• Job Description

  Req#: C9344-24-1075?language=en&page=1232&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administrator to join our friendly and dynamic team at KM CAT (Kent and Medway Communication and Assistive Technology). We provide a multi-disciplinary Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) service in Kent and Medway. The caseload is primarily adults with complex disabilities who have communication difficulties

  We are looking for a highly skilled, positive-minded, trustworthy, and enthusiastic Administrator with a flexible approach to join our multi-disciplinary team, ensuring a first class service is delivered to our service users.

  Kent and Medway Communication and Assistive Technology (KM CAT) Service is a specialised Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) service covering Kent and Medway. The service is delivered in partnership with Kent Community health Foundation Trust (KCHFT), East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) and Kent County Council (KCC).

  The service provides highly specialised advice and solutions on communication needs to clients with severe disabilities and complex needs. The disabilities encountered by many of the Service's clients impact significantly on their independence, ability to communicate, to access education or work, and to their general well-being.

  The service is comprised of two teams. The Children and Young People (CYP) team is based in Ashford and the Adult Team is based in Canterbury. This post is based with the Adult Team.

  Main duties of the job

  The postholder will provide comprehensive, efficient and effective administrative, secretarial and basic technical support to the work of KM CAT, as well as other duties associated with the Medical Physics Department at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

  You will need to be able to work well under pressure, have good time management skills, and provide a friendly, professional, seamless and compassionate service to our service users.

  You will be required to have good organisational and communication skills, along with MS Office and IT knowledge. You will be a team player and work collaboratively with all disciplines whilst maintaining high standards and a sense of humour. Experience of working within an admin role is essential.

  About us

  We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals 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.

  Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

  Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

  Date posted

  22 July 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  344-6824DCB

  Job locations

  Kent & Canterbury Hospital

  Ethelbert Road

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

  If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and training

  Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

  Skills and experience

  Essential

  • Experience of Administration/secretarial support
  • Experience of Handling and organisation of electronic files
  • Experience of using of database systems
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

  Desirable

  • Analysis and presentation of data
  • Organising meetings and minute taking
  • Technical support / call-centre
  • Experience of stock control
  • Database management
  • NHS systems, eg Business world

  Governance

  Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of record keeping

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of relevant trust policies such as Information Governance

  Personal/professional attributes

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organisation skills

  Desirable

  • Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workload
  • Experience of using PowerPoint

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • Adherence to Trust values

  Person Specification

  Qualifications and training

  Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

  Skills and experience

  Essential

  • Experience of Administration/secretarial support
  • Experience of Handling and organisation of electronic files
  • Experience of using of database systems
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

  Desirable

  • Analysis and presentation of data
  • Organising meetings and minute taking
  • Technical support / call-centre
  • Experience of stock control
  • Database management
  • NHS systems, eg Business world

  Governance

  Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality and information governance
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of record keeping

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of relevant trust policies such as Information Governance

  Personal/professional attributes

  Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organisation skills

  Desirable

  • Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workload
  • Experience of using PowerPoint

  Other requirements

  Essential

  • Adherence to Trust values

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kent & Canterbury Hospital

  Ethelbert Road

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Kent & Canterbury Hospital

  Ethelbert Road

  Canterbury

  CT1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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