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Additionally, the officer will collaborate with the Information Governance management team, monitor team standards and performance, and contribute to the development of information governance standards and practices within the Trust. This position also involves supporting the completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit assessments and managing office resources. The role emphasises a commitment to confidentiality, compliance with legal standards, and effective team leadership.
To manage a team of staff delivering responses to requests made under Data Protection, Access to Health Records and Freedom of Information Acts
To be responsible for meeting deadlines by allocating and prioritising workload to those working within the compliance function.
To assist with the day-to- day support, induction, and training of more junior staff.
To ensure that all personal identifiable information is processed in a secure manner and to ensure confidentiality is always maintained
To provide support for the management team within Information Governance.
Where required carry out activities which support the provision of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
To provide Information Governance Advice to all levels of staffing within the Trust.
To work as part of the Information Governance's management team
To manage the Information Governance Team (Freedom of Information Support Officer and Disclosure Team) ensuring all requests for data are received centrally, recorded and processed in line with Trust / Data Protection Act/GDPR (DPA), Access to Health Records Act (AHRA) adhering to time limits and ensuring any applicable fees are reclaimed.
Manage the delivery of compliance with Freedom of Information and Environment Information Regulations requests, as well as delivering operational requirements, acting as a point of expertise and advice in relation to these work streams and responding accordingly
To manage and monitor IG Team standards and performance and provide monthly activity reports to the Information Governance Manager and ensure the Information Governance Team information resources, are kept up to date of all actions at all times.
To support the Senior IG Officer in coordinating the completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit external assessment including identifying requirements, evidence and gaps. Support creating an action plan to secure evidence in time for submission.
Contribute to development of IG standards and codes of practice within the Corporate Governance Team and Trust wide.
The post holder will be on the scheme of delegation and will be expected to maintain office consumables using Unit 4.
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
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