Senior Information Governance Officer

Job summary

To lead in supporting the National Monitoring Solution Development Manager and wider Information Governance Team with the implementation and continuing development in the areas of Confidentiality, Records Management, Data Protection and General Data Protection Regulations. The post holder will provide advice and support to internal and external stakeholders within Wales in particular in the areas of assurance, monitoring and standards. There will be a requirement to input in a variety of national projects and programmes and to help shape DHCW' Information Governance and organisational strategy.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Support the development of the National Intelligent Integrated Audit Solution in terms of national clinical application integration, operational support, supplier liaison, user base support, new workflow development reporting to National Medical Directors on solution usage

• Act as lead support on the use of the National Intelligent Integrated Audit Solution for monitoring access to patient systems such as the Welsh Clinical Portal

• Support and mentor other team members in respect of the Privacy Impact Assessments Process for National Applications

• Provides and receives information on Information Governance matters which may be complicated; provides training in own area of expertise

• Knowledge of a range of Information Governance areas acquired through qualification to degree or equivalent level or expertise

• Act as lead support on the certification to the British Standard 10008:2014 Evidential Weight and Legal Admissibility of Electronic Information for national data repositories. Including a national audit of appropriate documents for existing standards and liaising with product owners to inform gap analysis and supplier liaison. This is in line with national requirements to address record retention debates

• Supporting and leading on representing information governance interests in respect of National technical standards such as national electronic communication

About us

Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.

Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.

Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.