Records Access Administrator – Deliver Vital Health Records

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an Access to Records Administrator to manage requests for health records in line with GDPR and local policies. You will ensure cases are processed accurately, with proper authorisation, and delivered securely to applicants including patients, legal bodies, and external organisations.

The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, and you will work within a team based in the Trust’s Access to Records Department, upholding

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a friendly team.
• Respect for confidentiality and GDPR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process access to records requests within GDPR timescales and local policies.
• Provide copies of health records to patients, courts, solicitors and other authorised bodies when appropriate.
• Ensure all requests are properly checked for authority and consent before release of records.
• Liaise with departments and systems to obtain accurate information and maintain secure delivery of records.

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an Access to Records Administrator to manage requests for health records in line with GDPR and local policies. You will ensure cases are processed accurately, with proper authorisation, and delivered securely to applicants including patients, legal bodies, and external organisations.

The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, and you will work within a team based in the Trust’s Access to Records Department, upholding