust plans to spend more than its income this year. Questions about efficiency and value for money are likely, so have an example of saving time or money ready.
People
Scores at or above the acute trust average on all 9 measures. NHS Staff Survey 2025, against 109 acute trusts.
Staff Mood
Systems and Digital
| Electronic patient record | Alcidion Miya |
| Digital maturity | 2.08 of 5 · up from 1.9 (2025) |
| Data Security and Protection Toolkit | Standards met · 2025-26 |
Hiring and Sponsorship
No live roles at this trust today. See all live roles.
Holds a sponsor licence: Skilled Worker · Worker (A rating). 1 live advert says sponsorship is offered.
CQC: Good, from an inspection in July 2014. That rating is over 12 years old.
Hiring Over Time
75 adverts since May 25.
Before You Go In: Questions You Could Ask the Panel
- How would the K2 Maternity Information System go-live shape the first six months in this role?From: K2 Maternity Information System Goes Live First in Kent and Medway
- What is the plan to get the e-PMA back on track, and how would this role help?From: ePMA Rollout Stalled by a Ten Month Digital Medicines Lead Vacancy
- What difference should the investment in EDMS make, and how will you know it has worked?From: Electronic Document Management Replacement Case Approved
- The trust is planning a deficit this year. How does this role support the plans to close it?From: Money: planned surplus or deficit
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