Information Governance Officer

The successful candidate will support the Information Governance Manager on the training of staff and the planning and completion of compliance audits across the Trust, to ensure compliance with the annual assessment of the Data Security Protection Toolkit. They will provide specialist knowledge, advice and training around Information Governance. They will also provide Information Governance support for new Trust wide projects, such as by assisting with the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments. They will also provide support and cover for the Freedom of Information function and Data Access function, as and when needed to support the wider Information Governance Team., The main duties of the role include:

• Completing audits across the Trust to ensure that all areas of the Trust meet their requirements for Data Security and Protection Toolkit return, the Freedom of Information Act, GDPR and other data protection legislation.


• Supporting the IG Manager with assessing and meeting the requirements of the Information Governance standards under the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, working closely with all areas of the Trust to ensure a high level of compliance is reached and maintained. This includes the collation of information, coordination of inspections and liaison with auditors.


• Leading other appropriate Information Governance compliance work streams within the Trust as delegated by Information Governance Manager.


• Investigating and reporting on Information Governance incidents when requested, including establishing causes and determining appropriate corrective and/or preventive action.


• Conforming to ELHT's Data & Digital policies, procedures and working practices at all times, and also actively contribute to developing and enhancing policies, procedures and working practices.


• Providing support as and when needed to the Freedom of Information function and Data Access function.


• Undertaking any other duties as defined by the Information Governance Manager.
  
  Has experience in either an information or planning arena and can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of organisations associated with the provision of healthcare


• Experience of IG training/presenting to all levels of staff


• Evidence of involvement service change projects


• Experience of dealing with difficult situations including the resolution of conflict and influencing others to accept demanding outcomes


• Continuing professional development


Desirable criteria


• Experience of processing requests for information under legislation


• Exposure to a risk management environment


• Experience of implementing IG policies and procedure, Educated to degree level (or equivalent) education in an information related subject or equivalent work experience


• Evidence of project management or training qualification or equivalent work experience


Desirable criteria


• Evidence of IG related subjects qualifications, Knowledge of health performance management and current developments relevant to the statutory regulatory framework


• An up-to-date understanding of the issues, concepts and legal/technical requirements of he General Protection Regulations ,Data Protection Act 2018 as well as a general understanding of the principles of information security


• Knowledge of data protection principles and standards relating to healthcare data


• Excellent understanding of the NHS Governance agenda


• Ability to produce reports that evaluate and present complex data in an understandable way


• Have a high degree of competence in the use of Microsoft Office and desktop applications and can demonstrate good skills with respect to the use of spreadsheets


• Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns/interruptions


• Ability to motivate teams


• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence staff at all levels


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Ability to work with minimal supervision, but also as part of a team


• Strong persuasive and negotiating skills


• Strong analytical skills


• Ability to organise and competently co-ordinate meetings


• Ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage own workload


• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem solving skills


Desirable criteria


• An understanding of wider IG issues such as privacy legislation (Human Rights Act 2000), records management, etc


• Knowledge and understanding of the DSPT


• Experience and knowledge of risk management tools e.g. risk registers and assurance frameworks


• Can demonstrate project management skills, Evidence of continuing professional development, education and training


• Have sound organisational and interpersonal skills, able to build creditability with a wide range of professionals


• Show an ability to assimilate different views and opinions


• Be a self-motivated and enthusiastic professional, who can display innovative thinking


• High level of resilience, tenacity, self-belief and integrity


• Ability to motivate others


• Able to work independently and as part of a team


• High level of resilience, tenacity, self-belief and integrity


• Handling confidential and delicate information with sensitivity


• Ability to use a PC to perform a large part of the duties


• Required to use display and multimedia equipment and to occasionally ensure the safe transportation of the above if necessary


• Some flexibility in regards to working hours
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.


At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.

We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background.

We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.


• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.


• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.


• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.


Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS)

If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained.

The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £42.90 and for a Standard Disclosure £22.90 which includes a small handling fee.