Access to Health Records Officer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Penrhos Garnedd; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in North Wales is looking for a dedicated individual to join their Health Records Service, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation while processing subject access requests. The ideal candidate will be passionate about helping others and possess a strong understanding of health records management policies. Additionally, being able to speak Welsh is a plus. Join a team that values equality and diversity, and provides support in line with its organizational values.

Qualifications

• Ability to process subject access requests efficiently while adhering to legislative requirements.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and data protection laws.
• Fluency in Welsh is desirable, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health records policies and procedures comply with regulations.
• Process subject access requests from initiation to completion.
• Escalate any delays in processing to maintain compliance.

Job description

To work closely with our Health Records Service in meeting set objectives to ensure policies and procedures are followed in compliance with; General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018, Data Protection Act 2018, Access to Health Records Act 1990, and BCUHB Health Records Management Procedure.

To process subject access requests from start to finish that are received within the Central Access to Health Records (ATHR) Service ensuring that legislative requirements are adhered to as per the ATHR procedures. Ensure that any delays are appropriately escalated in a timely manner to enable compliance with the legislative timescale., Responsible for 'processing' all associated documentation regarding appropriateness of requests; ensuring appropriate consents and identification checks are in place; and that processes are consistent, transparent and legally compliant.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.