Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Education and Training Admin Assistant

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Job summary

Do you want to develop your administration skills and be part of a pro-active professional team?

Do you have a passion for working collaboratively in an environment thriving on positive change?

Do you want to experience a sense of achievement by knowing that every day you contribute to the provision of person-centred care?

If so, then the role of Education and Training Admin Assistant at Pilgrims may be just the job for you!

We are seeking well-motivated and forward-thinking professionals to join our team, in supporting the development and growth of our hospices across east Kent.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Education team, the successful candidate will be involved in corporate day-to-day activities supporting the quality, growth and success of a much valued charitable organisation.

Key duties include:

  • Working closely with relevant parties to ensure the smooth running of education and training bookings and courses
  • Assist with welcoming guests to the training centre and with hospitality duties as and when required – including use of Dishwasher and light domestic tasks
  • Be responsible for maintaining a high level of communication with external and internal customers, and all callers or visitors to the department.
  • Regular review of Education pages on the hospice website and intranet to ensure they remain current and up to date
  • Coordinate student nursing placements and visits for all sites

About us

As an award-winning employer, Pilgrims provides end of life care services to patients and their families across east Kent.

Our Vision

“Of a community where people with a terminal illness, and their family and friends, are supported and empowered to live well in mind and body until the very last moment of their life”.

Other Benefits

As an Employer of Choice, our commitment to supporting our employees and volunteers is a key priority.

Our hospices offer:

  • Modern, friendly and highly professional working environments
  • Opportunities for professional development through a range of extensive learning
  • Alignment with NHS pay rates and continuity in membership of the NHS pension scheme
  • A sense of achievement in supporting a worthwhile cause
  • A sense of wellbeing
  • A good work-life balance
  • Locations across well-populated areas of east Kent – all providing very good road and rail links
  • NHS and financial discounts i.e. Blue Light Card

This advert will be closed once sufficient applications have been received. This can happen quickly, so if you’re interested, please apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16,459 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0497-22-2061

Job locations

56 London Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 8JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:

The post holder is responsible for assisting with ensuring the smooth running of the education and training department, based at the Ann Robertson Centre, Canterbury. This includes all administrative tasks and planning involved in organising both internal and external training events, maintaining databases for records, coordinating student nursing placements and maintaining a high standard of customer care through all mediums.

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POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to: Training Manager

Location: Canterbury

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Please refer to the job description for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB:

The post holder is responsible for assisting with ensuring the smooth running of the education and training department, based at the Ann Robertson Centre, Canterbury. This includes all administrative tasks and planning involved in organising both internal and external training events, maintaining databases for records, coordinating student nursing placements and maintaining a high standard of customer care through all mediums.

________________________________________________________________

POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to: Training Manager

Location: Canterbury

Working hours: 35 hours per week

Please refer to the job description for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Functional skills in Maths and English or higher is required

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

  • Highly organised, able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands while working to tight deadlines.
  • Able to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a high degree of accuracy at all times.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Functional skills in Maths and English or higher is required

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

  • Highly organised, able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands while working to tight deadlines.
  • Able to work quickly and efficiently while maintaining a high degree of accuracy at all times.

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

56 London Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 8JA


Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Pilgrims Hospices in East Kent

Address

56 London Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 8JA


Employer's website

https://www.pilgrimshospices.org/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

04 March 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16,459 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0497-22-2061

Job locations

56 London Road

Canterbury

Kent

CT2 8JA


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