Information Governance and Records Management Officer

Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust

The closing date is 26 May 2024

Job summary

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?

Join our dynamic Information Security team at Magnitude House, Aylesford as an Information Governance and Records Management Officer!

In this role, you'll provide critical administrative and clerical support, ensuring the smooth operation of our Information Governance and Records Management Department.

You'll be a key player if you have:

A keen eye for detail and a talent for organization
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

We also offer a fantastic benefits package that includes:

Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holidays.
Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.
Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).

Ready to make a difference? Apply Now!!

Main duties of the job

They will provide a varied and wide range of Information Governance and Records Management functions relating to confidentiality, information sharing, and information security. They will also process requests for information under both the Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act and associated legislative frameworks.The successful applicant should have proven administrative expertise, ideally within an Information Governance environment. Due to the nature of the role, you must be able to communicate with tact, understanding, and discretion across all levels of staff and with members of the public.

About us

Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life.

We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county.

The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles.

You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones.

The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service.

Date posted

10 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-SS0455-C

Job locations

Magnitude House

Aylesford

Maidstone

ME20 6WT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Information Governance legislation and best practice

Desirable

oGood understanding of NHS Protocols and Standards for Information Governance

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable

Negotiation and persuasion skills

Experience

Essential

oProven administrative ability and organisational skills, preferable acquired in a health setting

Desirable

Experience of working within an Information Governance focused role

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Information Governance legislation and best practice

Desirable

oGood understanding of NHS Protocols and Standards for Information Governance

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written

Desirable

Negotiation and persuasion skills

Experience

Essential

oProven administrative ability and organisational skills, preferable acquired in a health setting

Desirable

Experience of working within an Information Governance focused role

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.