Ward Administrator

Job Summary Permanent Part Time - 18.50 hours per week We are looking for an excellent Ward Administrator to join our admin team on The Orchard supporting our Clinical Teams to deliver an excellent service to our patients. We are inviting applications from individuals with organisational skills, ability to work on your own or as a member of the wider admin team. The successful candidate will be able to communicate with staff, service users, visitors and carers in a professional manner. The successful candidate must be computer literate, able to use Microsoft office packages and have a good telephone manner. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a comprehensive administration and information service to the Inpatient ward within the Mental Health Network, coordinating their activities with other members of the Administration Team to ensure an efficient and confidential service is provided. To carry out these duties the ward clerk will be expected to utilise a range of technical skills, which may include word processing, use of e‑mail and other IT skills as well as using highly developed interpersonal and communication 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 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 and flexi‑time. Details Date posted: 01 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 3 Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Part‑time Reference number: 351-BAY818-EB-A Job locations: The Orchard, Lancaster, LA1 4JJ Person Specification Essential Qualifications Good standard of education to NVQ level 3 equivalent RSA II Typing or equivalent experience Computer skills – Microsoft Word for Windows, PowerPoint / Access Knowledge Good communication skills with both external, internal staff/clients/carers. Microsoft packages, including Word/Excel/Outlook Experience Working in an office environment Working with members of the public 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: The Orchard, Lancaster, LA1 4JJ Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr