Information Access Officer (1 perm & 1 FTC for 2 years )

General Medical Council; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension 15%

Learning & development

Flexible working

Annual salary review

Store discounts

Gym discounts

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Bike lockers

Job summary

General Medical Council in Manchester is seeking an Information Access Officer to handle FOIA and data protection requests from receipt to completion, within the GMC's policy framework.

The role involves locating information, reviewing complex files, drafting responses, and collaborating with colleagues. The GMC offers flexible working options, a competitive salary, 30 days holiday, and a generous pension.

Qualifications

• Accurately applying FOIA and data protection legislation, along with GMC policy, when considering information requests.
• Communicating clearly, accurately, confidently and concisely on a wide range of queries.
• Working constructively within the team and with colleagues across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Locating the requested information, considering exemptions, and preparing responses.
• Detailed review of material within complex case files, electronic and sometimes hard copy.
• Application of relevant legislation and GMC policy in relation to disclosure of information and drafting related correspondence.
• Engaging with colleagues across the GMC when obtaining information for, and considering, information requests.

Skills

FOIA knowledge

Data protection

Clear communication

Teamwork

Job description

Why work for us

Information Access Officer (x1 permanent & x1 2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

About The GMC

We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

The Information Access Team is responsible for helping the GMC meet its statutory obligations in relation to handling Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) requests, subject access requests in accordance with UK data protection legislation and other related correspondence.

Our Information Access Officers handle requests from receipt to completion. This includes:

• Locating the requested information, considering the application of any exemptions, and preparing responses.
• Detailed review of material within complex case files, both in electronic form and sometimes hard copy.
• Application of relevant legislation and GMC policy in relation to the disclosure of information and drafting related correspondence.
• Engaging with colleagues across the GMC when obtaining information for, and considering, information requests.

Requirements

The Information Access Officer plays a leading role in providing a high-quality service in relation to handling information requests in line with statutory requirements by:

• Accurately applying FOIA and data protection legislation, along with GMC policy, when considering information requests.
• Communicating clearly, accurately, confidently and concisely on a wide range of queries.
• Working constructively within the team and with colleagues across the organisation.

The team usually work from the office one day a week, or more frequently if required or preferred. You may be required to attend the office on additional days during your induction period.

We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.

GMC Benefits

Benefits

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Flexible working patterns
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
• Discounted gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident Employer scheme, and candidates with a disability who best meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be offered an interview.

Directorate

Resources

Location

Manchester

Level

4

Salary

£31,465 to £34,864 with an exceptional maximum of £45,258

Contract

Permanent and Fixed Term

Closing date

23:59 Tuesday 10 November. Late applications will not be accepted. We may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Assessment date

In person interviews and assessments due to be held on Tuesday 24 November and Wednesday 25 November.

Job reference

GMC4666

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