# Pre-Surgical Preparation Administration Support > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-surgical-preparation-administration-support/1a0413fb-5852-4be2-9c7f-798a0dd5ac5e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pre-surgical-preparation-administration-support/1a0413fb-5852-4be2-9c7f-798a0dd5ac5e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Canterbury - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T12:51:39.337Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Canterbury/East_Kent_Hospitals_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/PreSurgical_Preparation/PreSurgical_Preparation-v7790886 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7790886?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview A position has become available at the  Kent & Canterbury Hospital  as Pre-Surgical Preparation administration support in pre-assessment and the admission of planned patients for surgery. PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa. ### Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work as a team member within the work environment of pre-surgical preparation. Administration is a vital part for our patient pathways this position will support both staff and patients for a smooth elective surgical pathway. Providing person-centred, high quality and effective care is at the top of our agenda and we pride ourselves in demonstrating our values that people feel cared for, safe and confident that we are making a difference in everything we do. Provide comprehensive administrative, clerical support to the Pre-surgical Preparation teams in pre-assessment and admissions lounges. Work in a team based service providing support for each other and ensuring continuity of the service. Retrieval of medical records for Pre-Assessment clinics, and booking patients for their Pre-Assessment appointments. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. ## Job Details A position has become available at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital as Pre-Surgical Preparation administration support in pre-assessment and the admission of planned patients for surgery. PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa. ## Job Description The successful candidate will work as a team member within the work environment of pre-surgical preparation. Administration is a vital part for our patient pathways this position will support both staff and patients for a smooth elective surgical pathway. Providing person-centred, high quality and effective care is at the top of our agenda and we pride ourselves in demonstrating our values that people feel cared for, safe and confident that we are making a difference in everything we do. Provide comprehensive administrative, clerical support to the Pre-surgical Preparation teams in pre-assessment and admissions lounges. Work in a team based service providing support for each other and ensuring continuity of the service. Retrieval of medical records for Pre-Assessment clinics, and booking patients for their Pre-Assessment appointments. ## Responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. ## Person Specification ### Qualification **Essential** - Computer literate including word and excel - GCSE or equivalent maths and English ### Other requirements **Essential** - To be aware of and adhere to the trust vision, mission and values - Remain calm under pressure ### Skills and Experience **Essential** - Knowledge of up to date office practice - Experience of working for and within a team - Previous experience of working within a busy environment. - Good standard of literacy and numeracy - Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team - Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment - Ability to quickly acquire new knowledge - Ability to use own initiative but mainly working within prescribed administrative procedures **Desirable** - Knowledge of medical terminology - Previous experience and knowledge of Computer systems used within the trust - Advanced computer systems awareness - Previous NHS experience or experience in receptionist or administration work. ### Personal/professional attributes **Essential** - Good interpersonal and communication skills ## Documents - [application pack (pdf, 926.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10057973) - [job description & person specification (pdf, 354.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10316820) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.