Theatres & Critical Care Support Administrator | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

We are looking for a Support Secretary/Administrator to join the Theatres & Critical Care Clinical Administration Unit based at Maidstone hospital.

We are passionate in supporting our staff to develop and have great opportunities for career progression.

You will be working in a busy department which generates a high volume of typing and administration. You will require excellent interpersonal skills and able to deal with enquiries in a polite and efficient manner.

The role involves the running of the main IT system responsible for the administration of all Operating Theatres across the Trust.

You will be IT literate, able to meet deadlines and have excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of Theatreman and PAS would be highly desirable but are not essential, as training will be provided. You must be methodical and organised in your approach and thrive on the opportunity to provide support at all levels.

You will be the main contact for enquiries with the Theatreman System, liaising with clerical and clinical colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the Department. In addition you will be responsible for regular report generation and information gathering. You will also be supporting your colleagues within the CAU with general administration tasks where required.

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In return you will be part of a friendly team where everyone's contribution is valued and you will be well supported in your personal and professional development.

There may be the opportunity of a contract extension/substantive post at the end of this 6 month post for the right candidate.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

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.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

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.