Network Administrator - Specialist Network
Job Description
Job summary
Network Administrator - Specialist NetworkGuild LodgeBand 3 AfC - 37.5 Hrs Fixed Term Contract until 15/7/25
An opportunity has arisen to join the specialist network as a Network Administrator to support the Specialist Network. The Post Holder will provide a comprehensive administrative service to the Specialist Network.
The Network Administrator will co-ordinate their activities with other members of the team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided to the wider Senior Leadership Team.
Main duties of the job
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a Community and Mental Health Trust whose services include mental health and substance misuse services to the residents of Lancashire and South Cumbria. The Trust also provides low and medium secure care and forensic services.Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent mental health and substance misuse services. The Trust invests in its staff and seeks to provide them with opportunities for training and personal development.Guild Lodge hospital site is situated in beautiful rural area, yet close to motorway links from all directions of travelThe hospital site offers:o Free staff parkingo Onsite restaurant facilitieso Access to newly built housing area with local school
Our staff receive:
o Full induction and support for those new to the serviceso Access to salary sacrifice schemes for cars, electronics etc.o Interviewer information packo Excellent support and Wellbeing serviceso Superb external training and development opportunitieso Opportunities to develop leadership skills across differing care environmentso Talent Management Programme
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.For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Clearance.If you are not invited to interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, then please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful, as it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful candidates. It is important that applicants log in to the website and check their NHS Jobs account on a regular basis to read and respond to any emails they may have received.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Customer Care or Business Administration - or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.
Desirable
- Formal secretarial qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of issues in the Mental Health Network.
- Knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice.
Desirable
- Interest in current issues particular to a Foundation Trust and the network
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Secretary/Administrator including diary management
- Previous experience of working in a fast moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurised deadline driven environment.
- Experience of supporting and minuting meetings.
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 & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Specialist Services Management
Preston
PR3 2JH
