Assistant Information Governance Officer - Belfast
Support the safe and lawful handling of personal data and information requests within a busy Informatics Department.
In this role, you’ll act as the first point of contact for third-party information requests, ensuring statutory deadlines are met. You’ll work across Information Governance, Informatics, and Clinical Audit functions, helping the organisation meet its obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA), and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR).
About the role:
- £13.57 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- 37.5 hours a week
- Temporary, approx 6 months
Please note closing date for this vacancy is Monday 7th July - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today.
What you'll be doing in this role:
- To act as the first point of contact for subject access requests from solicitors, police, courts and other third parties.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust’s information lifecycle management policy ensuring that contents reflect regional guidance and legislation and any amendments are included in any future revisions.
- Manage and respond to enquiries from solicitors and police for information requests, ensuring confidentiality is maintained and statutory timescales are met, in line with the Data Protection legislation including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Provide support to the IG Compliance Lead and Senior IG Officer with regard to subject access requests submitted by individuals.
- Provide support to the IG Compliance Lead and Senior IG Officer with regard to FOIA and EIR requests submitted by individuals.
- Respond to information requests relating to court orders, considering the urgent nature of these enquiries.
- Provide administrative support for the Information Governance and Compliance Team and the Informatics Department when required.
- Respond to telephone calls to the IG and Compliance Team in an appropriate and respectful manner.
- Assist the IG Compliance Lead in collating evidence for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit for relevant areas of responsibility.
What you'll need for this role:
- Experience of using Microsoft packages
including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience of Communicating with third
parties.
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Can demonstrate a knowledge of Data
Protection legislation including the General
Data Protection Regulation
- HNC / HND or equivalent / higher
qualification in an administrative related
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field AND 1 years’ experience in a clerical
/ administrative role at Band 3 or
equivalent/above
- OR 4 GCSEs at Grades A-C including
English Language and Maths or
equivalent / higher qualification AND 2
years’ experience in a clerical /
administrative role (with at least 1 year of
this to be at Band 3 or equivalent/above)
- OR 3 years’ experience in a clerical /
administrative role (with at least 1 year of
this to be at Band 3 or equivalent/above)
As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to
carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment
to this post can be confirmed. Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.