Overview
The post holder will manage the office administration of the Consultant and other medical staff within the team, providing an efficient and effective secretarial service to support medical staff in maintaining a safe, efficient and effective clinical service.
Responsibilities
* Organise their own time and manage and prioritise their own workload, ensuring urgent matters are dealt with efficiently and that record keeping is accurate and complete.
* Utilise good communication skills to liaise effectively with colleagues and external agencies as required.
* Excellent organisational skills including medical audio-typing. Utilise a range of technical skills including word-processing, email and computerised diary systems, and employ a range of electronic systems relating to clinical records.
* The confidential nature of all work must be understood and safeguarded. Cover for absent colleagues as necessary for short periods of time such as annual leave and short-term sickness.
Other information
Interview Date: To be arranged
This post may close early due to high numbers of applications so you are advised to apply promptly.
The Trust is committed to equality and diversity in employment. The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff and may have flexible working options available. We are a no smoking organisation.
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
Application information
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025
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