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

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant to Programme Management to join the Breast Screening Service at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. The role provides administrative support to the Programme Management team and requires effective organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

The post involves travel between Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury units, working as part of a close team, handling routine information, and

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate and able to use standard NHS IT systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is advantageous.
• Experience with hospital IT systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Travel between Maidstone, Medway and Canterbury units as required.
• Manage own workload and work as part of a close team.
• Handle routine information, including complex or sensitive data.
• Exchange verbal and written information with patients, staff and carers.
• Provide administrative support to the Breast Screening Programme Management team.
• Communicate clearly and liaise with multiple departments.

Skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience with hospital IT systems

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

NBSS (National Breast Screening System)

RIS Sectra Soliton

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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

£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata (where applicable)