About this role
Job summary
Tenure - Fixed Term - 12 months - 24 hours per week
Interviews will be held Monday 19th October 2026
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated note taker to undertake a unique role supporting someone with a hearing impairment on a flexible basis for up to 24 hours per week.
Your role will involve working as a Job Aide Working alongside a hearing impaired, Band 5 HR Advisor/Trainee HR Business partner supporting them with note taking/secretarial support.
The successful candidate will be required to provide a note taking service, 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 HR hearings and grievances.
When note taking isn't required general administration duties within the HR Admin team will be undertaken.
The successful candidate will possess:
Previous administration experience supporting a busy team
Excellent note taking skills
Ability to manage time and workload effectively, working to deadlines with limited supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to be dynamic, speedy and accurate whilst remaining calm under pressure
Interested candidates are encouraged to ring for an informal discussion about the role. Please contact us using the details provided.
Main duties of the job
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 case conferences, network meetings, 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.
Key responsibilities
Provide a comprehensive administrative service primarily minute taking across the organisation, but primarily in the Fylde network face to face, or virtually via MS Teams
Produce correspondence as directed e.g. mass mailings, meeting minutes.
Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in written communication
Select appropriate methods of communication depending on the circumstances
Demonstrate tact and empathy during difficult and sensitive conversations
Liaise with customers regarding applications for Human Resources related schemes as appropriate
Promote the positive reputation of the Business Partnering team
Attend organised events and meetings if required
Participate fully in team/departmental meetings and activities
Support team and departmental colleagues in so far as is reasonable and practicable
Provide support, guidance and routine query resolution
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
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 prioritising work to meet deadlines
Skill and Abilities Essential
Good written communication skills to produce accurate correspondence Good organisational skills including ability to prioritise tasks and use own initiative Proven ability to manage meeting arrangements and taking minutes
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 Sceptre Point
Preston
PR5 6AW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)