Information Governance Assistant

6 days ago


Prestwich, United Kingdom Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To support the Information Governance Team in the delivery of a high-quality service by:

- Co-ordinating and administering responses to Freedom of Information Requests.
- Helping to deliver IG awareness across the Trust via input to monthly communication strategies.
- Delivering IG training to staff members across the Trust.
- Working collaboratively across the Trust to support the annual submission process of the Data Security and Protection (DS&P) Toolkit.
- To carry out the duties required to successfully support the response to Freedom of Information requests within expected timescales etc.
- To maintain a strong working knowledge of IG principles and good practice.
- To act as a source of advice on general information governance issues, asking for support as and when required.
- To support the production of the Information Governance Audit Committee Report to the Trust Board (and other reports as required).
- To create reports as required to demonstrate compliance in the annual Information Governance training.
- To contribute to the delivery of IG audit work programmes, working with key operational colleagues to ensure that accurate audit results are achieved.
- To assist in the production of IG promotional and training materials.
- To plan daily activities in-line with IG objectives and timescales including responding to requests for FOI support etc.
- To attend meetings and take minutes of Information Governance groups and other forums as required.
- To organise IG related meetings and events.
- To work closely with and support operational colleagues to close gaps regarding compliance with information governance standards.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for details.

Staff Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts



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