Clinical Administrator

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an administrator to join our small but busy team based at Charnley Fold.

Meeting the needs of our service users and their support networks is at the heart of what we do.You will have previous administrative experience, ideally with working knowledge of the service and trust.You must be able to support our service users in a tactful and sensitive manor, and demonstrate your ability to do so.Due to the evolving needs of the trust, on occasion, you may be required to provide cover and support for other teams.You will be responsible for admin duties that include but are not limited to phone calls, diary management, minute taking for MDT meetings and processing referrals and discharges.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be supported by the Locality Admin Lead and will work closely with clinical lead for the Central Memory Assessment Service.In return you will be part of a supportive team who will develop your skills, knowledge and experience. The Administration team are engaging and work as one team and is keen to find an experienced administrator to deliver excellent service and patient experience.If you are looking to expand your existing skills and knowledge and gain further experience then this could be the role for you.

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.

Date posted

16 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-CEN1025-CPC

Job locations

Charnley Fold

Cottage Lane

Bamber Bridge

PR5 6YA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role, please see the attached recruitment pack which includes a detailed job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English Grade A-D
Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development
Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages including outlook, word and teams

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice relevant to the service
Accurate keyboard skills for producing reports and correspondence
Ability to manage non routine enquiries without immediate supervision

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as an administrator including diary management
Previous experience of working in a fast moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurised deadline driven environment
Previous relevant experience

Skills

Essential

Able to demonstrate skills in Organising and prioritising of diaries and schedules
Capable of working under pressure and using own initiative; able to prioritise workload
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using e-mail, telephone or face to face

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English Grade A-D
Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development
Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages including outlook, word and teams

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice relevant to the service
Accurate keyboard skills for producing reports and correspondence
Ability to manage non routine enquiries without immediate supervision

Experience

Essential

Previous experience as an administrator including diary management
Previous experience of working in a fast moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurised deadline driven environment
Previous relevant experience

Skills

Essential

Able to demonstrate skills in Organising and prioritising of diaries and schedules
Capable of working under pressure and using own initiative; able to prioritise workload
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels using e-mail, telephone or face to face

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.