About this role
Job summary
Reporting to the Information Governance Compliance Manager, the successful individual will have experience gained in an Information Governance role, ideally within the NHS. You will work within the Information Governance Team managing requests for information and will need to be able to demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for responding to requests for information from solicitors and police in accordance with relevant legislation.
You will need to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and will need to possess good interpersonal skills as you will be required to communicate with all levels of staff and the general public. You will have a good standard of general education and have good attention to detail.
As the work is governed by strict deadlines, you will be able to organise your own workload to ensure these are met. Experience of using Microsoft packages is essential, in particular Word and Excel.
About us
Working for us not only provides job satisfaction of knowing that what you do makes a real difference to our patients, but we offer a range of other great benefits too:
Flexible approach to working patterns, we understand the importance of a work life balance Holiday entitlement of 27 days rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus public bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part time). Salary progression and annual personal development review. Expert training and support from our dedicated in-house education team. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme. Occupational Health support along with an Employee Assistance Programme Supporting wellbeing networks NHS Discounts in over 200+ stores including Holidays, Days out, Car insurance, Restaurants and Clothing. Salary Sacrifice Schemes and cycle to work. An exceptional place to work to provide with high-quality emergency care to save lives and make a difference to people A first-class employer, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion of our employees. We are a Rainbow Accredited organisation, and a Veteran Aware and Disability Confident employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
To act as the first point of contact for subject access requests from solicitors, police, courts and other third parties.
Manage and respond to enquiries for information, including from solicitors and police for information requests, ensuring confidentiality is maintained and statutory timescales are met, in line with the Data Protection legislation including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Provide support to the IG Compliance Manager, Senior IG Officer and IG Co-ordinator with regard to subject access requests submitted by individuals.
Respond to information requests relating to court orders, taking into account the urgent nature of these enquiries.
Work closely with the Head of IG and Data Protection Officer and IG Compliance Manager to support the IG agenda.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support requests for information.
Person Specification
Knowlegde and experience Essential
Knowledge of Data Protection Act and UKGDPR Experience of handling confidential and personal information Experience of working under presuure Educated to at least A' level
Desirable
1 yrs experience in Information Governance role 5 NHS experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address Hybrid working
Nottingham
NG8 3LL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.emas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)