Job summary This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Freedom of Information Officer / Governance Officer to join the Corporate Governance Directorate. This post support the Information Governance Manager to ensure compliance with national Information Governance requirements, working to statutory requirements and protecting patient and staff confidentiality throughout all aspects of the role. This role will also include working as part of the Executive Support Team in providing administrative support in support of Executive Directors, Directors, Senior Managers and staff. Hours per week: 22.5 Main duties of the job To support the Information Governance Manager to ensure compliance with national Information Governance requirements, working to statutory requirements and protecting patient and staff confidentiality throughout all aspects of the role. This role will also include working as part of the Executive Support Team in providing administrative support in support of Executive Directors, Directors, Senior Managers and staff. About us It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve. COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 209-A-25-6906103 Job locations Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information. Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds/NVQ - Level 3 in Business Skills (or equivalent experience) Desirable ECDL/other computing qualification Knowledge & Skills Essential Expert knowledge of the Datix Database In depth working knowledge of Information Governance Training and ESR Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of staff Ability to act on own initiative and initiate actions to proactively solve problems and issues independently as appropriate. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload Desirable Working knowledge and experience of the Data Protection Act /NHS Code of Confidentiality/ Freedom of Information Act 2000 and associated legislation Ability to organise meetings and produce minutes Ability to prepare and deliver training awareness sessions in relation to the Deepstore facility Experience Essential NHS Experience Desirable Working knowledge of Subject Access procedure experience to enable matrix working with the rest of the IG Team Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details Person Specification Qualifications Essential City & Guilds/NVQ - Level 3 in Business Skills (or equivalent experience) Desirable ECDL/other computing qualification Knowledge & Skills Essential Expert knowledge of the Datix Database In depth working knowledge of Information Governance Training and ESR Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of staff Ability to act on own initiative and initiate actions to proactively solve problems and issues independently as appropriate. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload Desirable Working knowledge and experience of the Data Protection Act /NHS Code of Confidentiality/ Freedom of Information Act 2000 and associated legislation Ability to organise meetings and produce minutes Ability to prepare and deliver training awareness sessions in relation to the Deepstore facility Experience Essential NHS Experience Desirable Working knowledge of Subject Access procedure experience to enable matrix working with the rest of the IG Team Other Role Requirements Essential Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details 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 East Cheshire NHS Trust Address Macclesfield District General Hospital Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)