Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Admin Assistant / Typist – Breast

The closing date is 29 October 2025

Job summary

Do you want to make a difference within Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Admin Assistant/Typist to join us on a permanent basis.

You will provide a typing service to the clinical services, as well asdemonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity

Main duties of the job

You will be a team member providing secretarial and administrative support to the support secretaries and Team leader in the Breast Care service.

You will provide a professional and courteous manner at all times. Respond to requests for information promptly and efficiently using a variety of communication methods, ensuring that Trust Customer Service standards are adhered to. Ensure information is accurate and meets Trust Standards regarding delivering information.

You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

This is an ideal opportunity to work within a friendly, dynamic team whilst also covering a variety of interesting and varied work for anyone wanting to be part of a fabulous team.

Any queries, or for a visit around the department please contact our Service Manager Emily.Morris@lthtr.nhs.uk

About us

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB3161

Job locations

Chorley Hospital

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed in the job description should be undertaken in accordance with the levels of competence as defined in the KSF outline for this post. In addition all staff are expected to act in accordance with the values and behaviours of the Trust

Type all clinical correspondence according to clinical priority in line with agreed standards of speed and accuracy and within the locally and nationally agreed timeframes.
Promptly file correspondence and investigation results
Ensure that all correspondence is checked and digitally signed by the appropriate consultant
To prioritise own workload appropriately, referring any service concerns to the Team Leader in a timely manner
Maintain good relationships with members of staff, ensuring a high degree of confidentiality and integrity at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Type all clinical correspondence according to clinical priority in line with agreed standards of speed and accuracy and within the locally and nationally agreed timeframes.
Promptly file correspondence and investigation results
Ensure that all correspondence is checked and digitally signed by the appropriate consultant
To prioritise own workload appropriately, referring any service concerns to the Team Leader in a timely manner
Maintain good relationships with members of staff, ensuring a high degree of confidentiality and integrity at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

oGood general education.
oECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

oRSA 3 Typing Qualification
o RSA 2 or equivalent
oTyping speed of 60 wpm

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

oEfficient use of Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and intranet
oRecent audio typing experience
oExperienced and competent minuet taking
oBasic knowledge of medical terminology.

Desirable

oPrevious admin experience in NHS environment
oUse of Trust IT packages ie Quadramed , Alma, Evolve
oAdvanced knowledge of medical terminology

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

oGood general education.
oECDL or equivalent experience

Desirable

oRSA 3 Typing Qualification
o RSA 2 or equivalent
oTyping speed of 60 wpm

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

oEfficient use of Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and intranet
oRecent audio typing experience
oExperienced and competent minuet taking
oBasic knowledge of medical terminology.

Desirable

oPrevious admin experience in NHS environment
oUse of Trust IT packages ie Quadramed , Alma, Evolve
oAdvanced knowledge of medical terminology

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 Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley Hospital

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chorley Hospital

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Employer's website

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