Team Administrator

Team Administrator

The closing date is 30 April 2026.

The Continence and Products admin team is expanding. We are looking to grow our team with enthusiastic and organised individuals to join our team of administrators (working three, four or five days a week).

Based at Exchange House, Hersden, Canterbury, our office is open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (we do not work bank holidays or weekends). Your training will take place at our base. Once fully trained we offer a 50/50 split of working from home - office chair, desk and IT equipment are provided.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

Main duties of the job

Could you use your skills and experience to support the NHS to deliver great patient care? Your role will involve providing administration support to our hard working frontline NHS teams. We put patients first and expect all colleagues to do the same. While NHS experience is not a requirement, you must share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and keep that commitment at the forefront of your work.

We offer flexible working patterns ranging from 22.5 hours to 37.5 hours a week - tell us your ideal pattern and we will accommodate.

About us

Rated "outstanding" by the CQC, we are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve community health. We value compassion, aspiration, responsiveness, and excellence. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We proudly accept applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This data is not visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission.

The data we collect helps us attract diversity in our applicants and ensures all colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities, supporting us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

We strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated, so we can ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. If driving is required, you must hold a full UK driving licence or an EU licence not exchanged from a non EU country. We support candidates with disabilities to work with alternative arrangements.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (e.g. 2 A/AS levels, NVQ level 3, BTEC diplomas, certificates and awards, International Baccalaureate diploma) or equivalent demonstrable experience
• NVQ Level 3 Business Administrator, Customer Service Specialist or Team Leader or Supervisor

Experience

• Experience of team working and versatility to take on a variety of tasks
• Experience of handling confidential information
• Supervision of staff
• Experience of working with members of the public

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Understanding of health and social care sector, including working knowledge of NHS structures, policies and processes

Skills & abilities

• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills
• Ability to concentrate and focus on diverse tasks whilst dealing with frequent interruptions
• Ability to record accurate minutes of meetings and present to a high standard

Ability to manage

• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Ability to plan and organise own workload without direct supervision
• Ability to cope with pressure during busy periods and act in a professional manner at all times

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a year (pro rata per annum)