Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Administrator

The closing date is 03 March 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, forward-thinking Administrator. The position will be within the Nursing & Quality Directorate, Physical health and Professional practice portfolio based at Trust Headquarters in Walton Summit Preston.

If you enjoy working in a friendly team, can balance competing priorities and want to play a key part in supporting the quality and safety agenda within the Trust, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative support within the physical health and professional practice portfolio of services to include but not limited to IPC, Physical Health, Seasonal vaccination service and CPD, in the delivery of a professional, comprehensive and efficient administrative/secretarial service that promotes excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will be expected to work independently using their own initiative with minimal direct supervision.

To contribute to the collection and monitoring of accurate and meaningful clinical information, producing regular reports and analysing data to proactively support the identification of issues and areas for improvement.

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.

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CS2859-SRP

Job locations

Sceptre Point Sceptre Way

Walton Summit Road

Preston

PR5 6AW

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English.
NVQ/Diploma level III in administration or equivalent knowledge and experience.
European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent to evidence competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.

Knowledge

Essential

Experience in generating reports and documents including supporting meetings through agenda's and minute taking.
Demonstrable experience of working effectively in a high performing office environment undertaking a range of administration duties.

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to produce well-presented clear and accurate documents.
Proven ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English.
NVQ/Diploma level III in administration or equivalent knowledge and experience.
European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent to evidence competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.

Knowledge

Essential

Experience in generating reports and documents including supporting meetings through agenda's and minute taking.
Demonstrable experience of working effectively in a high performing office environment undertaking a range of administration duties.

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to produce well-presented clear and accurate documents.
Proven ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all grades of staff both verbally and in writing.

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

Sceptre Point Sceptre Way

Walton Summit Road

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sceptre Point Sceptre Way

Walton Summit Road

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

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