Total 12 job vacancies by Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

If you are somebody with drive and determination, an effective communicator and would like to join the Corporate Affairs team, this could be the role for you. As a Foundation Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals are legally required to operate a Council of Governors, therefore we are seeking a dedicated individual to take on this important role to support Trust Governors. Some administrative support will also be provided to the Director of Corporate Affairs although this will not form the main requirements of the role.

As well as providing a comprehensive secretarial and administrative service to Governors, you will be expected to co-ordinate attendance at events held by both the Trust and partner organisations. You will need to facilitate, support and co-ordinate the infrastructure required for the effective organisation of full meeting and events schedules required in support of the operational management function of the Trust Council of Governors.

Some of the key attributes for the role are excellent communication and inter-personal skills, a strong drive to develop harmonious relationships, and a consistently high professional approach. You will need to be flexible, have excellent organisational abilities and exhibit initiative in resolving problems when they arise.



You will be working within a small supportive team of three Corporate Affairs Officers and the Associate Company Secretary who provide the highest standards of corporate governance, advice and support to the Chair, Board of Directors and Governors on all aspects of statutory, regulation, corporate governance and effective business conduct for the Trust. The function sits under the portfolio of the Director of Corporate Affairs who reports directly to the Chair and Chief Executive.

You will have a pro-active approach to your work, be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, along with being able to multi-task and manage your workload effectively.

Whilst upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality, you will facilitate, support, and coordinate the infrastructure required for the effective organisation of full meeting and event schedules.

You will exhibit Microsoft Office competencies and possess strong organisational skills, to ensure effective working practices are in place. Some duties will be problem solving and you will need a flexible approach, with a willingness to learn.

During the week and on occasions at weekends you will be required to attend and support Governors at internal and external events, therefore, the ability to co-ordinate, travel, and transport light promotional materials to and from the venues and across the Trust’s hospital sites is essential.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
• Responding to external and internal telephone queries relating to Council and others and referring to appropriate person.
• Handle governor issues either by telephone or in person in a timely manner and in accordance with Trust and local procedures.
• Communicates with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Department utilizing a variety of communication methods including verbal, electronic, and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request.
• Manage the electronic calendar for Council, organising meetings as required and accurate maintenance of electronic diaries with effective communication of diary commitments.
• Coordinate attendance by governors at external events. Liaising with the Communications Team with regard to the presence of governors at events held both by the Trust and partner organisations.
• Support governors at external events as and when required (this might include the transportation of materials to and from the venue).
• Chase progress on issues as directed by line manager with appropriate managers on behalf of Trust Council as and when necessary to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Maintain efficient and effective administrative systems, including governor details, length of service, etc and ensuring that details of governors on Trust documentation (including the Trust website) is accurate and up to date.
• Support Council workshops, including arranging the venue, ordering refreshments, and taking notes.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Company Secretary.
• Liaise with Communications Team on the production of Trust Matters and other communications specific to governors.
• Maintenance of a variety of electronic databases as required and as directed.
• Support, as directed, with the annual Governor Elections process.
• Support the organisation and facilitation of the Annual Members’ Meeting.
• Support governor training. Including maintaining the register of mandatory training dates and ensure training dates are flagged to all relevant governors and an attendance report submitted through to the Company Secretary.
• Promote and support administration functions within the department and to ensure effective working practices are in place.


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

Are you looking for a job with a meaningful purpose? If so, this is the one for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our Enhanced High Care team.

We offer a full induction, in-house training, and great development opportunities.

This post is worked on a rota basis between the hours of 8am and 16:00pm, Monday to Friday. You will be based at Royal Preston Hospital.

Please go to https://vimeo.com/783675115 to see out full Ward Clerk video

You will possess excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills, attention to detail being a key characteristic.

You will ensure that standards of service are maintained, have a strongly held commitment to high standards of service delivery and be pro-active in the implementation of the ‘Patient Choice’ development process.

You will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective outpatient reception and appointments service, with strict adherence to Trust protocols, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

You will deal with all aspects of the outpatient appointment function on the Trust’s computerised patient record system (QCPR), actively participate in virtual receptionist process, activating outpatient appointments, updating patient demographics and out-coming clinic attendance. The post-holder will be expected to support the ongoing Outpatient Digitisation process.

You will be multi-skilled following training, have a full understanding and working knowledge of various reception areas and the basic functionality of clinics covered.

We are one of the largest and highest performing trusts in the country, providing district general hospital services to 370,000 people in Preston and Chorley, and specialist care to 1.5m people across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Our strategic objectives are
• To provide outstanding healthcare to our local communities
• To offer a range of high-quality specialist services to patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria
• To drive innovation through world class education, training and research

Our Values
• Caring and compassionate. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, doing everything we can to show we care.
• Recognising individuality. We respect, value and respond to every person’s individual needs.
• Seeking to involve. We will always involve you in making decisions about your care and treatment and are always open and honest.
• Team working. We work together as one team, and involve patients, families, and other services, to provide the best care possible.
• Taking personal responsibility. We each take personal responsibility to give the highest standards of care and deliver a service we can always be proud of.

We were established in 2005 and were the first trust in the country to be awarded ‘teaching hospitals’ status.



Demonstrate an approachable, courteous, efficient appointment service to all Health Care Professions, patients, carers and relatives.

Actively contribute towards service development.

Maintain good communication skills when dealing with colleagues, patients, relatives, carers and other health care professions, utilising a variety of communication methods including verbal and electronic.

Constructively managing barriers to effective communication.

Use initiative to resolve conflicts in a mutually agreeable way, escalating to management where necessary.

Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and Trust Policy.




This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Administrative Team Leader to join our JAG accredited Endoscopy Service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

Leading a dedicated team of Endoscopy Schedulers the role will support the delivery of timely and accurate patient bookings for Endoscopy Patients. The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct line management of a team of Schedulers and Receptionists working in a busy and dynamic department. The Team Leader role is integral to the effective provision of cancer treatment and Gastrointestinal diagnosis.

The applicant must have acute attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills and a strong ability to lead, often under pressure.

An understanding or experience with hospital bookings, patient centre care is essential. Previous line management would be beneficial but not essential. The applicant must have a can-do attitude towards problem solving and an interest in streamlining service performance. A positive and collaborative manner is key to working in the NHS environment.

The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day performance of the scheduling team, undertaking appraisals, identifying and addressing training needs and ensuring there is a robust and consistent service at all times.

You will facilitate a working environment which fosters effective and respectful working to support the overall performance of the unit.

Participating in regular data collation and managing the timely rescheduling of last minute urgent changes to patient bookings. In addition, you will lead on the management and reporting of the Endoscopy planned and active waiting lists, ensuring patients are booked in line with national standards and Cancer wait times.

You will work closely with the Endoscopy Service Manager, Nursing team and Clinicians ensuring timely bookings are made and communicated to patients both verbally and written.

The endoscopy service is delivered over two sites, Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital (CDH). We serve a population of 370,000 people.

Both endoscopy units are Joint Advisory Group (JAG) accredited. JAG accreditation demonstrates that we achieve a high quality and safe service ensuring excellent patient experience. Accreditation allows our Trust to complete procedures for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme for those between 60-74 years, and the Bowel Scope Screening for those of 55 years of age to remove polyps from the colon, help prevent bowel cancer and also detect asymptomatic cancers to improve outcomes.

We complete a range of endoscopic procedures; gastroscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, bronchoscopy, ERCP and EUS. We provide a range of breath tests including for bacterial overgrowth, lactose intolerance and helicobacter pylori.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.


This advert closes on Friday 6 Sep 2024

Are you an experienced Medical Secretary looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual who enjoy working in a busy environment and would like to be part of a dynamic teams supporting Oral Maxillo Facial Surgery. You will be working 37.5 hours a week and be based at Royal Preston Hospital 4 days a week and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital 1 day a week.

These are challenging, yet exciting times for our hospitals as we move forward into the new collaborative NHS world in which our roles and relationships will take greater prominence as the NHS recovers from the pandemic. What will not change is our vision to always provide excellent care with compassion to our communities. Our ambition, success, identity, and values remain important in recruiting and retaining the best staff as well as developing and delivering excellent services.

Our Medical Secretaries provide a professional and comprehensive secretarial and administrative service. They support Consultants and Clinical Teams by ensuring the efficient channelling of communication between Medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, and departments. You will be part of this team helping to improve our patients’ experiences and reduce our waiting lists for treatment.

You will have excellent organisational skills, confidence in IT and communication skills, be able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity.

Within the Surgery Directorate, we really value our Medical Secretaries, they play an important role in the day to day running of our Clinical Services, making sure that patient care is at the forefront of all we do. Within Head and Neck Speciality Business Unit, we provide care for Cancer, urgent and routine patients in Outpatient clinics and in Theatres.

his is a very busy and varied role; no day is ever the same. As a Medical Secretary, on a typical day you will undertake various administrative duties, have regular contact with patients and all members of the Clinical Team, as well as ensuring the smooth running of the OMFS Department, making sure our patients get the best possible care.

We are known as being a friendly and supportive team; this will be a varied and challenging role for someone with a passion for making a difference. If you are somebody who is dynamic, has previous secretarial experience, and are flexible in your approach, this role could be the one for you.

You will make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold and help innovate to keep making improvements. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something to be proud of. We are looking for someone who has the right behaviours, skills and willingness to learn.

At Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, we take pride in caring for our staff as well as our patients. We recognise that working in a busy environment requires help with a healthy work-life balance. We also believe in ensuring that our staff get the chance to reach their full potential when working with us.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area and give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to supporting our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You will have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills and meet great people.

For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

· Provide secretarial / administrative services to Consultants and their Clinical Team by perusing and distributing incoming correspondence, disseminating information, composing reports and correspondence, maintaining up-to-date filing systems, booking systems and continuously developing administrative practices to ensure order and efficiency in the office.

· Represent the Head and Neck Speciality Business Unit, responding to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients and others and referring to appropriate person, acting in a professional, courteous manner at all times.

· Handle customer concerns either by telephone or in person in order to achieve immediate local resolution whenever possible, in accordance with the Trust’s complaints procedure.

· Communicate with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Department utilising a variety of communication methods including verbal, electronic and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request.

· Chase progress on all issues with appropriate persons as and when necessary to ensure that deadlines are met.

· Maintain efficient and effective administrative systems, including bring forward, and message taking.

· Plan and organise own work and allocate work to the Support Secretary and Typist, ensuring files and papers are available and up to date, providing briefings for the day’s activities, highlighting deadlines and potential conflicts of interest.




This advert closes on Tuesday 27 Aug 2024

We are looking to recruit a ward clerk with a can-do attitude to join our friendly team on Bleasdale ward. We work hard and we keep each other uplifted, making staff wellbeing a priority. Your role will be to greet patients and family members, be their first point of contact and their guide to our ward. You will also support our team with admin and be the calming voice answering our calls.

Your pleasant approach, friendly style and great communication skills really play such an important role.IT skills are necessary and knowledge of Quadramed system would be beneficial, but training will be given.

You will enhance our team to maintain the highest standards of record keeping in line with data protection have good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the organisation.

You will provide a professional and courteous “meet and greet” service for all our staff, patients & visitors, always acting in a professional and courteous manner. Time is always of the essence, so you’ll respond to requests for information promptly and efficiently using a variety of communication methods, ensuring that customer service is prioritised. Your skills make you a great team player who will thrive in this busy but rewarding environment, ensuring information is accurate and meeting the high standards we set for ourselves.

The wide variety of activities we undertake, mean that responsibilities have to be shared with other members of staff/colleagues. Team working and collaboration are vital, as is a flexible approach to both working duties and hours worked.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
• Perform an ambassadorial role, representing Bleasdale ward “Front of House” service acting in a professional, courteous, and customer-focused manner always.
• Answer telephone queries, take messages, direct where appropriate, meet and greet and help directing visitors within the ward.
• Participate and contribute to developments in Customer Service provisions in line with Trust Policies.
• Use initiative to resolve conflicts in a mutually agreeable way, alerting manager where necessary.
• Communicate with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Department utilising a variety of communication methods including verbal, electronic and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request.
• Ordering stock for the ward using the oracle system
• Filling patient notes
• Reporting ward issues such as faulty equipment and minor works


This advert closes on Sunday 7 Jul 2024

Are you looking for a job with a meaningful purpose? If so, this is the one for you!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our Enhanced High Care team.

We offer a full induction, in-house training, and great development opportunities.

This post is worked on a rota basis between the hours of 8am and 16:00pm, Monday to Friday. You will be based at Royal Preston Hospital.

Please go to https://vimeo.com/783675115 to see out full Ward Clerk video

You will possess excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills, attention to detail being a key characteristic.

You will ensure that standards of service are maintained, have a strongly held commitment to high standards of service delivery and be pro-active in the implementation of the ‘Patient Choice’ development process.

You will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective outpatient reception and appointments service, with strict adherence to Trust protocols, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

You will deal with all aspects of the outpatient appointment function on the Trust’s computerised patient record system (QCPR), actively participate in virtual receptionist process, activating outpatient appointments, updating patient demographics and out-coming clinic attendance. The post-holder will be expected to support the ongoing Outpatient Digitisation process.

You will be multi-skilled following training, have a full understanding and working knowledge of various reception areas and the basic functionality of clinics covered.

We are one of the largest and highest performing trusts in the country, providing district general hospital services to 370,000 people in Preston and Chorley, and specialist care to 1.5m people across Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Our strategic objectives are
• To provide outstanding healthcare to our local communities
• To offer a range of high-quality specialist services to patients in Lancashire and South Cumbria
• To drive innovation through world class education, training and research

Our Values
• Caring and compassionate. We treat everyone with dignity and respect, doing everything we can to show we care.
• Recognising individuality. We respect, value and respond to every person’s individual needs.
• Seeking to involve. We will always involve you in making decisions about your care and treatment and are always open and honest.
• Team working. We work together as one team, and involve patients, families, and other services, to provide the best care possible.
• Taking personal responsibility. We each take personal responsibility to give the highest standards of care and deliver a service we can always be proud of.

We were established in 2005 and were the first trust in the country to be awarded ‘teaching hospitals’ status.



Demonstrate an approachable, courteous, efficient appointment service to all Health Care Professions, patients, carers and relatives.

Actively contribute towards service development.

Maintain good communication skills when dealing with colleagues, patients, relatives, carers and other health care professions, utilising a variety of communication methods including verbal and electronic.

Constructively managing barriers to effective communication.

Use initiative to resolve conflicts in a mutually agreeable way, escalating to management where necessary.

Maintain confidentiality at all times as required by legislation and Trust Policy.




This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Jul 2024

We are delighted to invite applicants to apply for the position of Administrative Support Officer – Governors.

If you are somebody with drive and determination, an effective communicator and would like to join the Corporate Affairs team, this could be the role for you.

We are seeking a dedicated individual to take on this exciting role to support Trust Governors. Some support will also be provided to the Company Secretary although this will not form the main requirements of the role. As well as providing a comprehensive secretarial andadministrative service to Governors, you will be expected to co-ordinate attendance at events held by both the Trust and partner organisations. You will need to facilitate, support and co-ordinate the infrastructure required for the effective organisation of full meeting and events schedules required in support of the operational management function of the Trust Council of Governors. Supporting the Governors at external events will also be required both during the week and on occasions at weekends, and the ability to co-ordinate, travel, and transport light promotional materials to and from the venues and across the Trust’s hospital sites is essential.

Some of the key attributes for the role are excellent communication and inter-personal skills, a strong drive to develop harmonious relationships, and a consistently high professional approach.

You will have a pro-active approach to your work, be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, along with being able to multi-task and manage your workload effectively. You will need to be flexible, have excellent organisational abilities and exhibit initiative in resolving problems when they arise.

Whilst upholding the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality, you will facilitate, support, and coordinate the infrastructure required for the effective organisation of full meeting and event schedules.

You will exhibit Microsoft Office competencies and possess strong organisational skills, to ensure effective working practices are in place. Some duties will be problem solving and you will need a flexible approach, with a willingness to learn.

During the week and on occasions at weekends you will be required to attend and support Governors at internal and external events, therefore, the ability to co-ordinate, travel, and transport light promotional materials to and from the venues and across the Trust’s hospital sites is essential.

Without doubt, no two days will be the same. Your role will help to strengthen the infrastructure between the organisation and the Council of Governors.

We have 9000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
• Responding to external and internal telephone queries relating to Council and others and referring to appropriate person.
• Handle governor issues either by telephone or in person in a timely manner and in accordance with Trust and local procedures.
• Communicates with a range of staff, users and visitors to the Trust / Department utilizing a variety of communication methods including verbal, electronic, and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request.
• Manage the electronic calendar for Council, organising meetings as required and accurate maintenance of electronic diaries with effective communication of diary commitments.
• Coordinate attendance by governors at external events. Liaising with the Communications Team with regard to the presence of governors at events held both by the Trust and partner organisations.
• Support governors at external events as and when required (this might include the transportation of materials to and from the venue).
• Chase progress on issues as directed by line manager with appropriate managers on behalf of Trust Council as and when necessary to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Maintain efficient and effective administrative systems, including governor details, length of service, etc and ensuring that details of governors on Trust documentation (including the Trust website) is accurate and up to date.
• Support Council workshops, including arranging the venue, ordering refreshments, and taking notes.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to the Company Secretary.
• Liaise with Communications Team on the production of Trust Matters and other communications specific to governors.
• Maintenance of a variety of electronic databases as required and as directed.
• Support, as directed, with the annual Governor Elections process.
• Support the organisation and facilitation of the Annual Members’ Meeting.
• Support governor training. Including maintaining the register of mandatory training dates and ensure training dates are flagged to all relevant governors and an attendance report submitted through to the Company Secretary.
• Promote and support administration functions within the department and to ensure effective working practices are in place.


This advert closes on Sunday 30 Jun 2024

Your wealth of experience, knowledge and skills will really help you provide direct secretarial and administration support to the leaders in our Medicine Division – or as we like to call them: Rachel, Jackie, Mark, Kelly and Michael.

Having someone organised, diligent, motivated, resourceful and effective supporting our leadership team certainly makes a massive difference within our hospitals – indeed, we cannot do without you!

Ensuring the effective production of documentation, accurate note taking in meetings and a lovely experience for our customers will be a fundamental part of your role. You’ll proactively manage diaries, organise meetings, collate and distribute agendas items and take notes. Your highly motivated and experienced approach will stand you in good stead, as will your accuracy and efficiency.

You will be so appreciated for the work you do – forming part of our valuable team and we’ll look after you just as much as you look after us.

It’s always daunting starting a new role, so we’ll make sure you have a good induction and will soon feel comfortable in the role and alongside all your fab colleagues you will be able to see the difference you are making.

So if you have excellent organisational ability, are flexible and able to work on your own initiative in resolving problems as they arise and have a consistently high professional approach to work….this job is definitely for you and we look forward to meeting you at the interviews!

It goes without saying that you’ll have all the skills we’re looking for. In fact, we’re pretty sure you’ll be able to teach us a thing or two along the way.

Based in the heart of Preston Hospital, you’ll use your well-honed MSOffice skills every day in the production of notes, documents, letters, spreadsheets and emails. Your efficient and effective style ensuring these are always done to the highest standard – even when you are juggling multiple priorities.

Communication will be your master skill – whether that’s in writing or verbally, your effective approach to ensuring information is communicated accurately and timely will be second to none.

Your excellent organisational skills, flexibility and ability to work on your own to resolve problems when they arise will be so appreciated. Your unflappable style will see you able to handle any situations that arise with ease and calmness.

Our teams will rely on you and you’ll certainly rise to the challenge.

Used to working unsupervised, your skills will see you working to a very high standard at all times maintaining a professional image.

So – what’s in it for you? Well you will join an established team who all support each other every step of the way, there will be opportunities to develop your skills and undertake additional training to learn as much as you want. We have supportive managers who want to help you be your best and the leaders you support are all really approachable and supportive too.

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Want to know more? Just contactMichelle.wareham@lthtr.nhs.ukwho would love to have a chat with you about the role.

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to 370,000 people in the Preston and Chorley area as well as Specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria.

The Medicine Division has a diverse portfolio of services across the two main hospital sites ;
• Gastroenterology
• Cardiology
• Diabetes & Endocrinology
• Stroke
• Elderly/Frailty
• Neurology
• Renal
• Neurosciences
• Respiratory
• Palliative Medicine
• Emergency Medicine

Duties to include, but not be limited to:
• Provide direct secretarial and administration support to the Divisional management Team and the wider team.
• The role includes proactively management of diary and ensuring effective scheduling of appointments.
• Organise meetings in a timely manner, including venues, ensuring that all relevant documentation and information is forwarded in advance.
• Act as a minute secretary for meetings, some of which may cover complex discussions and actions.
• Act as first point of contact for all internal and external to deal with all forms of enquiries (visitors/telephone/face to face/correspondence) in a competent and professional manner, maintaining a professional image appropriate to the role and creating a positive image of the organisation. Communicate effectively with external agencies and visitors to the Trust.
• Screening telephone calls using own initiative, analysis of information provided before responding appropriately or referring to the most appropriate manager.
• Maintain an up to date, effective electronic and paper filing system.
• Ensure any confidential and sensitive data is appropriately managed, archived and stored securely.
• Have an up to date knowledge and experience of Microsoft 365 including MS Teams, Word, Excel and Powerpoint and use of email and internet.
• Personal Development opportunities are maximised in relation to the administration role and mandatory training undertaken as required.


This advert closes on Sunday 23 Jun 2024

You will be a member of a team of clerical support staff providing secretarial and administrative support to the Plastics Department which will include support to the consultants, junior medical staff, trauma co-ordinator and any other staff.

You will support the efficient channelling of communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust. You'll demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.

We would like to welcome a new member of team into our established admin team within neurosurgery. The department covers Lancashire and South Cumbria serving a population of 1.7 million people.
We would require a strong communicator and dedicated team player.
The post requires a high standard of organisational skills and the recognition of confidentiality, and we would welcome applicants from all individuals with the relevant skills and experience and an appetite for a new challenge.

To be able to respond to external and internal telephone queries from staff, patients and others and referring to appropriate person. There is also a need to communicates with a range of staff, users and visitors to the trust. Department utilising a variety of communication methods including verbal, electronic and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request.

Another key skill to which the department requires is organising incoming and outgoing post, referring enquiries to appropriate person if necessary.

The role very much entails arranging meetings, typing of letters or other correspondence, typing of minutes and audio type, preparing presentation materials including PowerPoint for the department.

An admin assistant would very much need to use the Trust case note tracking system, filing of reports and results and data entry and Information processing

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.


Any informal enquiries or further information can be obtained from Victoria Solkin for on 01772 528133

The post holder will be a member of a team of clerical support staff providing secretarial and administrative support to the Neurosurgery which will include support to the consultants, junior medical staff, trauma co-ordinator and any other staff.

They will support the efficient channelling of communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust.

The post holder will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity.


This advert closes on Sunday 12 May 2024

We are looking to welcome Support Medical Secretary’s in the Paediatrics team within the Division of Women & Children.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to work in a band 3 capacity, gaining experience to help shape a future career goal.

We are seeking an individual that is not only enthusiastic and forward – thinking but also, kind and caring ensuring they are putting the patients and families first throughout their journey of our service.

You will be a member of a team of support medical secretaries providing secretarial and administrative support to consultants, junior medical staff, and any other staff. You will support the efficient channelling of communication between medical staff, GPs, patients, relatives, members of the public and other disciplines within the Trust.

This is a role which can be challenging but also rewarding as you seek to support the consultants and patients/parents/carers to provide a joined up service where our patients will feel listen to and valued.

If you would like to hear more about our amazing service's or to arrange a visit please do get in touch with our Divisional Admin Manager - Paul Styles onpaul.styles@lthtr.nhs.uk

You will provide support secretarial / administrative services to our specialist consultants and Specialty Doctors.

This may involve perusing and distributing incoming correspondence, disseminating information, composing reports and correspondence, maintaining up-to-date filing systems and continuously developing administrative practices to ensure order and efficiency within our friendly team.

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.



Duties will include but not be limited to:
• Be the point of contact for all day to day enquires, referring where necessary to more senior staff
• Manage your own Consultant workload
• Manage the IHA patient database utilising Quadramed to book appointments accordingly
• Coordinate appointment with parents / carers always using the strictest confidentiality and updating database
• Chase progress on all issues with appropriate managers /consultants on behalf of the Directorate and when necessary to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Maintain efficient and effective administrative systems, including bringing forward appointments, being key point of contact for parents / carers, nursing teams and other clinical colleagues
• Organise the daily work of the consultants, ensuring files and papers are available and up to date, providing briefings for the day’s activities, highlighting deadlines and potential conflicts of interest
• Ensure appointment slots are managed accordingly and meet the guidelines and expectations from Safeguarding, as well as defined goalpost
• Attend meetings to take minutes and produce / distribute documentation as required
• Organise meetings as required, to include preparation of agendas and minute taking, co-ordinating follow up action as required to ensure that decisions / recommendations are implemented
• Provide secretarial and administrative support when other members of the team are absent – this includes within other areas that fall under paediatrics, including hospital sites.
• Use databases and computer packages where appropriate to initiate and maintain records and generate statistics for analytical purposes
• Provide secretarial and administrative cross cover when other members of the team are absent/agile or travel to a different site
• Open & deal with any correspondence

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This advert closes on Sunday 7 Apr 2024

A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Our service is known for being energetic, vibrant and forward thinking – we just need you to complete the picture. You will be a key member of Hub Admin Service and support other members of the Integrated Discharge Service by providing administrative support to a high standard relating to the Trust’s patient capacity and discharge processes.

You will need to have excellent IT and organisational skills to support the daily work of the service, ensuring referrals are processed in a timely manner and daily information reports to support the Integrated Discharge Service are made available to senior management colleagues in accord with agreed deadlines.

We guarantee you will:
• use your fab IT and multi-tasking skills
• work in a fast paced environment, with lots of variety
• manage your own workload, working alongside a variety of professionals
• work as part of a supportive team of people from different cultures and backgrounds
• learn and enhance your knowledge and skills daily mainly in relation to discharge

If you like what you read…..Why not apply to come and join our adaptable, friendly, professional and caring team?

Your great office and IT skills will be essential and you’ll need to use your initiative, but you will also have a supportive team around you to help.

You will be expected to communicate with a range of staff and external agencies using a variety of communication methods including, verbal, written, interpersonal and electronic, circulating robust information therefore your strong communication and organisational skills will come into play as you manage your workload and ensure tasks are completed timely and any concerns escalated.



We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

Your main jobs and responsibilities will be;
• To manage and update central information management systems within the Integrated Discharge Service
• Manage a central repository of information to support the Integrated Discharge Service in a timely and confidential manner.
• Update of referrals onto management information systems relating to patient details, needs and resources in a timely and accurate manner.
• Act as a central point for the Trust where ‘live’ information can be gathered on capacity across the two sites.
• Produce and circulate robust daily information reports to support the Integrated Discharge Service processes and make available in a timely fashion to senior management colleagues.
• Actively develop effective internal and external relationships and work closely with colleagues to ensure a successful service delivery.
• Communicate with clinical and social care colleagues within the Integrated Discharge Service involved with each patient using a variety of communication methods including, verbal, written, interpersonal and computer, and passing information in a format that is appropriate to the individual request.
• Respond to external and internal telephone enquiries from staff and others in an efficient, tactful and helpful manner and ensure that any messages/information are passed to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness and development of the Integrated Discharge Service, the Division, the Trust and other partner organisations.
• Plan own workload in conjunction with Hub Manager to ensure continuity of service and support.
• To personally contribute to the overall effectiveness and development of the Integrated Discharge Service to ensure the delivery of safe and effective discharge processes.
• Take responsibility for one’s own continuing professional development, including keeping up to date with activities of the wider Service.
• Maintain effective working relationships within Department and other officers of the Trust, in order to ensure delivery of professional service focused on achieving high level of patient satisfaction.
• Participate in any associated training in order to enhance knowledge and skills.
• To provide cover for colleagues during periods of leave, ensuring adequate cover to provide expected level of service, liaising with line managers as appropriate to ensure continuity of service.
• Support training for induction of any new Service members and support the identification of training needs and requirements.
• Undertake general clerical duties including photocopying, faxing and answering the telephone.
• To carry out other appropriate delegated duties as required by Hub Manager

Please see attached Job Description and Personal specification for further details.


This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jan 2024

Working with us as our divisional support secretary gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

You will be a divisional support secretary providing secretarial and administrative support to the senior management team alongside the divisional PA. You will support the efficient channeling of communication between the senior management team and a wide range of multi-disciplinary teams across the Trust. Providing a quality secretarial service at all times.

You will demonstrate excellent organisational skills, must be flexible in approach, able to exercise initiative and demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, being aware of the need for confidentiality and integrity at all times.

We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to senior leadership team. The post holder will often be the first point of contact for external and internal stakeholders and will be expected to work independently using their own initiative with minimal direct supervision.
• Manage electronic calendars for senior management team, organising meetings and minuiting meetings as and when required. Accurate maintenance of an electronic diary with effective communication of diary commitments
• Coordinate meetings at the request of the This occasionally requires arranging venues and refreshments for off-site meetings.
• Provide secretarial / administrative services to the Division as mentioned by perusing and distributing incoming correspondence, disseminating information, composing reports and correspondence, maintaining up-to-date filing systems and continuously developing administrative practices to ensure order and efficiency in the Manage all telephone calls into the department and re direct where necessary.
• Chase progress on all issues with appropriate managers on behalf of the Division and when necessary to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Maintain efficient and effective administrative systems, including bring forward, and message
• Ensuring files and papers are available and up to date, providing briefings for the day’s activities, highlighting deadlines and potential conflicts of
• Attend meetings in order to take minutes and produce / distribute documentation as required
• Provide secretarial and administrative support when other members of the team are absent
• Use databases and computer packages where appropriate to initiate and maintain records and generate statistics for analytical purposes




This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Jan 2024