Information Governance Officer

The Information Governance officer will be 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 with the head of Information Governance/DPO to support all Trust staff, advising on information governance best practices, data privacy, data protection and other records and information governance issues., The Information Governance Officer operationally supports the Information Governance Manager and Data Protection Officer to maintain and deliver information governance, its core work activities whilst meeting compliance deadlines including but not limited to:
NHSE Data Security and Protection Toolkit DSPT/ Cyber Assurance Framework
Data Protection
Data Protection Impact Assessment coordination and review
Information Security
UK GDPR
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality
Records Management
Information sharing and Data Processing
Record Of Processing Activity and Information Asset Register coordination and review, Processes straight forward subject access requests in accordance with GDPR requirements as applicable. Maintains compliance with appropriate timeframes, any allowed charges or refusals.
Caldicott Guardian/SIRO and DPO advice and support
Provides straightforward advice and support to the Caldicott Guardian and Senior Information Risk Owners. Provides support to the DPO as required.
Data security and protection toolkit (DSPT)/Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF)
Uses the Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT) to provide assurance that information assets are secure and handling personal information correctly.
Advice and guidance
Provides straight forward information governance advice and guidance to colleagues and suppliers to ensure they effectively manage information.
Policies
Follows standard approaches for the timely review & assessment of Trust IG polices and data flows against latest national regulatory updates and Trust business objectives.
Learning delivery
Assists in teaching, instruction and /or training of students/learners in order to develop knowledge, techniques and skills using appropriate methods, tools, online environments, equipment and materials.
Risk assessment
Supports risk assessment following standard procedures. Maintains and monitors risk assessment documentation.
Regulatory compliance
Reviews and assists own organisation to maintain a privacy notice and record of processing activities (ROPA). Advises and, where necessary, assists on the application of data protection impact assessments (DPIA) and maintain records for compliance within regulatory access requirements.
Develops and builds effective relationships
Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders, acting as a single point of contact by developing, maintaining and working to stakeholder engagement strategies and plans.
Review findings
Collates evidence and examines for compliance with standards, statutory controls, or management directives. Identifies, escalates and documents issues of non-compliance.
Communications
Communicates effectively by competent use of email, telephone, written and face-to-face communication according to guidelines and customer care standards. Acts as a touchpoint for internal and external contacts.
Threats and breaches
Responds to data security breaches in line with security and information governance policies. Supports any investigation that takes place as a result of a breach. Supports action to categorise and limit damage, according to the organisation's security policy, which may include escalation and reporting the incident to the Information Commissioner's Office, and records the incident and action taken.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Staff and patients from across East Kent Hospitals are the feature of the biggest NHS recruitment drive in its 70 year history. https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/work-here/
Filmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the 'We are the NHS' campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, EKHUFT was perfectly placed to demonstrate the care, cutting-edge treatments, research, innovations and life-saving operations that the campaign needed.
There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work,
there's never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website at. The Trust fully supports the SAS Doctors Charter and is committed to their development through its CPD Framework.
We'll close this job advert once we've received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on who are happy to help.
We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.