Records and Information Governance Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic colleague to join our team of doctors in the provision of Ophthalmology services on the Isle of Wight. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing team and form an integral part of the Isle of Wight service.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of significant experience in system administration.
• Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
• Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
• Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities.
• Works autonomously but can seek advice when necessary/manages a discrete area of work.

Desirable

• Expertise within specialism, underpinned by practical experience.
• Management of team and line management responsibilities.

Additional criteria

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of UK GDPR the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act.
• Significant experience of information handling and analysis gained in a work environment.

Desirable

• Have a good understanding of the requirements of the Caldicott recommendations for handling data with the NHS.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree level (or equivalent).

Desirable

• Accredited Courses associated with Information Governance, Freedom of Information Act, Subject Access or Records Management.

Employer details

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Address

Isle Of Wight Nhs Trust

St Mary's Hospital

Newport, Isle of Wight

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)