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.
Please note that this is a fixed-term post with a set end date of 31 December 2026.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive administration and information service across the Central & West locality Physical Health teams, coordinating their activities with other members of the Business Administration Team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided.
The post holder will be aligned to a specific team and is required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the Networks administrative service providing cover to departments on various sites as directed by their administration line manager to ensure continuity of a quality service provision.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a good standard of education with qualifications in English, Maths and Word Processing. Excellent computer skills are required. One of the primary purposes of this role is to provide a comprehensive reception and administration service and therefore administration experience is essential in order to provide a professional service to the clinical teams. Experience of dealing with people is also essential, as are excellent interpersonal and customer care skills. It is essential that the post holder has good organisational and communication skills. The post holder will be required to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative.
A standard DBS disclosure will be required.
The post holder will provide a comprehensive administration and information service across the Central & West locality Physical Health teams, coordinating their activities with other members of the Business Administration Team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided.
The post holder will be aligned to a specific team and is required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the Networks administrative service providing cover to departments on various sites as directed by their administration line manager to ensure continuity of a quality service provision.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working with databases
- Working with Microsoft Office applications
Experience
Essential
- Working in an office environment
- Working with members of the public
Qualifications
Essential
- Administrative qualification at NVQ Level 2/RSA 2 or equivalent experience
- GCSE English Language A-C
- ECDL or equivalent experience
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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 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation). The contract type is 5 months (Fixed Term end date 31.12.2026). The application deadline is 13 Jul 2026.
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