Information Governance Officer

The Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities

Disability interview guarantee

Job summary

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Information Governance Officer to work with the Trust Secretary, Senior Information Risk Officer, and Caldicott Guardian to develop and implement Information Governance policies aligned with national standards.

The role includes coordinating the self-assessment against national IG standards, managing the IG toolkit submission, and promoting information governance awareness across the Trust through training and written procedures for staff at

Qualifications

• Experience in information governance and compliance beneficial.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.
• Ability to manage projects and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Information Governance policies aligned with national standards.
• Lead self-assessment against national IG standards and ensure timely toolkit submissions.
• Promote IG awareness across the Trust through training and written procedures.

Job description

Note- The Trust is not offering sponsorship at the point of appointment for this vacancy. Do you currently hold a right to work in the UK that permits you to undertake the advertised role and hours without sponsorship from the Trust.

It is recommended that applicants call Caroline Lynch ahead of submitting an application.

The role of the Information Governance (IG) Officer is to work with the Trust Secretary, Senior Information Risk Officer, and Caldicott Guardian to ensure that Information Governance policies and procedures are developed in lined with best practice and that standards are understood and adhered to.

The post holder will work with the Trust Secretary in relation to the Trust's self-assessment against national standards for Information Governance.

The postholder is responsible for the project management and the accurate and timely submission of the Information Governance toolkit, including advising requirement leads on the information required. In addition, promoting information Governance awareness throughout the Trust and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and NHS requirements. The postholder will also act as the first point of contact for all matters relating to information governance.

To support the promotion of information governance awareness throughout the Trust by providing training and written procedures that are widely disseminated and made available to all staff. This will include face to face delivery of information governance training at staff induction and mandatory training sessions for all levels of staff.

Diversity makes us interesting Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caroline Lynch Job title: Trust Secretary Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0118 322 5335