Network Administrator
The closing date is 24 November 2025
Job summary
Applications are invited for an Administrator to provide a comprehensive service to the NHS Talking Therapy teams at various locations across Lancashire. The post holder will coordinate their activities with other members of the administration team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided.
The post holder will be office based and work at West Strand House Preston with the potential to have to travel to other NHS Talking Therapy bases and required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the networks administrative service, providing cover to departments on various sites as directed by their Administration Line Manager to ensure continuity of a quality service provision.
Evidence of relevant previous experience, a good general education and excellent communication and organisation skills are essential. Knowledge of working within the NHS will be an advantage and computer skills will be essential.
The successful applicant will require a flexible approach and the ability to work within a busy team. They will also be expected to use their own initiative and work unsupervised to ensure the effective coordination of duties.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive administration and information service across theMental Health Network 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 a specific team and is required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the networks administrative service providing cover to departments on various sites as directed by their Administration Line Manager to ensure continuity of a quality service provision.
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
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CEN2321-CL-A
Job locations
Talking Therapies Admin
West Strand House
Preston
PR1 8UY
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Talking Therapies Admin
West Strand House
Preston
PR1 8UY
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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