Go back
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Legal Services Administrator, Band 3

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

To provide a point of contact for external agencies needing help to access Trust information for statutory and procedural purposes. To find and provide information requested and continue to liaise with these agencies. To provide a range of general administrative duties for the department, on request.

Additional working pattern details: Job share of full time post considered

Main duties of the job

At all times, the post holder will represent the Legal Services Department to the highest degree of professional standards both within the Trust and with its partners in the wider system, and to deal with tact and sensitivity the many matters of a confidential and sensitive nature which will cross their desk.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

318-26-T0601

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description - To provide a point of contact for external agencies needing help to access Trust information for statutory and procedural purposes. To find and provide information requested and continue to liaise with these agencies. To provide a range of general administrative duties for the department, on request.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see Job Description - To provide a point of contact for external agencies needing help to access Trust information for statutory and procedural purposes. To find and provide information requested and continue to liaise with these agencies. To provide a range of general administrative duties for the department, on request.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA III or relevant administrative experience
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C minimum

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to securely process confidential and sensitive data
  • Excellent communication skills with good telephone manner
  • Ability to plan and organise
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple deadlines
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Understanding of when to escalate matters appropriately
  • Ability to work independently
  • Manual handling of paper records and case notes

Desirable

  • Proactivity and ability to take the initiative when necessary

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Enthusiastic, positive
  • Energetic
  • Resilient
  • Team focused
  • Flexible
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • RSA III or relevant administrative experience
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C minimum

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • MS office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Ability to securely process confidential and sensitive data
  • Excellent communication skills with good telephone manner
  • Ability to plan and organise
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple deadlines
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Understanding of when to escalate matters appropriately
  • Ability to work independently
  • Manual handling of paper records and case notes

Desirable

  • Proactivity and ability to take the initiative when necessary

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Enthusiastic, positive
  • Energetic
  • Resilient
  • Team focused
  • Flexible

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Manger, Legal Services

Alex Townsend

alex.townsend@nhs.net

03004223160

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

318-26-T0601

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sandford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

United Kingdom


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)