Admin Assistant - Legal Team (Internal only)

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**

*Subject to Job Matching*

The post holder will work as part of the team who support the Legal Team. The post holder will provide an efficient and effective administration support with specific responsibility for the processing of Subject Access requests to the Trust in relation to the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Access to Health Records Act 1990 in line with local procedures.

Hours per week: 35

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons. In accordance with UK Immigration Policy, this role does not meet the UK Immigration Policy eligibility criteria and therefore we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Main duties of the job

Come and join legal team here at East Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust.  We are a small team with big ambitions.

We provide a friendly working atmosphere whilst delivering subject access service.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to work as an admin assistant, who can prioritise, work well under pressure, with experience in a healthcare setting.

The successful applicant will work within the Legal Team and broader Corporate Affairs and Governance  to support the delivery of Subject access and legal team functions. You require a flexible attitude to working and an organised, professional manner. You need to be able to manage your own workload effectively,

The role will be primarily based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and you may be required to travel to the Trust’s community hospitals and peripheral sites.

The post includes provide an efficient and effective administration support to the Directorate with specific responsibility for the processing of Subject Access requests to the Trust in relation to the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Access to Health Records Act 1990 in line with local procedures.  and general administration duties. Experience in IT systems is essential.

This post reports to the Subject Access Facilitator.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.