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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 3
Contract
3 months (Fixed term end date 31/12/2026)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
351-AR-BAY1067-MF
Employer
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Guild Lodge
Town
Preston
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Network Management Administrator

Band 3

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

*This post forms part of a service currently subject to a service improvement and redesign programme. Service delivery models, roles and structures will be reviewed as part of the improvement process,  which may result in changes and a consultation process in line with the  Trust’s Organisational Change Policy.

The Trust is committed to supporting staff throughout this process and ensuring fair and transparent decision-making.*

We are seeking a motivated and organised Network Administrator to join our busy administration team. The role involves providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Network.

Key duties include managing correspondence and enquiries, maintaining accurate records, coordinating meetings and producing minutes, and preparing documents using Microsoft Office. You will act as a key point of contact, delivering a professional, confidential and responsive service.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have relevant administrative experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

The role is primarily based within one hub, with flexibility required to support other sites as needed.

Important Information:

  • This post is subject to a DBS check
  • Some travel across Trust sites may be required

We welcome applications from all individuals who meet the criteria and are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post please contact Esther Carter on 07966 415082

Working for our organisation

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.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration, Customer Care or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of services within a Mental Health Network.
  • Basic understanding of NHS structures or processes

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience in an administrative or secretarial role
  • Experience of working in a busy, fast paced environment.
  • Experience of handling confidential and sensitive information

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Esther Carter
Job title
PA Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07966 415082
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