Network Administrator | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Preston is seeking an Administrator to support NHS Talking Therapy teams. The role involves coordinating administrative activities across various locations, ensuring quality service provision. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Flexibility in working patterns is offered, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to contribute to mental health services.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns such as term time and part time

Compressed hours

Flexi-time

Career breaks

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant previous experience.
• Good general education.
• Flexibility and ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities with administration team members.
• Provide cover to departments as directed.
• Ensure efficient and confidential service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Be office based at West Strand House Preston and travel to other NHS Talking Therapy bases as required.
• Provide cover to departments on various sites as directed by the Administration Line Manager to ensure continuity of a quality service provision.
• Provide a comprehensive administration and information service across the Mental Health Network.
• Coordinate activities with other members of the administration team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided.
• Work flexibly in response to the needs of the networks administrative service.

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant previous experience, a good general education and excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of working within the NHS is an advantage.
• Computer skills are essential.
• Flexible approach and ability to work within a busy team.
• Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised to ensure effective coordination of duties.

Benefits

• Flexibility working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks.

How to Apply

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Monday 24 Nov 2025