Visa sponsorship evidence
Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers) .
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
Check you are eligible before applying. Since 22 July 2025 most new Skilled Worker visas need a degree-level role and a salary of at least £41,700, or £33,400 for new entrants. Some health and shortage occupations are exceptions, and care worker visas are closed to new applicants from abroad. This role may suit people who already have permission to work in the UK. See the visa guide.
About the job
Job summary
Provides comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to clinical and support service teams, ensuring smooth daily operations. Manages telephone and face-to-face enquiries, diaries, appointments, meetings and minute taking. Maintains accurate electronic and manual records in line with confidentiality and information governance standards. Produces correspondence using Microsoft Office and digital transcription systems with high attention to detail. Supports patients, carers and staff by providing non-clinical information and coordinating services. Prioritises workload, meets deadlines and maintains effective office systems. Contributes to service improvement, follows Trust policies, and works collaboratively to deliver a professional, efficient and customer-focused service.
Main duties of the job
The role will include managing the teams Duty Desk, audio typing, arranging meetings and taking minutes, diary management and regular telephone and face to face contact with staff, service users, carers other professionals at different levels internal and external. The candidate must be able to prioritise their own workload and work on their own initiative. They must also possess good problem-solving skills, have the ability to work within strict time frames, have an awareness of service user / staff confidentiality and data protection and a high standard of written / verbal and analytical communication skills. An advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes is essential. Knowledge of BigHand translation system is desirable.
This role requires a strong capability in data analysis, with particular emphasis on the proficient use of Microsoft Excel to produce and interpret monthly statistical reports. The post holder will be responsible for analysing referral data and generating regular performance reports to monitor and demonstrate referral activity within the service.
Flexibility will be required by the successful applicant with regards to work base and hours, allowing provision of cover for colleagues in different areas when required.
Job responsibilities
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team recruitment.lypft@nhs.net
Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.
About the employer
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, and more NHS Discount Offers.
We have an incredible Bank department, within nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to Bank.
Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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Visa sponsorship depends on the employer offering you the job and on you meeting the visa rules, including salary and English requirements. Check the current rules on GOV.UK and confirm details with the employer.