Information Governance and Inquiry ManagerDepartment: CorporateBand 8a Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered.....
Information Governance and Inquiry Manager
Department: Corporate
Band 8a
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Information Governance and Inquiry Manager. This role is both busy and exciting, leading the innovative Information Governance team at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Sound knowledge of Data Protection 2018/GDPR and other relevant legislation, including Freedom of Information, Environmental Health Regulations, Computer Misuse Act, and an understanding of the new changes to the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
The Information Governance department ensures the integrity, availability, security, and efficient use of information resources across the Trust. The team supports the management of information and records to ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and best practices.
The role is demanding and requires someone with confidence, the ability to think on their feet, and liaise at all levels. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential in this ever-changing environment.
Please contact Dawn Budd on 01908 995041
Interview date: 4thSeptember 2024
To be an integral part of the Information Governance department at Milton Keynes University Hospital, supporting the Head of Information governance by contributing and participating on all matters relating to the IG framework to ensure the Trust complies with current and future legislation, national guidance and best practice in the areas of Information Security and Information Governance including requirements set by NHS Digital, Government and other mandating agencies.
Main duties:
To add value and contribute to the delivery of the Trust’s objectives by working with all staff groups providing professional IG advice on data protection and Information Security.
To manage designated Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements within timescales with all supporting evidence available for audit review in a well-structured and organised manner whilst monitoring continuing progress against the standards.
To support the IG incident process from triage of the original report through to reporting, if required, to the Information Commissioner’s Office and Department of Health consistent with NHS Digital guidance.
To contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust’s Information Governance Policies.
To develop effective and credible working relationships at all levels across the Trust that positively influence patient and staff experience.
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
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Provide high quality, responsive and customer focussed advice in response to often complex, contentious and sensitive requests from a wide range of stakeholders including staff, contractors and the public.
Staff management. Day to day line management of the Information Governance Team and staff development in line with policies and procedures ensuring that good practice in recruitment, appraisal, sickness and performance management.
Participate in recruitment and selection and subsequent employment and induction of new staff.
Ensure training and development needs of staff are identified and acted upon.
Develop effective communication within and between teams across the Trust.
Escalating any issues under the HR policies to the Head of Information Governance in a timely manner.
The post holder will:
· support MKUH preparation for the Inquiry, working alongside the Information Governance Team and Emergency Planning Officer;
· provide records management support throughout the Inquiry, ensuring those involved are aware of the tasks and duties they are responsible for, and the timeframes related to those tasks;
· ensure that records that have been collected as part of the response are appropriately and correctly catalogued stored as per the Records Management process and made available when required.
· responsible for operational management of the records management programme and framework;
identifying where records are held and ensuring the are available centrally;
·drafting policy and procedures, conducting audits, supporting, and training staff and providing records management services to staff; and
·responsible for adherence to the records management process for Covid-19 or other Public Inquiries, the provision of access to the platform and the data held.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
This advert closes on Monday 19 Aug 2024
