We are seeking a temporary Information Governance Support Officer for our client in the Belfast area.
The role is full time 37.5 hours with a pay rate of £14.53 per hour
JOB SUMMARY
To manage requests for personal information from third parties ensuring that
statutory timescales are met, acting as the first point of contact.
To provide administrative support to the Information Governance (IG) and
Compliance Team and Informatics Department.
To provide Registration Authority support to the Trust.
To ensure access rights are revoked in a timely manner for leavers.
KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Receive and record, acknowledge, respond to and collate the information
required to answer an information request within the boundaries of the Freedom
of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Environmental Information Regulations
2004 (EIR) and DPA. This will include requests from members of the public,
patients, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Coroner and other agencies as
required. This will include aspects of data inputting, sourcing Command and
Control records and downloading 999 calls which may be of a distressing nature
2. To review the FOI, EIR and DPA policies and procedures as and when required
3. Provide advice and assistance to applicants in order to discharge the
responsibilities enforceable by the Information Commissioner. This may
include:
- Guidance on how to access information from the Trust under the general
right of access and the publication scheme
- Explain the basis upon which any charges of fees have been levied or
exemptions applied
- Suggest other routes through which applicants may wish to access
information (particularly via the Trust website) and including other public
authorities
4. Communicate to Trust staff the importance of document control, negotiating
implementation system and motivating and supporting staff to achieve
standards compliance.
5. Communicate sensitive information and performance and change to Trust staff
in a range of media that support confidentiality and compliance.
Essential Criteria
1. A relevant degree and a minimum of 1
years’ experience in an information
governance function with expertise in
freedom of information, data protection and
records management
A relevant professional qualification in
information governance related area or
equivalent and a minimum of 2 years’
experience in freedom of information, data
protection and records management
OR
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in an
information governance function including
freedom of information, data protection and
records management, 2 years of which must
be at Band 4 or above (or equivalent)
If interested please send your CV via the link or email