Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge in the evolving world of Information Governance?
We are currently looking to recruit an Information Governance Officers to work within the Information Governance Team.
We are looking for an ambitious and motivated individual who will play a key role in ensuring that the organisations we support meet all legal requirements in connection with confidentiality and security of personal information and the management of organisational information. You will have:
- A degree level qualification and /or equivalent working experience gained in an Information Governance role /Governance role or equivalent working experience in an area related to Governance within the NHS or similar organisation
- You will need to be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the main requirements of the Data Protection Act and the Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
- As staff training will be a part of your remit, experience in developing and delivering training packages would be an advantage
Interview dates: 14th and 15th March 2024
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will support the Information Governance Team in the promotion of good practice in relation to all areas of Information Governance (IG) The post holder will support the investigation of IG incidents, delivery of the Data Security Protection (DSP) Toolkit andassociated evidence/work streams ensuring evidence is contemporaneous and accessible for submission.
- The post holder will contribute to and support the provision of training and monitoring across the Information Governance agenda.
- The Post holder will support the processing of all Information Governance documents such as DPIA's, DSAs, DPA and support the processing of Freedom of Information Act Requests.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Take an active part in the implementation of the Information Governance Agenda, Strategy and Policy under the guidance of the Head of Risk Assurance and Data Protection Officer within the wider Health Community e.g STHK and customers i.e. GP Practices
- To support the Trust with incident investigation and IG advice and support when required
- Support and facilitate IG Workshops in the wider Health Community
- Provide efficient and effective communications to all relevant parties
- Update and add content to the Information Governance agenda and make recommendations for improvements
- Take an active role in the collation of the evidence required for the annual DSP Toolkit submission and participate in improvement plans for both the Trust and our customers
- Provide regular reports on progress made in all areas to the Information Governance Lead
- Document and report on compliance with GP IG project improvement plans and risk assess non-compliance
- Develop and improve current documentation to record activity and compliance
- Evaluate and monitor staff understanding and knowledge of Information Governance in the wider Health Community
- Review relevant Procedures and ensure that they are current and kept up to date in accordance with key legislation and guidance
- Maintain the Freedom of Information register, ensuring that requests are responded to within the legal timeframe and complex responses are escalated to the IG Manager as appropriate
- Conducting IG audits, setting actions for self and others and providing written reports on the outcome of such audits
- To deliver both IG Mandatory and bespoke training packages across the Health Community
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Take an active part in the implementation of the Information Governance Agenda, Strategy and Policy under the guidance of the Head of Risk Assurance and Data Protection Officer within the wider Health Community e.g STHK and customers i.e. GP Practices
- To support the Trust with incident investigation and IG advice and support when required
- Support and facilitate IG Workshops in the wider Health Community
- Provide efficient and effective communications to all relevant parties
- Update and add content to the Information Governance agenda and make recommendations for improvements
- Take an active role in the collation of the evidence required for the annual DSP Toolkit submission and participate in improvement plans for both the Trust and our customers
- Provide regular reports on progress made in all areas to the Information Governance Lead
- Document and report on compliance with GP IG project improvement plans and risk assess non-compliance
- Develop and improve current documentation to record activity and compliance
- Evaluate and monitor staff understanding and knowledge of Information Governance in the wider Health Community
- Review relevant Procedures and ensure that they are current and kept up to date in accordance with key legislation and guidance
- Maintain the Freedom of Information register, ensuring that requests are responded to within the legal timeframe and complex responses are escalated to the IG Manager as appropriate
- Conducting IG audits, setting actions for self and others and providing written reports on the outcome of such audits
- To deliver both IG Mandatory and bespoke training packages across the Health Community
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain Professional Registration
- Adhere to relevant Code of Practice of Professional body
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification or equivalent experience
- Microsoft Office experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with limited supervision
- Ability to plan and organise workload to meet deadlines
- Experience of writing reports, procedures, and guidelines
- Understanding of NHS working practices
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection; Caldicott: Confidentiality and Freedom of Information
Desirable
- Experience managing and organising a project
- Experience developing a training package
- Understanding of Information Sharing guidance
- Detailed knowledge or understanding of how IG works in GP Practices
Skills
Essential
- Training Techniques, Presentation skills
- Ability to interact with staff in all environments
- Problem solving Skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to travel by own car/supported driver
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree qualification or equivalent experience
- Microsoft Office experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working with limited supervision
- Ability to plan and organise workload to meet deadlines
- Experience of writing reports, procedures, and guidelines
- Understanding of NHS working practices
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection; Caldicott: Confidentiality and Freedom of Information
Desirable
- Experience managing and organising a project
- Experience developing a training package
- Understanding of Information Sharing guidance
- Detailed knowledge or understanding of how IG works in GP Practices
Skills
Essential
- Training Techniques, Presentation skills
- Ability to interact with staff in all environments
- Problem solving Skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and produce high quality work to tight deadlines
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Able to travel by own car/supported driver
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.
