Information Governance Access Officer

Merseywestlancs; St Helens; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension

27 days annual leave pro rata

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Access Officer to join the Information Governance Team at Whiston Hospital in St Helens. The role focuses on handling subject access requests and other individual rights with confidentiality and data protection as priorities.

You will liaise with staff and external agencies, maintain accurate records, and ensure responses are timely within Caldicott and Trust policies.

Qualifications

• GCSE English grade C or equivalent is required.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in a relevant field.
• RSA II or equivalent qualification.
• Legal qualification or equivalent knowledge relevant to information governance.

Responsibilities

• Process requests for access to information promptly and confidentially.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of records at all times.
• Liaise with staff and external bodies regarding disclosures and rights.
• Provide administrative support within the Access Team and participate in training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English - C grade

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

RSA II or equivalent

Legal Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Access Officer to join the Information Governance Team at Whiston Hospital in St Helens. The role focuses on handling subject access requests and other individual rights with confidentiality and data protection as priorities.

You will liaise with staff and external agencies, maintain accurate records, and ensure responses are timely within Caldicott and Trust policies.