About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our team.
The Data Access and Disclosure Office (DADO) Team handle requests for information from the general public, patients, staff, police, solicitors and other third parties under the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR, Access to Health Records Act 1990 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Main duties of the job
You will require impeccable interpersonal skills, to communicate effectively with colleagues of all levels of seniority, and be able to build excellent working relationships to ensure common goals can be achieved.
You will be responsible for providing a professional, efficient and confidential administration service as part of the Data Access and Disclosure Office.
You will contribute as a member of the administrative team to the efficient smooth running of the Data Access and Disclosure Office.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and lifeNHS pension scheme for long-term financial securityGenerous annual leave allowance to recharge and relaxA strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potentialAdditionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Working within the Data Access & Disclosure team supporting with administrative duties relating to data access requests.Supporting an efficient and effective administrative service within the team.Recording the Data Protection requests on a database, collating documentation.Printing and copying record.Please see attached Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of literacy Good standard of numeracy
Desirable
Typing/word processing qualification or equivalent experience
Experience Desirable
Previous experience in an NHS Information Governance setting Experience in using Microsoft office packages Proven administrative experience Experience in dealing with confidential records
Additional Criteria Essential
Please refer to the job description.
Desirable
Please refer to the job description.
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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Priorswood Medical Records/Information Governance
Unit J, Crown Close
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 8RX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)