Year 4 Undergraduate Administrator - Kent and Medway ICS only

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Pembury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is looking for an Undergraduate Administrator to support the Medical Education Department. The role involves coordinating and supporting Year 4 medical students' placements, demonstrating strong interpersonal and adaptability skills. This full-time position is based primarily at Tunbridge Wells Hospital and offers opportunities to grow within a diverse and flexible working environment.

Benefits

27 days of annual leave

Membership in NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Organise, coordinate and support medical students' placements.
• Plan and coordinate tasks for Year 4 medical students.
• Support the Undergraduate Medical Education Team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team working

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Administrator to join the team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The Medical Education Department is responsible for developing, managing and delivering a range of high quality and cost effective medical educational services within the Trust to specifications required by the General Medical Council, NHS England Workforce, Training & Education, Kent Surrey & Sussex, associated Medical Schools and the Trust's strategic and operational framework. The successful applicant will work within the Undergraduate Team within the Medical Education Department. The Year 4 Undergraduate Administrator will have a number of key duties and responsibilities in all aspects of organising, coordinating and supporting Medical Students placements at Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and team working skills as well as the ability to work on their own initiative. They need to be able to multi‑task and quickly adapt to changing situations. The position is for 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The Year 4 Undergraduate Medical Education Administrator will work primarily as part of the Undergraduate Medical Education Team consisting of the Undergraduate Manager, Deputy Undergraduate Manager and three Administrators to support the Undergraduate programme within the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The role is based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital. The post holder will have lead responsibility for the planning, coordination and support of Year 4 Medical Students on placement from Kent and Medway Medical School and Kings College London.

About The Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT and endoscopy) and consultation/treatment rooms. Looking for flexible working? We are a flexible working‑friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust.

Benefits

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part‑time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more; additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Once your pre‑employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions. At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.