Go back
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Administrative Assistant

The closing date is 27 January 2026

Apply for this job

Job summary

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Quality Governance team providing an effective and proactive administrative and project support resource. The role works across a diverse portfolio that includes Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management. The postholder will also provide some administrative support to the Director of Quality Governance/Associate Director of Quality Governance as required.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual, who is happy to work flexibly across site wide teams. The post will be based at K&C Hospital, Canterbury with the opportunity for some hybrid working.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

To provide flexible and comprehensive administrative support across the Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk team. This includes monitoring generic e mail accounts and directing requests appropriately, co-ordinating and servicing meetings, diary management and basic data analysis. To support the team in returns of information for regulatory bodies.

Maintaining accurate records using both electronic management systems along with other formats i.e. excel spread sheets.

Work in a team-based environment providing support to each other and ensuring continuity of services. This includes organisation of own work and ability to prioritise tasks.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-9193COR

Job locations

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

To provide flexible and comprehensive administrative support across the Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk team. This includes monitoring generic e mail accounts and directing requests appropriately, co-ordinating and servicing meetings, diary management and basic data analysis. To support the team in returns of information for regulatory bodies.

Maintaining accurate records using both electronic management systems along with other formats i.e. excel spread sheets.

Work in a team-based environment providing support to each other and ensuring continuity of services. This includes organisation of own work and ability to prioritise tasks.

Please see attached JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

To provide flexible and comprehensive administrative support across the Quality Assurance, Compliance and Risk team. This includes monitoring generic e mail accounts and directing requests appropriately, co-ordinating and servicing meetings, diary management and basic data analysis. To support the team in returns of information for regulatory bodies.

Maintaining accurate records using both electronic management systems along with other formats i.e. excel spread sheets.

Work in a team-based environment providing support to each other and ensuring continuity of services. This includes organisation of own work and ability to prioritise tasks.

Please see attached JD

Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

  • Experience of a range of secretarial / administrative work procedures and practices with a medium level of theoretical knowledge. Minimum 2 years experience.
  • Managing complex workload with competing demands

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Knowledge of working for and within a team and self- management of workloads.
  • Intermediate level of Excel (manipulation of spreadsheets and basic formula).

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A - C (or equivalent) - English and Maths or equivalent professional experience

Desirable

  • Range of NHS computerised systems (e.g. Health Roster, Business World, IT Portal)
Person Specification

Skills and experience

Essential

  • Experience of a range of secretarial / administrative work procedures and practices with a medium level of theoretical knowledge. Minimum 2 years experience.
  • Managing complex workload with competing demands

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience
  • Knowledge of working for and within a team and self- management of workloads.
  • Intermediate level of Excel (manipulation of spreadsheets and basic formula).

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE A - C (or equivalent) - English and Maths or equivalent professional experience

Desirable

  • Range of NHS computerised systems (e.g. Health Roster, Business World, IT Portal)

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kent and 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 and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Compliance Assurance & Quality Manager

Amanda Goodman

amandagoodman@nhs.net

07970724288

Details

Date posted

21 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-9193COR

Job locations

Kent and Canterbury Hospital

Ethelbert Road

Canterbury

CT1 3NG


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)