Administration Assistant/ Health and Safety Lead
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Fulwood Preston, PR2 9HTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity within the Maxillofacial Laboratory. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Administration Ass...
Our workspace provides an enhanced environment that supports productivity while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Following appropriate training, you will provide advice on health and safety matters, offering guidance and support to laboratory staff through our Quality Management System (QMS), helping to create a safer environment for patients, staff, visitors, and volunteers.
You will provide comprehensive administrative and laboratory support to the Maxillofacial Laboratory team. Duties will include:
- Answering and directing telephone calls.
- Booking appointments for Maxillofacial Prosthetic Clinics.
- Typing confidential clinic letters.
- Receiving and processing post and deliveries.
- Procuring materials and equipment.
- Processing referrals.
- Safely disposing of chemical waste in accordance with Trust policies.
- Using IT systems to input and maintain data relating to patient medical devices and materials.
- Dealing with general enquiries.
- Casting plaster models from dental impressions under the supervision of trained staff.
- Manufacturing basic splints under supervision.
We have 10,000 dedicated colleagues working hard to deliver high-quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help support 370,000 people across our local communities and contribute to specialist care for 1.5 million people throughout Lancashire and Cumbria.
Working with us provides the knowledge and satisfaction that every task you undertake makes a genuine difference to our patients and staff, helping us continue to thrive and deliver outstanding healthcare across our region.
You will have access to a variety of development opportunities, enabling you to learn new skills, meet great people, and gain experiences you may never have encountered elsewhere. You will learn about working in a hospital environment and collaborate with colleagues from a wide range of professional backgrounds, helping to develop your skills and enhance your career pathway.
You will make a meaningful impact, be challenged to think differently, and be encouraged to innovate as we continue to improve our services. Everything we do centres on patient care and enhancing the patient experience, making your role both pivotal and rewarding.
We have a strong work ethic and excellent team spirit, which underpin everything we do. These values help us remain focused on continuous improvement and delivering the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with the public
- Accurate numeracy and literacy skills
- Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
- Knowledge of health and safety and quality management systems.
- Proven administrative skills
Desirable: - Previous experience of working in a health care or dental setting
Qualifications & Education
Essential: - GCSE Maths, English and Science C or above
Desirable: - A willingness to undertake training; - NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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