Are you highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about handling information accurately and securely?
We are looking for two Disclosure Coordinators to join our Information Governance team and support the delivery of complex disclosure and investigation programmes. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring sensitive patient and corporate information is identified, validated, quality assured and disclosed in accordance with legal, regulatory, and organisational requirements.
Working closely with Information Governance, clinical services, Health Records, Digital teams, Legal Services and other key stakeholders, you will help ensure information is managed with the highest standards of confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism.
This vacancy is advertised as a time-limited opportunity is expected to be undertaken on a secondment basis.
Before applying, employees must discuss the opportunity with their current line manager to confirm whether they may be released from their substantive role if successful. Release to undertake a secondment is not an automatic entitlement and must be agreed by all relevant parties: the employee, their current line manager, and the recruiting line manager.
What You'll Do
As a Disclosure Coordinator, you will:
Identify, collate, validate, and securely disclose patient and corporate records.
Analyse information from multiple sources to ensure completeness, accuracy, and suitability for disclosure.
Maintain detailed audit trails, disclosure logs, and tracking systems.
Liaise with clinical and non-clinical teams to coordinate timely responses to information requests.
Apply specialist knowledge of Information Governance, confidentiality, and records management requirements.
Support the continuous improvement of disclosure processes and working practices.
Handle highly sensitive information with discretion, professionalism, and care. About You
We are seeking individuals who have:
Experience within Information Governance, Health Records, Legal Services, NHS administration, or a similar environment.
Knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, records management standards, and confidentiality requirements.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical abilities and excellent attention to detail.
The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic record systems.
A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of information security and confidentiality.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
What Makes This Role Different?
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to work of significant organisational importance, supporting transparency, learning and service improvement. You will be involved in reviewing and managing complex records and information, helping to ensure that disclosure activities are completed accurately, securely and within agreed timescales.
We Offer
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Opportunities to develop specialist Information Governance expertise.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service requirements allow.
NHS pension scheme and employee benefits package.
Access to professional development and training opportunities.
Important Information
This role involves regular exposure to sensitive and potentially distressing information relating to clinical incidents, patient outcomes, investigations, and complaints. Candidates should demonstrate emotional resilience and the ability to deal professionally with highly confidential information.
Apply Now
If you have excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and a passion for information governance and compliance, we'd love to hear from you.
