Team Administrator
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Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Team Administrator within the Specialist Network. A Position is available based at Wesham Rehab Unit and will be on a Fixed Term Contract until February 2025
The post holder will provide a comprehensive administration and information service and coordinate their activities with other members of the administration team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided. The post holder will be aligned to clinical teams and is therefore required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the service. They will provide cover to other teams on various sites as and when required when directed by the Team Leader to ensure continuity of a quality service.
The post holder will be the first point of contact for the unit / department providing a comprehensive customer service. The Team Administrator duties will also include minute taking, finance duties and will require a flexible approach to work
Informal enquires on what the role entails should be directed to Charlotte Lowe, Deputy Admin Lead on 07779 56606 or Cheri McDonald, Ward Manager (Wesham) on 01772 215118
Main duties of the job
o Receive allocate and despatch internal /external mail in line with the Trust policy.
o To be the first point of contact for the unit/department providing a comprehensive customer service and enquiry provision to internal and external customers of the Trust.
o Provide a comprehensive administrative service which will include minute taking, cover compilation of reports and other correspondence on behalf of the team manager and other members of the team, ensuring a high standard in accordance with Trust standards.
o To create and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, internal and external across the whole health economy.
o Work collaboratively with the appropriate management teams and other departments including clinicians to ensure that the appropriate leads are notified in the case of matters of urgency and dealt with in a timely manner.
o To provide a secretarial function to the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader.
o To arrange supervisions and PDRs on the Managers behalf.
o Attend and participate in team meeting and admin services meetings 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
20 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-SPS1131-CC
Job locations
Wesham Rehabilitation Centre
Wesham Rehabilitation Centre
Preston
PR4 3HA
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wesham Rehabilitation Centre
Wesham Rehabilitation Centre
Preston
PR4 3HA
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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