Job summary
Are you highly organised, detail-focused and confident with handling sensitive information? If so, this could be an exciting opportunity to join us as a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) Officer.
This is a zero-hours bank role, offering genuine flexibility and ad-hoc work, ideal if you would like to choose when you work and be able to say yes or no as requests arise.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, wed love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with our People Partner - Policy & Transformation and play a key role in ensuring DSARs are processed accurately, securely and within statutory timescales. You'll manage a varied workload, reviewing and analysing large volumes of complex documentation, emails and attachments to identify personal data. You'll also identify third-party information and apply appropriate redactions before information is disclosed, seeking expert advice when required.
You'll need excellent attention to detail and accuracy, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands and deadlines. Advanced IT skills, including confidence navigating systems such as Excel, Word and Adobe, are essential, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills.
You'll also need to work autonomously, use your initiative and be comfortable focusing for prolonged periods when reviewing detailed information. Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality is essential.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated outstanding by the CQC, were committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, were committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Details
- Date posted: 17 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £20.44 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: C9371-26-0653
- Job locations: Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in an administrative and/or customer focused environment.
- Experience of working with a range of business procedures or training/certification in business or administrative skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification/level of knowledge
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks where there are competing demands and time pressures.
- Advanced IT skills, with an ability to navigate around various systems and software packages, such as Excel, Word and Adobe.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with an ability to persuade and negotiate.
- Ability to work autonomously under own direction, demonstrating accountability for own work.
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This advert is for Data Subject Access Request Officer (BANK) with Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 6 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £20.44. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 24 Aug 2026.
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