Access to Information Team Leader

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to support the Access to Information Team. The Access to Information Team is responsible for managing requests for corporate and personal information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection Act, and the Access to Health Records Act. The team also offer help and advice on implementing the Overseas Visitor Charging Regulations., The Access to Information Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the management of requests for personal information and is the first contact point for all team members. Applicants should have an awareness of the above legislation, information governance good practice and previous experience of managing staff. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.