Job summary
The Freedom of Information and Compliance Officer will play a key role in supporting the Trust's Corporate Governance function with the effective delivery and co-ordination of all aspects of regulatory, statutory and legislative compliance in accordance with the principles of good Corporate Governance.
You will support the management and continuous development and improvement of the Corporate Governance Compliance System to ensure effective governance arrangements remain in place across the Trust. In support of this, you will proactively seek opportunities to benchmark and learn from others adopting innovative practice to optimise effective corporate compliance arrangements.
You will need to be highly organised and able to plan your workload efficiently, ensuring appropriate and timely responses are made for requests under the FOIA/EIR by coordinating all FOIA/EIR requests and drafting responses based on the information provided for approval by the lead Executive Director and sign off by the Director of Corporate Governance and Chief of Staff. This will involve pulling together information from a number of sources, analysing and summarising information, and providing explanations where the use of an FOIA/EIR exemption/exception is necessary.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring appropriate and timely responses for requests made to the Trust under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ensuring due compliance with all statutory requirements.
The post holder will support the management and continuous development and improvement of the Corporate Governance Compliance System to ensure effective governance arrangements remain in place across the Trust. In support of this, the post holder will proactively seek opportunities to benchmark and learn from others adopting innovative practice to optimise effective corporate compliance arrangements.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The role will be based at Trust Headquarters, Nantgarw. This will include a hybrid working arrangement with a typical working week involving 2-3 days office based in Trust HQ and the remainder working remotely.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The role will be based at Trust Headquarters, Nantgarw. This will include a hybrid working arrangement with a typical working week involving 2-3 days office based in Trust HQ and the remainder working remotely.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent experience in a business management role
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience in managing FOIA/EIR requests
- Working knowledge of FOIA/EIR, UK GDPR and the Public Records Act 1958
- Knowledge of administrative processes and systems
- Knowledge and experience to deal with non-routine issues such as problem solving
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy management
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulations Qualification e.g. Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Advanced use of IT packages to support production of documentation, statistical information, etc
- Sound planning and organisational skills
- Understanding of principles of NHS and public sector governance
- Understanding of statutory obligations of Trust and NHS legislation
- Experience of building and maintaining robust, effective, professional relationships and networks across a wide range of professions and organisations
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of proficiency in the management and maintenance of multiple systems (i.e. MS Office, MURA, SharePoint, etc)
- Ability to assess complicated information; recognising key issues in complex cases immediately; making reasoned decisions on the evidence provided and planning work accordingly, seeking advice or assistance where appropriate
Other
Essential
- The post holder will be required to travel within Wales to support the office with its business administration duties
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent experience in a business management role
- Excellent organisational skills
- Experience in managing FOIA/EIR requests
- Working knowledge of FOIA/EIR, UK GDPR and the Public Records Act 1958
- Knowledge of administrative processes and systems
- Knowledge and experience to deal with non-routine issues such as problem solving
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy management
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Freedom of Information/Environmental Information Regulations Qualification e.g. Practitioner
Experience
Essential
- Advanced use of IT packages to support production of documentation, statistical information, etc
- Sound planning and organisational skills
- Understanding of principles of NHS and public sector governance
- Understanding of statutory obligations of Trust and NHS legislation
- Experience of building and maintaining robust, effective, professional relationships and networks across a wide range of professions and organisations
Desirable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of proficiency in the management and maintenance of multiple systems (i.e. MS Office, MURA, SharePoint, etc)
- Ability to assess complicated information; recognising key issues in complex cases immediately; making reasoned decisions on the evidence provided and planning work accordingly, seeking advice or assistance where appropriate
Other
Essential
- The post holder will be required to travel within Wales to support the office with its business administration duties
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
