CHIS IIU Data and Service Administrator | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Folkestone is seeking a System Administrator to support the Child Health Information Service. This role includes overseeing the day-to-day operations of systems, providing user support, and ensuring accurate data collection from GP practices. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service skills, work independently, and manage general administration tasks. This position is closed to applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK. Application deadline: 4 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of KCHFT systems.
• Ensure efficient functioning of systems and provide user support.
• Support GP practices with immunisation data collection.

Job description

Working within the Child Health Information Service to support Immunisation data collection from GP practices across Kent and Medway. The role ensures data collected is timely, accurate and complete, and supports high‑quality data provision to service management, the executive team, NHS England, GP practices and other service users.

The role incorporates aspects of administration and general admin support to ensure the day‑to‑day running of the service, including developing strong collaborative working relationships between CHIS – IIU and colleagues in primary care and other service users.

Responsibilities

• System Administrator responsibilities for the day‑to‑day operations of systems utilised by KCHFT.
• Provide system support and ensure systems work efficiently.
• Provide customer support to system users across KCHFT, including health professionals, managers and administrative colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, aptitude for learning new skills and ability to work independently.

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

Culture & Values

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. We need outstanding people who share our values: compassionate, aspirational, responsive, excellent.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

EEO Statement

We request information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This information is not visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you opt into 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.

The data we collect helps us ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants and provides equitable career opportunities.

Working Arrangements

As a flexible‑working friendly organisation, we support work arrangements that suit both patients and employees. Discuss flexible working arrangements with us.

See where you can go with KCHFT career pathways.

At this stage the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

Driving & Accessibility

Many roles require driving. If driving is required, confirm possession of a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non‑EU country). We support candidates with disabilities; please contact the Recruitment Team via [e-mail], if you cannot drive due to a disability.

Application Process

The job description and person specification provide all the information you need. Ensure you meet the criteria and describe how you satisfy them in your application. Use an alternative format if necessary.

All information supplied must, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

We encourage early application as vacancies may close early if there is strong interest.

COVID-19 & Vaccination

We strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non‑clinical roles with direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated.

Contact & Closure

For further questions, the recruiting manager’s contact details can be found in the job advert.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 January 2026.