Information Governance Officer inSouth Shields inSouth Shields PUBLISHED 12 NOV 2024
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Information Governance team as an Information Governance officer 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 to support all Trust staff, advising on information governance best practices, data privacy, data protection and other records and information governance issues.
This role is responsible for supporting the Trust's IG agenda. This role will bring together Information Risk Management, Data Protection, Caldicott Principles, Records Management, Registration Authority, Data Quality, Information Security and Confidentiality.
The post holder will be required to support the completion of the DSP Toolkit for STSFT, coordinating with requirement leads to ensure that they are aware of their duties and timescales and in ensuring supporting evidence is available for audit review in a well-structured and orderly manner, including carrying out audits as necessary to ensure compliance with IG policies and procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application.
The post holder will also manage and enhance the Information Asset and Information Transfer process, working with Information Asset Owners and Administrators to ensure the register is up to date, and report to the SIRO and Senior Management Team.
They will also support the management of DPIAs (including the DPIA log), working with project leads to ensure that DPIAs are completed, and that data protection risks relating to projects are managed appropriately and escalated as necessary.
The position will require someone with good organisational skills and the ability to work independently. The Information Governance Team are a busy team, the successful applicant must possess excellent communication skills, exercising a high degree of personal initiative and autonomy as well as the ability to work flexibly under pressure to achieve within tight deadlines.
Hours will be 37.5 per week to be worked Monday - Friday. The post is currently following a hybrid working approach, with the expectation of two days a week in the office and the rest of the time is flexible between the office and home depending on work needs.
About us
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The Information Governance Officer will provide ongoing support to and deputise for the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in the delivery and management of the Trusts Information Governance regime.
To support the overall development, management and delivery of the Trusts Information Governance Strategy and work programme. To provide IG advice and support internally to the information Technology Team and to staff working throughout South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust and partner organisations via Service Level Agreements under the direction of the Head of Information Governance.
The Information Governance Officer will lead on the creation of the overall information governance policies and procedures specifically in the areas of data protection, confidentiality, information security and corporate and business records. An ongoing part of this role will be implementing systems and reviewing compliance with the Trust information Governance Policies and Procedures.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our Information Governance team as an Information Governance officer 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 to support all Trust staff, advising on information governance best practices, data privacy, data protection and other records and information governance issues.
This role is responsible for supporting the Trust's IG agenda. This role will bring together Information Risk Management, Data Protection, Caldicott Principles, Records Management, Registration Authority, Data Quality, Information Security and Confidentiality.
The post holder will be required to support the completion of the DSP Toolkit for STSFT, coordinating with requirement leads to ensure that they are aware of their duties and timescales and in ensuring supporting evidence is available for audit review in a well-structured and orderly manner, including carrying out audits as necessary to ensure compliance with IG policies and procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application.
The post holder will also manage and enhance the Information Asset and Information Transfer process, working with Information Asset Owners and Administrators to ensure the register is up to date, and report to the SIRO and Senior Management Team.
They will also support the management of DPIAs (including the DPIA log), working with project leads to ensure that DPIAs are completed, and that data protection risks relating to projects are managed appropriately and escalated as necessary.
The position will require someone with good organisational skills and the ability to work independently. The Information Governance Team are a busy team, the successful applicant must possess excellent communication skills, exercising a high degree of personal initiative and autonomy as well as the ability to work flexibly under pressure to achieve within tight deadlines.
Hours will be 37.5 per week to be worked Monday - Friday. The post is currently following a hybrid working approach, with the expectation of two days a week in the office and the rest of the time is flexible between the office and home depending on work needs.
About us
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The Information Governance Officer will provide ongoing support to and deputise for the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer in the delivery and management of the Trusts Information Governance regime.
To support the overall development, management and delivery of the Trusts Information Governance Strategy and work programme. To provide IG advice and support internally to the information Technology Team and to staff working throughout South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust and partner organisations via Service Level Agreements under the direction of the Head of Information Governance.
The Information Governance Officer will lead on the creation of the overall information governance policies and procedures specifically in the areas of data protection, confidentiality, information security and corporate and business records. An ongoing part of this role will be implementing systems and reviewing compliance with the Trust information Governance Policies and Procedures.
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