Job summary Do you have what it takes to coordinate a patient pathway? Are you organised with good communication skills? Do you enjoy working in a busy but rewarding role? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the rapid access TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack) Services across East Kent. We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person with a high standard of organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload to coordinate the TIA service across East Kent. PLEASE NOTE: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY. Main duties of the job The post holder will need to have good IT and database skills, minute taking skills and a professional telephone manner. You will be working with a wide range of people and communicating with both patients and staff, so effective interpersonal skills are essential. You must work well as part of a team, whilst also having the ability to use your own initiative and work well under pressure. Knowledge of the TIA and Stroke services within East Kent and experience in the use of hospital based IT systems would be an advantage. It is expected that the post holder may work across all hospitals within East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust as an element of the role, and to be flexible in their hours. You will be required to work weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis to provide support for our 365 day a year service. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals 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 be aware that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently hold a Certificate of Sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. As of 9th April, we can only sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for band 2/3 roles if we can demonstrate that we were unsuccessful in recruiting a candidate who does not require a visa. Given this change, it is unlikely that we will be able to sponsor any candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for this role. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-9000KCH-C Job locations Kent and Canterbury Kent and Canterbury Hospital Canterbury CT1 3NG Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Skills Essential Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and use own initiative Ability to communicate with, coordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team Able to remain calm in a busy environment whilst working under pressure. Basic Excel - application of formulas Desirable Experience with Allscripts Experience Essential Previous experience working with the public Minimum 2 years Administration experience Desirable Previous NHS experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of working for and within a team. Desirable Knowledge of relevant trust policies Qualifications Essential Computer literate including Word and Excel GCSE/ Maths and English or equivalent Person Specification Skills Essential Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and use own initiative Ability to communicate with, coordinate and liaise with a multidisciplinary team Able to remain calm in a busy environment whilst working under pressure. Basic Excel - application of formulas Desirable Experience with Allscripts Experience Essential Previous experience working with the public Minimum 2 years Administration experience Desirable Previous NHS experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of working for and within a team. Desirable Knowledge of relevant trust policies Qualifications Essential Computer literate including Word and Excel GCSE/ Maths and English or equivalent Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Kent and Canterbury Kent and Canterbury Hospital Canterbury CT1 3NG Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)