SC CYPs is looking for a driven, inspirational and motivational Deputy Admin Lead that will support the development of the admin and clerical services providing management of a high quality and developing highly efficient administrative workforce. The post holder will be innovative and forward thinking.

The Post will be based in Furness but there is an expectation that it will cover the CYP services across South Cumbria and also working into the Lancaster and Morecambe teams. There is an expectation that there will be travel as required.

We are inviting applications from individuals with strong leadership abilities and experience, excellent organisation skills, ability to work on your own or as a member of the wider management team. The successful candidate will be able to communicate with staff, servicer users, visitors and carers in a professional manner and will provide operational leadership to all the administrative staff and medical secretaries, alongside developing the teams and ensuring robust processes and practices are in place.

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work and has a sound future as a leading provider of excellent mental health and substance misuse services. The Trust invests in its staff and seeks to provide them with opportunities for training and personal development.

Main duties of the job

This role is for a driven, inspirational and motivational deputy admin lead that will support the management of a high quality and highly efficient administrative workforce within localities. The post holder will be innovative and forward thinking.

The post holder will be creative with an inclusive approach towards problem solving and service development. Will act with integrity and the strictest confidentiality at all times.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of successfully managing and motivating an administrative service or team. Demonstrable success of achieving performance targets both individually and as part of a team

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Business or Management related degree or equivalent experience Demonstrable commitment to continuous personal development.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of leadership skills. Specialist knowledge of a range of administrative procedures and practice underpinned by relevant theory.

Desirable

• Interest in current issues particular to a Foundation Trust and the network Knowledge of NHS management processes.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South CYPMH

Barrow-in-Furness

LA14 2LB

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