Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

MDM Assistant

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Job summary

Maidstone Hospital, situated in the heart of the Kent countryside, covers a large population and includes the regional Oncology centre.

The Histology department carries out a wide range of investigations, primarily in the diagnosis of cancers and provides services for Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trusts, Medway NHS Foundation Trust and Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust.

The department moved to a custom built new facility in May 2011 and is computerised and well equipped. Career development and participation in CPD are actively encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Applications for the above position are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals. This post would suit a self- motivated, enthusiastic individual with good organisational and communication skills. The ability to work as part of a team is essential.

Those without the full qualification requirement will be considered for appointment but under an apprenticeship and candidates not meeting the qualification requirement for this post will be expected to complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship programme.

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team, gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Please Note: Government funded apprentices must be aged 16 or above and have been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years. You may possess a Degree, Level 4 qualification or above as long as it is in a subject significantly different to this qualification. You must not already be in any form of formal government-funded education.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

23 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Apprenticeship rate: £14,922.6 - £15988.50 pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-5823529-T1

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

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.

Interview Date:TBC

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

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.

Interview Date:TBC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good GCSEs in English and mathematics (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • GCSE Biology or other science subject
  • ECDL or equivalent evidence of computer literacy

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Medical environment.
  • Basic understanding of role Histology as a science

Skills

Essential

  • Basic keyboard skills/word processing
  • Organisational skills
  • Well completed apllication and supporting statement.

Desirable

  • Some knowledge of Pathology/labs
  • Competent us of in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good GCSEs in English and mathematics (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • GCSE Biology or other science subject
  • ECDL or equivalent evidence of computer literacy

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a Medical environment.
  • Basic understanding of role Histology as a science

Skills

Essential

  • Basic keyboard skills/word processing
  • Organisational skills
  • Well completed apllication and supporting statement.

Desirable

  • Some knowledge of Pathology/labs
  • Competent us of in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Knowledge of Pathology IT systems.

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

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Address

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


Employer's website

https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Histology Clerical Lead

Erica Smith

erica.smith@nhs.net

01622224051

Details

Date posted

23 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Apprenticeship rate: £14,922.6 - £15988.50 pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

359-5823529-T1

Job locations

Maidstone Hospital

Hermitage Lane

Maidstone

ME16 9QQ


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