Job summary The role of the Information Governance Officer is to support the Information Governance Manager in the development of the Trust's Information Governance Framework, ensuring that any action plans, policies and procedures are fully implemented. The nature of the role demands that highly complex and contentious, statutory and regulatory requirements are implemented across the Trust and understood by all staff members. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out work to ensure that the Trust complies with all relevant legislation in relation to information governance, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 2018, Access to Health Records Act 1990, Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulation, common law duty of confidentiality, Caldicott recommendations, National Information Security Directive, Record Management Codes of Practice and all other guidance and best practice published by the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS Digital or the Information Commissioner's Office. Main duties of the job Manage a pro-active and integrated approach to Information Governance (IG) for the organisation, implementing the Trust's IG framework to ensure the Trust meets its statutory and regulatory obligations, working closely with the Information Asset Owners, Information Asset Administrators, the Senior Information Risk Officer and the Caldicott Guardian Report serious data breaches to the Information Commissioner's Office and NHS Digital via the Data Security & Protection Toolkit and work with divisional leads to ensure that appropriate investigations are undertaken on behalf of the organisation Monitor the Trust's Information Asset Register, collating up-to-date information from Information Asset Owners and Administrators regarding completion of asset descriptions and system risk assessments Plan and organise own work to meet targets and priorities. Ensure Data Protection Impact Assessments are completed in line with statutory requirements. Log and respond to Information Rights Requests received by the Trust. Draft data processing/sharing agreements between the Trust and other organisations About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-TS-6971-IB Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Bristol BS2 8EJ Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree or equivalent level of proven experience of working in Information Governance Qualification in Data Protection (e.g. GDPR Practitioner Certification) Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development Desirable Information Security qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in an Information Governance related role Experience of developing or implementing Information Governance improvement processes Desirable Experience of working in an NHS or healthcare setting Experience of delivering training programmes Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to manage own workload Report writing skills Excellent communication skills Able to interpret national laws, policies, directives and guidance Able to analyse and present complex information both written and verbal High level of attention to detail and accuracy Excellent IT Skills Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Degree or equivalent level of proven experience of working in Information Governance Qualification in Data Protection (e.g. GDPR Practitioner Certification) Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development Desirable Information Security qualification Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working in an Information Governance related role Experience of developing or implementing Information Governance improvement processes Desirable Experience of working in an NHS or healthcare setting Experience of delivering training programmes Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to manage own workload Report writing skills Excellent communication skills Able to interpret national laws, policies, directives and guidance Able to analyse and present complex information both written and verbal High level of attention to detail and accuracy Excellent IT Skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Bristol BS2 8EJ Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)