Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Network Assistants (NA) to work across the Central & West Locality.

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 an influential role that could give you an opportunity to move up in your career? Are you organised and structured and keen to help others do the same?

In return you will be part of a supportive team who will develop your skills, knowledge and experience. The senior leadership team are engaging and work as one team and is keen to find experienced Network Assistants to deliver excellent service and patient experience

For further details / informal visits contact:

Paula Brooks-Liddell, Personal Assistant, email [email protected] or call 01253 448082.

Main duties of the job

You will provide support in all aspects of admin including the organisation of meetings, workshops, note taking, diary co-ordination, updating spreadsheets and databases, collating reports 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.

The post holder will provide a comprehensive secretarial, administration and information service across the Network, and coordinate their activities with other members of the Network Management PA and Administration team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided.

The post holder will be aligned to a specific hub and is required to work flexibly in response to the needs of the service providing cover to other hubs on various sites as directed by the Network Management Admin Lead to ensure continuity of a quality service.

About us

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.