Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

HR Administrator/Job Aide

The closing date is 08 October 2025

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated HR Administrator to undertake a unique role supporting a hearing impaired HR Advisor with note taking for 19 hours per week as a job Aide, fixed term until September 2026.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a note taking service, either face to face primarily in the Fylde area or virtual via MS Teams. The note taking will be required for a variety of meetings, including formal disciplinary, grievance and sickness meetings and hearings.

When notetaking is not required you will provide a comprehensive, customer focused and efficient administration service supporting the Human Resources Directorate in assisting the Trust in achieving its strategic and operational objectives.

Main duties of the job

Your role will involve 19 hours per week as a Job Aide Working alongside a hearing impaired, Band 5 HR Advisor supporting them with note taking/secretarial support.

The post holder will undertake a note taking service, either face to face primarily in the Fylde area or virtual via MS Teams. The note taking will be required for a variety of meetings, including formal disciplinary, grievance and sickness meetings and hearings.

The successful candidate will possess:

o Previous administration experience supporting a busy teamo Ability to manage time and workload effectively, working to deadlines with limited supervisiono Excellent verbal and written communication skillso Excellent negotiation and influencing skillso Ability to be dynamic, speedy and accurate whilst remaining calm under pressure

About us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages 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, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

13 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CS2765-CL

Job locations

HR Advisors

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English
NVQ/Diploma level III in HR / Administration or equivalent experience
Evidence of competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of employment records systems
Awareness of legislation surrounding employment and data protection

Experience

Essential

Experience of administration work and systems
Experience of administration of an integrated database system
Experience of a customer care services environment
Experience of prioritising work to meet deadlines
Experience of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive data

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good written communication skills to produce accurate correspondence
Excellent verbal communication skills to explain employment issues
Good organisational skills including ability to prioritise tasks and use own initiative
Proven ability to manage meeting arrangements and taking minutes
Proven ability to pay attention to detail and produce accurate work

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Flexible in approach to tasks undertaken

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English
NVQ/Diploma level III in HR / Administration or equivalent experience
Evidence of competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of employment records systems
Awareness of legislation surrounding employment and data protection

Experience

Essential

Experience of administration work and systems
Experience of administration of an integrated database system
Experience of a customer care services environment
Experience of prioritising work to meet deadlines
Experience of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive data

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good written communication skills to produce accurate correspondence
Excellent verbal communication skills to explain employment issues
Good organisational skills including ability to prioritise tasks and use own initiative
Proven ability to manage meeting arrangements and taking minutes
Proven ability to pay attention to detail and produce accurate work

Work Related Circumstances

Essential

Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
Flexible in approach to tasks undertaken

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HR Advisors

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HR Advisors

Sceptre Point

Preston

PR5 6AW

Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)