Clerical Officer - District Nursing Service | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust


Company:	East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£25,272 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	ELHT footprint, BB7 2JG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the East Lancashire District Nursing Service as a Clerical Officer. This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30, providing vital administrative support to clinical teams across the ELHT footprint.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual with excellent communication and IT skills who enjoys working in a busy environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the smooth and effective delivery of District Nursing services, helping clinicians focus on providing high-quality patient care.

You will work as part of a supportive neighbourhood team and wider administration network, providing a high standard of customer service and administrative support. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads and a good understanding of confidentiality.

As service needs can vary, flexibility is essential. The post holder will be aligned to a specific team but may be required to work across different sites and provide cover where needed to ensure continuity of service.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the importance of confidentiality and previous administrative experience within a busy office environment. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, whilst also using initiative and working independently, is essential.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible individual who can adapt to the changing needs of the service. Flexibility is key, as the post holder may be required to work across different sites and provide cover as needed to ensure continuity of service delivery.

Strong IT skills are essential, together with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be able to prioritise workloads, manage competing demands, maintain accurate records and provide a high standard of administrative support to clinical teams, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of patient services.

Established in 2003, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large, integrated healthcare organisation providing high‑quality acute and community services for the population of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen. The Trust places safety and quality at the centre of everything it does, investing in and developing its workforce, building strong partnerships with key stakeholders, and encouraging innovation and pathway redesign to deliver best practice across all services.

ELHT employs more than 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally recognised and have received awards for their contributions and achievements. The District Nursing Service is proud to be part of this forward‑thinking organisation, offering a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to grow, develop, and access a wide range of professional development opportunities.

For full details about this role, including the main duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting Documents section.

Further information about the District Nursing Service can be found on our Trust website at www.elht.nhs.uk.

You can also learn more by watching the videos available at the following link: https://elht.nhs.uk/services/district-nurses

This advert closes on Tuesday 20 Oct 2026

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