We are looking to recruit a clerical assistant to join a small team based in the Health Records Department. The postholder will be required to fulfil a range of administrative duties to support the effective and efficient functioning of the Subject Access Request team. You will be expected to work flexibly, to contribute to the achievement of objectives and meet service requirements. The role will involve the following duties

• Carrying out delegated administrative and clerical duties and communicating basic service information to stakeholders
• Liaising with a range of agencies and professionals
• Recording relevant and accurate information reporting to other team members as appropriate
• The reading of complex health records and redaction of third party information
The post holder will carry out their duties in a safe and efficient manner, observing confidentiality at all times. Attention to detail is essential and high standards of data quality are required. The successful applicants will be based at Astra Business Centre, Roman Way, Preston but may be required to work in other sites throughout the Trust. All applicants will be informed by email via NHS Jobs whether or not they will be invited to interview. It is important that applicants log in to the website and check their NHS Jobs account on a regular basis to read and respond to any emails they may have received. If you do not have regular access to email/internet please advise the team of suitable contact detailsMain duties of the job All posts are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions. To fulfil a range of administrative duties to support the effective and efficient functioning of the Subject Access Request team. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support to the Subject Access Request function. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly when required, to contribute to the achievement of objectives and meet service requirements. This will involve carrying out delegated administrative and clerical duties and communicating basic service information to stakeholders, liaising with a range of agencies and professionals, recording relevant and accurate information and reporting to other team members as appropriate. The post holder will carry out their duties in a safe and efficient manner, observing confidentiality at all times. Attention to detail will be essential and high standards of data quality will be required.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.