Job summary
Working for KCHFT has many benefits for all of our staff!Your salary in this role will start at £22,816 per annum which equates to £11.67 per hour.Roles that involve weekend, Bank Holiday and unsociable working hours will attract an enhanced hourly pay.(times may vary and overtime is never guaranteed)Some of our benefits include:o 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Your annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.o Automatic enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme (opt out available)o Access to NHS discounts and Blue Light card discounts (sign up required)Additional hours may be available to work on staff bank.We are recruiting to a Facilities administrator role to join our team of two, based at Trinity house, Ashford,Kent. This is a Full-time post of 37.5 hours, working variable shifts between the hours of 0730am to 1630pm.We encourage you to call us for more information, or to arrange a time to come in and see us, meet the teamand receive support with your application. Hayley Marcham would love to hear from you on 07879114662 (callor text) or email Hayley.marcham@nhs.net.Or else you can chat to our recruitment team on 0300 123 2072 or email kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
This is an administrator role where you will work as part of a wider Facilities service. You will learn thebackground skills and knowledge to enable you to complete the role successfully. Prior knowledge of I.Tsystems will be required for this role. NHS specific systems can be taught during training. Goodcommunication skills, organisation and a polite and approachable manner, are essential for this role.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver 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're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. 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. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 8th November.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 8th November.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- OCR/RSA 3 or equivalent ECDL/ICDL or equivalent Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
- Customer Care NVQ or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 2/3 years administration experience Good demonstrable keyboard skills Good computing skills to include Microsoft Office email and internet use.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office, excel, internet and email proficient. Competent in administration tasks Basic diary management Previous use and understanding of data bases and reporting. Knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS cleaning standards Knowledge of NHS Food and Drink standards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate and work with people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority. Able to follow instructions and work to given deadlines Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good Typing and keyboard skills Organised and self-motivated
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and approachable manner Professional in approach Calm and able to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Works with discretion and confidentiality at all times Able to move around geographically working on various sites if required. Self-motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- OCR/RSA 3 or equivalent ECDL/ICDL or equivalent Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
- Customer Care NVQ or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 2/3 years administration experience Good demonstrable keyboard skills Good computing skills to include Microsoft Office email and internet use.
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office, excel, internet and email proficient. Competent in administration tasks Basic diary management Previous use and understanding of data bases and reporting. Knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS cleaning standards Knowledge of NHS Food and Drink standards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good written communication skills. Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate and work with people from different backgrounds at all levels of seniority. Able to follow instructions and work to given deadlines Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good Typing and keyboard skills Organised and self-motivated
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly and approachable manner Professional in approach Calm and able to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable Works with discretion and confidentiality at all times Able to move around geographically working on various sites if required. Self-motivated
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.
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.
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).
