Assistant to Programme Management
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Canterbury, CT1 3NG
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
Job description
- This vacancy is only available to: - Current employees of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; or - Employees of the following Kent a...
The successful postholder will be expected to provide and receive routine information which may be complex or sensitive. They will also exchange verbal and written information with a range of individuals, groups, and departments (including patients, staff or carers) relating to enquiries, appointments, admissions and meetings.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and experience in the use of hospital based IT systems would be an advantage.
- The successful candidate must be computer literate, be educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
- Training on the NBSS (National Breast Screening System) and RIS Sectra Soliton will be given.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of secretarial / administrative work at a similar level
- Experience of dealing with external organisations
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an NHS / Healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbally.
- Computer literacy
- Attention to detail
- Ability to take minutes of meetings
Desirable
- To be able to work in a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Knowledge of the National Breast Screening Service
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C (or equivalent) grade in English and Maths
Desirable
- RSA Level 2 or equivalent in Typing / Word processing
- Customer Care Training
Other
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload without supervision.
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values
Desirable
- Understanding of the Data Protection Act 1998
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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