Information Governance Co-ordinator

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work within an established department to ensure delivery of effective Information Governance standards across the organisation to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Information and, support the delivery of patient care.

You will be highly motivated with strong interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills and be able to communicate key information and influence a wide audience at all levels including managers, clinicians and administrative staff as well as external stakeholders.

You will provide expert advice and support in all areas Information Governance and Data Protection, promoting and raising awareness across the organisation.

Excellent knowledge and understanding of Data Protection, Information Security and Freedom of Information backed with substantial practical experience is essential, including good IT skills as well as problem solving and analytical skills.

This will be an exciting and challenging opportunity to further develop your professional and management skills in a demanding and changing environment.

To support the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer (DPO)in the management and implementation of the Information Governance framework and work programme across the Trust, ensuring the Trust complies with the NHS Data Security and Protection (DSP) Toolkit Standards, Data Protection Act 2018, UK General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of Information and all associated legislation, standards and best practice.

Raise awareness, providing training and guidance to staff across the Trust on all areas of Information Governance and Data Security.

To act as the key contact person for Information Governance issues and deputise for the Data Protection Officer and attend meetings as required.

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

**Benefits we offer to you**:
Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

Stockport Credit Union
- for local financial advice
- To develop policies, procedures and guidance around Information Governance (IG), Data Protection, Freedom of Information, Information Security, and to communicate these to all Trust staff..
- Ensure that compliance with all IG policies is monitored and enforced, including that information governance related incidents are being reported and recorded on the DATIX Incident Management System and appropriately reviewed and investigated.
- Review and report any serious data breaches to the DPO and, if agreed DPO, to the Information Commissioner’s Office and NHS England via the Data Security & Protection Toolkit and work with divisional leads to ensure that appropriate investigations and actions are undertaken.
- Administer the NHS Data Security and Protection (DSP) Toolkit assessment for the Trust and gather evidence and documentation for the annual submission to NHS Digital in conjunction with departments and internal auditors
- Undertake Data Protection audits to ensure compliance with local and national policies/procedures and relevant legislations.
- Undertake and support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) in conjunction with departments and stakeholders including third party suppliers
- Act as the Information Governance specialist and provide advice and support to staff on matters relating to Information Governance, Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
- Monitor annual data security awareness training compliance within the Trust and facilitate onsite/classroom based training, as required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.