Information Governance Support Officer, Belfast

We are seeking a temporary Information Governance Support Officer for our client in the Belfast area.

The role is full time 37.5 hours with a pay rate of £14.53 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

To manage requests for personal information from third parties ensuring that

statutory timescales are met, acting as the first point of contact.

To provide administrative support to the Information Governance (IG) and

Compliance Team and Informatics Department.

To provide Registration Authority support to the Trust.

To ensure access rights are revoked in a timely manner for leavers.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive and record, acknowledge, respond to and collate the information

required to answer an information request within the boundaries of the Freedom

of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), the Environmental Information Regulations

2004 (EIR) and DPA. This will include requests from members of the public,

patients, Police Service of Northern Ireland, Coroner and other agencies as

required. This will include aspects of data inputting, sourcing Command and

Control records and downloading 999 calls which may be of a distressing nature

2. To review the FOI, EIR and DPA policies and procedures as and when required

3. Provide advice and assistance to applicants in order to discharge the

responsibilities enforceable by the Information Commissioner. This may

include:

- Guidance on how to access information from the Trust under the general

right of access and the publication scheme

- Explain the basis upon which any charges of fees have been levied or

exemptions applied

- Suggest other routes through which applicants may wish to access

information (particularly via the Trust website) and including other public

authorities

4. Communicate to Trust staff the importance of document control, negotiating

implementation system and motivating and supporting staff to achieve

standards compliance.

5. Communicate sensitive information and performance and change to Trust staff

in a range of media that support confidentiality and compliance.

Essential Criteria

1. A relevant degree and a minimum of 1

years’ experience in an information

governance function with expertise in

freedom of information, data protection and

records management

A relevant professional qualification in

Information Governance related area or

equivalent and a minimum of 2 years’

experience in freedom of information, data

protection and records management

OR

A minimum of 4 years’ experience in an

Information Governance function including

freedom of information, data protection and

records management, 2 years of which must

be at Band 4 or above (or equivalent)

If interested please send your CV via the link or email