Assistant Information Governance Officer

Job title:
Assistant Information Governance Officer

Company name:
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service

Location:
Belfast

Type:
Temporary - 6 months

Rate:
£13.57

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About the Role
The post holder will be required to manage requests for personal information from third parties ensuring that statutory timescales are met, acting as the first point of contact for all enquiries.

The Assistant Information Governance Officer will work within the Informatics Department. The Department has workflow responsibilities including Information Governance, Informatics and Clinical Audit functions.

To provide support in ensuring the Trust meets its requirements under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and in relation to the processing of subject access requests, Police and Solicitor requests.

To provide support as required regarding requests in relation to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR).

Key Details
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* £12.31 per hour
* Belfast
* 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities
* 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.
Criteria
* Experience of using Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook

* Experience of Communicating with third parties.

* Can demonstrate a knowledge of Data Protection legislation including the General Data Protection Regulation


* HNC / HND or equivalent / higher qualification in an administrative related field AND 1 years' experience in a clerical / administrative role at Band 3 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)

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