# Reasonable Adjustments Co-ordinator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/reasonable-adjustments-co-ordinator/47ddfbe2-9066-4baf-a6f7-1af96bbd7edf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/reasonable-adjustments-co-ordinator/47ddfbe2-9066-4baf-a6f7-1af96bbd7edf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** North Shields - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (12 month Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T14:01:05.297Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/North_Shields/Northumbria_Healthcare_NHCT_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Human_Resources/Human_Resources-v8131647 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8131647?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you passionate about creating inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Reasonable Adjustment Co-ordinator to join the HR Team at Northumbria Healthcare. This is a newly created 12-month fixed-term opportunity, funded to develop and embed a Trust-wide reasonable adjustments service and demonstrate the impact of a dedicated coordination role. Working across HR, Occupational Health, Recruitment, Workforce Systems, IT, Procurement and Staff Networks, you will help ensure that disabled staff and those with long-term health conditions are able to access the support they need to remain healthy, engaged and successful at work. You will lead on developing systems, processes and resources that support the identification, implementation and monitoring of reasonable adjustments, whilst acting as a trusted source of advice and support for managers and staff. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of workplace inclusion, HR, wellbeing, case coordination or project management who is looking to develop a role that will have a lasting impact on staff experience across the Trust. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received. ### Main duties of the job The Reasonable Adjustment Co-ordinator will: - Coordinate the implementation of workplace reasonable adjustments across the Trust. - Develop and implement a Workplace Adjustment Passport and supporting resources. - Create guidance, tools and training to improve manager confidence and capability. - Develop robust systems for recording, monitoring and reporting reasonable adjustment activity. - Act as the Trust's central point of contact for Access to Work, supporting applications and maximising available funding. - Work collaboratively with Occupational Health, HR, Workforce Systems, Recruitment, Procurement and Digital colleagues to improve processes and staff experience. - Support the development of inclusive recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure new starters receive appropriate workplace support from day one. - Engage with staff networks and employee groups to understand barriers and identify opportunities for improvement. - Analyse workforce data and trends to inform service development and organisational decision making. - Contribute to the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion objectives by promoting a positive and proactive approach to workplace adjustments. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate will take a leading role in developing and embedding a Trust-wide approach to workplace reasonable adjustments. Working closely with colleagues across HR, Occupational Health, Recruitment, Workforce Systems and Staff Networks, you will develop policies, processes and resources that support staff requiring workplace adjustments and ensure compliance with the Equality Act 2010. You will coordinate workplace adjustment and Access to Work cases, monitor implementation, analyse data and identify opportunities for service improvement. The role will also involve developing manager guidance and training, supporting induction programmes and contributing to wider Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. As this is a new role, there will be significant opportunity to shape the future direction of the service and contribute to the development of innovative approaches that improve accessibility, staff wellbeing, retention and inclusion across the Trust. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in HR, business administration, project support or a related field. - Experience of coordinating and developing processes or supporting projects within a complex organisation. - Experience of delivering presentations, writing reports and employment policies. - Working knowledge of the Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustment requirements and employment legislation, with practical application in a workplace setting. - Relevant work experience in supporting people at work. **Desirable** - Recognised qualification relevant to disability support. - Specialist knowledge of current Equality and Diversity legislation, including the Equality Act 2010, government guidance and local/national policy and procedures - Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools - Knowledge of or experience in Quality improvement tools, techniques and methods ## Documents - [trust compact (pdf, 515.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3037) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2867) - [northumbria privacy policy (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1899) - [adm8551-reasonable adjustment co-ordinator (pdf, 312.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10460841) - [nhs england fit & proper person privacy policy (pdf, 232.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2765) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.