Job summary
* This post is only open to candidates who already work at one of the following Trusts: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Trust *
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the Trust's Information Governance Team.
The successful candidate will support the Information Governance Manager on the training of staff and the planning and completion of compliance audits across the Trust, to ensure compliance with the annual assessment of the Data Security Protection Toolkit. They will provide specialist knowledge, advice and training around Information Governance. They will also provide Information Governance support for new Trust wide projects, such as by assisting with the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments. They will also provide support and cover for the Freedom of Information function and Data Access function, as and when needed to support the wider Information Governance Team.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
- Completing audits across the Trust to ensure that all areas of the Trust meet their requirements for Data Security and Protection Toolkit return, the Freedom of Information Act, GDPR and other data protection legislation.
- Supporting the IG Manager with assessing and meeting the requirements of the Information Governance standards under the Data Security and Protection Toolkit, working closely with all areas of the Trust to ensure a high level of compliance is reached and maintained. This includes the collation of information, coordination of inspections and liaison with auditors.
- Leading other appropriate Information Governance compliance work streams within the Trust as delegated by Information Governance Manager.
- Investigating and reporting on Information Governance incidents when requested, including establishing causes and determining appropriate corrective and/or preventive action.
- Conforming to ELHT's Data & Digital policies, procedures and working practices at all times, and also actively contribute to developing and enhancing policies, procedures and working practices.
- Providing support as and when needed to the Freedom of Information function and Data Access function.
- Undertaking any other duties as defined by the Information Governance Manager.
About us
Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties of this job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the duties of this job.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Has experience in either an information or planning arena and can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of organisations associated with the provision of healthcare
- Experience of IG training/presenting to all levels of staff
- Evidence of involvement service change projects
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations including the resolution of conflict and influencing others to accept demanding outcomes
- Continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of processing requests for information under legislation
- Exposure to a risk management environment
- Experience of implementing IG policies and procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) education in an information related subject or equivalent work experience
- Evidence of project management or training qualification or equivalent work experience
Desirable
- Evidence of IG related subjects qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health performance management and current developments relevant to the statutory regulatory framework
- An up-to-date understanding of the issues, concepts and legal/technical requirements of he General Protection Regulations ,Data Protection Act 2018 as well as a general understanding of the principles of information security
- Knowledge of data protection principles and standards relating to healthcare data
- Excellent understanding of the NHS Governance agenda
- Ability to produce reports that evaluate and present complex data in an understandable way
- Have a high degree of competence in the use of Microsoft Office and desktop applications and can demonstrate good skills with respect to the use of spreadsheets
- Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns/interruptions
- Ability to motivate teams
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence staff at all levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, but also as part of a team
- Strong persuasive and negotiating skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to organise and competently co-ordinate meetings
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage own workload
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
Desirable
- An understanding of wider IG issues such as privacy legislation (Human Rights Act 2000), records management, etc
- Knowledge and understanding of the DSPT
- Experience and knowledge of risk management tools e.g. risk registers and assurance frameworks
- Can demonstrate project management skills
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development, education and training
- Have sound organisational and interpersonal skills, able to build creditability with a wide range of professionals
- Show an ability to assimilate different views and opinions
- Be a self-motivated and enthusiastic professional, who can display innovative thinking
- High level of resilience, tenacity, self-belief and integrity
- Ability to motivate others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of resilience, tenacity, self-belief and integrity
- Handling confidential and delicate information with sensitivity
- Ability to use a PC to perform a large part of the duties
- Required to use display and multimedia equipment and to occasionally ensure the safe transportation of the above if necessary
- Some flexibility in regards to working hours
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Has experience in either an information or planning arena and can demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of organisations associated with the provision of healthcare
- Experience of IG training/presenting to all levels of staff
- Evidence of involvement service change projects
- Experience of dealing with difficult situations including the resolution of conflict and influencing others to accept demanding outcomes
- Continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of processing requests for information under legislation
- Exposure to a risk management environment
- Experience of implementing IG policies and procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) education in an information related subject or equivalent work experience
- Evidence of project management or training qualification or equivalent work experience
Desirable
- Evidence of IG related subjects qualifications
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health performance management and current developments relevant to the statutory regulatory framework
- An up-to-date understanding of the issues, concepts and legal/technical requirements of he General Protection Regulations ,Data Protection Act 2018 as well as a general understanding of the principles of information security
- Knowledge of data protection principles and standards relating to healthcare data
- Excellent understanding of the NHS Governance agenda
- Ability to produce reports that evaluate and present complex data in an understandable way
- Have a high degree of competence in the use of Microsoft Office and desktop applications and can demonstrate good skills with respect to the use of spreadsheets
- Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns/interruptions
- Ability to motivate teams
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence staff at all levels
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision, but also as part of a team
- Strong persuasive and negotiating skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to organise and competently co-ordinate meetings
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and effectively manage own workload
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
Desirable
- An understanding of wider IG issues such as privacy legislation (Human Rights Act 2000), records management, etc
- Knowledge and understanding of the DSPT
- Experience and knowledge of risk management tools e.g. risk registers and assurance frameworks
- Can demonstrate project management skills
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development, education and training
- Have sound organisational and interpersonal skills, able to build creditability with a wide range of professionals
- Show an ability to assimilate different views and opinions
- Be a self-motivated and enthusiastic professional, who can display innovative thinking
- High level of resilience, tenacity, self-belief and integrity
- Ability to motivate others
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of resilience, tenacity, self-belief and integrity
- Handling confidential and delicate information with sensitivity
- Ability to use a PC to perform a large part of the duties
- Required to use display and multimedia equipment and to occasionally ensure the safe transportation of the above if necessary
- Some flexibility in regards to working hours
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital - but may be required to travel to Burnley General Hospital to cover when needed
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
