Interim Legal/FOI Support Officer - NHS

Role - Interim Legal/FOI Support Officer
Location - London
Length - 3 months
Rate: Neg/Dep on Exp

My Client, an NHS organisation, is looking for an Interim Legal/FOI Support Officer to work a dual role based in London. One element of the role consist of assisting the Legal Department in Civil Claims, drafting legal letters and general administrative duties. The other element is working with the FOI team assisting the Corporate Department supporting, following, obtaining and drafting information requested in accordance with procedures and Data Protection.

Brief Duties/Requirements

- Knowledge of civil claims management
- Be able to investigate and locate information within the Trust, with guidance.
- Work autonomously following written requests
- Good written and verbal skills to draft letters to lawyers and take messages from external parties
- To assist other staff with requests
- Knowledge/experience of FOI (freedom of information) requests
- Knowledge/experience of processing Subject Access Requests

The ideal candidate will have experience in a Legal department within an NHS organisation and be familiar on legal and NHS process and procedures.

If you fit the above requirements and have an interest in the role then please apply below or send your CV

Your Contact - Mr Jeetesh Patel - Timothy James Consulting (London)

Key Works - NHS, Legal, admin, FOI, Data Protection