The role of the Information Governance Officer is to support the Information Governance Manager in the development of the Trust's Information Governance Framework, ensuring that any action plans, policies and procedures are fully implemented.

The nature of the role demands that highly complex and contentious, statutory and regulatory requirements are implemented across the Trust and understood by all staff members. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out work to ensure that the Trust complies with all relevant legislation in relation to information governance, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 2018, Access to Health Records Act 1990, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulation, common law duty of confidentiality, Caldicott recommendations, National Information Security Directive, Record Management Codes of Practice and all other guidance and best practice published by the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS Digital or the Information Commissioner's Office.

Main duties of the job

• Manage a pro-active and integrated approach to Information Governance (IG) for the organisation, implementing the Trust's IG framework to ensure the Trust meets its statutory and regulatory obligations, working closely with the Information Asset Owners, Information Asset Administrators, the Senior Information Risk Officer and the Caldicott Guardian
• Report serious data breaches to the Information Commissioner's Office and NHS Digital via the Data Security & Protection Toolkit and work with divisional leads to ensure that appropriate investigations are undertaken on behalf of the organisation
• Monitor the Trust's Information Asset Register, collating up-to-date information from Information Asset Owners and Administrators regarding completion of asset descriptions and system risk assessments
• Plan and organise own work to meet targets and priorities.
• Ensure Data Protection Impact Assessments are completed in line with statutory requirements.
• Log and respond to Information Rights Requests received by the Trust.
• Draft data processing/sharing agreements between the Trust and other organisations

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or equivalent level of proven experience of working in Information Governance
• Qualification in Data Protection (e.g. GDPR Practitioner Certification)
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Information Security qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an Information Governance related role
• Experience of developing or implementing Information Governance improvement processes

Desirable

• Experience of working in an NHS or healthcare setting
• Experience of delivering training programmes

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to manage own workload
• Report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to interpret national laws, policies, directives and guidance
• Able to analyse and present complex information both written and verbal
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent IT Skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Bristol

BS2 8EJ

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387-TS-6971-IB