Senior Information Governance Specialist
Job summary
We are looking for and experienced and enthusiastic Senior Information Governance Officer to join our successful Information Governance team working across the Northwest and beyond.
As a Senior Information Governance Officer you will be earning up to £56,515 all within a flexible working environment.
In their client-facing role they will provide support to existing NHS and Public Sector MIAA clients, individually, at place and at system level, to ensure that they meet highly complex legal and regulatory obligations in relation to Information Governance including confidentiality, information security, Data Protection, Freedom of Information and GDPR,
Additionally, the post holder will have internal DP and IG responsibilities to MIAA and its staff.
We want driven people who think creatively about their work, embrace challenges and can resolve complex problems.
Be responsible for the management and performance of the Information Governance service to allocated clients and the staff within that function/workstream
Ensure that all the standards, to which the service operates, are compliant with all statutory or mandatory obligations and operates to the overall standard specified by the Assistant Director - Information Governance
Advise the Assistant Director -Information Governance and the Principal Information Governance Officer on strategic business planning as necessary
Manage the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and associated activities for allocated clients.
Main duties of the job
Is responsible for the management and performance of the Information Governance service to allocated clients and the staff within that function/workstream
Ensures that all the standards, to which the service operates, are compliant with all statutory or mandatory obligations and operates to the overall standard specified by the Assistant Director - Information Governance.
Will advise the Assistant Director -Information Governance and the Principal Information Governance Officer on strategic business planning as necessary.
Manages the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and associated activities for allocated clients.
Manages information governance related enquiries and issues that have been escalated to them from staff in client organisations.
About us
MIAA is an NHS Shared service, hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. MIAA is the predominant provider of internal audit services to over 60+ NHS and public sector organisations in the Northwest and beyond. MIAA offer clients a number of services in addition to internal audit including Solutions: Information Governance, Anti-Fraud, Technical Risk Assurance, Clinical Coding and Healthcare Quality.
MIAA's budgeted turnover is 16 million, which is demonstrative of the organisation's ambitious and strategic goals.
We are committed to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.
Staff benefit from flexible/hybrid working, a generous pension scheme, protected learning time and opportunities for development and career progression.
We promote a respectful, supportive and flexible working environment and operate zero tolerance to bullying, harassment and discrimination.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, carers, returners and other under-represented groups.
Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview, and reasonable adjustments will be made throughout recruitment and employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Is the Delegated Information Asset Owner for the Information Governance Department Management System, which means they have day-to-day responsibility for that system.
Is responsible for the integrity of the information that is submitted to the NHS Digital Data Security and Protection Toolkit system. For allocated clients.
Is managerially responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Information Governance workstream and will ensure that the objectives that are set by the Assistant Director Information Governance are implemented to the quality and timescales that are defined.
Will ensure that the corporate performance targets for the Information Governance workstream are met.
Will contribute to the development of the Information Governance and wider Digital strategy and will ensure that those aspects of the strategy that relate to Information Governance are delivered in accordance with that strategy.
Will provide reports internally, within MIAA, and to relevant client committees as required by delivery contracts and service level agreements relating to service performance and wider Information Governance matters.
For further information regarding key responsibilities and accountabilities please read the job description and person specification in full
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Relevant masters or equivalent experience
- Certified Data Protection Officer
- BCS/ISEB Practitioner certificate in Data Protection
- Relevant qualification/accreditation in the provision of training
Experience
- Experience of managing an Information Governance function within a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of working with and supporting a range of staff.
- Experience of working with organisational and external stakeholders at all levels
- Experience translating legislation or other mandatory standards that are based on legislation or other mandatory standards and implementing them.
- Experience implementing information systems across a healthcare organisation.
- Experience in developing, auditing, and implementing action plans.
- Experience of analysing business information for the development of the relevant service.
- Experience in dealing with all Human resource staff issues
- Experience in dealing with all Health & Safety issues.
Knowledge
- Expert knowledge in Information Governance policies, procedures, processes, and operational management
- Expert knowledge in Information Governance to interpret legislation and advise all Trust staff on given situations.
- Knowledge of Data Protection legislation
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and policy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
MIAA Regatta Place
Regatta Place, Brunswick Business Park,
Liverpool
L3 4BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/