Information Access Officer

Information Access Officer

The Information Access Team is responsible for helping the GMC meet its statutory obligations in relation to handling Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) requests, subject access requests in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), and other related correspondence.

Our Information Access Officers handle requests from receipt to completion. This includes:

• Locating the requested information, considering the application of any exemptions, and preparing responses.
• Detailed review of material within complex case files, both in electronic form and sometimes hard copy.
• Application of relevant legislation and GMC policy in relation to the disclosure of information and drafting related correspondence.

The Information Access Officer plays a leading role in providing a high-quality service in relation to handling information requests in line with statutory requirements by:

• Accurately applying FOIA and data protection legislation, along with GMC policy, when considering information requests.
• Communicating clearly, accurately, confidently and concisely on a wide range of queries.
• Working constructively within the team and with colleagues across the organisation.

This is a hybrid role between home working and office working, you’ll work 1 day a week in the office, or more if you prefer. We may ask you to attend the office on additional days where necessary, for example team meetings.

We are happy to support a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy.

You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.

How to apply for the role

Please provide a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should clearly set out how you meet the essential skills for the role, which are listed in the job description. You should also include a paragraph outlining your reasons for applying for the role.

We recommend no more than 2 sides of A4 for the covering letter, but it can be more if required.

We will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.

If you do not provide all the above, we will not be able to progress your application.

GMC Benefits – Why work for us

We work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.

You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:

• 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more
• A generous employer pension contribution of 15%
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression
• Flexible working patterns
• Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually
• Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores
• Discounted gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute
• Bike lockers and shower facilities

The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are also committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and support the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 12 March 2024. Late applications will not be accepted

Assessment date: Interviews and assessments will take place on 20 and 21 March 2024

The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750)