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Job summary

Main area
Administration
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
351-BAY925-MF
Employer
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whitegate Drive Health Centre
Town
Blackpool
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pathway Navigator

Band 4

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

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

Job overview

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated Pathway Navigator to play a key role in the effective running of our service and support strategic decision-making.

You will bring strong IT skills and experience of NHS patient computer systems, along with a sound understanding of administrative procedures. The role involves managing non-routine tasks, problem- solving, and working confidently with a wide range of people on a daily basis.

You will be a proactive team player with excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work independently using your own initiative. The role also includes supporting staff training in data entry, best practice, and the effective use of electronic health record systems.

A flexible approach, strong confidentiality, and a commitment to high standards are essential.

The post is 37.5 hours per week and is a permanent post within the team, 9am-5pm

Please note: This post is subject to a Standard DBS Clearance

Main duties of the job

  • Support the effective day-to-day running of the service, contributing to service coordination and strategic decision-making through accurate data management and reporting.
  • Use NHS patient administration and electronic health record systems to input, update and maintain high-quality, accurate data in line with local and national requirements.
  • Manage a range of administrative processes, including non-routine tasks, using initiative and problem-solving skills to resolve issues as they arise.
  • Act as a key point of contact for staff, service users and partner teams, communicating confidently and professionally on a daily basis.
  • Support and deliver training to staff on data entry, best practice and the effective use of electronic health record systems.
  • Monitor data quality and compliance, identifying errors or trends and taking appropriate action to ensure standards are maintained.
  • Manage own workload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet service demands and deadlines, while working flexibly to support the wider team.
  • Work independently using own initiative while maintaining a high level of confidentiality, discretion and adherence to information governance standards.
  • Contribute positively to team working, service improvement and the development of efficient administrative processes.

Working for our organisation

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 support 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.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to NVQ Level 4 in business Administration or equivalent demonstrable experience, knowledge and skills
  • Computer Literate - Standard Keyboard skills.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
  • Management of time effectively and display initiative.
  • Ability to work on own initiative sometimes working under pressure and without direct supervision.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working in a fast moving, confidential, sensitive, pressurised deadline driven environment.
  • Experience of operating IT systems including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Emails and other dedicated software.
  • Ability to interpret and understand patient pathways.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Andy Rigg
Job title
Admin Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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