Team Administrator

Due to expansion of our service, a post for a Mobile Clinical Administrator to join our friendly & diverse teams at West Strand House based at Strand Road Preston, Pathways in Bamber Bridge and [DEL: Collison Avenue :DEL] [INS: Ch :INS] [INS: orley :INS] Health Centre in Chorley. If you don't like being at one site and you have an explorative nature, then this could be for you. You will be directed to which site you will be based at and parking is available with no charge in close proximity of each site[INS: . :INS] Providing support to our service users is our primary focus. The role can be demanding yet very rewarding as our team is the first point of contact for our service users and their support networks. Your compassion and empathy will be tested in situations which require you to be supportive from when you answer..how can I help you? You will be rewarded knowing you have provided assistance at a time that it was needed underpinned by the clinical team who will work side-by-side. You experience of minute-taking in a multi-disciplinary clinical team setting will push boundaries, you will be required to support our teams remotely via teams [INS: or on :INS] -[INS: site :INS] which will require so a high level of communication is required.

A flexible approach is needed as every day can be different. Experience of working in a busy office with a clinical workload is preferred with previous exposure of working with the public essential. You will be required to take large volumes of phone calls that are varied in nature as well as completing vital clinical administrative support which includes processing referrals, clinical letters and arranging weekly teams meetings for a multi-disciplinary team. Although always supported by the wider team, you must have relevant experience of managing your own workload and multi-tasking with a busy, varied workload.

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve. As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:

• Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
• Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
• Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers. Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports 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, home/remote working, and flexi-time. For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT., 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.

In return, you will be guided and supported with career progression and be allowed to make decisions with meaningful input. A variety of courses are available for the right candidate. Upon appointment, you will be entitled to 27 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays, including a generous pension scheme as well as access to nationally recognised staff discount schemes with high street and online retailers. Adjacent to a nursery, Gym complex, health & beauty salon and multiple superstores. Complimentary on-site parking, which is within minutes of walking distance.