Job summary The Medical Education department is looking for enthusiastic individual to join our busy department. We require a hard working, people friendly individual who has exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise their work accordingly. This role will keep you both busy and challenged. You must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, the ability to use your own initiative and work well under pressure. You will need to be adaptable, reliable and a team player with previous staff management experience. Main duties of the job The MEA will work co-operatively across a number of teams, to provide efficient and effective administrative and project support, with some secretarial responsibilities, to key functions within the Department. The MEA will develop detailed knowledge, skills and expertise in at least one designated, complex service area(s) to enable the Department to meet statutory / mandatory / HEE and other requirements in line with Department strategic goals and priority needs. The MEA will proactively liaise and interface with both clinical and administrative colleagues in both educational and clinical contexts and settings in order to fully integrate and enhance department services in support of our students, trainees and other doctors. The expected focus of this role, certainly in the first instance, will be post-graduate administration. The role holder will need to become very familiar with postgraduate medical education and can expect this to form the most substantial area of work. About us 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 if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-0002COR Job locations Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital Ramsgate Road Margate CT9 4AN Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'. Person Specification Experience Essential 3 years recent administration experience within an NHS, public service or an educational environment Desirable 2 years recent administration experience within a Medical Education or Higher Education environment Managerial/ supervisory experience Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration / 2 A Levels/ equivalent experience GCSEs in English and Mathematics Grade C minimum RSA level 3 or equivalent Desirable Degree or NVQ Level 4 in business Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, written and verbal using various methods and platforms to all levels of staff, external agencies and the general public. Sound keyboard skills, digital literacy skills including the ability to use MS office software to a high standard. Data input and extraction for reporting, accurate minute and note taking High attention to detail and accuracy, effective planning and organisational ability. Problem-solver with ability to be resourceful, creative and adaptable. Multitasking and ability to switch between tasks due to disruptions and distractions. Touch typing at 50-wpm minimum. Ability to use own initiative where necessary Desirable Creation of data bases Use of Digital software and website upkeep. Touch typing at around 50-60 wpm Knowledge Essential Awareness of Health Education England's Digital Capability Framework and its applications Medical Education or Health Professional Training Desirable Understanding of medical career path including education and training Knowledge of Health Education England's National Education Contract Person Specification Experience Essential 3 years recent administration experience within an NHS, public service or an educational environment Desirable 2 years recent administration experience within a Medical Education or Higher Education environment Managerial/ supervisory experience Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration / 2 A Levels/ equivalent experience GCSEs in English and Mathematics Grade C minimum RSA level 3 or equivalent Desirable Degree or NVQ Level 4 in business Skills Essential Excellent communication skills, written and verbal using various methods and platforms to all levels of staff, external agencies and the general public. Sound keyboard skills, digital literacy skills including the ability to use MS office software to a high standard. Data input and extraction for reporting, accurate minute and note taking High attention to detail and accuracy, effective planning and organisational ability. Problem-solver with ability to be resourceful, creative and adaptable. Multitasking and ability to switch between tasks due to disruptions and distractions. Touch typing at 50-wpm minimum. Ability to use own initiative where necessary Desirable Creation of data bases Use of Digital software and website upkeep. Touch typing at around 50-60 wpm Knowledge Essential Awareness of Health Education England's Digital Capability Framework and its applications Medical Education or Health Professional Training Desirable Understanding of medical career path including education and training Knowledge of Health Education England's National Education Contract 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. Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital Ramsgate Road Margate CT9 4AN Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)