HSDU Quality AdministratorBand 3

Main area

Estates Department

Grade

Band 3

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

435-1LSC-LTH29.26-A

Site

Chorley Hospital

Town

Chorley

Salary

£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

05/11/2026 23:59

One LSC is a new collaborative partnership shared service formed by the five NHS Trusts serving the Lancashire and South Cumbria population of 1.8 million people. We are a shared service run by the NHS, for the NHS and are hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on behalf of the partner Trusts of the Lancashire and South Cumbria system.

One LSC stands for 'One Lancashire and South Cumbria' and reflects the Lancashire and South Cumbria System ambition to have one team serving Lancashire and South Cumbria in a joined-up way. It is jointly run by the five Trusts as a collaborative partnership.

The Trusts that make up One LSC are:

· Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

· Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

· Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

· University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

One LSC brings together the Digital, Data and Technology, Estates and Facilities, Finance, People Services and Procurement and Logistics services from each of the provider Trusts to create one central community of professionals. Under one leadership team, they will provide services for and on behalf of all Trusts.

The aim is to bring services more closely together so that we can deliver the best service possible to each of our partner organisations. At the core of One LSC delivery is eliminating duplication, removing unwarranted variation, realisation of the benefits of sharing common systems and processes and ensuring we deliver value for money for our partners, our system and, ultimately, for the communities we serve.

Job overviewPlease note that this post is Part of One LSC - a corporate collaboration hosted by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and providing Estates and Facilities Services to Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for a highly organised individual to join our exceptional Department within Sterile Services at the Chorley District Hospital.

Be part of a friendly, enthusiastic and professional fast paced estates administration team. The operational estates team are looking to recruit an admin support officer to undertake a variety of office duties.

Main duties of the job

To maintain the administration of the quality system throughout Sterile Services. To complete internal audits in line with the department's Accreditation audit schedule. To maintain Spreadsheets in line with data from Computer generated documents. To impliment any training with the track and trace of instruments in the Sterile Services Floor Management System

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintain and update the audit reports of theatre trays across the Trust
• Collates, structures and presents data and information as required using agreed systems and formats
• Stores data and information safely and in a way that allows for retrieval within appropriate timescales
• Maintains and update all relevant information required within the department
• Keep accurate and complete records of all activities ensuring communication is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in the training of clerical support staffs and communicate progress to Manager

Person specificationQualifications and EducationEssential criteria

• General Education (Essential): Minimum GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Mathematics (or equivalent level of education/experience). High-level literacy and accurate data recording are fundamental

Desirable criteria

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Decontamination or Healthcare Support
• Proven experience in quality management systems (QMS), process validation, audit execution, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO standards and MHRA/NHS guidelines)

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential criteria

• Proven background in managing document archives, updating technical logs, handling non-conformance records, and updating audit Proficient use of standard office suites (Word, Excel) alongside specialized clinical tracking software. The ability to communicate non-conformances diplomatically to supervisors, external inspectors, and medical teams while managing tight hospital deadlines.

Desirable criteria

• GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths, and Science
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds diplomas in clinical decontamination or CSSD management.

Dear Potential Applicant,

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancymay close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.**
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  *Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post.Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be...