Information Governance Officer

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will support the Information Governance team to provide assurance for IG related issues.

The post holder is a key member of the team investigating incidents and where necessary reporting to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

Previous applicants need not apply.

Vacancy may close earlier due to volume of applications.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at Darent Valley hospital and will be working in the Women, Children, Radiology and Outpatient Division.

The post holder will become involved in a variety of tasks that many IG professionals are very familiar with.

There will be opportunities to become involved with tasks to support the annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit and the Trusts IG Audit tool. This role will support and follow up IG expert advice and guidance.

About us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year incl HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-6574709-A

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Investigate the RCA for data breaches raised on Datix or as received by the IG team, raise issues as found that may be ICO reportable;

Identify trends / themes from incidents and issue advice and guidance to staff;

Assist with collating and obtaining evidence for the security standards in the Data Security and Protection Toolkit;

Assist with GDPR / DPA2018 advice and guidance to staff;

Lead on facilitating regular tasks within the team which require attention to detail and the ability to identify issues that could result in a personal data breach;

Actively support with IG knowledge with attendance at regular meetings;

Provide cover for the Freedom of Information service facilitated within the IG team;

Assist with writing or reviewing of policies and guidelines as required;

Undertake other duties as appropriate within the team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Investigate the RCA for data breaches raised on Datix or as received by the IG team, raise issues as found that may be ICO reportable;

Identify trends / themes from incidents and issue advice and guidance to staff;

Assist with collating and obtaining evidence for the security standards in the Data Security and Protection Toolkit;

Assist with GDPR / DPA2018 advice and guidance to staff;

Lead on facilitating regular tasks within the team which require attention to detail and the ability to identify issues that could result in a personal data breach;

Actively support with IG knowledge with attendance at regular meetings;

Provide cover for the Freedom of Information service facilitated within the IG team;

Assist with writing or reviewing of policies and guidelines as required;

Undertake other duties as appropriate within the team.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or have proven experience
  • Evidence of CPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of MS Office applications
  • Computer Literate
  • Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Able to analyse, investigate and resolve queries
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload
  • Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
  • Able to work to tight deadlines
  • Logical approach to problem solving

Desirable

  • Knowledge of PAS
  • Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
  • An understanding of the requirements of the reporting of Serious Incidents

Experience

Essential

  • Administration experience in a busy office environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
  • Experience of using Datix modules (or other similar risk management tool)

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Attention to detail
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Educated to degree level or have proven experience
  • Evidence of CPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Good knowledge of MS Office applications
  • Computer Literate
  • Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Able to analyse, investigate and resolve queries
  • Able to organise and prioritise workload
  • Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
  • Able to work to tight deadlines
  • Logical approach to problem solving

Desirable

  • Knowledge of PAS
  • Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
  • An understanding of the requirements of the reporting of Serious Incidents

Experience

Essential

  • Administration experience in a busy office environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working in the NHS
  • Experience of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit
  • Experience of using Datix modules (or other similar risk management tool)

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Attention to detail

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Employer's website

https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Information Governance Officer (Risk)

Harpreet Khatkar

harpreet.khatkar@nhs.net

01322428375

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year incl HCAS per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-6574709-A

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA


Supporting documents

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