About this role
Job summary
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.
The Trust is committed to supporting staff throughout this process and ensuring fair and transparent decision-making.
Please note that this is a fixed-term post with a set end date of 31 December 2026.
We are looking for an excellent Ward Administrator to join our admin team on Dova Unit supporting our Clinical Teams to deliver an excellent service to our patients.
We are inviting applications from individuals with organisation skills, ability to work on your own or as a member of the wider admin team. The successful candidate will be able to communication with staff, servicer users, visitors and carers in a professional manner. The successful candidate must be computer literate, able to use Microsoft office packages and a good telephone manner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive administration and information service to the Inpatientward within the Mental Health Network, coordinating their activities with other members of theAdministration Team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided. To carry out theseduties the ward clerk will be expected to utilise a range of technical skills, which may include wordprocessing, use of e-mail and other IT skills as well as using highly developed inter personal andcommunication skills.
The post holder will be aligned to a specific team and is required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the Networks administrative service providing cover to departments on various sites as directed by their Deputy Admin Lead to ensure continuity of a quality service provision.
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
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
Good standard of education to NVQ level 3 equivalent. RSA II Typing or equivalent experience. Computer skills - Microsoft Word for Windows, Power Point / Access.
Knowledge Essential
Good communication skills with both external, internal staff/clients/carers.
Experience Essential
Working in an office environment. Previous secretarial/clerical experience.
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 Dova Unit - Dane Garth
Dalton Lane
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)