The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Health Records Adviser

The closing date is 04 July 2025

Job summary

We have an opportunity for a patient focused individual to join our Medical Records and Release of Information Service in Sutton on a 6 month fixed term contract. Whether you are already in the NHS looking for a change or wanting that first step in your NHS career, this could be an ideal opportunity to gain experience in a key clinical support service.

Main duties of the job

To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the processing of Subject Access Requests To demonstrate the ability to process requests in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection 2018 (DPA18). To assist with the co-ordination of the department to process SARs requests and the retrieval of medical records. To assist with the retrieval of medical records using our external provider. To be able to liaise and build relationships with services to make sure that all health records are provided and expectations are managed in a professional manner. Actioning chart corrections on patient clinical records (EPIC) as requested by clinical staff and following clear guidance.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,176 to £30,225 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

282-SA547

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please refer to the job description and personal specification

To apply the Trust policies and procedures for the processing of Subject Access Requests (SAR)

To utilise functionality of the DHR system to log and track all SARs requests from individuals, responding to queries and reviewing content.

To make sure SARs Requests are processed within the legal time frames.

To process incoming and outgoing correspondence in a consistent and timely manner.

To deal with internal and external telephone enquiries, providing advice and act as a source of expertise to a high level of customer service throughout all interactions

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please refer to the job description and personal specification

To apply the Trust policies and procedures for the processing of Subject Access Requests (SAR)

To utilise functionality of the DHR system to log and track all SARs requests from individuals, responding to queries and reviewing content.

To make sure SARs Requests are processed within the legal time frames.

To process incoming and outgoing correspondence in a consistent and timely manner.

To deal with internal and external telephone enquiries, providing advice and act as a source of expertise to a high level of customer service throughout all interactions

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to GCSE or Equivalent including Mathematics and English
  • Knowledge of patient administration and other related systems, acquired through training experience to NVQ3 equivalent level or Advanced Level of Certificate of Technical Competence (IHRIM) and ECDL or equivalent

Desirable

  • Information governance related training attendance / qualifications.
  • Qualification or training relating to GDPR and DPA18

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience in working in health care setting
  • Proven administration experience including processing and inputting data
  • Customer service experience, face to face and over the phone
  • Experience of Maintaining efficient office and filling systems
  • Sound knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and DPA18

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures
  • Dealing with Subject Access requests
  • Dealing with complex issues from the public or service users
  • Working knowledge of PAS systems
  • Working within a medical records department

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

  • Good verbal and communication skills
  • Ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
  • Ability to work methodically
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
  • Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care
  • Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
  • Computer Literacy (eg: Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Desirable

  • Experience in data processing and following a process
  • Working on Electronic retrieval systems
  • Collating and Scanning
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Education to GCSE or Equivalent including Mathematics and English
  • Knowledge of patient administration and other related systems, acquired through training experience to NVQ3 equivalent level or Advanced Level of Certificate of Technical Competence (IHRIM) and ECDL or equivalent

Desirable

  • Information governance related training attendance / qualifications.
  • Qualification or training relating to GDPR and DPA18

Experience

Essential

  • Considerable experience in working in health care setting
  • Proven administration experience including processing and inputting data
  • Customer service experience, face to face and over the phone
  • Experience of Maintaining efficient office and filling systems
  • Sound knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and DPA18

Desirable

  • Knowledge of NHS policy and procedures
  • Dealing with Subject Access requests
  • Dealing with complex issues from the public or service users
  • Working knowledge of PAS systems
  • Working within a medical records department

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

  • Good verbal and communication skills
  • Ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
  • Ability to work methodically
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
  • Articulate, calm, polite and well-motivated with a positive attitude to customer care
  • Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
  • Computer Literacy (eg: Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Desirable

  • Experience in data processing and following a process
  • Working on Electronic retrieval systems
  • Collating and Scanning

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Health Records Team Lead

Abigail Dasson

abigail.dasson@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,176 to £30,225 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

282-SA547

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT


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