Job overview

KCHFT Dental Services is a leading and dynamic provider of NHS dental care across East Kent and London, committed to putting patients at the centre of everything we do. Everyone working in our Service, no matter their role, interacts with patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values, collaborate effectively, and strive for excellence. We seek individuals who go above and beyond, not because they are asked to, but because they are passionate about being part of a healthcare team that delivers outstanding care. 

We are currently seeking an Admin Assistant to provide efficient and thorough administrative support to the Oral Health promotion admin and clinical teams, helping to deliver a range of large-scale community outreach programs. This role represents the Service as an ambassador, promoting the highest standards of excellence in work practices.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to:

• Assist clinical teams during school intervention program visits throughout the academic year. Provide administrative support to Project teams and clinics during school breaks as needed.  
• Support teams across multiple boroughs in North East London when required. Manage stock levels and alert Project Support Officers when supplies are low.  
• Foster team cohesion and build strong working relationships internally and externally.  
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while staying calm, working independently, proactively, and under pressure.  
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to handle inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and empathy.  
• Exhibit a positive attitude, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and a dedication to exceptional customer service.  
• Travel across London to support clinical staff with fluoride varnish applications and outreach programs as necessary to meet service demands.  

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

Working for our organisation

Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and 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 know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

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. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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