About this role
Job summary
Interviews have been scheduled for Friday 12th June 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Network Assistant (NA) to work across the Central & WestLocality.
Are you a people focused individual who likes to provide help and support to others? Do you have the ability to provide high quality, professional and responsive personal administrative service to service managers? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in aninfluential role that could give you an opportunity to move up in your career? Are you organised and structure and keen to help others do the same?
You will be part of a supportive team who will develop your skills, knowledge and experience. The senior management team are engaging and work as one team and is keen to find an experienced Network Assistant to deliver excellent service and patient experience.
If you are looking to expand your existing skills and knowledge and gain further experience then this could be the role for you.
Main duties of the job
The role is office based at Pathways Resource Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston and will require onsite presence.
You will provide support on all aspects of admin including the organisation of meetings, workshops, note taking, diary co-ordination and other tasks linked to project co-ordination.
The role requires someone who is self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines and targets and work under pressure.
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
NVQ Level 4 in Customer Care or Business Administration - or equivalent experience Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of issues in the Mental Health Network. Intermediate knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice.
Experience Essential
Previous experience as a Secretary/Administrator including diary management Previous experience of working in a fast moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurized deadline driven environment. Experience of supporting and minuting meetings.
Skills Essential
Takes a proactive approach to tasks. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
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 Pathways
Preston
PR5 6GD
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)