First Administrator

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The closing date is 28 January 2026

We are recruiting full time Administrators.

You will provide administrative/clerical/secretarial support to assist in the smooth running of the service.

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. If you feel you qualify for sponsorship via a discounted salary threshold, please contact us via  quoting the vacancy reference number and how you feel you qualify for a discounted salary threshold.

• Supporting managers and senior clinical staff by overseeing, inputting and processing data using various computer systems for example Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Mosaic, RIO
• Liaising with the Hospital Discharge Teams to co-ordinate discharges to the Home First Service and allocating the visits generated to the team.
• Act as a point of contact for the team, answering routine enquiries, assessing the nature of telephone calls and emails, actioning them in an appropriate manner or referring them to the appropriate person, in liaison with your colleagues, where necessary.
• Occasionally assisting with receiving visitors in a courteous, prompt and efficient manner.
• Ensuring that staff, service users and members of the public who contact the team are dealt with efficiently and consistently.

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under 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 to your submission.

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.

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

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non‑EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment.

If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via , quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

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