NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Information Governance Officer

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Integrated Governance team based in Warwick. This post will be an Information Governance role within the team to cover the Coventry & Warwickshire ICB and its' constituent partners.

An enthusiastic and self-motivated Information Governance Officer is needed to work in our Integrated Governance team under the supervision of the Senior Information Governance Manager.

Main duties of the job

The focus of this role will be to provide, maintain the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT), Information Governance advice and implementation of the Data Protection Act, GDPR, application of the Caldicott Principles and all aspects of confidentiality and security and the Information Governance Framework in the NHS, both internally to AGEM CSU staff as required and to external customers within the Coventry and Warwickshire area.

AGEM CSU provides responsive and high-quality Information Governance support to a range of customers, including general practice, NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, Acute Trusts and Community Health Trusts. Knowledge and experience on all aspects of Information Governance in a health and social care organisation is essential, particularly in commissioning organisation.

About us

The post-holder should possess excellent Information Governance knowledge of working within an ICB and also possess good customer service skills.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

880-5436842

Job locations

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit

Westgate House

Warwick

CV34 4DE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification.

The focus of this role will be to provide and maintain the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) Information Governance advice and implementation of the Data Protection Act, GDPR, application of the Caldicott Principles and all aspects of confidentiality and security and the Information Governance Framework in the NHS, both internally to AGEM CSU staff as required and to external customers within the Coventry and Warwickshire area.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification.

The focus of this role will be to provide and maintain the Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) Information Governance advice and implementation of the Data Protection Act, GDPR, application of the Caldicott Principles and all aspects of confidentiality and security and the Information Governance Framework in the NHS, both internally to AGEM CSU staff as required and to external customers within the Coventry and Warwickshire area.

Person Specification

Education & Training Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/diploma or relevant experience in Information Governance/Data Protection/GDPR
  • Good understanding of data protection and wider information governance issues.
  • Good understanding of relevant legislation and how it applies to the information governance agenda

Desirable

  • Risk Management Qualification
  • Records Management
Person Specification

Education & Training Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/diploma or relevant experience in Information Governance/Data Protection/GDPR
  • Good understanding of data protection and wider information governance issues.
  • Good understanding of relevant legislation and how it applies to the information governance agenda

Desirable

  • Risk Management Qualification
  • Records Management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit

Westgate House

Warwick

CV34 4DE


Employer's website

https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit

Address

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit

Westgate House

Warwick

CV34 4DE


Employer's website

https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Information Governance

Alan Haycock

alan.haycock@nhs.net

01216110729

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

880-5436842

Job locations

Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit

Westgate House

Warwick

CV34 4DE


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