Information and Governance Officer

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Job summary

The Information Governance Officer is responsible for ensuring that Inspire North remains compliant with Information Governance regulations and standards, including the Data Protection Act, Data Security and Protection Toolkit and Cyber Essentials Plus.

Using specialist knowledge, the post holder will provide a focal point for Information Governance advice and support including, information sharing, data protection impact assessments confidentiality agreements, training, information risk management, policies and procedures.

Main duties of the job

In this new role you will be responsible for ensuring that Inspire North remains compliant with Information Governance regulations and standards, including the Data Protection Act, Data Security and Protection Toolkit and Cyber Essentials Plus.

You will need a working knowledge and understanding of Data Protection, Caldicott Principles and Information Governance Standards and substantive experience of handling sensitive confidential information.

Strong communication and analytical skills are a must as you will be interpreting and communicating organisational information. You will also have outstanding organisation, planning and administrative skills and be able to work flexibly as part of a team.

About us

Inspire North aims to provide a high quality customer service adhering to the principles of best practice, promoting equal opportunities and working positively with diversity. Inspire North is an ambitious, forward thinking organisation and you must be committed to developing and enhancing the services we provide.

The organisation expects all its employees to carry out their duties in a professional manner with a client focus, ensuring that respect and courtesy is shown to them, colleagues, other service providers and all those in contact with the organisation. You are expected to uphold the values and ethos of Inspire North at all times.

Date posted

02 November 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,741 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0447-21-5759

Job locations

3 Limewood Road

Seacroft

Leeds

West Yorkshire

LS14 1AB

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Provide advice and guidance across the Inspire North Group of Information Governance, policies, procedures and legislation.

2. Support the Information Governance Lead to ensure the Information Governance Framework is reviewed and updated (guided by legislation, ICO and DSP Toolkit standards).

3. Lead the transition of the Organisations Information Governance Framework onto the Information Sharing Gateway.

4. Provide feedback to the SIRO where significant or high information risks exist so they can be appropriately managed.

5. In line with NHS DSP Toolkit requirements, support the process of analysing of all data flows in the organisation by engaging Information Assets Owners.

6. To lead on assigned areas and support the overall completion of the NHS DSP Toolkit by co-ordinating with the various other leads. In doing so, providing the required evidence, and using specialist knowledge to implement action plans, where necessary, ensuring Inspire Norths compliance.

7. To support the System Lead with the completion of Cyber Essentials Plus. In doing so, providing the required evidence, and using specialist knowledge to implement action plans, where necessary, ensuring Inspire Norths compliance.

8. Be a member of Inspire Norths Information Assurance Group, providing them with specialist advice and comment on all relevant areas.

9. Collate quarterly Information Governance reports for sub-committees.

10. Ensure the data protection impact assessments are completed and reviewed as necessary and present the findings to the Information Assurance Group. This includes liaison with relevant service or project managers to identify information risks.

11. Review audits in relation to Information Governance through the analysis of information and reporting findings to the Information Assurance Group.

12. Raise awareness of the importance of Information Governance throughout Inspire North through the Information Governance Framework and sharing of best practice across the group.

13. Support the design and development of training and awareness of Information Governance.

14. Oversee and administer the Subject Access Request (SAR) process in relation to clients and maintain and update the SAR.

15. Ensure Information Governance expectations are integrated into bid development activities, providing tender responses to support bid writing and advising on any requirements. Furthermore, ensuring Privacy Impact Assessments are conducted during the bidding requirements or revised service delivery models in line with Data Protection requirements.

16. Maintain awareness of evolving legislation, national guidance, and best practice to ensure the Information Governance Framework works alongside employees in delivering high quality services.

17. Support the Information Governance Lead, Caldicott Guardian and SIRO with various duties.

18. Support investigations into breaches and make recommendations for improvement to existing practice.

19. Adhere to and keep up-to-date with policies, guidelines, procedures and practices.

20. Participate in regular supervision, team meetings and other meetings as required.

21. Represent Inspire North in a knowledgeable and professional manner at all times.

22. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times.

23. Identify own training and development needs in conjunction with your line manager and participate in training opportunities as directed.

24. Partake in Inspire Norths Personal Development Review system.

25. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.