About this role
Job summary
Reasonable Adjustments Lead (Band 6)
We are looking for a passionate and organised Reasonable Adjustments Lead to join our People & OD team at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate the Trust's reasonable adjustments and Access to Work processes, helping colleagues access the support they need to thrive at work. You will provide expert advice to managers and staff, oversee funding and equipment requests, manage reporting and data, and help drive our ambition to be a truly inclusive employer.
You'll have experience of coordinating / leading projects or services, excellent communication and organisational skills, and an understanding of reasonable adjustments. You'll be confident working with a range of stakeholders, handling sensitive issues with empathy, and using data to support improvement.
At LSCFT, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, belongs and can thrive. You'll be joining a supportive team that is passionate about making a positive difference for colleagues and the communities we serve.
Interview date: 18th September 2026.
Main duties of the job
Lead the Trust's reasonable adjustments and Access to Work processes. Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees working closely with Diversity & Inclusion and HR colleagues. Coordinate equipment requests, funding claims and reporting. Deliver training, engagement activities and improvement projects. Work with a wide range of stakeholders to promote inclusion and accessibility. Use data and insight to improve colleague experience and outcomes.
About us
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
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A relevant professional qualification, degree or equivalent experience Evidence of personal commitment to ongoing learning and development in a relevant specialism
Knowledge Essential
Thorough knowledge of the impact of discrimination on staff and service users' lives Knowledge of the principles of effective project management Knowledge of how to develop good project communications and engagement plans Knowledge and experience of designing/ learning resources e.g. presentation slides
Experience Essential
Experience of setting up, implementing, and reporting on internal processes and procedures Experience of managing projects and programmes in highly regulated environments and supporting project teams Experience of facilitating groups and / or delivering training Experience of working on engagement, D&I or leadership initiatives
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 Trust Headquarters, Sceptre Point
Preston
PR5 6AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)