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.
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join a community based, Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This team includes administrative workers, Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Practitioners, Parent Infant Practitioners, Social Workers, Support workers and Clinical Team Leaders.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to provide efficient administrative support and have excellent IT, keyboard and data inputting skills. You will also require strong interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to organise your workload effectively.
The work is varied, interesting and demanding and candidates need to be organised, flexible and dependable. We are looking for people who possess the ability to meet the demands of the service and also to be able to communicate with a wide range of people, including patients and health care professionals.
This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join a community based, Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This team includes administrative workers, Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Practitioners, Parent Infant Practitioners, Social Workers, Support workers and Clinical Team Leaders.
You must be able to provide efficient administrative support and have excellent IT, keyboard and data inputting skills. You will also require strong interpersonal skills, be able to demonstrate initiative and the ability to organise your workload effectively. The work is varied, interesting and demanding and candidates need to be organised, flexible and dependable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information about this role please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of issues in the Mental Health Network. Knowledge of a range of administrative correspondence etc. including live note taking at RSA II or equivalent.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Ability to deal effectively with competing demands.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Secretary/Administrator including diary management
- Previous experience of working in a fast moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurised deadline driven environment.
- Experience of supporting and minuting meetings.
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration – or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.
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This advert is for Team 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. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term end date 31.12.2026). The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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