Data Protection Act (DPA) Co-ordinator

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 1 year fixed term contract, for a full time role., 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.

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.