About this role
Job summary
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Information Governance Team for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Information Governance Support Officer to join our well-established team.
This varied, interesting, and rewarding role will support the delivery of the Trust's Information Governance (IG) programme. Working within the framework of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, the post holder will contribute to and coordinate a range of key activities, including risk assessments, audits, the maintenance of the information asset register, and the development of processes that support the Trust's commitment to safeguarding information.
The successful candidate will provide advice, guidance, and support on information governance matters, contribute to incident reviews and investigations, and assist in delivering training and awareness initiatives across the Trust
Working alongside experienced colleagues, the successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to enhance their existing skills and knowledge while developing new ones.
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills, who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels while managing their workload independently and collaboratively.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high-quality Information Governance (IG) support service, acting as a key point of contact for staff, patients, and members of the public, responding to enquiries and resolving them at the first point of contact where possible.
- Supporting the completion and review of Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Information Sharing Agreements (ISAs) associated with data-sharing initiatives and projects.
- Supporting senior staff with the updating of IG policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting the development and maintenance of the Trust's Information Asset Register, data flow mapping activities, and annual reviews.
- Liaising with relevant teams and collating, reviewing, and preparing information to support the processing of non-medical Subject Access Requests in line with organisational policies and legislative requirements.
- Carrying out Data Protection audits and reporting findings to managers, highlighting recommendations and opportunities for improvement.
- The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to protecting information, supporting regulatory compliance, and helping the Trust deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in information governance, data protection, and information security to further develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking NHS organisation.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
We offer a unique range ofbenefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regards to this vacancy please see the attached Job description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or Management qualification which incorporates people and systems management to degree level
- Proven relevant experiential learning equivalent to degree level.
- Evidence of exertise within a specialism
- Ability to work with sensitive information and approach issuesd diplomatically
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to the relevant service area.
- Ability to work autonomously using initiative and judgement in decision making
Desirable
- Post-graduate or Management qualification, plus Degree
- In-depth theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the specialist area.
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, requiring expertise within a specialism, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or equivalent experience
- Experience of using a range of Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Forms, Databases and electronic diary
- Proven experience of building effective working relationships
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist service area.
- Evidence of development of specialist practice and able to demonstrate the impact of this on service change/ development
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Evidence of effective inter-personal communication sills
- Evidence of good time management skills
- Able to plan and prioritze effectively
- Ability to commute between various sites
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Mary Seacole Building and Home Working
Willerby Hill Business Park
Hull
HU10 6ED
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)