Information Governance Co-ordinator

at  Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work within an established department to ensure delivery of effective Information Governance standards across the organisation to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of Information and, support the delivery of patient care.
You will be highly motivated with strong interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills and be able to communicate key information and influence a wide audience at all levels including managers, clinicians and administrative staff as well as external stakeholders.
You will provide expert advice and support in all areas Information Governance and Data Protection, promoting and raising awareness across the organisation.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of Data Protection, Information Security and Freedom of Information backed with substantial practical experience is essential, including good IT skills as well as problem solving and analytical skills.
This will be an exciting and challenging opportunity to further develop your professional and management skills in a demanding and changing environment.
To support the Head of Information Governance and Data Protection Officer (DPO)in the management and implementation of the Information Governance framework and work programme across the Trust, ensuring the Trust complies with the NHS Data Security and Protection (DSP) Toolkit Standards, Data Protection Act 2018, UK General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of Information and all associated legislation, standards and best practice.
Raise awareness, providing training and guidance to staff across the Trust on all areas of Information Governance and Data Security.
To act as the key contact person for Information Governance issues and deputise for the Data Protection Officer and attend meetings as required.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

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