Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to
join our Information Governance team as an Information Governance officer
supporting the Trust's main IG activities in ensuring the Trust remains
compliant with the Data Protection and information rights legal framework
The IG Officer will work closely to support all Trust staff, advising on
information governance best practices, data privacy, data protection and other
records and information governance issues.
This role is responsible for supporting the Trust's IG agenda. This role
will bring together Information Risk Management, Data Protection, Caldicott
Principles, Records Management, Registration Authority, Data Quality,
Information Security and Confidentiality.
The post holder will be required to support the completion of the DSP
Toolkit for STSFT, coordinating with requirement leads to ensure that they are
aware of their duties and timescales and in ensuring supporting evidence is
available for audit review in a well-structured and orderly manner, including
carrying out audits as necessary to ensure compliance with IG policies and
procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will also manage and enhance the Information Asset and
Information Transfer process, working with Information Asset Owners and
Administrators to ensure the register is up to date, and report to the SIRO and
Senior Management Team.
They will also support the management of DPIAs (including the DPIA log),
working with project leads to ensure that DPIAs are completed, and that data
protection risks relating to projects are managed appropriately and escalated
as necessary.
The position will require someone with good organisational skills and
the ability to work independently. The Information Governance Team are a busy
team, the successful applicant must possess excellent communication skills,
exercising a high degree of personal initiative and autonomy as well as the
ability to work flexibly under pressure to achieve within tight deadlines.
Hours will be 37.5 per week to be worked Monday - Friday. The post is
currently following a hybrid working approach, with the expectation of two days
a week in the office and the rest of the time is flexible between the office
and home depending on work needs.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The
Information Governance Officer will provide ongoing support to and deputise for
the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in the delivery
and management of the Trusts Information Governance regime.
To
support the overall development, management and delivery of the Trusts
Information Governance Strategy and work programme. To provide IG advice and support
internally to the information Technology Team and to staff working throughout
South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust and partner organisations via Service Level
Agreements under the direction of the Head of Information Governance.
The Information Governance
Officer will lead on the creation of the overall information governance
policies and procedures specifically in the areas of data protection,
confidentiality, information security and corporate and business records. An ongoing part of this role will be
implementing systems and reviewing compliance with the Trust information
Governance Policies and Procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The
Information Governance Officer will provide ongoing support to and deputise for
the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in the delivery
and management of the Trusts Information Governance regime.
To
support the overall development, management and delivery of the Trusts
Information Governance Strategy and work programme. To provide IG advice and support
internally to the information Technology Team and to staff working throughout
South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust and partner organisations via Service Level
Agreements under the direction of the Head of Information Governance.
The Information Governance
Officer will lead on the creation of the overall information governance
policies and procedures specifically in the areas of data protection,
confidentiality, information security and corporate and business records. An ongoing part of this role will be
implementing systems and reviewing compliance with the Trust information
Governance Policies and Procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent employment experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of Risk Management Methodology.
- Knowledge of Project management tools/methodology.
Desirable
- IG within a large multidisciplinary organisation.
- Professional IG qualifications.
- PRINCE II Qualified.
- Major integrated NHS IT systems, ideally MEDITECH.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in an Information Governance / Information Management related role.
- Experience of developing and implementing strategy and delivering against associated projects.
- Experience of delivery of demanding and time restricted projects.
Desirable
- Experience of NHS IT integrated systems, ideally MEDITECH.
- Experience of Information Governance/Security within the Public Sector/NHS.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Good IT and digital skills, comfortable using Microsoft applications.
- Will be required to travel to multiple Trust and partner organisation sites.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work across departmental and professional boundaries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Will be required to communicate and provide reports to all levels of staff.
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively to different teams, and make complex and technical language concepts simple.
- Strong team-working skills with the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including external suppliers and partners.
- High level of interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Analytical skills, ability to analyse situations and issues and provide a suitable plan for resolution.
- Able to establish credibility with a wide range of clinical staff, managers and IM&T specialists.
- Ability to work independently where required.
Desirable
- Appreciation of the role played by IT in health and its potential.
- An understanding of NHS systems, applications and processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent employment experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of Risk Management Methodology.
- Knowledge of Project management tools/methodology.
Desirable
- IG within a large multidisciplinary organisation.
- Professional IG qualifications.
- PRINCE II Qualified.
- Major integrated NHS IT systems, ideally MEDITECH.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in an Information Governance / Information Management related role.
- Experience of developing and implementing strategy and delivering against associated projects.
- Experience of delivery of demanding and time restricted projects.
Desirable
- Experience of NHS IT integrated systems, ideally MEDITECH.
- Experience of Information Governance/Security within the Public Sector/NHS.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Good IT and digital skills, comfortable using Microsoft applications.
- Will be required to travel to multiple Trust and partner organisation sites.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work across departmental and professional boundaries.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Will be required to communicate and provide reports to all levels of staff.
- Excellent ability to communicate effectively to different teams, and make complex and technical language concepts simple.
- Strong team-working skills with the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including external suppliers and partners.
- High level of interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Analytical skills, ability to analyse situations and issues and provide a suitable plan for resolution.
- Able to establish credibility with a wide range of clinical staff, managers and IM&T specialists.
- Ability to work independently where required.
Desirable
- Appreciation of the role played by IT in health and its potential.
- An understanding of NHS systems, applications and processes.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside District Hospital
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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