Information Governance Officer

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge or career? Have experience or are keen to learn more about data protection and security? Can you be an effective and communicator with people at all levels? If so, then we want to hear from you as we may have just the role you need in our talented and developing service.

The role is an exciting opportunity for a confident individual who is organised and enthusiastic and able to provide support within our Information Governance Service. This role is ideal for someone looking to begin or develop their career in Data Protection and Security / Information Governance.

Main duties of the job

Your tasks would be varied and you may be asked to work in any area, carrying out administrative or project tasks to support delivery of the wide information governance agenda in a service which is undergoing a period of change and transformation. Typically the role will involve:

• Provision of first line contact to enquirers, signposting to relevant Information Governance advice and support in accordance with Information Governance policies, operating procedures and best practice across NUH.
• Processing of IG incidents and communicating with investigating staff throughout the Trust to ensure appropriate resolution.
• Providing administrative support for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
• Organising meetings, production of Agendas and accurate Minutes and distribution of papers
• Receipt and processing of Freedom of Information Act and Subject Access Requests
• Direct project support to improvement and transformation projects as required
• Creation and maintenance of standard operating procedures
• Facilitation of information sharing agreements or privacy impact assessments
• Facilitation of information assets and data flow reviews
• Updating of relevant external and internal web pages content

About us

Ideally you will have experience or a keen interest in the area of Data Protection and Information Governance, along with excellent administrative and project skills and an ability to work independently and take responsibility for their own workload and prioritise whilst being positive and resilient.

The service has new leadership and as the service develops, there will be new exciting opportunities to develop personally and professionally and we would encourage you to reach out and talk to us to tell us what your aspirations are how we can work with you.

Although this post will be a dedicated Information Governance role, all staff within the service have an understanding and working knowledge of other data protection and security areas to form an effective supportive environment and service to the Trust's staff and patients.

You will be expected to work both from home and on site at QMC and City Campuses as and when required.