Band 6 - Senior Information Governance Officer

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are searching for a passionate Band 6 Senior Information Governance Officer to join their highly skilled team.

At Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care.

We are here for our local population of about 675,000 residents across Portsmouth and south east Hampshire and care for many people beyond.

Job Purpose:

To ensure both Trusts meet their legal and regulatory obligations associated with information governance and data protection management and to ensure that there are robust arrangements in place to continue to be well led organisations. This includes assurance and escalation as necessary.

Job Summary:

1. To lead and support on reviewing the organisation's Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
2. To support with the requirements of the annual Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) submissions
3. Support and help manage collection and collation of information for Data Flow Mapping and Asset Registers, including where appropriate offering training and support to Trust staff
4. To manage and review Information Governance incidents
5. To assist and support the IG Officers on complex Subject Access Requests
6. To assist and support the IG Officers on applying exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act
7. To be an integral part of the Information Governance Team ensuring high standards of Information Governance are implemented and maintained across the Group
8. Support with policy development and transparency information across the Group
9. Support IG Officers with weekly, monthly and quarterly statistics for the Group Data Protection dashboard

Requirements:

Degree level (or equivalent)

Qualification in Data Protection, Information Governance or Freedom of Information Act.

Evidence of significant experience working with Data Protection compliance.

Evidence of significant experience in system administration.

Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.

Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.

Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities.

Works autonomously but can seek advice when necessary/manages a discrete area of work.

We are so grateful for the commitment and devotion of our Bank Staff, so are pleased to offer the following benefits:

• Weekly salary.
• Staffing Bank workers can contribute to their NHS pension.
• Priority of shifts over all agency workers.

Apply now for this fantastic opportunity by uploading your CV, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.