Job summary The Bay Network is looking for a driven, inspirational and motivational Deputy Admin Lead who will support the development of the admin and clerical services providing line management and developing highly efficient administrative workforce. The post holder will be innovative and forward thinking. The post holder's role will focus be on the Urgent Care Pathway and Inpatients admin teams within the Mental Health Network promoting cross team working and support. The Bay Network covers Lancaster, Morecambe, South Lakes and Furness and the current vacancy will be based in Danegarth, Furness General Hospital, Barrow with travel to other admin service offices within the Network. 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. For further details/informal chat please contact us on the details provided. Main duties of the job This role is for a driven, inspirational and motivational deputy admin lead that will support the management with a high quality, highly efficient administrative workforce within networks with innovative and a forward-thinking outlook. The post holder's role will focus on the Urgent Care and Inpatient service line admin teams within the Mental Health Network promoting cross team working and support. The Bay Network covers Lancaster, Morecambe, South Lakes and Furness and the current vacancy will be based in Barrow with travel to other admin service offices within the Network. 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. The post Holder will lead on managing, co-ordinating and ensuring cross cover of Network reception services. 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. For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT Please be aware the use of artificial intelligence (AI) when submitting an application is monitored and if you have used AI to generate an application, you are required to declare this on your application form. AI-generated content may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential when submitting an application form to convey your skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 351-BAY770-EB-A Job locations Dane Garth Barrow in Furness LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification 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. 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 Personal Essential Demonstrated capability for workforce planning over short, medium and long-term timeframes and ability to adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Person Specification 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. 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 Personal Essential Demonstrated capability for workforce planning over short, medium and long-term timeframes and ability to adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. 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 Dane Garth Barrow in Furness LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)