About this role
Job summary
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?
Join our dynamic Information Security team in Maidstone as an Information Governance and Records Management Officer!
In this role, you'll provide critical administrative and clerical support, ensuring the smooth operation of our Information Governance and Records Management Department.
You'll be a key player if you have:
A keen eye for detail and a talent for organization Strong communication and interpersonal skills
We also offer a fantastic benefits package that includes:
Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holidays. Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme. Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).
Ready to make a difference? Apply Now!!
Main duties of the job
You will provide a varied and wide range of Information Governance and Records Management functions relating to confidentiality, information sharing, and information security.
You will also process requests for information under both the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act and associated legislative frameworks.
You will be responsible for providing full administrative and clerical support to the Information Governance and Records Management Department, within an office-based role.
The successful applicant should have proven administrative expertise, ideally within an Information Governance environment.
Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to communicate with tact, understanding, and discretion across all levels of staff and with members of the public
About us
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our teams support children, young people and adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.
Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.
Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive, curious and confident.
Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's working well together.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of Information Governance legislation and best practice
Desirable
oGood understanding of NHS Protocols and Standards for Information Governance
Skills Essential
Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
Desirable
Negotiation and persuasion skills
Experience Essential
Proven administrative ability and organisational skills, preferable acquired in a health setting
Desirable
Experience of working within an Information Governance focused role
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.
Employer details Employer name Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Address Farm Villa
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9PH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kentmedwaymentalhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)