Main duties of the job

The Information Governance Officers support the Head of Information Governance, the Information Governance Managers, and each other, to ensure that the Health Board meets its obligations under Freedom of Information and Data Protection legislation, and ensures general awareness throughout the Health Board on information governance matters.

The post holder will work with the other Information Governance Officers to coordinate and deliver the information governance training programme on behalf of the Information Governance team, and will also provide advice and support to staff at all levels, within departments and directorates.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential criteria

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent management experience. Achieved grade

    • Qualifications, Skills, knowledge, Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent management experience.
  • Training certificate or equivalent qualification.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Knowledge and understanding in the principles of the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act, NHS Code of Confidentiality.
  • Knowledge in the areas of Caldicott, Patient Confidentiality, Information Security, WASPI & Information Sharing.
  • Previous experience in NHS information governance setting.
  • Experience of development and delivery of training programmes to multi-disciplinary audiences.
  • Experience of report preparation and delivery.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office packages (e.g. word, excel, powerpoint)
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of an organisation.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Excellent oral, numerical and written skills.
  • Ability to work to agreed timescales
  • Ability to analyse and interpret complex information
  • May be required to work away from normal base.
  • Ability to travel.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Freedom of Information or Data Protection professional qualification.
  • Knowledge of risk management processes
  • Knowledge of Healthcare Standards.
  • Successful change management and negotiation experience.
  • Experience of risk assessment.
  • Experience in dealing with complex and confidential issues.
  • Experience of using DATIX Management System.
  • Ability to speak Welsh.
  • Project Management skills.

    • Evidence of training

    Essential criteria

  • Not applicable

    • Employer certification / accreditation badges

    Applicant requirements

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    Welsh language skills are desirable