Job summary
- Main area
- Administrative and Clerical
- Grade
- Apprenticeship
- Contract
- 19 months (https://damartraining.com/employers/industries/data-protection-and-information-governance-apprenticeships/)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 164-6705411-A
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- City Hospital and Queens Medical Campus
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £24,000 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/12/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Data Protection & Security Co-ordinator (Apprenticeship)
Apprenticeship
Job overview
What’s the offer?
Are you looking for a widely recognised and sought after qualification? Interested in data protection and security? Then we want to hear from you as we have an excellent opportunity for you. Data Protection and Security is a requirement every UK company must deal with, so you’ll be building a career in an area of demand and expertise.
You probably know the NHS is one of the largest employers in the UK and EU and it needs you. In return this role can offer you a fantastic opportunity for you to learn, grow and develop whilst being paid with a guaranteed job at the end once qualified.
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
This opportunity is ideally suitable for those with A Level / Level 3 qualifications and above as this is a Level 4 apprenticeship equivalent to a first year degree level; however we welcome applications from everyone.
INTERVIEW DATES: Please note these are pencilled on 12th and 13th December and will be confirmed if shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
You’ll learn a lot working in the NHS but not least in the themed areas below as part of the apprenticeship:
Data Protection
- (i.e. Data Sharing / Processing Agreements and Information Asset Management)
Data Requests
- (i.e. Subject Access Requests and Freedom of Information Requests)
Data Breaches
- (i.e. Data incidents breaches of the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) triad of Information Assets)
Data Security
- (i.e. NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit)
The 19-month Level 4 Apprenticeship will cover all you need to know for this role, and we provide on the job training as well and monthly 1:1 support with your supervisor and team support . So, bring your best self, with an open mind and ideas to help keep us evolving. You can find out more below:
Data Protection and Information Governance Apprenticeship
Please ensure before applying you meet this criteria to undertake an apprenticeship:
- 16 or older
- Not in full-time education
- Living in England
- Has lived in the EEU/A for a minimum of 3 years
Please be aware the next intake with our provider for the apprenticeships starts on 13/01/25 (applications to provider close 29/11/24). We will bring applicants into the Trust as soon as they are able to join us, to provide an extensive induction and orientation programme prior to starting their apprenticeship training.
Working for our organisation
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, conscientious, and self-motivated person to join our service and the role of Data Protection & Security Co-ordinator at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
We need a person who is flexible and resilient to support the Trust’s and service aims and objectives in relation to compliance with the Data Protection legislation and Freedom of Information Act primarily but not limited too.
For example, you will be responsible and managing a caseload of various tasks and your role will be varied ranging from coordinating the Trusts responses to requests under the Freedom of Information Act, and processing Subject Access Requests / Disclosures for patients, staff, and members of the public in relation to their personal data (redacting where needed) to investigating Data Breaches to help the Trust learn and evolve.
The role goes beyond and the ability to facilitate and review assessments of data privacy, data sharing or processing agreements and provide advice and guidance on breaches of data will all organically grow as you undertake the apprenticeship and training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a varied role which will require the successful candidate to have excellent IT skills, display a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills when liaising with staff across the Trust. Ensuring the services procedures are followed, reviewed and fed back on to constantly evolve and improve efficiencies for all.
The role requires experience of managing a busy caseload, excellent attention to detail, familiarity with Microsoft Office packages, outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to manage relationships and communicate well with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The role is agile, and you would be expected to work in such a way with your agile kit (mobile and laptop equipment) to work onsite and from home to suit the service needs or when required by leadership.
Please refer further to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
What’s the next step?
Now is your time to decide if to apply! We are always happy to talk you through how the process works, so feel free to give us a call, but hopefully we have put all the information together you need in this pack. Once you have applied it will follow the normal Trust recruitment process for shortlisting and interviewing, so we will be in touch. If you want to visit us at either City or QMC then you’re welcome to do so, just give us a call and get booked in. We would also recommend reading our Chief Digital & Information Officer’s (CDIO) blog on ‘How not to suck at NHS Job applications’.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to A-Level / Diploma or demonstrates an equivalent level of experience
- Experience of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- An understanding of the Data Protection Act / UK GDPR, Freedom of Information and Access to Health Records Legislation
- Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant area (s) - Records Management , Data Retention, Data Protection, Handling Information
Desirable criteria
- Data Protection Act Qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in a busy office environment and agile
- Experience and / or understanding of Data Protection challenges in a healthcare setting
- Experience of handling patient / public queries
- Knowledge of current Information Governance / Data Protection legislation
Desirable criteria
- Specialist knowledge of NHS and statutory polices and regulations including UK GDPR, Data Protection Act, Caldicott Principles
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate specialist / complex issues effectively at all levels
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with others both internal and external to the organisation
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Competent IT skills in order to collect and interpret data, present reports and compile simple presentations
- Flexible approach to meet the conflicting demands of the job
- Ability to prioritise own workload autonomously
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work as part of a team, co-operating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and troughs in workload
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
- Ability and willingness to adopt an agile approach to work
- Willingness and ability to travel between sites and to external meetings
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- John Humprey
- Job title
- Deputy Data Protection & Security Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please email me directly to arrange a call or visit.
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