Assistant Information Governance Officer

Nhs Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynebank Hospital within NHS Fife is seeking an organised Assistant Information Governance and Security Officer to support the delivery of information governance services across NHS Fife. The role focuses on data protection, confidentiality, FOI, records management, information security, and assurance across a varied portfolio.

You will provide guidance to staff, help manage incidents and contribute to training resources while working to timescales and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Understanding of Caldicott Principles and information handling.
• Familiarity with information governance policies.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day information governance compliance activities.
• Respond to information governance queries from staff.
• Assist with reviewing assurance documentation and incident investigations.
• Help develop awareness materials, guidance and training resources.

Skills

Information governance

Data protection

Records management

Information security

Freedom of Information

Caldicott principles

Job description

Lynebank Hospital

The Information Governance and Security Team is looking to recruit an organised and motivated Assistant Information Governance and Security Officer to support the delivery of Information Governance services across NHS Fife. This is an excellent opportunity to join a knowledgeable and supportive team, working across a varied portfolio that includes data protection, confidentiality, Caldicott, records management, Freedom of Information, information security, information quality and assurance.

The postholder will provide advice, guidance and support to staff across NHS Fife, helping services understand and meet their responsibilities under the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011, Caldicott Principles, NHS Scotland Information Security requirements and local records management arrangements.

Working as part of the Information Governance and Security Team, you will support day-to-day compliance activity, respond to information governance queries, assist with the review of assurance documentation, contribute to the investigation and recording of information governance incidents and data breaches, and support the development of awareness materials, guidance and training resources.

The role requires someone who can communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of colleagues, including clinical and non-clinical staff, managers and senior leaders. You will need to be methodical, accurate and able to manage competing priorities while working to legislative timescales, service requirements and agreed procedures.