Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Mobile Network Administrator

The closing date is 24 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Mobile Network Administrator to work within our Talking Therapies service supporting Central & West Talking Therapies.

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

Main duties of the job

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

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.

Details

Date posted

10 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-CEN2393-BD-A

Job locations

West Strand House

Preston

PR1 8UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

The ability to work flexibly is a requirement as at times you will be required to provide support to our teams within the Mental and Physical Health Networks, including reception duties. Appropriate travel time will be agreed when you are instructed to work away from your base site.

Due to the needs of the service, remote working is not available as our colleagues are required to be office based.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

The ability to work flexibly is a requirement as at times you will be required to provide support to our teams within the Mental and Physical Health Networks, including reception duties. Appropriate travel time will be agreed when you are instructed to work away from your base site.

Due to the needs of the service, remote working is not available as our colleagues are required to be office based.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration - or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using e-mail, telephone or face to face
  • Able to demonstrate skills in organising and prioritising of diaries and schedules
  • Proven experience in producing minutes
  • Accurate keyboard skills for producing reports and correspondence etc. including live note taking at RSA II or equivalent
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration - or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using e-mail, telephone or face to face
  • Able to demonstrate skills in organising and prioritising of diaries and schedules
  • Proven experience in producing minutes
  • Accurate keyboard skills for producing reports and correspondence etc. including live note taking at RSA II or equivalent

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

West Strand House

Preston

PR1 8UY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Strand House

Preston

PR1 8UY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Admin Lead

Kevin Mistry

Kevin.Mistry@lscft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

10 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-CEN2393-BD-A

Job locations

West Strand House

Preston

PR1 8UY


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