Overview
Job Summary: To provide administrative support to the Nursing & Quality Senior teams in the delivery of a professional, comprehensive and efficient administrative service that promotes excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, working with a diverse portfolio of tasks in the delivery of various projects. The post holder will be expected to work independently using their own initiative with minimal direct supervision. To contribute to the collection and monitoring of accurate and meaningful project information, producing regular reports, meeting minute taking, arranging meetings, ordering supplies. Attention to detail is key, as is a willingness to learn.
We are inviting applications for an Admin Assistant to support the Nursing & Quality Senior Team. In this role, you will coordinate activities to ensure an efficient and responsive service.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide secretarial and administrative support
* Manage electronic diaries and arrange meetings
* Take minutes and raise orders
* Collect and report data
Requirements
* Strong team player with the ability to work independently
* Excellent communication skills with staff, service users, and carers
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
About Us
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. We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services. LSCFT supports flexible working and would consider 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.
Details
* Date posted: 25 February 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 351-CS2863-ZK
Job locations
L7F9 L9159 Nursing & Quality Admin, Preston, PR5 6AW
Job Description
For more information regarding this vacancy please review the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
* Essential qualifications: Diploma level 4 / NVQ 3 in Administration or equivalent knowledge & experience; Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English; Competence in Microsoft Office
* Essential knowledge: IT skills and knowledge of software packages required for notes and reports; Ability to interpret policies/procedures to advise others
* Essential experience: Supporting showcase events/conferences; Experience of team working across portfolios; Experience of administrative roles
Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.
Employer details
Employer: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: L7F9 L9159 Nursing & Quality Admin, Preston, PR5 6AW
Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
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