Team Administrator

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Administrator, to work in the Moving Well Services, based at the Minerva Centre, Lowthorpe Road, Deepdale, Preston, PR1 6SB.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive individual. You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a challenging and demanding role. You must have proven knowledge of Administration procedures and have previous experience of audio typing

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a comprehensive full range of duties to the service. The post holder will 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 as directed by the Medical Secretary/Admin Supervisor in liaison with the Deputy Admin Lead to ensure continuity of a quality service.

In return you will be part of a supportive team who will develop your skills, knowledge and experience.

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CEN831-LT

Job locations

Minerva Health Centre

Lowthorpe Rd

Preston

PR1 6SB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration - or equivalent experience
Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of issues in the Mental Health Network.
Knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice.

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 minute taking in meetings.

Skills

Essential

Takes a pro-active approach to tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using e-mail, telephone or face to face.
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues with tact.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration - or equivalent experience
Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.

Knowledge

Essential

Awareness of issues in the Mental Health Network.
Knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice.

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 minute taking in meetings.

Skills

Essential

Takes a pro-active approach to tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using e-mail, telephone or face to face.
Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive issues with tact.
Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.