Information Governance Officer
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The role of the Information Governance (IG) Officer is to assist with the entire IG work programme, and to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Data Protection and Security Toolkit and other national standards, guidance and legislation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be the first point of contact for providing advice and support to all staff on IG issues. The post holder will work with all staff groups to raise awareness of IG throughout the organisation, by coordinating and delivering training and ensuring that all staff are aware of their responsibilities and adhere to/comply with the relevant policies.
The post holder willuse their specialist knowledge to provide advice and training around IG, including FOI, DP, information rights and confidentiality. They will make recommendations for the provision of clear and accessible guidance to all staff groups, to ensure the organisation meets both its statutory and legal obligations.
The post holder will take a solution-focused approach to IG, encouraging a culture of identifying opportunities and designing systems and services in a way that complies with Data Protection legislation, ensuring that the implementation of the service is achieved in a practical and supportive way and that IG is not perceived as an obstacle or blocker.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree-level education or equivalent demonstrable experience in Information Governance (or a risk, governance or compliance role in the public sector).
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of key IG legislation, standards and national guidance (e.g. GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information Act 2000; confidentiality, records management and information security principles).
Desirable
- Experience supporting IG-related activities such as audits, incident management, training delivery or compliance returns (e.g. DSPT).
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Ability to manage a demanding workload and busy mailbox in an organised and autonomous manner, prioritising competing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling information and producing work.
- Ability to analyse complex issues, exercising sound judgement to determine appropriate actions.
About the employer
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.