Information Governance Support Officer

• To provide a high-quality Information Governance (IG) support service, acting as a key point of contact for staff, patients, and members of the public, responding to enquiries and resolving them at the first point of contact where possible.
• Supporting the completion and review of Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Information Sharing Agreements (ISAs) associated with data-sharing initiatives and projects.
• Supporting senior staff with the updating of IG policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the Trust's Information Asset Register, data flow mapping activities, and annual reviews.
• Liaising with relevant teams and collating, reviewing, and preparing information to support the processing of non-medical Subject Access Requests in line with organisational policies and legislative requirements.
• Carrying out Data Protection audits and reporting findings to managers, highlighting recommendations and opportunities for improvement.
• The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to protecting information, supporting regulatory compliance, and helping the Trust deliver safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with experience in information governance, data protection, and information security to further develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking NHS organisation.

Essential

• Degree or Management qualification which incorporates people and systems management to degree level
• Proven relevant experiential learning equivalent to degree level.
• Evidence of exertise within a specialism
• Ability to work with sensitive information and approach issuesd diplomatically
• A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to the relevant service area.
• Ability to work autonomously using initiative and judgement in decision making

Desirable

• Post-graduate or Management qualification, plus Degree
• In-depth theoretical study of a broad range of techniques/processes relating to the specialist area.

Essential

• Understanding of a range of work procedures and practices, requiring expertise within a specialism, underpinned by theoretical knowledge or equivalent experience
• Experience of using a range of Microsoft packages including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Forms, Databases and electronic diary
• Proven experience of building effective working relationships

Desirable

• Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge or relevant practical experience.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the specialist service area.
• Evidence of development of specialist practice and able to demonstrate the impact of this on service change/ development

Essential

• Evidence of effective inter-personal communication sills
• Evidence of good time management skills
• Able to plan and prioritze effectively
• Ability to commute between various sites
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team