KFM Academy
The KFM vision is to lead change and deliver excellence within healthcare. To do this we need to:
⬢ Recruit and retain the very best people
⬢ Offer the very best in training
⬢ Support fast-track career pathways
This is where the KFM Academy comes in.
The KFM Academy embodies our approach to talent management and development, setting out development and progression pathways across the company.
Our annual performance appraisal process allows all staff to explore their career aspirations and developmental objectives for the coming year, aligned to our annual priorities.
This includes identifying any immediate training needs as well as potentially agreeing various CPD funding arrangements for individuals who may want to pursue further qualification or upgrade their professional registration.
KFM Career Ladder
At KFM we want to support all of our staff to reach their full potential. We encourage career development through secondments and internal promotions, providing full training and support every step of the way.
Find out about some of the career paths you can take when working at KFM, below.
KFM employs people across a range of occupations and professions from front-line roles in diagnostic & treatment technology, pharmacy, procurement and supply chain to key support roles in information technology, accountancy, human resources, administration and management.
We are committed to supporting the personal, vocational and professional development of all our people regardless of role. To support this, our policy is to:
⬢ Advertise all our job opportunities internally
⬢ Develop and promote people from within
⬢ Support a wide range of learning and development opportunities
Our People
What We Provide
The KFM Academy supports a wide range of learning and development opportunities including:
Apprenticeships
At Level 2, 4 & 6 – not only as an entry route to a profession and career but also as development for our current staff to degree, Masters and even PhD level.
Personal effectiveness
Soft Skills development e.g. presentation and communication, influencing and persuasion skills
Leadership
Project management including:
⬢ Lean Improvement Processes
⬢ Coaching skills
⬢ The KFM People Management Certificate
⬢ Access to London Skills Network and the NHS Leadership Academy
Professional and vocational training
We support a range of accredited qualifications including:
⬢ Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
⬢ The accountancy institutes e.g. AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA
⬢ Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)
⬢ Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education
⬢ Chartered Management Institute
Mandatory & Statutory Training (MAST)
Including core clinical skills training with in-hospital resuscitation and advanced safeguarding.
ICT Skills
Intermediate IT Skills Pathway courses, and bespoke internally led development sessions.
We also offer work experience to students from local schools and colleges as part of our strategy to raise the profile of KFM as a local employer and training provider.
We encourage all colleagues to take up shadowing opportunities across the organisation to develop and grow their understanding of our business.
If you choose KFM you will have:
A Personal Development Plan (PDP)
All our people have tailored PDPs to facilitate the training and development they will undertake during the year and identify the support they will receive.
Access to funding for continuing professional development
We offer funding for one-off and short-term training and an annual opportunity to apply for longer-term continuing professional development (CPD) and further education via the KFM Academy Bursary Scheme.
Ongoing Career Support
The KFM Academy is all about supporting your development and your future!
We are committed to helping you progress your career; not only by providing the best training, but also by helping with advice, guidance and support to achieve your desired goals and future.
Our Commitment to You
⬢ Coaching and career advice is a core aspect of the roles of all our managers and directors.
⬢ Shadowing and secondments are available to encourage cross-functional working and highlight new opportunities
⬢ Our HR Team can advise on the options and pathways for you to gain additional knowledge skills and qualifications.
⬢ We support a number of staff networks including the KFM Women’s Network and the KCH BME Staff Network and the KCH Staff Disability Network.
⬢ The KFM Management Forum provides support and development for anyone in a leadership role.