Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Planning, Performance & Quality Administrator

The closing date is 28 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Performance, Planning and Quality Administrator (PPQ) to work within our Clinical Services based at Leyland House.

Your previous employment in administration and customer service will provide you with the foundation needed to work efficiently, competently and with a caring demeanour.

Our service users are at the heart of what we do. Our admin teams provide the vital link for those who require support within our service whether that be queries regarding their referrals, booking appointments or responding to medication or clinical concerns.

Our administrators are required to support meetings therefore you must have proven experience in minuting meetings that are of a sensitive nature. Attention to detail is a pre-requisite. We are focused on care therefore our work must reflect this.

An employment history outside of the NHS will be considered however your application must prove you work in line with our core values:o We are approachable and show compassiono We actively listen to what people need and proactively offer supporto We pay attention to our own wellbeing and the wellbeing of otherso We celebrate success and provide feedback that is sincere and genuine.Please read the job description and person specification attached to ensure your experience aligns with the post. Your duties will include but not be limited to those detailed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have a key role in maintaining systems and databases to support service planning and the monitoring of performance and quality indicators for services. This will involve data input, ensuring accuracy of data, the retrieval of data and information by running queries and producing reports as required.

The post holder will also support the organisation of clinics, education and training programmes, promotional and marketing events as required.

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

The post holder will provide support and day to day supervision of Clerical Officers and act up on behalf of the Administration Team Leader as required

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.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CEN2337-CL

Job locations

Admin Clinical Services Leyland (C)

Leyland House, Central Lancashire

Leyland

PR25 2TN


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCE's grade C or above in including Mathematics and English Language or equivalent
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • NVQ 3 / RSA Grade 3 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS
  • Knowledge of LSCFT policies and values
  • Good working knowledge of all Microsoft office applications e.g. Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge and awareness of working with people making health related changes
  • Knowledge of effective admin systems and ability to apply to work

Experience

Essential

  • Data inputting and checking
  • Working in a customer services environment, dealing with individuals face to face and by telephone
  • Administration of meetings - organising, minute taking.
  • Diary management
  • Supervision of staff

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • High level keyboard skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to work under pressure & to deadlines
  • Ability to work as a team member

Personal

Essential

  • Analytical
  • Adaptability to change
  • Use initiative
  • Confidentiality
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCE's grade C or above in including Mathematics and English Language or equivalent
  • ECDL or equivalent
  • NVQ 3 / RSA Grade 3 or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS
  • Knowledge of LSCFT policies and values
  • Good working knowledge of all Microsoft office applications e.g. Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge and awareness of working with people making health related changes
  • Knowledge of effective admin systems and ability to apply to work

Experience

Essential

  • Data inputting and checking
  • Working in a customer services environment, dealing with individuals face to face and by telephone
  • Administration of meetings - organising, minute taking.
  • Diary management
  • Supervision of staff

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • High level keyboard skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Ability to work under pressure & to deadlines
  • Ability to work as a team member

Personal

Essential

  • Analytical
  • Adaptability to change
  • Use initiative
  • Confidentiality

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Admin Clinical Services Leyland (C)

Leyland House, Central Lancashire

Leyland

PR25 2TN


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Admin Clinical Services Leyland (C)

Leyland House, Central Lancashire

Leyland

PR25 2TN


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Team Leader

Donna Whalley

donna.whalley@lscft.nhs.uk

01772777951

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CEN2337-CL

Job locations

Admin Clinical Services Leyland (C)

Leyland House, Central Lancashire

Leyland

PR25 2TN


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