Administrator

Job summary

Applications invited for an Administrator to provide secretarial and administration support to trusts Reducing Restrictive Practices (RRP) Team.

This role will be hybrid working with 2 days at our Head Office, Sceptre Point, 1 day at Westfields Community Mental Health Centre, Leyland and 2 days working from home.

The post holder will have a range of administrative duties with the delivery of day-to-day activities including electronic diary management, arranging meetings, assisting with minute taking and data collection / reporting.

The post holder must be a good team player and also have the ability to work on their own initiative and be able to communicate with staff, service users and carers in a professional way, and be computer literate with proficient Microsoft Office skills.

The post holder will coordinate their activities with the RRP Senior Nurse Manager, to ensure an efficient and confidential service.The post-holder will work in line with the Trust's objectives and be expected to make a positive contribution to the provision of Health and Wellbeing Services across the local health economy. All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

This is an exciting time for Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, which is currently undergoing significant transformational change to ensure our services are meeting the needs of our population.

Interview Date - 12th January 2026

Main duties of the job

To assist the Reducing Restrictive Practices (RRP) team in the delivery of a professional, comprehensive and efficient administrative/secretarial service that promotes excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

Delegated responsibility for providing a comprehensive secretarial/administrative service which may include compilation of reports and other correspondence on behalf of the Reducing Restrictive Practices Lead.

To be the point of contact for the Reducing Restrictive Practices team and continually promote the effective and efficient image of the service.

Deal with enquiries, co-ordinating and sending out appropriate information as required and ensuring messages are communicated in a timely manner.

Receive, allocate and despatch internal/external mail in line with the Trust and departmental policy and procedures.

The post holder will be expected to work independently using their own initiative with minimal direct supervision.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support 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 and flexi-time.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

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

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