About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Information Governance Officer to join the Information Governance Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will support the Trust in meeting its statutory, regulatory and organisational Information Governance obligations, including Data Protection, Freedom of Information, DPIAs, incident management, auditing and confidentiality and information sharing requirements. Working as part of a busy and responsive team, the successful candidate will provide advice and guidance to staff across the Trust, support the management of information governance enquiries and requests, and contribute to the continuous improvement of information governance processes and compliance.
This role would suit an individual with previous experience of working within a Information Governance environment, who has excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. They will also require a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including an excellent knowledge of Excel.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Trust to maintain high standards of information handling and regulatory compliance whilst delivering an effective and customer-focused service.
Previous applicants need not apply and interviews will be held face to face there will be no remote interview options.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting senior IG colleagues in the development and delivery of governance projects and initiatives.
- sources to support governance improvements across the Trust.
- Coordinating and supporting the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), ensuring all required information is accurately documented for review.
- Working with IG colleagues, maintain the Department's work programme,departmental dashboards, producing monthly updates and reporting issues to the Head of IG.
- Assisting with investigations relating to IG incidents, FOI requests, and Supportworks requests, while providing cover for colleagues when required.
- Supporting the team with ad-hoc projects and administrative activities.
- Representing IG at internal meetings, including preparing reports and papers as required.
- Providing advice/guidance to staff and patients in line with IG policies.
- Identifying opportunities to improve IG policies, procedures, and systems,.
- Maintaining the IG Document Framework Library, ensuring accurate version control and effective document management practices.
Key Themes of the Role
- Information Governance and Data Protection Compliance
- DPIA Coordination and Assurance
- Project and Programme Oversight
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- FOI, Incident and Request Management
- Policy Development and Process Improvement
- SharePoint and Document Management
- Operational Support
About us
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a degree standard or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Existing or working towards a formal IG or data protection qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working across all areas of Information Governance
- Experience of writing detailed procedure documents for employees
- Experience of handling complaints
- Experience of explaining complex issues to a range of people
- Experience of auditing working practices within own work area and other departments/areas
- Experience of dealing with queries from across an organisation on varying subjects and from a wide spectrum of staff
- Track record of supporting the implementation of improved information governance arrangement within complex organisations
Desirable
- Experience of project management
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates good knowledge of Information Governance / Data Protection Acts / Free of Information, UK GDPR, NHS Code of Confidentiality, Access to Health Records Act and Calidcott Principles
- Knowledge and practical implementation of Information Governance policies and procedures
- Ability to prioritise between competing demands
- Working knowledge of records management patient confidentiality, information security and information sharing
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with staff at all levels
- Track record of supporting the implementation of improved information governance arrangement within complex organisations
Special Critera
Essential
- Ability to travel across sites within the Trust
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Greenwood Offices
Brook Avenue,
Ascot, Berkshire
SL5 7GB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)