Information Governance Officer

Job description

Job responsibilities

Information Governance & ISO Officer

Elevate your career as an Information Governance & ISO Officer with DHU Healthcare!

As an Information Governance & ISO Officer, you will report to the Information Governance Lead & ISO Business Systems Manager. You will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of Information Governance support to DHU Healthcare.

In this role, you will assist in managing external auditors, stakeholders, and third parties in line with the ISO 27001 ISMS Management System. Supporting the internal audit team, handling complaints and incidents, and responding to queries will also be part of your responsibilities.

Location: Derby

What DHU can offer you:

Working Patterns:We recognise that 9-5 doesnt work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance.Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.

Competitive salary: £37,338 - £44,962 (Band 6)

Generous annual leave entitlement:Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family. You'll also receive a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan from the Personal Group, covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme:DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee:Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We cant always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

Access to the DHU Hub:Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.

What your typical day looks like:

• To provide support and advice in the development of effective and best practice corporate information governance.
• Keep up-to date with all legislative requirements including DPA, ISO 9001/27001/22301, GDPR, PECR, ePrivacy etc.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the necessary procedures to be compliant with current and future legislation.
• Support the development and cascade of Information Governance guidance
• To be a point of contact within DHU for supervisory authorities and for individuals whose data is processed (employees, internal & external stakeholder etc.)
• Support DHU Healthcare with Data Privacy Impact Assessments across new projects.
• Coordinate and support the development of IG Action Plans with the IG lead and applicable management teams to ensure evidence remains current and appropriate on an ongoing basis; reviewing relevant policies and agreeing any changes needed with the manager responsible.
• Administration of the annual Data Security and Protection Toolkits as per contractual and legal requirements.
• Attending the Information Governance & Security Sub- Committee and provide reports from meetings to the Clinical Governance Oversight Committee as part of the overall Information Governance Management systems and Strategy.
• Liaising with the nominated Data Protection Officer, Caldicott Guardians and Senior Information Risk Owner in relation to IG & ISMS tasks & issues.
• Review and dissemination of DHU Information Asset Registers and Record of processing Activities.
• Deputise for the Information Governance Lead & ISO Business Systems Manager as required.
• Assist in the development, support and provision of corporate induction training relevant to Information Governance.

To be a successfulInformation Governance and ISO Officer, youll need:

• Compliance and certification with ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), ISO 9001(Quality Management), & ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) business standards where crossover of Information Governance and Information Security is relevant to the standards applied.
• Minimum 2 years working experience in an Information Governance and Data Protection role
• An expert in data quality checks, methodical approach to data integrity and the willingness to research to prove that information has been validated, ensuring information is accurate and of a high standard
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• An ability to publish information in an excellent format for use at any level within the organisation
• Self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude, that has the ability to prioritise your own workload to meet deadlines
• To collaborate with colleagues in the context of a wider organisational team
• Good communication skills in the presentation of data and findings
• Promoting quality reporting methods including recommendations and driving change where necessary
• Desire to improve through training and development

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a different way that better meets your needs, please reach out to us, and we will gladly accommodate your application in a format that works for you. For more details about our recruitment process, click here, or contact our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing:Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk.

At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made,pleaseclick here.

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cader Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years working experience in an Information Governance and Data Protection role

Qualifications

Essential

• Compliance and certification with ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), ISO 9001(Quality Management), & ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) business standards where crossover of Information Governance and Information Security is relevant to the standards applied

Desirable

• Desire to improve through training and development

Employer details

Employer name

DHU Healthcare

Address

Orbis Building

Riverside Road, Pride Park

Derby

Derbyshire

DE24 8HY

Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)