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Job summary

Main area
Information Governance
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week
Job ref
828-PROVIDE3269
Employer
Provide CIC
Employer type
NHS
Site
Provide HQ
Town
Colchester
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

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Information Governance Compliance Officer

Band 5

Job overview

The post holder will be a key member of the Information Governance (IG) team, providing a comprehensive, high quality, confidential service to Provide Group.

The post holder will perform a range of general and specialist duties associated with Information Governance systems and processes with particular focus on Compliance.

The prime objective of this role will be to lead on specific Information Governance programmes and to ensure that work is carried out effectively and professionally with specific responsibility for helping to develop and implement Information Security, Confidentiality and all key IG Policies and protocols across the Provide CIC and Group companies and to ensure compliance across the board.

The production and maintenance of accurate project documentation is an essential part of this role along with the coordination of time critical work. 

Main duties of the job

  • Carrying out Data Protection audits to monitor and assess compliance against IG Policies and Procedures, National Standards, Contractual clauses and relevant Data Protection Laws 
  • Ensure that the organisation’s Information Asset Register (IAR) and Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) are maintained and remain compliant with the UK GDPR and DPA2018
  • Liaising with IT and Cyber security team and other stakeholders with regards managing Information security risks and compliance with information security standards such as ISO27001, Cyber Essentials and the National Data Guardian Standards
  • Provide training on the use of new IG systems and processes
  • Support with the processing of Information Sharing Agreements
  • Assist with completing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
  • Ensure the recording of all work is in line with the organisation’s procedures, and ensure all requests are appropriately approved and authorised through the change control processes
  • Programme and project administrative support when required, working to PRINCE2 Project Management standards
  • Give support and guidance on evidence for completion of the DSP Toolkit, ensuring evidence is cohesive, self-explanatory and relevant to the financial year assessment
  • Support the development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of IG Policies and procedures to ensure that Provide CIC and Group companies comply with the Data Protection Act 2018, Access to Health Records Act and all other relevant data legislation

Working for our organisation

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.


We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:


Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.


Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.


We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.


Eligible for NHS Pension

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached full Job Description (JD)  for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications and Education

Essential criteria
  • Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualification) • Evidence of continuing personal development.
Desirable criteria
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) • Recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or equivalent project management experience • Specialist training in conducting a Data Protection impact Assessment (DPIA) • Specialist training in the Registration Authority process • Understand the ITIL framework and its principles • Foundation in Data Protection or equivalent qualification

Work Related Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • At least one year of experience working in an Information Governance role providing support on all areas including Data Protection, Information sharing, Subject Access Requests, Incident Handling, Caldicott Guidelines, Information Security • Sound Knowledge in at least one of the specialisms listed above
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a similar role in the health or care sector • Knowledge of assessing or monitoring compliance with either information security, data governance or quality standards and/or regulations • Understanding of Information Security Management principles • Experience of working within an ITIL framework • At least one year of experience in a project coordination role within the health or social care

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Petra Lastivkova
Job title
Information Governance Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07970682870
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