Information Governance Officer

at  Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

JOB SUMMARY

Are you passionate about data security and information governance? Join our team as an Information Governance Officer and play a key role in ensuring data protection and confidentiality across our Trust. Based at Priorswood in Taunton, you’ll work alongside our Information Governance Manager to maintain our compliance with data protection laws, including the Data Protection Act, UK GDPR, and other key legislation.

ABOUT US

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

• Support & Compliance: Aid in managing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit and oversee compliance with the Data Protection Act, GDPR, and Freedom of Information Act.
• Risk Management: Manage data breach incidents, data protection impact assessments, and maintain the Information Asset Register.
• Training & Guidance: Coordinate data protection training sessions, and provide advice on data security best practices to staff and third-party vendors.
• Information Sharing: Facilitate secure information sharing and support our staff with any data access and confidentiality issues.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate reports, analyse data, and contribute to audits and assessments.
  If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to make a positive impact in healthcare data governance, we want to hear from you. Apply now to help us uphold the highest standards in data protection!