Job summary
- Main area
- Admin and clerical
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- With the possibility to become permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
- Job ref
- 388-6092527-A&C
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Belmont Court - Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Data Access & Disclosure Administrator
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We are looking for Admin support to join our team who will bring enthusiasm, commitment to quality and support us fulfil our obligations under the Subject Access Request.
This is a busy, lively office who enjoy meeting legislative requirements within time frames.
The role involves dealing with sensitive information safely and securely.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will provide Administration support within the Data Access & Disclosure Team
Experience of working with patients records, emails, post , using a hospital database, such as PAS, Windip and confidently able to use a photocopier/ scanner.
If you are a good communicator and can work both independently and as part of team we would like to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
The Data Access Office handles requests for information from the general public, patients, staff and solicitors under the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR and the Freedom of Information Act 2000. At present the department receives in excess of 2,000 Data Protection requests & 840 Freedom of Information requests a year. The job involves:
- Supporting the work of the Data Access & Disclosure team in ensuring Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust complies with Data Protection, Freedom of Information (FOI) and Information Governance in a timely manner under the requirements of the Acts and relevant Codes of Practice.
- Providing an efficient and effective administrative service for the team.
- Recording the FOI and Data Protection requests on the IT system & sending correspondence.
- Providing support with copying records identified for release.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Proven administrative and ICT experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office IT applications
- Accurate Data input skills
- Good standard of education
Desirable criteria
- Understanding / knowledge of NHS administration
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate a methodical and accurate approach to administrative matters
- Ability to work to competing demands and to prioritise accordingly
- Experience with handling a medical record or access/experience to a patient information system
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Data Protection, Freedom of Information or Information Governance
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Goss
- Job title
- Data Access and Disclosure Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 654870
- Additional information
Please call Sarah Goss for an informal chat 01803 654870.
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