Information Governance Compliance Officer
Job Description
Job summary
The Trust is looking for an Information Governance Compliance Officer to work within Digital Healthcare.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a small but very productive and friendly team providing a vital service within the Trust and to help the Trust meet its statutory obligations.
The vision of the Information Governance department is to "put Information at the HEART of everything we do". The post holder will assist the department in the provision of the broad range of services provided, working under the supervision of the IG Compliance Manager.
This post has the benefit of an optional 19 month apprentice development programme to expand and broaden their skills and abilities. The apprentice will be required to achieve an apprentice standard (Key Skills, Certificate/Diploma and Technical Certificate) within the specified time frame. Attend all of the training sessions for the programme whenever necessary and undertake any necessary homework during the length of the course. Study time will be provided.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for providing IG support services to the Head of Information Governance / Data Protection Officer relating to all aspects of Information Governance, ensuring the Trust's compliance with data protection legislation and to improve data protection awareness amongst staff.
The post holder will provide day-to-day administrative support for the IG team to ensure the team runs efficiently and effectively. This includes, monitoring shared team mailboxes, collating and requesting information for assessments, investigations and the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT).
The post holder will be responsible for producing reports for presentation at the relevant Trust's assurance and monitoring groups, including the minute taking and preparing of the Information Governance Performance Group and will also support the IG Team in relation to general IG queries.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 4 / diploma level qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
- Recognised information governance qualification or experience.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UKGDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018
- Awareness of confidentiality and privacy issues.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis.
- Understanding / awareness of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
- To be able to demonstrate theoretical and / or practical knowledge in the following areas: information asset management, information security and IT system security, proven competency in Microsoft applications.
- Working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Information Governance.
- Familiar with Records Management standards.
- Knowledge and understanding of Caldicott principles, common law duty of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of the Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations.
- Experience of developing and delivering training programmes.
- Experience of using a configuration management application
- Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence.
Skills & Apptitudes
Essential
- Ability to achieve key performance ...
