Information Governance Advisor

Humber Youth Action Group; Willerby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Humber Youth Action Group is seeking an Interweave Information Governance Advisor to provide expert guidance on information governance, data protection and confidentiality across partner organisations, including NHS bodies and local authorities.

You will support DPIAs, information-sharing arrangements, audits and monitoring, ensuring robust governance, compliance and public trust while navigating information governance standards.

Responsibilities

• To provide information governance expertise, identify best practice and make and deliver recommendations for local implementation of Information Governance
• Develop, implement and review information governance policies and procedures in alignment with NHS guidelines and relevant legislation
• To act as Privacy Officer for Interweave ensuring that alerts are investigated, implementing a system for monitoring access to Interweave computer systems
• To undertake and or co-ordinate audit projects, in relation to the Information Governance agenda, proposing changes to practice where necessary
• To review and investigate information governance incidents as directed, making recommendations for remedial actions
• Co-ordinate the Trusts Information Governance programme based on the Information Governance Toolkit
• Identify, monitor and support staff in mitigating risks threatening information governance compliance, producing reports to the Information Governance Committee as appropriate/required
• Ensure compliance with the Information Governance Toolkit for relevant requirements as instructed to do so
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with Information Governance standards

Job description

As Interweave Information Governance Advisor, you'll play a key role in enabling safe, lawful and effective information sharing across partner organisations. You'll provide expert advice on information governance, data protection and confidentiality, support the development and review of DPIAs and information-sharing arrangements, and help organisations navigate Information Governance assurance requirements when connecting to the shared care record. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with NHS organisations, local authorities, suppliers and clinical and technical teams, helping to overcome barriers to information sharing while ensuring robust governance, compliance and public trust. You'll make a real difference by supporting innovation and improving access to the right information, at the right time, for better patient care. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

• To provide information governance expertise, identify best practice and make and deliver recommendations for local implementation of Information Governance
• Develop, implement and review information governance policies and procedures in alignment with NHS guidelines and relevant legislation
• To act as Privacy Officer for Interweave ensuring that alerts are investigated, implementing a system for monitoring access to Interweave computer systems
• To undertake and or co-ordinate audit projects, in relation to the Information Governance agenda, proposing changes to practice where necessary
• To review and investigate information governance incidents as directed, making recommendations for remedial actions
• Co-ordinate the Trusts Information Governance programme based on the Information Governance Toolkit
• Identify, monitor and support staff in mitigating risks threatening information governance compliance, producing reports to the Information Governance Committee as appropriate/required
• Ensure compliance with the Information Governance Toolkit for relevant requirements as instructed to do so
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with Information Governance standards
  We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website

We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised. We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.