About this role
Job summary
Please note that this is a fixed-term post with a set end date of 31 December 2026.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
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.
As a Deputy Admin Lead, the core function of the role will be to provide a comprehensive administrative, office support and project support function to the Management Team within Children and Young People Mental Health Service
Main duties of the job
This role will support the management of a high quality and highly efficient administrative workforce within the locality. You will lead on managing, co-ordinating and ensuring cross cover of administrative staff across the Children and Young People services.
You will be innovative, forward thinking and be creative with an inclusive approach towards problem solving and service development.
The post holder will deliver on key responsibilities -
As a Deputy Admin Lead, you will establish, monitor and develop the required administrative procedures / SOPs and systems required for Children and Young People services.
Produce Data as required by Teams, Managers on a day to day basis.
You will work closely with the Head of Clinical Service, Clinical Lead/Service Manager and Team Leader to support with contract management for Children and Young People, Quality Tool and Contracts to maintain performance for the wider service
You will organise your own workload and work within established policies, procedures and guidelines.
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. 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
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ4 in Business Administration or equivalent NVQ 2 in Customer Services. Diploma in business studies or business administration or equivalent and/or willingness to work towards.
Knowledge Essential
In depth knowledge of the service, site and users. An understanding of the NHS current agenda and challenges
Experience Essential
Proven ability to manage staff Handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with DPA. Design and development of standard and bespoke data reports Proven use of office systems, with advanced use of Microsoft Office, i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.
Skills Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including solid presentation skills. The ability to plan and organise own workload and work autonomously. Proven standard of word processing skills, with a high standard of presentation and accuracy.
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 Whitegate Drive Health Centre
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)