Data Subject Access Request Officer

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Slough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) Officer on a zero-hours bank basis. The role focuses on processing DSARs accurately, securely and within statutory timescales, reviewing large volumes of documents, redacting third-party information, and seeking expert advice when required.

Excellent IT skills, attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously are essential, with real flexibility to take on ad-hoc requests as they arise.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks under time pressure.
• Advanced IT skills navigating systems such as Excel, Word, and Adobe.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to persuade and negotiate.

Responsibilities

• Process Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) accurately and securely within statutory timescales.
• Review large volumes of complex documentation and identify personal data and third‑party information for redaction.
• Advise and liaise with the People Partner - Policy & Transformation as required, and handle ad-hoc requests in a flexible, bank-role capacity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Adobe

Job description

Are you highly organised, detail-focused and confident with handling sensitive information? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity to join us as a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) Officer. This is a zero-hours bank role, offering genuine flexibility and ad-hoc work, ideal if you would like to choose when you work and be able to say yes or no as requests arise. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, wed love to hear from you!, You will work closely with our People Partner - Policy & Transformation and play a key role in ensuring DSARs are processed accurately, securely and within statutory timescales. You'll manage a varied workload, reviewing and analysing large volumes of complex documentation, emails and attachments to identify personal data. You'll also identify third-party information and apply appropriate redactions before information is disclosed, seeking expert advice when required., For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

You’ll need excellent attention to detail and accuracy, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands and deadlines. Advanced IT skills, including confidence navigating systems such as Excel, Word and Adobe, are essential, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills. You’ll also need to work autonomously, use your initiative and be comfortable focusing for prolonged periods when reviewing detailed information. Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality is essential.

• Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative and/or customer focused environment.
• Experience of working with a range of business procedures or training/certification in business or administrative skills

Qualifications Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/level of knowledge, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks where there are competing demands and time pressures.
• Advanced IT skills, with an ability to navigate around various systems and software packages, such as Excel, Word and Adobe.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with an ability to persuade and negotiate.
• Ability to work autonomously under own direction, demonstrating accountability for own work.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative and/or customer focused environment.
• Experience of working with a range of business procedures or training/certification in business or administrative skills
• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/level of knowledge, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks where there are competing demands and time pressures.
• Advanced IT skills, with an ability to navigate around various systems and software packages, such as Excel, Word and Adobe.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with an ability to persuade and negotiate.
• Ability to work autonomously under own direction, demonstrating accountability for own work.
  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated outstanding by the CQC, were committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, were committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions