Job overview
This post forms part of a service currently subject to a service improvement and redesign programme. Service delivery models, roles and structures will be reviewed as part of the improvement process, which may result in changes and a consultation process in line with the Trust’s Organisational Change Policy.
The Trust is committed to supporting staff throughout this process and ensuring fair and transparent decision-making.
The Children Young People Mental Health Service (CYPMH) is looking for an Administrator to join our admin team on a permanent basis supporting our Clinical and Administrative Teams.
We are inviting applications from individuals with excellent organisation skills, ability to work on your own or as a member of the wider admin team. The successful candidate will be able to communicate with staff, servicer users, visitors and carers in a professional manner. The successful candidate must be computer literate, able to use Microsoft office packages and a good telephone manner.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent mental health and substance misuse services. The Trust invests in its staff and seeks to provide them with opportunities for training and personal development.
Main duties of the job
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This is an exciting time for Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust which is undergoing significant transformational change to ensure services are meeting the needs of our population.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive administration and information service and coordinate their activities with other members of the administration team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided.
The post holder will be aligned to a specific clinical team and is required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the service, providing cover to other teams on various sites as directed by the Team Leader in liaison with Deputy Locality Admin Lead, to ensure continuity of a quality service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.
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This advert is for Clinical Administrator with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Preston, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (subject to confirmation). The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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