Job summary
The Information Governance team is looking to recruit a highly motivated, well-organised individual to support the Data Governance Manager in producing and delivering key initiatives throughout the Trust and to promote best practice in all issues relating to Information Governance.
Main duties of the job
The role involves the investigation of Information Governance related incidents, the development and delivery of relevant training/awareness materials and providing advice and guidance on matters related to confidentiality, information sharing, information rights and data protection. You will also assist with the submission of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the main requirements of the Data Protection Act and other associated legislation and guidance impacting upon Information Governance.
The role also includes responsibility for line managing the Data Quality team and the Information Governance support staff. Ideally you will have previous supervisory experience as well as the ability to motivate staff.
Applicants should have excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Information Governance Support Manager position available with WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Information Governance Support Manager position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- Data protection qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to supervisor the work of others
- Ability to maintain a professional approach whilst under pressure
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
- Good time management/organisational skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and related Information Governance initiatives
- Fully understand existing legislation that impact upon Information Governance including UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and national guidance
- High level of written and communication skills
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional manner
- Enthusiastic
- Polite and friendly manner
- Flexible approach to demanding workload
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Management qualification or equivalent experience
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- Data protection qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to supervisor the work of others
- Ability to maintain a professional approach whilst under pressure
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
- Good time management/organisational skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and related Information Governance initiatives
- Fully understand existing legislation that impact upon Information Governance including UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and national guidance
- High level of written and communication skills
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional manner
- Enthusiastic
- Polite and friendly manner
- Flexible approach to demanding workload
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
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).
