Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is looking for a dynamic Data Protection Act (DPA) Co-ordinator to act as the Trust's frontline for DPA requests received by the Legal Team. This is a permanent role in the team.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be confident in liaising with hospital staff as well as external third parties and managing medical record requests in an efficient and timely way, under the supervision of the Deputy Trust Solicitor. Applicants must have an understanding of the DPA in an NHS context and be able to take on this role in efficiently representing the Trust's Legal Team.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Education, Training and Qualifications
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent IT Skills, familiarity using Excel/Database
- Ability to prioritise work and to work autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team Working skills
- Ability to comply with time limits
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve and use initiative
- Ability to deal with complaints
- Ability to adapt to changes in technology and/or processes
Desirable
- Prior knowledge of dealing with requests for Healthcare records
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Scanning and electronically filing documents
- Setting up/Maintain spread sheet
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Dealing with requests for Healthcare records
- Liaising with external solicitors/courts/local authorities
- Liaising with Consultants
- Sending documents out via Securesend (or other secure drop-box system)
- Data Protection Act
- Parental Responsibility
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always Values
- Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
- Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
Education, Training and Qualifications
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent IT Skills, familiarity using Excel/Database
- Ability to prioritise work and to work autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team Working skills
- Ability to comply with time limits
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve and use initiative
- Ability to deal with complaints
- Ability to adapt to changes in technology and/or processes
Desirable
- Prior knowledge of dealing with requests for Healthcare records
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Scanning and electronically filing documents
- Setting up/Maintain spread sheet
- Confidentiality
Desirable
- Dealing with requests for Healthcare records
- Liaising with external solicitors/courts/local authorities
- Liaising with Consultants
- Sending documents out via Securesend (or other secure drop-box system)
- Data Protection Act
- Parental Responsibility
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
