Administrative Assistant

Employer
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Location
Gillingham, ME7 1AL
Contract
Permanent
Posted
18 September 2026
Closing date
2 October 2026
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Role overview

Are you a highly organised and compassionate individual with strong administrative skills? We are looking for a dedicated Administrative Assistant to join our team.

You'll be the first point of contact for patients and families. This role requires strong communication and customer service skills, empathy, and a commitment to confidentiality.

You'll support our clinical team by managing administrative tasks, ensuring efficient and compassionate care for our service users. About You: You possess strong communication skills and can handle difficult and challenging conversations.

You are a collaborative team player , able to work effectively with colleagues to ensure an efficient workflow. You are committed to respecting the privacy and confidentiality of all service users and their families, and you adhere to professional ethics and conduct.

You are proactive , flexible, and can manage a diverse workload. If you are a detail-oriented individual passionate about supporting both the clinical team and patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Administrative Support: Manage a variety of tasks including typing clinic letters (audio transcription), scanning and uploading documents, handling incoming/outgoing post and deliveries, and managing a room booking system. Communication: Serve as the main point of contact, answering and making telephone calls, and dealing with queries from patients, families, and external services with professionalism and empathy.

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Patient and Team Coordination: Print and distribute letters, send imaging requests, and manage generic email inboxes. You will also participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and team meetings.

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and written clinical records, ensuring strict adherence to Information Governance and confidentiality standards. Professional Development and Mentorship: Participate in supervision and appraisal to reflect on your own practice.

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

This overview is taken from the public NHS Jobs advert. Check the original advert for the complete role information, person specification and application requirements.
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