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.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
COR
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.
* High attention to detail and accuracy, effective planning and organisational ability.
* Sound keyboard skills, digital literacy skills including the ability to use MS office software to a high standard.
* Problem-solving Skills with ability to be resourceful, creative and adaptable.
* Multitasking and ability to switch between tasks due to disruptions and distractions.
* Experience in Data input and extraction for reporting, accurate minute and note taking.
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.
* High attention to detail and accuracy, effective planning and organisational ability.
* Sound keyboard skills, digital literacy skills including the ability to use MS office software to a high standard.
* Problem-solving Skills with ability to be resourceful, creative and adaptable.
* Multitasking and ability to switch between tasks due to disruptions and distractions.
* Experience in Data input and extraction for reporting, accurate minute and note taking.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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
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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
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