Assistant to Programme Management

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust in Canterbury is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant to Programme Management to support the Breast Screening Programme Management team. This part-time, permanent role based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital involves coordinating work, handling routine information, and working closely with colleagues.

The post requires good computer and communication skills, the ability to manage a personal workload, and willingness to travel between Maidstone,

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support in healthcare preferred.
• Ability to travel between Kent units.
• Strong computer and communication skills; able to manage workload.
• GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Training on NBSS and RIS Sectra will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide and receive routine information which may be complex or sensitive.
• Support the Breast Screening Programme Management team.
• Travel between Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury as required.
• Work as part of a close team and manage own workload with good communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

NBSS

RIS Sectra Soliton

Job description

Assistant to Programme Management | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Company: East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust

Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 pro rata per annum

Hours: Part-time

Location: Canterbury, CT1 3NG

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 8 Oct 2026

Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

Summary

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.

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.

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.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026

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. The successful postholderwill 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.

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.