Apple Recruitment are recruiting for Information Governance Officer (Band 5) on
behalf of our client, HSCNI Business Services Organisation work on a temporary basis in the Belfast area.
Main duties and responsibilities:
• 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.
• To review the FOI,
EIR and DPA policies and procedures as and when required
• Provide advice and
assistance to applicants in order to discharge the responsibilities enforceable
by the Information Commissioner. This
may include:
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Guidance on how to access information from the Trust under the general
right of access and the publication scheme.
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Explain the basis upon which any charges of fees have been levied or
exemptions applied.
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Suggest other routes through which applicants may wish to access. information (particularly via the Trust website)
and including other public authorities.
• Communicate to
Trust staff the importance of document control, negotiating implementation
system and motivating and supporting staff to achieve standards compliance.
• Communicate
sensitive information and performance and change to Trust staff in a range of
media that support confidentiality and compliance.
• Establish links, in
conjunction with Trust wide audit of key corporate records, with key
information holders in the Trust to ensure the rapid identification, collation
and reporting documentation/information to support requirements under FOI, EIR
DPA and Records Management or the wider Information Governance agenda.
• Organise and
co-ordinate workshops, training awareness sessions and other corporate events
around the Information Governance Agenda
• Communicate with
understanding and diplomacy and discretion with members of the public and
patients when dealing with enquiries/information requests.
• Maintain a high
level of confidentiality and discretion at all times when dealing with
information requests under the remit of FOI, EIR and DPA etc.
• Ensure that
information requests software systems are kept up to date at all times.
• Provide performance
reports to key stakeholder Departmental Managers, motivating and empowering
staff to manage document control functions within their area of management.
• Support the IG
Compliance Lead as required regarding the Information Governance work programme
and framework including reviewing and maintaining information governance
related policies and procedures.
If you wish to apply or would like more
information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the
link below by Friday 29th November 2024.
You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at
the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:
1a.) 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
OR
1b.) 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
1c.) 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)
2.) Practical/operational experience of information
requests management and records management
3.) Essential skills and knowledge:
• Experience and
understanding of information governance issues in an organisational
environment.
• Excellent verbal
and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at
all levels.
• Interpersonal
skills to interface with staff, patients, public and other relevant
stakeholders as required.
• Confident,
enthusiastic and self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a
team.
• Able to work under
pressure and manage priorities and workload appropriately.
• Committed to
ongoing training to support job role and develop self
• Positive attitude
towards learning and development of self and others through continuing personal
development
• Knowledge or
experience of the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000
• Knowledge or
experience of the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 and future
legislative requirements relating to General Data Protection Regulations
• Knowledge or
experience of records management processing in Health and Social Care
environment
Desirable Criteria:
•
Experience of HSC and statutory policies,
procedures, and Regulations in relation to Data Protection, Freedom of
Information, Records Management, and wider Information Governance agenda
•
Specialist qualification in an Information
Governance area
Further Details:
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Hourly Rate: £14.53
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Hours: 37.5 hours pw, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
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Duration: 3-6 months (with possibility of extension)
If you wish to apply or would like more
information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the
link below by Friday 29th November 2024.
Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up
to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates,
all academic achievements and full personal contact details.
Please note only applicants that match this
criteria can be considered for the role.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment
Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal
Opportunities Employer.