Job overview
*This vacancy is only available to:
- Current employees of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; or
- Employees of the following Kent and Medway Integrated Care System organisations who have been formally identified as being at risk of redeployment:
- NHS Kent and Medway Integrated care board (ICB)
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
- Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
- Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Applications from candidates who do not meet either of these criteria cannot be considered.*
An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Breast Screening team in delivering high quality services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Kent Breast Screening Service. This administrative post is based at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and provides support to the Breast Screening Programme Management team.
As part of the role the post holder will be expected to travel between the three Kent units (Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury). The ideal candidate will be diligent, motivated and attentive with experience of managing their own workload. The post holder will also be required to work as part of a close team, have good computer and communication skills and work well under pressure.
Please note previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person specification
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
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
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
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
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This advert is for Assistant to Programme Management with East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Kent and Canterbury Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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